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Research Headache

Published on 2012-02-22 00:27:49

Greetings all! I know it’s been a while since I’ve blogged, so here we go – merry christmas, happy hanukah, happy new year, happy chinese new year happy valentine’s day yada yada been there done that. What I wish to write about to day is a sharing of a personal experience with some research I’m [...] > read more

Accidentally Misquoted – And Clarifications from Dr. Eddie Concepcion

Published on 2011-09-15 16:19:37

Dr. Eddie Concepcion is one of the best acupuncturists in the Philippines.  I know, because for the past five years or so, I have had a chance to witness him in action firsthand as one of his colleagues at Oasis Acupuncture Clinic.  He’s a mild mannered yet stunningly engaging clinician who shuns the spotlight.  Sometimes [...] > read more

Testing wordpress app

Published on 2011-04-21 20:52:26

Hi all, not much in terms of tcm blogging. Not that there hasn’t been much to comment on; more of too busy to set my thoughts on virtual paper. In the meantime I’m trying wordpress for iOS. This should make blogging easier hehe. > read more

Dear President Aquino

Published on 2011-02-16 09:31:06

I would like to point out a slight error in your statements as quoted here: http://www.gmanews.tv/story/213171/chinese-embassy-court-sustains-death-sentence-on-3-pinoys “(A Chinese ambassador told me that) they are very, very strict when it comes t > read more

Defining Placebo: the Saint Jude Thaddeus of Medical Terminology

Published on 2011-02-15 00:33:58

After reading an article by one Andy Ho, I am appalled at how many people don't understand placebo effect. > read more

Explaining Qi to MDs

Published on 2011-01-26 00:25:38

It is but natural for many people to consider their personal philosophies and worldviews as the standard against which others must measure their versions.  I recall an incident from my first year in college.  For me, it was my first time to have cl > read more

Happy Holidays!

Published on 2010-12-25 21:22:14

I know I haven’t blogged in a while – very hectic schedule and all – but I simply must greet my handful of readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! > read more

“Warning Issued On Chinese Medicine”

Published on 2010-11-17 06:56:56

A Biased News Headline stirs Philip's Liver Qi. > read more

The Art of Chinese Medicine

Published on 2010-11-14 21:59:20

A conversation with a (western) medical student spurred my thoughts about just what Chinese medicine is about, especially on the topic of herbs. > read more

Acupuncture In Pregnancy

Published on 2010-10-07 21:12:30

Phil shares his thoughts on treating pregnant patients with acupuncture. > read more

Mainstream Medical Journals say Acupuncture Works; Skeptics Irritated.

Published on 2010-09-05 06:41:05

The title says it all. > read more

The Sour Dating Game

Published on 2010-08-22 08:00:26

Further comments on Suan Zao Ren Tang > read more

Sour Grapes or Sour Dates?

Published on 2010-08-18 20:59:15

Chinese herbs worked for an insomnia and hypertention patient where western medicine and acupuncture had failed. A Blog entry about the main ingredient of Suan Zao Ren Tang. > read more

It’s Nice to Be Noticed

Published on 2010-08-16 23:54:15

Granted, I haven’t been posting as frequently since coming back from China (more on my busy 2nd week of August later), but I am glad that my humble little nook in cyberspace is being noticed. 30 Best Blogs to Learn More About Acupuncture/ was a > read more

Back In Business

Published on 2010-08-08 21:56:42

Just some thoughts right after coming back. > read more