

363 Acupuncture's Journey to the West • Zoe Coldham
Jul 2, 2024
Guest Zoe Coldham, a documentary filmmaker, explores acupuncture's journey to the West. Topics include challenges of introducing Chinese medicine in Western culture, parallels with the monkey's journey to India, London School of Acupuncture's establishment, contrast between Western medicine and acupuncture, and the importance of presenting Chinese medicine on its own terms.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Exploring Taiji Yin Yang, Surprise, and Acupuncture's Journey to the West
04:36 • 6min
Exploring the Journey of Chinese Medicine in the West
10:35 • 4min
Establishment of the London School of Acupuncture and Challenges Faced
14:37 • 11min
Perception and Integration of Chinese Medicine in Western Healthcare
26:06 • 25min
Exploring Contrasts Between Western Medicine and Acupuncture
51:04 • 4min
Presenting Chinese Medicine on Its Own Terms
54:43 • 17min