I have practised acupuncture and Chinese medicine for a while. I need to new name for my practise?
Q. the name should offer space for further developement of the clinic. It should be efficient, clear, short, meaningful, pronounces easy and well.
Asked by xlzchantelle - Tue Dec 26 12:45:13 2006 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. acupunctual
Answered by ebilginoglu - Tue Dec 26 12:48:16 2006

I want to get into the field of Chinese medicine and acupuncture, how do i do this?
Q. i already know of a school it is a private Chinese medicine and acupuncture school, but do I need to take any classes before? how do i get into this? so dave, a private university is useless? last time when i checked, all my friends who went to chapman university law school, didn't find it useless
Asked by kor - Wed May 12 07:06:21 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Contact the school and ask them to send you a prospectus: many have this available online to download in PDF format. They will state what their entrance requirements are. You may want to check out several schools and compare.
Answered by thenoseknows - Wed May 12 07:18:16 2010

How about Chinese medicine in US?
Q. Hello. I'm Japanese and I'm gonna have certificates in Chinese medicine (herbal medicine, acupuncture, etc all about). And I'd like to know how many percent of people in US admit Chinese medicine. Please let me know about Chinese medicine's condition in US. Thank you very much for your help.
Asked by Taiga Hosoi - Thu Apr 16 10:38:08 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Unfortunately, I do not have actual "statistics" to provide you. However, for me personally, and I was a surgical nurse for 20 years in conventional Western medicine, I would love to see more health care options that include Eastern philosophy. I live in California and there are quite a few alternative natural, homeopathic doctors. Sadly, with the state of health care insurance few people can afford to go to such doctors, let alone a Western medicine practitioner. There are definitely specific areas in the US where acupuncture and herbal medicine are more popular. Places like Los Angeles, CA, San Fransisco, CA, Seattle, WA, Portland,OR to name a few. I am a firm believer in the power of Eastern medicine. It's healing benefits go back for… [cont.]
Answered by unknown - Thu Apr 16 10:53:38 2009

Gift idea for a chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture student?
Q. I would like to get a gift for someone who is currently studying chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture. I have no knowledge of these fields and I would like to get something specific to the field that will be useful and appreciated. I might buy a western medical student a high-end stethoscope, or something like that, but I have no idea what the equivalent tools-of-the-trade are in chinese medicine. I don't just want to buy a bunch of acupuncture needles or a gift card to an herbal shop. I want something more enduring. Any ideas? Thank you!
Asked by Bobb B - Mon Feb 22 19:21:19 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Books, books, books. No real student of anything ever has all of the books, never enough books... get the picture?
Answered by thenoseknows - Mon Feb 22 19:41:30 2010

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Career. ?
Q. Should I attend or not? Its expensive. 130K. Will I make it back? I don't want to spend 10 years paying it off. I'm already 33 years old. I think it would be a conflict of interest with me trying to pay back loans and patient care. I've been in software developer for 8 years now and I already make 65-70K.
Asked by sccc68 - Fri Oct 24 01:51:56 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. 130K? Sounds like a scam.
Answered by Gary Y - Fri Oct 24 02:06:25 2008

Has anyone studied internship for ACUPUNCTURE in china Beijing Tianjin?
Q. I am interesed in traveling to china to intern in a acupuncture chinese medicine hospital. I currently have my masters degree in chinese medicine in america. I do not speak chinese, but I am interested in a 3 month language study. I am interested in 3-6 months of internship, but hopefully more. I am also interested in learning how to cook chinese food so any links to culinary schools would be great. The cooking would be just for fun. Questions: What are ur experiences with your training? Where did u train? Was it difficult to use a translator during classes? Where did u stay and what were the dorms like? Internet included if not how much. Are there any chinese websites that u can find apartments with? What was the cost for training… [cont.]
Asked by dave - Sat Apr 7 18:38:10 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. First off, go to china for acupuncture. No matter the level of expertise in an American school, you will never fully appreciate the beauty of your Chinese medicine unless you see it where it was born. I have never been, but like you, am working on studying Tuina in China (on a shorter course). Beijing is where you must start, its the center of it all. And you can always go from there. I would suggest strongly the chinese language course, but as informed from a chinese friend who teaches classes in languages in Beijing..."there are more people in China learning English right now, than there are native English speakers in the world"...thats positive news for a native English speaker! Check out CIEE, I-to-I.com, and search for any of the MANY… [cont.]
Answered by gophergirl79 - Sun Apr 15 02:53:27 2007

