290 Intention, Attention, and The Qi of Cultivation • Damo Mitchell
Daoism We all know that Chinese medicine is a path of balance. A journey of harmony and restoration. An art that seeks to align the channels and tend to the ebb and flow of Qi. As practitioners we are trying to unravel the knots that bind or drain away imbalances so as to...
289 San Jiao, Xin Bao, Mingmen- The Flow of Fire • Thomas Sorensen
Acupuncture Mingmen (命門) is a lifeblood point in the flow of fire and qi in the body, yet remains shrouded in an enigma. For those who seek to understand their fate, the point—which translates to “Gate of Destiny” or “Gate of Life”—can be perceived as a gateway leading to a realm...
285 The Work and Perspectives of Dr Bear • David Toone
Acupuncture Treating what you see sounds easy. And it is essential if you want to craft a targeted and effective treatment. It’s those well aimed treatments that hit the mark that conflated with magic. But seeing clearly the underlying dynamic that gives rise to the troubles and...
284 Case Studies and Storytelling a Lens into Medicine and Meaning • Sarah Rivkin
Diagnosis So much of our medicine is conveyed in stories—the ones we live, the ones we tell, and the ones we hear. Storytelling is an innate human impulse. It provides context and meaning, allowing us to share complex ideas and navigate our experience. Stories—of both success...