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Everything that makes up the science behind the medicine. From the classical texts to biochemistry to pathology to everything in between.

Learning about the Lung through the Chinese medicine organ clock

on 07/07/2008 by Eric Grey in Foundational Science

To this day, some of my most popular posts involve the organ clock. I find the organ clock to be fascinating, but lately I haven’t thought that much about it. Thus, I haven’t posted much about it. As our education has focused more and more on the superficially practical information (points, needling, formulas) it’s become [...]

Using the imagination in Classical Chinese medicine

on 06/12/2008 by Eric Grey in Foundational Science

The importance of the role of pattern differentiation in Chinese medicine cannot be overstated. Some go so far as to say that Classical Chinese Medicine is “pattern medicine.” What on Earth can that mean? I think about it in a few ways. First, Chinese medicine takes patterns very seriously. I don’t think most Chinese medicine [...]

Pregnancy in Chinese medical texts

on 05/30/2008 by Eric Grey in Foundational Science

I’m away at a Qigong retreat this weekend (we take one a term in the Classical Chinese Medicine program at NCNM), but didn’t want to leave you folks without content. Two fellow bloggers were kind enough to offer posts – one from G. Michael Reynolds over at the Life Giving Sword and the other from [...]

The six conformations: an exploratory post

on 05/27/2008 by Eric Grey in Foundational Science

Established readers : this is one of many reposted articles you will see in the coming months. It is part of the redesign process. I hope you agree that all of these articles are worth another look! The topic of the Six Conformations is huge. So huge, it’s a bit intimidating to write about. If you’re [...]

Learning from Chinese medicine masters : Liu Lihong visits Portland, OR

on 05/20/2008 by Eric Grey in Foundational Science

Since arriving in Portland to study acupuncture and Chinese herbalism, I have been unbelievably lucky with regards to the teachers to which I have been exposed. In fact, not a day goes by that I don’t find myself pretty much floored when I consider my good luck. You know that old adage that “When the [...]