The Integration of Eastern and Western Medicine

Dr. Frank Lippman emphasizes the synergy between Western medicine and Eastern practices, particularly acupuncture and Chinese medicine, in addressing chronic health issues. Early in his career, he observed that Western medicine excels at treating acute conditions but often falls short when it comes to long-term chronic problems. He found that acupuncture clinics were effectively treating ailments that traditional methods could not resolve, such as constipation and chronic fatigue. This realization led him to merge both methodologies, utilizing Western medicine for acute care while applying holistic approaches for chronic conditions, thus evolving his practice into what he now calls 'good medicine'.