A new journal on TCM

December 23, 2001

JEChaffee wrote:

Letter of intention for

the New England Journal

of Traditional .

The New England Journal of

Traditional is being established meet the needs of practitioners

and students to explain and explore approaches to clinical practice.

TCM is the current expression of a living system of medicine that has deep

roots in East Asia, and shallow but vigorous new roots here in the West.

What we seek to create is a forum for communication between the clinical

communities in Chinese and English speaking countries, to foster a deeper

understanding of the past in the West, and an appreciation of the future

in the East.

In a quarterly bilingual

edition we will present original articles addressed to the needs of practitioners

in several formats: Longer articles on current theory, and understanding

certain aspects of classical sources. Shorter clinically oriented

pieces, which explain various approaches to a single case with several

contributing authors, and individual case histories from single practitioners.

Finally, translations of classical texts, and more contemporary articles,

with commentary.

Traditional Chinese medicine

is not a monolithic tradition, and it has always had a history of lively

debate and discussion, which until this point has not had a formal outlet

in the West. What is more, there are deep historical resources which remain

untapped. Communication of these ideas will allow us here in the

West to put our own understanding in a broader context, and lend us the

real strength that several thousand years of constant refinement has to

offer.

Today, acupuncture and herbalism

are making great inroads in the West. Though acupuncture in the United

States is well on its way to being incorporated into the mainstream of

health care, it is important to remain true to the roots of this medicine,

and not be subsumed in a race to be part of the establishment. Studies

involving acupuncture, while interesting, do not tend to address the needs

of acupuncturists in clinical practice, since we already know that acupuncture

works. One of our goals is to help establish the connection between

scholars and practitioners to preserve the heart of this medicine, and

prevent it becoming a mere modality of allopathic medicine.

Another aspect of the NEJTCM

is that it is bilingual. As TCM evolves in the West it is important to

open lines of dialogue, in order to foster development, and to be taken

seriously by the medical establishment in China. One of the virtues

of TCM as it is practiced in the West is that it is has new way of looking

at many aspects of an old system, which we believe will be appreciated

by readers in both languages.

In summary, we would like

to create a bridge between these worlds, those of current practice in the

East and West, and those who founded and propagated the medical system

that we share today. It allows us as practitioners to appreciate

the past and move into the future, confident that we are supported by our

professional ancestors.

James E Chaffee Lic Ac

Editor

New England Journal of Traditional

Submission Standards:

Articles may be submitted

in Chinese or English. Translation is done by a committee of native speakers

of both languages. Articles may be edited or length or style purposes.

Articles should comply with American Psychological Association format.

You should include end-notes and a bibliography.

Submissions should include

a printed copy of the text of the article and a 3.5" disc. Please

use a protective mailer. Articles should be submitted in a Microsoft

Word compatible computer format, with illustrations in a Windows compatible

format.

Points should be identified

by number with the World Health Organization designations for organs, Ren

and Du to indicate those extra vessels and the most common Chinese name,

in Pin Yin. Extra points should be identified by their most common

name, in Pin Yin, and the number assigned to them in Acupuncture, a Comprehensive

Text. If they are not described in that text their location should

be explained in an end-note.

Herb names should be given

in Pin Yin with the Latin following in parenthesis. Measurements

should be given in grams. Herbs not contained in Bensky & Gambles

Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica should be briefly explained in an

end-note.

In as much as it is possible

one should use the most accepted interpretations of Chinese medical terms,

or use the Pin Yin for commonly used terms that are generally well understood,

e.g., "Lin" for Strangury, or "Shi" and "Xu" for repletion and vacuity.

The standard in this regard is set by Nigel Wiseman and Feng Ye's English-Chinese

Chinese-English Dictionary of . Deviations from this usage

should be noted in the text.

The length and style of various

articles is discussed below.

