The Dodo Verdict by Dr. Tom Ingegno, DACM, LAc | Acupuncture Today

The Dodo Verdict by Dr. Tom Ingegno, DACM, LAc | Acupuncture Today

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  • In the past 20-plus years of practice, I have often heard colleagues condescendingly speaking of systems they do not practice while suggesting that their system, training, and lineage are superior.

  • A psychotherapist named Rosenzweig promoted the dodo verdict theory in 1936: As long as a patient received mental health treatment, regardless of the style, the patients had positive outcomes.

  • If we accept the dodo verdict as plausible for our field, we no longer need to waste hours on social media debating colleagues.

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Harvesting Health: The Meaning of Traditional East Asian Medicine in Fall

Harvesting Health: The Meaning of Traditional East Asian Medicine in Fall

Traditional East Asian Medicine has a rich history that dates back thousands of years and is deeply rooted in the principles of balance, harmony, and the natural cycles of the seasons.

Each season is associated with specific characteristics, elements, and patterns of energy flow. The beginning of Autumn is a transitional period, and has particular insights and practices associated with this time of year.

Here are some of the benefits and meanings of Traditional East Asian Medicine at the beginning of Autumn

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