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Articles on Chinese Medicine Tools

Yael — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:07:54 +0000

Chinese Medicine Tools continues to upload interesting articles by various writers.
2 examples:
The Importance of the Channel Systems of the Ling Shu, by Nicolas Sieben- click here;
Wang Shu-He Revisited by Dr. Leon Hammer- click here.

Enjoy!

9,000 Needles- Review

Yael — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:57:12 +0000

Last March we had the ICCM congress here in Israel.
It’s a great event, where we get to meet people from our local community, and also people from the global community of Chinese Medicine.
That is, I think, not just important, but also just lots of fun.
The congress was a 4-day-long party, and we had many interesting events, all about Chinese Medicine.

I had some contributions for the event, one of them was the first screening in Israel of the movie 9,000 Needles.
I”m sure many of you know about the movie by now, and probably watched it. For those who didn’t- the movie tells the personal story of Devin Dearth, a body builder from the US who suffered a massive stroke. Trying to find the best ways to heal himself, he travels to China, for a 6 weeks program of acupuncture, moxa, cupping and physiotherapy sessions- everyday, almost all day long.
The experience is being filmed by his brother, Doug, and the result is this movie.

As people from within the Chinese Medicine world, it’s not everyday that we get a chance to see, how our world looks like to an outsider.
It seems natural to us to use needles, smell the moxa, see the weird shapes on the backs of people after cupping, and it’s maybe still amazes us, but we know that it works.
But people who are patients, and their families? It’s not a given that it works, especially for people who are in such a complicated condition as Devin and his family were.
It’s also the first time that we get a glimpse of the implications on the family- not just the simple fact that Devin’s not able to do the simple things he used to all his life, but also the fact that the family members suddenly find themselves in a different country, with different customs, different culture… And they’re not at home.
Surely that has an additional effect on the Earth element.

As a result of the movie, I found myself forgetting that I know Chinese Medicine.
I thought “wow, it would be so cool if I knew how to help people like they helped Devin in China”.
And then it hit me- “wait a minute- I DO know how to help people like that!!!!” And that thought made me feel wonderful.

If you know of a screening around you, I urge you to watch the movie.
The personal story, in addition to the hope that it gives to people who suffered from similar conditions is great.
The movie allows you a rare look at how patients view our profession, how it affects the patient and their families, and also- it’s a beautiful movie about the strength of the human spirit and about love.

an Interview With Bob Flaws on Blue Poppy

Yael — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 11:15:06 +0000

Ever wanted to know more about Bob Flaws?
A new interview is now up on the Blue Poppy blog, to read it click here.

Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang on Blue Poppy

Yael — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 11:06:05 +0000

The Blue Poppy blog has a new post about Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang.
To read the new post click here.

Sexual Life in Chinese Medicine

Yael — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 08:34:51 +0000

Giovanni Maciocia has a very good blog, in which he writes on a regular basis.
If you’re still not subscribed- do it, and here’s an example to what you can find:
This time, he talks about sexual life and it’s effects on the human body and spirit, from the Chinese Medicine point of view.
To read the post click here.

He Shou Wu For Alzheimer’s Disease- New Study

Yael — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:20:28 +0000

A new study looks at He Shou Wu and it’s effect on Alzheimer’s disease.
For more information about the study from PubMed, click here.

California Acupuncture Board’s TCM Traumatology Bill Voted Down

Yael — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:26:39 +0000

Eric Brand, from over at Blue Poppy Press blog, writes about the California Acupuncture Board’s TCM Traumatology bill, which was voted down.
For more information click here.

I recommend subscribing to the blog via RSS or e-mail, lots of interesting and important information on the blog.

Anti-inflammatory effects of Chinese medicinal herbs on cerebral ischemia

Yael — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:18:27 +0000

Taken from Chinese Medicine Journal: “…this article reviews the roles of Chinese medicinal herbs as well as their ingredients in the inflammatory cascade induced by cerebral ischemia”.

To read more click here.

Aspirin vs. Dan Shen in Pain Treatment

Yael — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 06:51:51 +0000

Yin Yang House posted an interesting article about Aspirin vs. Dan Shen in pain treatment.
For more information click here.

Chinese Medicine Notes on Facebook

Yael — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 19:36:35 +0000

Hi all,
Part of the “coming back” phase I am in, we have a new page on Facebook.
We used to have a group, which I have to admit- I don’t even remember opening it!
But I did, and I apologize for you for not remembering any of it, and not being a proper group manager.
All of this will change with the new page, and of course the group is no longer active.

This time I remember starting the page (I promise), and I will update the page frequently.
Facebook is by far one of the most comfortable ways to connect with each other, share information and stay updated, so please leave your thoughts and comments (here on CMNotes and on Facebook).
You are welcome to press the “like” button, and you are more then welcome to share with your friends.
If you are on the group, please note that it is time to move to the CMNotes page, and you can leave the group behind you with no regrets.

Stay tuned!