16563 What does it take to make it in this business?

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Doug, what a beautiful thought. Yes, it is a spiritual task to offer

healing, and we don't know who will be the one we are fated to

benefit. I'll try to remember that when I get dejected.

Ed, yes, I agree that unless it is a pain related complaint, it is

more difficult to get an idea of when the patient may feel better.

The data, much of which is from China, is predicated on the idea

that the patient can afford, and is willing to, take large amounts of

herbs and/or commmit to acupuncture every other day. Most of

our patients are busy, financially stressed, and overloaded-it is

difficult for them to commit to another culture's medicine to the

extent that would be needed to replicate results.

Pete-my goodness-where is this pit of inequity where you live?

Don't worry-I won't be moving there ;->