Dr Coreena Willoughby - Registered Acupuncturist

01/07/2025

Health and Disease

by Dr. Daniel Weber

“Health and disease are not binary categories but positions on a spectrum (all) of possible physiological states of an organism. Diseases can be thought of deviations from ‘normal’ or ‘healthy’ states but the deviations occur in several directions, corresponding to qualitative distinct pathological states…but what are their evolutionary origins? Why do they exist from an evolutionary perspective. Diseases serve a purpose, they communicate how we are out of touch with our environment. We are not evolving, because evolution is something that happens every day. And at some very simple level disease is a communication that we are not adapting to change.”

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What if the answers you're searching for can only be found in better questions?

In Chinese medicine, we don't treat symptoms—we investigate. The Neijing teaches us that true understanding comes from inquiry, not assumption. Each pulse reading, each tongue observation, each patient interaction is an invitation to ask deeper questions about what the body is trying to communicate.

When we rush to diagnose or apply rigid protocols, we close doors to possibility. But when we approach each case with genuine curiosity—"What is this person's unique pattern? What is their constitution telling me? How do the classics apply to THIS individual?"—we create space for authentic healing to emerge.

The ancient physicians understood this. They didn't memorize answers; they cultivated the art of asking the right questions. They remained students throughout their entire practice, always ready to learn something new from each patient, each herb, each needle placement.

What questions is your body asking you today? What patterns are waiting to be discovered when you stop seeking quick fixes and start listening deeply?

Stay curious. Stay open. Let the questions guide you to wisdom.

Got some questions? Join us for a free open house discussion with Dr Ed Neal the June 21st: https://neijingstudies.zoom.us/meeting/register/cOC9FyWRSQWhSK1aFRw_aw #/registration

05/06/2025

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The Apricot Grove with some needle info