General Articles: Should

be1500-3000 words in length. Please include all pertinent diagrams

or illustrations in final form. Include a brief autobiographical

note. As part of our goal is to foster communication in the oriental medical

community authors are requested, but not required to include contact information.

Case Studies: Can be submitted

for review. Should be brief summaries of the case with notes regarding

treatment. These will be reviewed by various guest editors, who will

provide their clinical insights. They should not exceed 500 words

in length.

Clinical Experiences: If

as the result of several experiences with a particular pattern you

develop a novel approach to treatment, please share it, describing the

thinking that went into it, the results, and notable failures. Include

any special needle methods, and dosages of non-patent formulas. Do

not exceed 1000 words in length.

Translations: Should be prepared

as facing pages with numerical keys to facilitate cross reference. Each

should be accompanied by notes regarding the source of the text and its

place in the history of Chinese medicine, the author, and a brief biographical

note about the translator.

News and Notes: News and

information of interest to the acupuncture community, regarding legislation,

conferences, etc., may also be submitted, and will be published, space

and printing deadlines permitting.

Articles submitted will be

reviewed and translated by a committee of native English and Chinese speakers

with substantial clinical experience. We will attempt to make proofs of

articles available for author review before publication. Unpublished

material will not be returned, unless specific provisions are made with

the editors. Upon acceptance of a submission it is understood

that we are being transferred the copyright of the material for the purposes

of publishing it in the Journal, and it should not be submitted to another

journal for a period of 18 months, at which point copyright reverts to

the author. Authors excerpting works in progress, or those who are

publishing in a journal in an unrelated field are free from this restriction.

However, we reserve the right to publish reprints and compilations of any

articles that we originally published beyond this 18 month period.

James E Chaffee Lic Ac

Editor

New England Journal of Traditional

*CALL FOR ARTICLE & TRANSLATION

SUBMISSIONS TO NEW JOURNAL*

Dear Colleague:

Our forthcoming journal seeks

your contributions to the field of Traditional in the

form of articles, case studies, research, and translations. Our mission

for this new quarterly journal is to focus on providing clinically relevant

information for practitioners of:

· acupuncture using

both Chinese TCM as well as Japanese Hara based treatments

· adjunct techniques

such as cupping, gua sha, tui na, moxibustion

· herbalism

· dietary therapy

· medical qigong

We are looking for donations

of articles that you believe will be of direct use to practitioners in

their work, and not solely at theoretical articles. This is what

will distinguish our new Journal from publications that currently exist.

For example, do you have

experience with a particular specialty such as treating patients with autoimmune

or psychiatric illnesses, chemical and environmental sensitivities, or

children with cerebral palsy, which differential diagnosis patterns have

you found it generally falls into and what treatment principles are most

effective? Do you use unusual external application of herbs for particular

conditions such as fibroids? Have you seen results with uncommon

uses of herbal formulae that have been effective? Have you found

a particular technique that works well clinically? Have you taken

a classical prescription and put it to use with a "modern" disease? Do

you have a particularly interesting individual case study of "success"

or "failure?" We invite you to share your experience and knowledge

with colleagues around the world.

The New England Journal of

Traditional plans to publish the first issue in June 2002.

The Journal will be bilingual for a world-wide audience, with current articles

of practical clinical relevance from China translated for you into English.

Your articles in English will be translated into Chinese so the audience

in China can read information from the perspective of practitioners outside

of China. If you are already translating materials, especially from

previously untranslated Classics or modern specialty texts, you may submit

excerpts for publication and attract a future audience for works you will

later publish. We also welcome a series of translations or articles.

The deadline is submission

by December 15, 2001 for publication in the 1st issue in June and March

1st, 2002 for the 2nd issue in September 2002. Please see the enclosed

information on format of articles, standardized TCM medical terminology

and appropriate length and types of articles.

Thank you for contributing

to help achieve our goal of sharing clinically useful information between

traditional Asian medicine practitioners in all parts of the world.