Would you rather go to a naturopathic doctor, a (TCM) chinese medicine doctor or a nutritional therapist?
Q. for any kind of health problem. (by TCM or traditional chinese medicine, i mean both chinese herbs and acupuncture). I'm trying to decide which field i should go into.. I think most modern illnesses can be cured through food or diet. but TCM doctors and naturopaths prescribe other natural ways of healing as well. Which methods appeal more to most people?
Asked by natural chef wannabe - Fri Sep 19 02:38:40 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Naturopathic doctor. I'm vegan, and I've also worked in the diet office at a hospital, so I already know a lot about nutrition and the benefits of a healthy diet as far as disease prevention. So, a nutritional therapist would be pretty useless to me, personally. I'm kind of leery of Chinese herbal medicine, but I do believe acupuncture works, although I've never tried it. Generally, I think people who are interested in finding alternative, non-pharmaceutical treatments for their condition most likely already eat pretty healthily, and have already educated themselves a fair amount about nutrition. So, I think most people would go with naturopathy or TCM.
Answered by single serving friend - Fri Sep 19 03:19:10 2008

Chinese Medicine Fertility Question - All info appreciated?
Q. Hi, has anyone concieved using chinese medicine and acupuncture? I have a low sperm count (100,000) from a test a year back. My wife got us into chinese medicine believing it would raise the count and mobility, plus it is also recommended if we go IVF. it been about 10 months since my 1st test, and i'm due for a 2nd test in a week or so. Would like to hear from any guys that have used this therapy and achieved good results, or from women who have concieved from using this therapy - if you could put in a timeline or any other info you feel pertinent it would be appreciated. would like to know if I'm just wasting $$$ and could be doin something better with the coin. Thanks
Asked by FLIKNCLINT - Sun Jan 17 21:52:09 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I never believe in those medicine before, but when I accidentally eat a box of some candy made of queen bees food (I forgot what it call) I accidentally conceived and have a healthy boy when I was 40. Why don't both of you go and see doctor, with new method they can make your wife conceived easily, my friend have twin. Good luck.
Answered by sirima b - Sun Jan 17 22:00:54 2010

R&S: Do you believe in traditional chinese medicine?
Q. Like acupuncture, herbal medicine and so on. Personal experience: Had a terrible back, that my doctor couldn't fix. I was treated 3 times by acupresseur (typo?) and my back has been perfect since.
Asked by The Tao of Atheism - Atheati CO - Sun Dec 21 11:27:18 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Go away, Pathetic Troll.
Answered by Jester - Mon Dec 22 06:29:30 2008

How do I go about seeking education for alternative medicine?
Q. Right now I'm going into my second year of college and I'm looking to change my major or even transfer. I was a business major the first year but I've had a spiritual awakening and homeopathic studies, acupuncture, Chinese medicine, are all an interest to me. So what should I change my major to? There isn't an alternative medicine major at my school. Do I have to study biology first and then go to a special homeopathic school? Do all homeopathic schools require me to be a doctor first? (get the biology degree at my college and then go to medical school and THEN go to a homeopathic school)??? I'm kind of lost on how to go about with this career I've been asking everyone I know, thanks did anyone answer my question? i had a spiritual… [cont.]
Asked by poobear - Thu Jun 10 16:30:17 2010 - - 5 Answers - 2 Comments

A. the only school I know of for alternative health are Clayton college and the school of natural healing (herballegacy.com) I think most of the course work can be done online but I know the school of natural healing does require you to go up there for a little while towards the end here are a few other natural schools I just found You might become self taught on natural healing and nutrition and maybe become a registered dietitian and then open a practice and incorporate your alternative health knowledge with nutrition counseling to help people with various diseases and health concerns or needs.. Or maybe if you had a degree like that, you could be hired at a place where alternative medicine was practiced. Oh I just remembered that a… [cont.]
Answered by janie - Fri Jun 11 03:44:42 2010

