list requirements

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I want to make sure everyone is aware of the mission of CHA and its

membership requirements. CHA has always been open to other than those

in the L.Ac. profession if they meet can contribute on a professional

level based upon training or experience. quite a few vocal members

over the years have not been L.Ac.s. While the sole criteria for

entrance is mine, I do pay close attention to how members demonstrate

their knowledge. Useful knowledge of the subject and the ability to

convey that in words is the main criteria. Laypersons with no herbal

training and those whose sole intent is to market do not get on this

list. However the list has always included qualified lay herbalists,

book publishers, product suppliers, etc. The list is not restricted to

those who practice TCM style, either. the topic is chinese herbs and

related subjects. This includes pharmacological approaches to herb use

and integrative medicine.

 

There is nothing about our mission or our forum that has ever had

anything to do with the promotion of the acupuncture profession. The

fact that issues germane to the profession come up on this list is no

surprise as most american chinese herbalists are L.Ac. Those issues

do belong here as they are part of the greater landscape of TCM herbal

practice. But promoting the profession of acupuncture as the

controllers of chinese herbology has never been my mission, nor will it

ever be. While I support the independent acupuncture profession and

the right of L.Ac. to practice chinese herbology, my posts over the

years clearly reveal I have never supported control of any of the

techniques of OM by our profession. My interest is what I perceive as

the greater good. This means promoting healthcare freedom, not

territorial warfare. I'll leave the latter to the actual professional

organizations.

 

from the forum homepage:

 

A discussion group on the topic of Chinese herbal medicine for

healthcare professionals and students enrolled in formal programs of

medical training, as well as postgraduates from related disciplines,

such as pharmacology, medical education and sinology.

 

and from CHA's homepage:

 

The primary mission of Chinese Herbal Medicine is to promote advanced

study and research in Chinese Herbal Medicine, with particular

attention to both the exploration of classical texts and the

developments of modern science. The goal of this mission is to help lay

a foundation for an Integral modern 21st century medicine that draws

insight from the great medical traditions of Asia.

 

Chinese Herbal Medicine provides various professional services,

including board approved continuing education classes and an annual

conference. In order to further our mission and keep apace of the needs

and interests of the professional community, Chinese Herbal Medicine

moderates a professional discussion forum in Chinese Herbal Medicine.

The forum is comprised of members who are licensed healthcare

practitioners, matriculated students and others specializing in Chinese

Herbal Medicine.

 

 

 

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