August 14, 20190Comments

Virtuous Living In A Chaotic World

The Emperor asked Master Qibo: "I’ve heard that people in ancient times could live to about one hundred years without decline in action, but today I see people doddering much

by Brigitte Linder

General

July 29, 20190Comments

The Psychology Around Pricing And Prices With Chinese Medicine Practitioners

With the mis- or under representation of Chinese medicine modalities in the Australian Health Care system, practitioners often struggle to charge properly for their services and products. One conversation I

by Brigitte Linder

General

July 16, 20180Comments

Matters That Concern Us Deeply

The state of our industry concerns me at times. And I am forever interested to see if that’s the case with my colleagues as well. And it is! Presently, topics

by Brigitte Linder

General

March 7, 20180Comments

Is The Sky Really The Limit?

“We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard.” This from John F. Kennedy's

by Brigitte Linder

General

January 2, 20180Comments

Insects As Food And Medicines

It is anticipated that, by 2050 9.7 billion people will inhabit planet earth (United Nations, 2015). As of today, 795 million people do not have enough food for healthy living

by Brigitte Linder

General

December 16, 20170Comments

Creating Better Therapeutic Results Through A Positive And Integral Patient Rapport

Our health has spiritual, psychological, and physical components. It remains a crucial question: in medical practice, how do we harmonise and nurture all these essential elements of a patient's health? One

by Brigitte Linder

General

April 10, 20170Comments

Synergy Is The Name Of The Game

I recently attended a meeting aimed at identifying core problems within the profession of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. The meeting was based in Melbourne, with all participants either studying or

by Brigitte Linder

General

February 6, 20170Comments

Finding The Perfect Supplier For You – A Partnership Based On Vision, Values And Mission

I work in a practice associated with a TGA licensed dispensary service. The compounding dispensary bases its operation on a quality management system called Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). It’s a

by Brigitte Linder

General

October 29, 20160Comments

Herbal Dispensing Guidelines – Joy or Pain?

Are the guidelines for safe Chinese herbal medicine practice released by the Chinese Medicine Registration board and taking effect in November 2017 ignored or accepted by our profession? Why would the

by Brigitte Linder