James E Chaffee Lic Ac

Editor

New England Journal of Traditional

-- ,

FAX:

December 23, 2001

Interesting name

alon

-

cha

Sunday, December 23, 2001 12:02 PM

A new journal on TCM

JEChaffee wrote: Letter of intention for the New England Journal of Traditional . The New England Journal of Traditional is being established meet the needs of practitioners and students to explain and explore approaches to clinical practice. TCM is the current expression of a living system of medicine that has deep roots in East Asia, and shallow but vigorous new roots here in the West. What we seek to create is a forum for communication between the clinical communities in Chinese and English speaking countries, to foster a deeper understanding of the past in the West, and an appreciation of the future in the East. In a quarterly bilingual edition we will present original articles addressed to the needs of practitioners in several formats: Longer articles on current theory, and understanding certain aspects of classical sources. Shorter clinically oriented pieces, which explain various approaches to a single case with several contributing authors, and individual case histories from single practitioners. Finally, translations of classical texts, and more contemporary articles, with commentary. Traditional Chinese medicine is not a monolithic tradition, and it has always had a history of lively debate and discussion, which until this point has not had a formal outlet in the West. What is more, there are deep historical resources which remain untapped. Communication of these ideas will allow us here in the West to put our own understanding in a broader context, and lend us the real strength that several thousand years of constant refinement has to offer. Today, acupuncture and herbalism are making great inroads in the West. Though acupuncture in the United States is well on its way to being incorporated into the mainstream of health care, it is important to remain true to the roots of this medicine, and not be subsumed in a race to be part of the establishment. Studies involving acupuncture, while interesting, do not tend to address the needs of acupuncturists in clinical practice, since we already know that acupuncture works. One of our goals is to help establish the connection between scholars and practitioners to preserve the heart of this medicine, and prevent it becoming a mere modality of allopathic medicine. Another aspect of the NEJTCM is that it is bilingual. As TCM evolves in the West it is important to open lines of dialogue, in order to foster development, and to be taken seriously by the medical establishment in China. One of the virtues of TCM as it is practiced in the West is that it is has new way of looking at many aspects of an old system, which we believe will be appreciated by readers in both languages. In summary, we would like to create a bridge between these worlds, those of current practice in the East and West, and those who founded and propagated the medical system that we share today. It allows us as practitioners to appreciate the past and move into the future, confident that we are supported by our professional ancestors. James E Chaffee Lic Ac Editor New England Journal of Traditional Submission Standards: Articles may be submitted in Chinese or English. Translation is done by a committee of native speakers of both languages. Articles may be edited or length or style purposes. Articles should comply with American Psychological Association format. You should include end-notes and a bibliography. Submissions should include a printed copy of the text of the article and a 3.5" disc. Please use a protective mailer. Articles should be submitted in a Microsoft Word compatible computer format, with illustrations in a Windows compatible format. Points should be identified by number with the World Health Organization designations for organs, Ren and Du to indicate those extra vessels and the most common Chinese name, in Pin Yin. Extra points should be identified by their most common name, in Pin Yin, and the number assigned to them in Acupuncture, a Comprehensive Text. If they are not described in that text their location should be explained in an end-note. Herb names should be given in Pin Yin with the Latin following in parenthesis. Measurements should be given in grams. Herbs not contained in Bensky & Gambles Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica should be briefly explained in an end-note. In as much as it is possible one should use the most accepted interpretations of Chinese medical terms, or use the Pin Yin for commonly used terms that are generally well understood, e.g., "Lin" for Strangury, or "Shi" and "Xu" for repletion and vacuity. The standard in this regard is set by Nigel Wiseman and Feng Ye's English-Chinese Chinese-English Dictionary of . Deviations from this usage should be noted in the text. The length and style of various articles is discussed below. General Articles: Should be1500-3000 words in length. Please include all pertinent diagrams or illustrations in final form. Include a brief autobiographical note. As part of our goal is to foster communication in the oriental medical