027 Research methods for East Asian medicine practitioners • Lisa Taylor-Swanson

Qiological Podcast - A podcast by Michael Max - Tuesdays

Research can be a problematic area for practitioners of East Asian medicine. While many acupuncturists are keen to share research with patients that paints acupuncture in a positive light, especially for marketing purposes, there are not many of us that are generating that research. And there is the issue of double-blind studies, which are the gold standard in conventional medical research, but difficult to apply to East Asian medicine, as the practitioner is an integral part of the treatment.

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