Is traditional Chinese medicine theory based on supernatural ideas?
Q. Are things like qi-gong and acupuncture considered supernatural?
Asked by Min - Sun Apr 19 19:42:19 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. To put it simply, yes. The TCM explanations for how these methods work are basically supernatural, demanding nonexistant forms of amorphously defined 'energy'. However, some of the plants used in TCM are genuinely biologically active, including some that are quite poisonous.
Answered by Az R - Sun Apr 19 20:03:50 2009

Which path should I take to treat my depression?
Q. I would like to taper off antidepressants and find a more natural way to treat this depression, along with psychotherapy. Should I seek assistance from a homeopathic doctor, naturopathic doctor, or get into Traditional Chinese Medicine/Acupuncture?
Asked by Five M - Tue Apr 3 16:34:27 2007 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Be so careful treating your depression. Going off medicine will make you cry and feel worse. I would recommend entering therapy before going off med's. and do lots and lots of yoga for relaxation.
Answered by MommyofTwo - Tue Apr 3 16:41:11 2007

Chinese medicine in the early centuries?
Q. What was Chinese medicine like in the earlier centuries? I'm assuming they dealt more with acupuncture and herbal stuff than the Europeans did? I mean, no offense, but the Europeans had pretty atrocious medical practices up until the 18th century or so... Does anyone know enough to be able to make a comparison?
Asked by genesis105 - Tue Dec 11 06:05:36 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

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Answered by mystic_chez - Tue Dec 11 06:39:16 2007

Do people who use chinese medicine ever use western medicine also?Is it ok to see a western doctor?
Q. I'm just curious about whether a person who used TCM practices like acupuncture, herbology, cupping, and excercises would ever use westen medical approaches also.
Asked by lakemi_83 - Fri Mar 2 03:21:48 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The use of both TCM and Western treatment can actually help to speed up recovery. But it is naturally an individual's choice what sort of treatment they wish to seek. I think it also depends on the illness. Like myself, when I have a cough I prefer chinese herbs. Cos from experience, it's more effective. But of cos, I'll still go to the western doc so that I can get medical leave. My mum has slip disc and scoliosis, acupuncture and massage was a lot more effective and less invasive for her. The Western doc recommended surgery and not without risks of paralysis! But for other major illness like cancer, TCM would probably be a more supporting role. I know for a fact that TCM is very helpful for cancer patients undergoing western… [cont.]
Answered by an_an - Fri Mar 2 04:08:27 2007

Anyone try traditional Chinese medicine for golfer's elbow?
Q. I am trying acupuncture and have read studies (conducted in the West) that say it can be very helpful. But they gave me some electrical treatment the other day, and now the elbow is much more sore than before. Is this typical?
Asked by Crazy Eagle - Tue Dec 16 01:51:33 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I realize that it doesn't answer your real question - traditional Chinese Medicine, but it can be a solution for Golfer's Elbow. Golfer's Elbow is really a type of Epicondylitis. It is an inflammation of the tendon for the muscles that control the hand and fingers where they attach to the Epicondyle of the Ulna (ball of bone on the lower arm bone). I have had great results with massage for Epicondylitis, particularly Myofascial, Connective Tissue, and Neuromuscular Therapies. Otherwise, for the first 24-72 hours after the injury, I would rely on ice for 15 minutes at a time. Afterward, I would use alternating ice and heat. Acupuncture is generally very effective for pain, but I have no experience or specific information on studies for… [cont.]
Answered by Crystal Waker - Tue Dec 16 14:35:21 2008

How to cure anaphylactic allergies? Naturopath?
Q. I'm allergic to shellfish and want to know if there's a way to cure it. Does naturopath / Chinese medicine / acupuncture work? Desensitisation injections won't work since I'm anaphylactic.
Asked by tiana3388 - Sat Mar 15 16:04:45 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I have suffered from allergies my entire life and can tell you that I have been through the gamut of cures, trials and treatments for them. From my experience there is currently no proven therapy in existence that will cure anaphylactic allergies. Please be careful with whatever you try as there a lot of unsavory characters in it for the money who wait around for questions like the one you asked.
Answered by NYMAMA_2010 - Sat Mar 15 17:39:48 2008

