Is deep engagement with WM imperative for effective CM?

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In a message dated 8/11/2003 9:05:01 AM Pacific Standard Time, writes:

 

 

There is little value in a fixated CM practitioner treating heart failure with AP or herbs if the cause is Se deficiency! The Chinese themselves KNOW the great importance of integrating Chinese and Western knowledge; it was they who found the connection between heart failure and Se deficiency in children - Keshan Disease.

 

I cannot say I am surprised by your response, Phil. (grin) That said, I do not expect to have the sole solution to every condition I encounter. There are patients I feel best to refer to their MD's. I still remain open to working with them and am open to communicating and working with their MD's (if the MD is open enough for such an exchange). I do so as I am not prepared to go to school for my own medical doctorate degree. Of course, it is important for us to learn when to refer and to understand a bit more than the basics. I agree it is important for CM and WM to work together but I don't think I need to justify CM by WM standards or theory (as so many have alluded to). I still stand by my comment. "I do not feel a deep engagement with WM is imperative in the study and effective practice of CM." I recognize that you do not feel the same way. I also recognize that our styles of practice are likely to differ greatly. I consider this to be a good thing. There are those who will be best served by your approach and other who will be best served by mine. I am ok with this, as long as they are served well.

 

be well

Maya

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Hi All, & Hi Maya,

 

I wrote:

> > IMO, it is a mistake to fixate on TCM theory. We must consider FACTS

> > established from WM also!

 

Maya wrote:

> While there is value in understanding how to communicate with the

> allopathic community, I do not feel a deep engagement with WM is

> imperative in the study and effective practice of CM. Maya

 

With great respect, I disagree profoundly. No matter how effective

one is in CM practice, that is NOT enough to handle everything that

comes in the door! Certain diseases need to be diagnosed

accurately and treated quickly from a WM viewpoint.

 

If one is to be an efficient and experienced first referral professional

healer, it is ESSENTIAL that he/she has a broad grasp of the

principles and methods used WESTERN medicine, nutrition, etc.

 

There is little value in a fixated CM practitioner treating heart failure

with AP or herbs if the cause is Se deficiency! The Chinese

themselves KNOW the great importance of integrating Chinese and

Western knowledge; it was they who found the connection between

heart failure and Se deficiency in children - Keshan Disease.

 

Just one example ...

 

 

Best regards,

 

 

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