Integral Health and the Ecopsychosocial View: The Microbiome and the Macrobiome
Chinese medicine may be considered to possess an ecopsychosocial view. Here, the internal and external ecology blend with the psychological and spiritual well-being of the
The Need for a New Medical Model: A Challenge for Biopsychosocial and Ecopsychologica Medicine
Chinese medicine speaks of alignment between humans, heaven and earth. It is a complex view with a focus upon relationship. These are comprehensive ideas with
A Chinese Medicine Story: An Interview with Mazin Al-Khafaji
Mazin Al-Khafaji’s work has interested me for years. In February 2014, we invited him for the second time to speak at the Southwest Symposium in
Monoculture of the Mind: Part II
Cases are built within boundaries. Such bounds may be a program, event, activity or individuals. In this instance, a medical case has boundaries that include
Monoculture of the Mind?
The Case Study: An Approach to Knowledge Somehow, people have come to believe that generalized, reproducible knowledge is the truth; that evidence-based medicine is the
Dry Needling is Acupuncture: But What of Education? What of Public Safety?
One of my patients told me recently, that their physical therapist used a “dry needle” and that it wasn’t acupuncture. Apparently, physical therapists (PT) are
Acupuncture and Closure: Turf Wars
Not a fan of turf battles, I support the notion of “portable competencies”, which are skills that may be applied by different professions. That ported
Post-paradox: Room for View
Do we mix our ways of thought in collaboration? Closely guarded views can lead to isolation. This piece explores the notion of post-paradox as an
Professionalism, Power and Presence
Professionalism is often taught and assessed through the idea of leadership in medical education. There are good reasons as the influence of a discipline can
Professionalism, Education and Turf Wars
Most professions have discourse about the “professional.” Merriam Webster’s dictionary defines professions as “a: a calling requiring specialized knowledge and often long and intensive academic