acupuncture and bell's palsy?
Q. exactly where and how did acupuncture start? how is bell's palsy diagnosed in traditional chinese medicine, specifically acupuncture? thanks!
Asked by stylin_cheek_in - Sat May 3 14:58:38 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. What is recognizable as Acupuncture and Chinese medicine systems started to develop in mainland Asia roughly 3000 years ago. One of the foundational texts, The Huang Di Nei Jing, or "Inner Canon of the Yellow Emperor", is one of the oldest recognized texts on Chinese medicine, dated most commonly between 200BC and 100BC. It formulates and structures a lot of the philosophical basis of Chinese medicine theory. Bell's Palsy is diagnosed like any other disease pattern in Chinese medicine. The practitioner looks at the symptoms, the physical manifestations, tongue, and pulse to arrive at a pattern diagnosis. A common pattern presentation (but by no means the only) in Bell's Palsy is Wind-Cold pattern that invades/obstructs of the… [cont.]
Answered by Curious George, C.Ac - Mon May 5 16:45:23 2008

Is Chinese medicine right for me?
Q. Hi, I'm 20 years old, never had a job, (no friends either T.T) and it seems like I've wasted the past few years doing nothing but stare at a computer screen. I go to a community college pursing an Associates in Software Development, but to tell you the truth the field is rather boring, It feels like I'm going nowhere, but in circles as I've been learning the same stuff for the past 4 years. Lately I've been researching career's in Chinese medicine (I'm not too fond of Acupuncture, but anything else is fine) it really seems like something I would enjoy, again I'm having second thoughts, but I really don't know what else I would like to do Can anyone tell me if Massage/Acupressure or Chinese Medicine is a career worth going into. I just… [cont.]
Asked by Ceric Koal - Mon May 31 18:16:32 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. First off, chinese medicine has no basis in fact. Those who practise it are NOT doctors, more like shop assistants in a white coat. Yes you can find courses in it and yes you can even find those courses in some colleges. They'll be happy to take your money, give you a heap of bogus coursework then a piece of paper with your name on at the end of it. Will this get you a job? Unlikely. Will it be an expensive embarrassment on your CV? Undoubtedly. You're still young and if you are interested in health and (hopefully) helping people then there's a whole heap of occupations in health care you could be following. Most chinese medicine sellers are self employed, so rely on their sales skills or/and shop location to con a gullible public and… [cont.]
Answered by dave - Mon May 31 18:37:20 2010

what is the right feeling after acupuncture treatment?
Q. I went under acupuncture treatment for about 3 months for enlarged ovaries. Lately the treatment became really bloody, the needles cause big bumps and bruises on the legs around knee area. I feel some discomfort when I walk after the treatment. When I asked my physician, she told me that bleeding is good for my recovery. Is this right? I thought acupuncture should increase blood circulation, with a needle in the middle of the vein, it could cause blood clot in the vein. I know nothing about traditional Chinese medicine nor western medicine. Could someone help me?
Asked by CocoBean - Wed Jul 1 11:40:50 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. An occasional bruise, or lump, can occur with acupuncture. In my own clinical experience and that of my colleague's, it does not usually happen repeatedly though. Unless you have a bleeding/clotting disorder, or are taking a blood thinner, it shouldn't really be happening every time. It's also not uncommon to be aware of where the needles were at for a few hours after the treatment is finished. However, the sensation should be very mild.
Answered by Curious George, C.Ac - Wed Jul 1 22:15:04 2009

Has anyone ever tried acupuncture to treat depression?
Q. I would like to try and would like to know if it is worth it in general? Also, have you ever tried any other Chinese medicine remedies for treating mental illness? Thanks.
Asked by Lothar of the Hill People - Sat Oct 11 16:06:18 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. guinness, I have used Chinese acupuncture after seeing nerologists for years for migraines that were out of control. The accupuncture helped immediately and the migraines finally went away. I have linked to a site that discusses the benefits of Chinese acupuncture and depression. Be sure to use Chinese acupuncturists, not somebody who is trying it as alternative medicine. The Chinese doctors have grown up with it in their culture and they know how to do it and believe in it. I hope you get this help. It changed my life. Limo
Answered by Limo - Sat Oct 11 16:22:01 2008