Several stories of various pioneers establishing acupuncture and Chinese medicine (ACM) practices in the United States (U.S.) have been documented. However, the establishment of schools for ACM signaled the establ...Several stories of various pioneers establishing acupuncture and Chinese medicine (ACM) practices in the United States (U.S.) have been documented. However, the establishment of schools for ACM signaled the establishment of ACM as an established profession in the U.S. One of the first persons who wanted to set-up a school for Chinese medicine in the U.S. was Dr. Tom Foo Yuen (谭富园, August 7, 1858 - July 10, 1947) during the late 1800s in Los Angeles (LA), California. However, it was not until 1969 or 1970 that the first informal ACM school was actually established in the U.S. This school was called the Institute for Taoist Study, and was located in LA. However, this school was not registered with the local government and Dr. Gim Shek Ju was the sole teacher at that time.展开更多
When the Guomindang (GMD) took charge in 1927, it implemented the "political tutelage" system. Participation of other parties in politics was disallowed. But after the Anti-Japanese War (1937-45), under the comb...When the Guomindang (GMD) took charge in 1927, it implemented the "political tutelage" system. Participation of other parties in politics was disallowed. But after the Anti-Japanese War (1937-45), under the combined effect of internal and external pressure, the GMD needed to adopt a constitution, reorganize government and establish multi-party participation. The April 1947 governmental reorganization was the starting point of a transformation from a "political tutelage" system to a constitutional system. Though this reorganization introduced many non-GMD members into the government, it did not change the GMD's one-party dominance. Its desired transformation of China from one-party "political tutelage" into a constitutional democracy still remained limited.展开更多
Acupuncture is one important part of traditional Chinese medicine (here after, the author will only use the term "acupuncture" to denote both acupuncture and Chinese medicine) and is a fast growing profession in r...Acupuncture is one important part of traditional Chinese medicine (here after, the author will only use the term "acupuncture" to denote both acupuncture and Chinese medicine) and is a fast growing profession in recent years. Many patients have benefited from acupuncture therapy because acupuncture is a safe, effective and natural therapy. Several articles and interviews published in recent years have described the history of the establishment of acupuncture and Chinese medicine on the east and west coasts of the United States (U.S.) of America.展开更多
Acupuncture was practiced by both Western medical doctorst and Chinese medicine doctorst in the United States (U.S.) in the 19th century; however, after 1910, it seems that people seldom heard about it until it was ...Acupuncture was practiced by both Western medical doctorst and Chinese medicine doctorst in the United States (U.S.) in the 19th century; however, after 1910, it seems that people seldom heard about it until it was re-introduced during the 1960s-1970s. Acupuncture legislation, acupuncture practice and the start of acupuncture education were some of the events that marked the re-introduction of acupuncture in the U.S..展开更多
文摘Several stories of various pioneers establishing acupuncture and Chinese medicine (ACM) practices in the United States (U.S.) have been documented. However, the establishment of schools for ACM signaled the establishment of ACM as an established profession in the U.S. One of the first persons who wanted to set-up a school for Chinese medicine in the U.S. was Dr. Tom Foo Yuen (谭富园, August 7, 1858 - July 10, 1947) during the late 1800s in Los Angeles (LA), California. However, it was not until 1969 or 1970 that the first informal ACM school was actually established in the U.S. This school was called the Institute for Taoist Study, and was located in LA. However, this school was not registered with the local government and Dr. Gim Shek Ju was the sole teacher at that time.
文摘When the Guomindang (GMD) took charge in 1927, it implemented the "political tutelage" system. Participation of other parties in politics was disallowed. But after the Anti-Japanese War (1937-45), under the combined effect of internal and external pressure, the GMD needed to adopt a constitution, reorganize government and establish multi-party participation. The April 1947 governmental reorganization was the starting point of a transformation from a "political tutelage" system to a constitutional system. Though this reorganization introduced many non-GMD members into the government, it did not change the GMD's one-party dominance. Its desired transformation of China from one-party "political tutelage" into a constitutional democracy still remained limited.
文摘Acupuncture is one important part of traditional Chinese medicine (here after, the author will only use the term "acupuncture" to denote both acupuncture and Chinese medicine) and is a fast growing profession in recent years. Many patients have benefited from acupuncture therapy because acupuncture is a safe, effective and natural therapy. Several articles and interviews published in recent years have described the history of the establishment of acupuncture and Chinese medicine on the east and west coasts of the United States (U.S.) of America.
文摘Acupuncture was practiced by both Western medical doctorst and Chinese medicine doctorst in the United States (U.S.) in the 19th century; however, after 1910, it seems that people seldom heard about it until it was re-introduced during the 1960s-1970s. Acupuncture legislation, acupuncture practice and the start of acupuncture education were some of the events that marked the re-introduction of acupuncture in the U.S..