NAJOM Editorial November 2018
In this issue, we address “nothing special” in that our contributors discuss difficult cases that have had successful outcomes; cases in which conventional therapies such as pharmaceuticals and surgery were unhelpful or even potentially harmful.The curing of metastatic cancer with bee venom and moxibustion or resolving intractable pain with ion-pumping cords may sound extraordinary, but are everyday events in our clinics. Nothing to brag about our contributors would say, but so much to share as our medicine moves forward while remaining responsive to our patients’ immediate needs.
In the same vein of generous collaboration, Nigel Dawes, inspired by our last issue’s theme of palpation, has embarked on a series of articles sharing his lifelong exploration of Kampo and abdominal diagnosis. Nigel has studied and taught around the world, and we feel privileged to present his invaluable fusion of academic and clinical knowledge.
Alan Jansson likens his lifelong exploration of traditional Japanese medicine to his recent arduous trek on Japan’s Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail.
His article – actually an invitation to Masakazu Ikeda’s 28th and final international seminar in Australia, August 2018 – is an eloquent summary of his sensei’s impact on our field over the past half century. Jansson leads the way for groundbreakers Jake Fratkin, Tom Ingegno, Aaron Rubinstein, and
John Dixon, all who inspire us to move forward ever mindful of the foundation our teachers have laid.
We are eager to see how ideas old and new merge in our Summer 2018 issue focusing on Caring for Patients with Cancer: what are we doing and can we do more in terms of diagnosis, prevention, addressing the disease and addressing the side effects of other treatments? (deadline May 10). In Fall 2018, we’ll explore The Mind-Body Connection: classical views, new science, and cases (deadline September 10). And in Spring 2019 we will take
A Closer Look at Skin, what is it, and what is its role in our work? (deadline January 10).
Time passes and we’d like to remind you to stay tuned as we finalize plans for a spring 2019 celebration of NAJOM’s 25th anniversary, with a gathering of teachers and practitioners from around the world. Hawaii anyone? Finally, in this issue, we are introducing “Letters,” an avenue for members to provide friendly feedback, constructive clarification, and encouragement. See our website for guidelines.
Best regards,
Cheryl Coull, editor
In this issue, we address “nothing special” in that our contributors discuss difficult cases that have had successful outcomes; cases in which conventional therapies such as pharmaceuticals and surgery were unhelpful or even potentially harmful.The curing of metastatic cancer with bee venom and moxibustion or resolving intractable pain with ion-pumping cords may sound extraordinary, but are everyday events in our clinics. Nothing to brag about our contributors would say, but so much to share as our medicine moves forward while remaining responsive to our patients’ immediate needs.
In the same vein of generous collaboration, Nigel Dawes, inspired by our last issue’s theme of palpation, has embarked on a series of articles sharing his lifelong exploration of Kampo and abdominal diagnosis. Nigel has studied and taught around the world, and we feel privileged to present his invaluable fusion of academic and clinical knowledge.
Alan Jansson likens his lifelong exploration of traditional Japanese medicine to his recent arduous trek on Japan’s Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail.
His article – actually an invitation to Masakazu Ikeda’s 28th and final international seminar in Australia, August 2018 – is an eloquent summary of his sensei’s impact on our field over the past half century. Jansson leads the way for groundbreakers Jake Fratkin, Tom Ingegno, Aaron Rubinstein, and
John Dixon, all who inspire us to move forward ever mindful of the foundation our teachers have laid.
We are eager to see how ideas old and new merge in our Summer 2018 issue focusing on Caring for Patients with Cancer: what are we doing and can we do more in terms of diagnosis, prevention, addressing the disease and addressing the side effects of other treatments? (deadline May 10). In Fall 2018, we’ll explore The Mind-Body Connection: classical views, new science, and cases (deadline September 10). And in Spring 2019 we will take
A Closer Look at Skin, what is it, and what is its role in our work? (deadline January 10).
Time passes and we’d like to remind you to stay tuned as we finalize plans for a spring 2019 celebration of NAJOM’s 25th anniversary, with a gathering of teachers and practitioners from around the world. Hawaii anyone? Finally, in this issue, we are introducing “Letters,” an avenue for members to provide friendly feedback, constructive clarification, and encouragement. See our website for guidelines.
Best regards,
Cheryl Coull, editor
Other Sample Articles from the pages of NAJOM
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Perspective on Ho-sha and kyo-jitsu
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Questions to Senior Acupuncturists
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The Characteristics and Essence of Japanese Acupuncture
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Acupuncture & Moxibustion for Depression
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The Potential of Head as a Treatment zone
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Bamboo Tube Moxibustion
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