An explanation into the theory, practice, and experience of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Drawing on 10 years clinical experience, and several years teaching experience, Michael Clifford has created a humorous explanation of the intricacies of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This book with help you understand one of the oldest forms of medical practice and help you develop a holistic approach to managing your own health.
Intermixed with intriguing blog posts, you will find a concise exploration of medicine, health, and wellness.
Every year I have to take a ‘Continuing Education Course,” the state, as well as the National Certification board requires at least 15 hours of training every year. I think this is a good thing and I have learned new things at every course I have taken. This year’s was no exception, but it did raise the bar for others to compare with.
The course was called “Auricular Medicine.” Dr.’s Huang and Huang, a husband and wife team from Taiwan have been researching auricular medicine for over 35 years. They have taken this medical art form into wholly new territory. After this week I will never look at an ear in the same way. Their way of looking and diagnosing is incredibly detailed, specific and backed by science.
When it came time to demonstrate they did NOT WANT ANY MEDICAL INFORMATION. They said, “We’ll tell you and you can tell everyone here if it is correct.” The first thing that caught my attention was when she looked at the volunteer’s ear and said,
Oh, you snore at night.” It was not a question. Visually she picked up several ‘issues’ that he confirmed. Then she started with the electrical detection machine. After several other issues she looks down to the floor and is quiet for a moment. Then she says, “You have hemorrhoids.” Again not a question. She then looks at all of us watching and says “Sorry, no secrets here.”
After the seminar while we were waiting for the plane I asked to have my ear checked over. My right hip has been sore for a few days. Either I am getting old or I just slept wrong a few day’s earlier... ANYWAY, I had a seed put on the point the machine indicated. This morning my pain is about 90% gone!!!
My brother-in-law is a Judo guy. His knee was hurting, so after this seminar I asked if I could test him with this electrical device. He said “Sure, why not?” I found that the point for his right knee activated, whereas no other point on either ear did. I taped an “ear-seed” on to the point and forgot about it. I called him two days later to ask if there were any changes. He said his knee stopped hurting that evening and had not hurt him since. The ear-seed stayed in place for a week and he was pain-free for nearly 3 weeks. Go figure.
I am going to continue to check this out. To say I am curious would be an understatement.
This is a clear, informative book that introduces the concepts and power of Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture. Michael Clifford's conversational style, along with entries from his blog posts, made it feel as if I was receiving this information from a friend - a very dedicated and capable friend - whose practice has proven to benefit those he has treated. He offers us the essence of these healing arts after many years of experience, and relates this knowledge with enthusiasm and sincerity, adding the extra punch that kept me turning the page. I learned a lot and highly recommend this book to those interested in investigating the basics of OM and Acupuncture. It challenged my conventional, Western view of medicine and opened my eyes to alternative approaches to overall health and healing.