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Contents of Volume: V, Issue: 1

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  1. The Delphic boat and the Yellow Emperor - by Z'ev Rosenberg
    French scientist Antoine Danchin writes of an old boat whose planks eventually rot and must be repaired and replaced. Eventually the original planks are long gone. Is it the same boat? Is the boat the material from which it is made, or is it something much more interesting?
  2. The Shape of Qi - by Charles Chace
    An investigation of palpatory sensitivity in acupuncture, particularly with regard to pulse diagnosis and the overall assessment of qi.
  3. Wind-warmth with delirium and restlessness - by Nicholas Dent
    This case is notable for its description of a mistaken treatment by a previous doctor, Dr Wu's deft hand with dosages, and the adroit manner in which he finally dispels the pathogen.
  4. The sweet scent of the Plum Blossom - Steven Clavey

    Professor Lou Bai-Ceng (1913-1992) was director of the acupuncture research section of the Zhejiang Research Institute of Chinese medicine in Hangzhou. A gregarious character who made many friends, his short autobiographic piece is from The Paths of Famous Old Chinese Doctors.
  5. Designing a healthy practice with Feng Shui - by Suhana Lim & Bruce Bentley
    Feng shui is the Chinese art of perceiving the nature of things around us, and arranging what can be arranged in the material world to enhance health, happiness and prosperity. These three virtues, in order of importance, are the finest assets that a person can be blessed with in everyday life.
  6. Auto-immune factors in infertility and pregnancy loss - by Rona Wang & Jenny Allison
    The role of the immune system in infertility and pregnancy loss is a hotly debated topic in fertility circles.
  7. Menopause: natural process or disease? (Part 2) - by Dagmar Hemm
    Continuation of the discussion of menopause, including the effect of unfulfilled sexual desire, the role of women in Chinese society, and female alchemy nüdan.
  8. Talks at a monastery - by Xiaoyao Xingzhe
    There was no sign, early that foggy morning, of the noisy crowds that later would mill around the base of the mountain and swarm towards the temple up the road, the one with the massive golden Buddha, exotic rock carvings and lines of knick-knack stalls lining the road to its gate ...
  9. Australian-grown Dang Shen - by Brian May & John Schulze
    Since 2003, the City of Whittlesea, RMIT University, NMIT Institute of TAFE and some local farmers have co-operated to investigate the feasibility of growing Chinese medicinal herbs in the Whittlesea area to the north of Melbourne.
  10. Wen Jing Tang according to Huang Huang - by Sharon Weizenbaum
    When one is busy with a clinic year after year, one’s understanding of classical formulas can became myopic and limited. Studying with Huang Huang opened an entirely new perspective on the uses of this classical combination.
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