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The Real Truth about Your Sweet Tooth

Monday, December 10th, 2007

* This article is for informational/education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the in-person professional advice of one's biomedical or chinese medical physician. On the contrary, it is advised that one consult with their health care professionals before making any changes in well-being strategies. Question: My mom always ...

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7 Practical Steps to Preventing Disease with Chinese Medicine

Monday, December 10th, 2007

1. Locate a practitioner near you. 2. Give them a call. If you have more than one to choose from, interview them. Check on their license. Find out about their education and experience (The requirements vary from state to state; many states rely on the National standards. Other states, like California, ...

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Medical Ethics - East and West

Monday, December 10th, 2007

by Brian Benjamin Carter The History of Chinese Medical Ethics Medicine became an independent profession in China during the Zhou Dynasty. Standards of evaluation developed. Doctors were paid an amount dependent upon their degree of clinical success. Medicine became less shamanistic and more knowledge, skill, and experience-based. Ideas about how doctors should ...

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In Defense of Western Medicine

Monday, December 10th, 2007

By Brian Benjamin Carter I want to talk to you about a friend of mine. He's often misunderstood and frequently attacked, but deep down, he's a really great guy! I'm talking about Western Medicine. It may seem ridiculous to some that Biomedicine needs defending. But in some circles, such as our new-age-y alternative ...

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Do Acupuncturists Burn Out?

Monday, December 10th, 2007

By Brian Benjamin Carter, MSci, LAc Hi Brian,I'm glad I found your website, your articles are very informative and easy to read. I'm currently considering a career in TCM. I have a few questions about it, that I hope you can answer if you have time: What do you NOT like ...

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