community authors are requested, but not required to include contact information. Case Studies: Can be submitted for review. Should be brief summaries of the case with notes regarding treatment. These will be reviewed by various guest editors, who will provide their clinical insights. They should not exceed 500 words in length. Clinical Experiences: If as the result of several experiences with a particular pattern you develop a novel approach to treatment, please share it, describing the thinking that went into it, the results, and notable failures. Include any special needle methods, and dosages of non-patent formulas. Do not exceed 1000 words in length. Translations: Should be prepared as facing pages with numerical keys to facilitate cross reference. Each should be accompanied by notes regarding the source of the text and its place in the history of Chinese medicine, the author, and a brief biographical note about the translator. News and Notes: News and information of interest to the acupuncture community, regarding legislation, conferences, etc., may also be submitted, and will be published, space and printing deadlines permitting. Articles submitted will be reviewed and translated by a committee of native English and Chinese speakers with substantial clinical experience. We will attempt to make proofs of articles available for author review before publication. Unpublished material will not be returned, unless specific provisions are made with the editors. Upon acceptance of a submission it is understood that we are being transferred the copyright of the material for the purposes of publishing it in the Journal, and it should not be submitted to another journal for a period of 18 months, at which point copyright reverts to the author. Authors excerpting works in progress, or those who are publishing in a journal in an unrelated field are free from this restriction. However, we reserve the right to publish reprints and compilations of any articles that we originally published beyond this 18 month period. James E Chaffee Lic Ac Editor New England Journal of Traditional *CALL FOR ARTICLE & TRANSLATION SUBMISSIONS TO NEW JOURNAL* Dear Colleague: Our forthcoming journal seeks your contributions to the field of Traditional in the form of articles, case studies, research, and translations. Our mission for this new quarterly journal is to focus on providing clinically relevant information for practitioners of: · acupuncture using both Chinese TCM as well as Japanese Hara based treatments · adjunct techniques such as cupping, gua sha, tui na, moxibustion · herbalism · dietary therapy · medical qigong We are looking for donations of articles that you believe will be of direct use to practitioners in their work, and not solely at theoretical articles. This is what will distinguish our new Journal from publications that currently exist. For example, do you have experience with a particular specialty such as treating patients with autoimmune or psychiatric illnesses, chemical and environmental sensitivities, or children with cerebral palsy, which differential diagnosis patterns have you found it generally falls into and what treatment principles are most effective? Do you use unusual external application of herbs for particular conditions such as fibroids? Have you seen results with uncommon uses of herbal formulae that have been effective? Have you found a particular technique that works well clinically? Have you taken a classical prescription and put it to use with a "modern" disease? Do you have a particularly interesting individual case study of "success" or "failure?" We invite you to share your experience and knowledge with colleagues around the world. The New England Journal of Traditional plans to publish the first issue in June 2002. The Journal will be bilingual for a world-wide audience, with current articles of practical clinical relevance from China translated for you into English. Your articles in English will be translated into Chinese so the audience in China can read information from the perspective of practitioners outside of China. If you are already translating materials, especially from previously untranslated Classics or modern specialty texts, you may submit excerpts for publication and attract a future audience for works you will later publish. We also welcome a series of translations or articles. The deadline is submission by December 15, 2001 for publication in the 1st issue in June and March 1st, 2002 for the 2nd issue in September 2002. Please see the enclosed information on format of articles, standardized TCM medical terminology and appropriate length and types of articles. Thank you for contributing to help achieve our goal of sharing clinically useful information between traditional Asian medicine practitioners in all parts of the world. James E Chaffee Lic Ac Editor New England Journal of Traditional -- Chinese Herbs FAX: Chinese Herbal Medicine, a voluntary organization of licensed healthcare practitioners, matriculated students and postgraduate academics specializing in Chinese Herbal Medicine, provides a variety of professional services, including board approved online continuing education.