"East Meets West : Oriental Medicine and the Future of Healthcare in America"

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Permalink Reply by Maria Troia on November 8, 2010 at 2:06pm

Haven't seen it, and haven't heard about it yet in the acupuncture program either. Will keep an eye on it though.... sounds something I might want to have running on a loop in my waiting room. We need people to understand the many ways this medicine can help them heal and keep them healthy! Education is the key to this shift in thinking and this looks like it could be a great tool.

Thanks, Mike!

Maria G. Trois, MSEd, LMT, NCTMB, CH
www.EastWestHolistic.net

Permalink Reply by Darcy Neibaur on November 8, 2010 at 6:39pm

Looks Interesting. Does anyone know when it will air or if it has already?

Permalink Reply by Carolyn Fonyo on November 30, 2010 at 2:44am

The film is perfect for exactly the use proposed --- to educate patients on how Chinese Medicine and western medicine can really complement one another. It also speaks more holistically about Chinese medicine - Qi Gong, herbology, as well as acupuncture. Many people don't realize there is more to CM than needles! I've seen it and I would definitely recommend it.

Permalink Reply by Mike Hinkle on November 30, 2010 at 8:38am

You are so right. There needs to be much more education. I think that is what the West fears. They should compliment each other. I have also had Acupuncture and recommend it.

Carolyn Fonyo said:

The film is perfect for exactly the use proposed --- to educate patients on how Chinese Medicine and western medicine can really complement one another. It also speaks more holistically about Chinese medicine - Qi Gong, herbology, as well as acupuncture. Many people don't realize there is more to CM than needles! I've seen it and I would definitely recommend it.

Permalink Reply by Maria Troia on November 30, 2010 at 11:11am

On a separate, but related note, has anyone seen the film 9,000 Needles? Story of a body builder who had a stroke and when his health benefits and results with traditional care maxed out in the US, he went to China for treatment. I just missed a showing of the film in my town that I didn't find out about till it was over. Hearing great things. Have only seen clips of it on line.

Permalink Reply by Mike Hinkle on November 30, 2010 at 11:22am

Only clips of it for me also. Would love to see it!

Maria Troia said:

On a separate, but related note, has anyone seen the film 9,000 Needles? Story of a body builder who had a stroke and when his health benefits and results with traditional care maxed out in the US, he went to China for treatment. I just missed a showing of the film in my town that I didn't find out about till it was over. Hearing great things. Have only seen clips of it on line.