Precision of TCM terms - was Acupressure

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Dear Mr. Rosenberg,

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> Over-simplification of terms, as you recommend, leads to a loss of

> nuance, complexity and detail in understanding human health and

> illness.

 

It certainly does. And in do doing, it makes it much more accessible

to many more people. However, those who thrive on complexity, nuance,

and detail will be quite upset.

 

 

>It reduces the clarity and subtlety of Chinese medicine to a

> generalized pastiche, with a subsequent reduction in ability to treat

> our patients.

 

If you wish to speak about clarity, I would suggest that we start from

the beginning. May I ask for a very clear and precise description of

Yin,Yang and Qi, since much (or as I feel all) Chinese medicine begins

with these definitions. Without clear and precise defintions of these

terms, nothing that is derived from these terms can possibly be

precise. For me it is like the study of quantum physics. Before it is

possible to discuss quantum physics, then we must be able to define

with precision what is quanta. Or do we? Anyone want to take a stab

and Yin, Yang, Qi or Quanta (for those of a more Physics bent)?

 

Regards,

Rich

 

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