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Posted 6 months ago Hello, I can see so far that I am out numbered by the western medical community!!! I am in the process of moving to North Carolina, so if anyone knows of some job opportunities please let me know!!
Thanks
Margot
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| Posted 6 months ago What part of North Carolina? I am in Western North Carolina --- What do you want to do? |
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| Posted 6 months ago Thanks for creating this post! I am very interested in learning more about other alternative/complementary medicines! So, is Oriental Medicine the same as Chinese Medicine? Do you do accupuncture? What exactly can you do to help a patient? Thanks again; I am so excited to see more alternative practitioners on this site!! The people who think it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it. --Chinese proverb |
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| Posted 6 months ago Hi, Another Acupuncturist here, and a classmate of Margot. Acupuncture is one of many components of Oriental Medicine or Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). We are also trained in Herbal Medicine, Chinese Medical Massage, Food Therapy, Tai Chi, and Qi Gong. It is a wonderful ancient art of bringing balance or harmony to the body's energy systems via energy channels or meridians. The 12 primary channels are named after body organs, spleen, kidney, lung, gall bladder etc, etc, etc. I have to admit, coming from a Western Medicine (allopathic) background, it was a challenge to change my way of thinking and to embrace the concept of the body functioning as an energetic body also. It has it's challenges but TCM can work magic on chronic conditions that don't respond to Western Medicine. It is a beautiful way to bring health and longevity and also focuses on the body, mind and spirit of the patient. If you would like to read more about TCM I suggest you start with "The Web That Has No Weaver" by Ted J. Kaptchuk. As Eastern Theory practitioners, we would like to see a blending of both theories, Eastern and Western, as a combination of the two could work miracles for difficult cases. Hope to hear about other people's experiences on this website. In good health Donna Landry |
I'm wondering how much experience everyone has with Oriental Medicine. I would like some feed back all is welcome, and if you have any burning questions, such as "When I stub my big toe why do I feel it in my rib cage? That's an easy one. The liver meridian!!! or any questions about Asian food therapy please let me know.