When the Abdomen Chooses the Formula
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Why Is Chinese Medicine So Difficult for Westerners to Understand?
Recently a friend challenged me by asking me to write a piece about Chinese Medicine that would be understood be someone that has no background in ancient Chinese thought. This is for you neighbour Paul. Many people who begin studying Chinese medicine quickly discover that it feels unfamiliar. The concepts
When Jue Yin Looks Like Shao Yang
Recently, I gained a deeper appreciation for the clinical relationship between Jue Yin and Shao Yang. While studying the classics, it is easy to view the Six Conformations as distinct stages or categories. In practice, however, the boundaries are often less clear. Patients rarely arrive presenting textbook patterns, and it
Wind, Change, and the Prevention of Disease: Reflections on Shu Yu Wan
In Chinese medicine, ideas rarely stand alone. Concepts are woven together from different directions—literally and figuratively. The East, Wind, Wood, Jue Yin, Shao Yang, Blood, and the prevention of disease all form part of a larger picture of how life unfolds through change and transformation. One of the most
The True Goal of Chinese Medicine
Are we treating symptoms, or are we helping people reconnect with their true nature? Most people visit a Chinese Medicine practitioner because of a specific complaint. It may be headaches, back pain, digestive problems, insomnia, or fatigue. Naturally, they want relief from their symptoms. But when we study the classical