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Prof David West

Re: alternative medicine

this might be interesting in this context

http://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Doctor-The-Physicist-Explains/dp/1571746552/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1335460234&sr=1-1

A friend found it very interesting (as did I) and compelling (me, less so) - but the tie in with physics is different. the author is closely associated with the Institute of Noetic Science which used to be pretty "scientific" but seems to have evolved more to "new age".

davew

On Thu, Apr 26, 2012, at 10:57 AM, peggy miller wrote:

Concerning questions about the scientific nature/documentation for Chinese/Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine:
The main source of statistical support for Chinese and Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine approaches is quantity and replication. Many of the formulas used (combination of different amounts and types of plants) have been used for specific types of illnesses for hundreds of years, with documented changed made over the centuries as different plants were found and used. There is historical data on this. Start to explore Chinese Traditional Medicine history and you will unveil this history of trail and error, documented successes, etc.
In addition, currently there are documented studies -- for example, The Portland Institute of Chinese Medicine will provide on-line studies regarding the use of Rehmannia 6 and 8 for treating Diabetes Mellitus, or studies regarding Parkinsons.
There is an enormous amount of evidence, actually.
Further, there is scientific reasoning related to the biological makeup of the body -- some plants are used to trigger perspiration, some used to trigger cell division, some to dissolve stagnant blood, some to heal arteries, some to nourish blood, etc. Different formulas are known to help for specific reasons in terms of how they interact with different organs in the body.
It is quite scientific in its toto.
Finally -- I tried some of the formulas when I had specific physical complaints and found them to work very well. That also helps.
Peggy

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Russ Abbott

Re: alternative medicine

It sounds like you are more positive about the book than this 2-star review. Do you think the reviewer was too negative?

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On Thu, Apr 26, 2012 at 10:13 AM, Prof David West <[hidden email]> wrote:

this might be interesting in this context

http://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Doctor-The-Physicist-Explains/dp/1571746552/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1335460234&sr=1-1

A friend found it very interesting (as did I) and compelling (me, less so) - but the tie in with physics is different. the author is closely associated with the Institute of Noetic Science which used to be pretty "scientific" but seems to have evolved more to "new age".

davew

On Thu, Apr 26, 2012, at 10:57 AM, peggy miller wrote:

Concerning questions about the scientific nature/documentation for Chinese/Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine:
The main source of statistical support for Chinese and Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine approaches is quantity and replication. Many of the formulas used (combination of different amounts and types of plants) have been used for specific types of illnesses for hundreds of years, with documented changed made over the centuries as different plants were found and used. There is historical data on this. Start to explore Chinese Traditional Medicine history and you will unveil this history of trail and error, documented successes, etc.
In addition, currently there are documented studies -- for example, The Portland Institute of Chinese Medicine will provide on-line studies regarding the use of Rehmannia 6 and 8 for treating Diabetes Mellitus, or studies regarding Parkinsons.
There is an enormous amount of evidence, actually.
Further, there is scientific reasoning related to the biological makeup of the body -- some plants are used to trigger perspiration, some used to trigger cell division, some to dissolve stagnant blood, some to heal arteries, some to nourish blood, etc. Different formulas are known to help for specific reasons in terms of how they interact with different organs in the body.
It is quite scientific in its toto.
Finally -- I tried some of the formulas when I had specific physical complaints and found them to work very well. That also helps.
Peggy

--

Miss Peggy Miller, owner/OEO

Highland Winds
wix.com/peggymiller/highlandwinds
Art Studio/HerbShop is at 1520 S. 7th St. W. (Just off Russell, four blocks from Good Food Store)

<a href="tel:406-541-7577" value="+14065417577" target="_blank">406-541-7577 (home/office/studio shop)
Shop Hours: Wed: 11-6
Thurs: 3-8 pm
Fri-Sat: 11 am -6pm

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