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These symbols are meant to be questioned (they just don’t often give clear answers)

on September 23rd, 2010 in Chinese herbal medicine by

I have a feeling I’m going to get in trouble for my teaching. It’s not that I’m that revolutionary, or that I really even know that much more than my students. It’s just that my fundamental orientation towards the universe is to be always, always asking questions. I don’t always…

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The concept of constitution in Chinese herbal medicine

on November 11th, 2009 in Diagnosis by

Established readers : this is one of many reposted articles you will see in the coming months.  It is part of the redesign process.  I hope you agree that all of these articles are worth another look! I have to admit to some weirdness around the concept of “constitution.” This…

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The sages of Chinese medicine stood facing South

on November 3rd, 2009 in Learning by

I hope this reflection will be useful to all those Chinese medicine students out there who struggle with figuring out what TYPE of Chinese medicine to practice… Today, on a walk I was taught an important lesson by some late migrating geese. In the late summer and autumn, we get…

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A relational method of learning Chinese herbs

on August 28th, 2009 in Chinese herbal medicine, Learning by

Update : This post formed the beginning thoughts of what eventually became the Shennong Relational Herb Learning Method.  If you think you might be interested in taking a course that tackles what’s below – why don’t you consider signing up for the interest list?  You’ll get the free Shennong Formula…

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