Guest guest Posted December 25, 2002 Report Share Posted December 25, 2002 someone suggested offline that my position on eclecticism within TCM is not consistent. I should clarify. It bothers me when people label what they are doing as rooted in chinese classics, when it is clearly not. Examples include NAET and orthopedic acupuncture. the former is an offshoot of applied kinesiology, thus rooted in chiropractic theory and the latter is a form of physical therapy. Neither have anything to do with TCM or any form of chinese medicine from antiquity. It does not bother me that people practice this way as long as they are ethical and effective. I have always incorporated some naturopathy into my practice, usually in the form of nutrients, not herbs or homeopathy. I try to be clear to my patients about what I am doing. I even give a pamphlet called modern chinese medicine that explains my background and approach. so I do not oppose people doing these eclectic things, I oppose them being associated with TCM. they should rest on their own laurels, not the venerable tradition of TCM and those using them should be clear about their credentials and training to the public. In addition, I oppose too eclectic an education. While I think TCM college is the place to introduce various subjects like orthopedics, japanese acupuncture, homeopathy and naturopathy, no one can expect to master any but the core TCM material plus the necessary western medicine in 4 years. It is because of the limitation of one's training experience in time and depth that I oppose being too eclectic at this stage. It has nothing to do with practicing eclectically if one learns or already knows other things. I have students who are PT's and DC's. Their prior skills aid them immensely in practicing acupuncture, if not herbology. I think you should be trained in whatever you do. And sure, if you want to be the best TCM doc ever, you will study that and that alone. But if you just want to be the best doc ever. well, the jury is still out on that one. Chinese Herbs " Great spirits have always found violent opposition from mediocre minds " -- Albert Einstein Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 25, 2002 Report Share Posted December 25, 2002 TCM>>>Lets not forget that TCM as we know it today is very strongly influence by modern medicine. Alon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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