Modern science and acupuncture

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Hi All, & Hi PJ,

 

PJ wrote:

> IMO, there are two main groups of acupuncturist: those who look at

> scientific research as a means of understanding acupuncture, and

> those who see it mostly as a system of healing.

 

IMO, there is a third group, that belongs to both of the others. And

many professionals are in the second group; we want to use AP

well. To do this requires that we try to understand its mechanisms,

and factors that impinge on its actions.

 

> Modern science has proven or explained nothing about acupuncture so

> far; it has come up with various theories and a large number of

> statistic studies who often contradict each others and in any

> cases prove absolutely nothing.

 

With respect, PJ, I disagree. While it certainly is very far from

explaining all the mechanisms of AP. modern science has found

some important aspects, including the essential role of the body's

neuroendocrine, auonomic and homeostatic mechanisms in

mediating the clinical effects of AP.

 

Without critical assessment and adherence to basic scentific

principles, we will fall back into the age of the charlatan and

wannabee.

 

And, yes, all great healers (including shamans with great psychic

skills), are wannabees. Healers want to help, to heal. But

WANTING is not enough; we must also KNOW how and when to

use AP, and when to refer a case to someone more competent or

specialised than we.

 

 

Best regards,

 

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[Guest guest]

Dear Phil,

 

You make a very good point here about wanting to heal, being knowledgeable about

the condition you're treating, realizing your limitations and the application of

ethics in referring a patient on when you've reached your perceived ability to

help the patient.

 

I, also, want to mention that I've been following your works since I was in

acupuncture school and have found your articles and research to be very

informative and helpful. I particularly remember some of your articles on

veterinarian acupuncture. You have a lot of energy. Keep up the good work. I

feel honored to be in a group amongst such inquisitive and involved TCM

practitioners and researchers. I shall continue to learn thanks to you all.

 

Sincerely,

 

Carole

 

 

< wrote:

Hi All, & Hi PJ,

 

PJ wrote:

> IMO, there are two main groups of acupuncturist: those who look at

> scientific research as a means of understanding acupuncture, and

> those who see it mostly as a system of healing.

 

IMO, there is a third group, that belongs to both of the others. And

many professionals are in the second group; we want to use AP

well. To do this requires that we try to understand its mechanisms,

and factors that impinge on its actions.

 

> Modern science has proven or explained nothing about acupuncture so

> far; it has come up with various theories and a large number of

> statistic studies who often contradict each others and in any

> cases prove absolutely nothing.

 

With respect, PJ, I disagree. While it certainly is very far from

explaining all the mechanisms of AP. modern science has found

some important aspects, including the essential role of the body's

neuroendocrine, auonomic and homeostatic mechanisms in

mediating the clinical effects of AP.

 

Without critical assessment and adherence to basic scentific

principles, we will fall back into the age of the charlatan and

wannabee.

 

And, yes, all great healers (including shamans with great psychic

skills), are wannabees. Healers want to help, to heal. But

WANTING is not enough; we must also KNOW how and when to

use AP, and when to refer a case to someone more competent or

specialised than we.

 

 

Best regards,

 

Email: <

 

WORK : Teagasc Research Management, Sandymount Ave., Dublin 4, Ireland

Mobile: 353-; [in the Republic: 0]

 

HOME : 1 Esker Lawns, Lucan, Dublin, Ireland

Tel : 353-; [in the Republic: 0]

WWW : http://homepage.eircom.net/~progers/searchap.htm

 

 

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