A Challenge in a Question, A Two Part Report on the TFIM Conference, by Carolyn Winsor: A commentary concerning what we can discuss with our patients concerning the current virus vaccines; a Part I report with highlights regarding the Forum for Integrative Medicine Online Conference held March 5-7, 2021; and, a Part II TFIM report and commentary on the brilliant presentation and question by Dr. Theoharis Theoharides called From COVID-19 to Autism; The Role of Cytokine Storms in Chronic Inflammatory Conditions. A Challenge in a [...]

“Turn! Turn! Turn!*” A Time of Consideration A4M Anti-Aging or Complementary & Energy Medicine Medical vs Wellness or Physical/Chemical vs Energy Can We Use Energetic Assessments to Guide Therapy and Move Toward “Wellness”? I have taken some time after returning from the A4M Conference in Las Vegas, NV during December 2019 and over the recent holiday period for a great deal of personal introspection. My mind has been spinning with the input of exceptional information and the considerations of the consequences of the ever-encroaching regulative restrictions. Like the contradictions [...]

A Report on the 53rd Medicine Week Congress, Baden-Baden Germany 2019 In the few weeks that have passed since the closing of this venerable annual Congress, I’ve managed to recoup, regroup and reorganize not only from the jetlag (after 27 hours of travel and nine time zones coming home) but also within my busily working head. Somehow, this time it was necessary to let the impressions, and information and perceptions gel into a strong focus. As I have on so many occasions, I participated in this year’s congress for [...]

01 October 2019 Dear Colleagues and Friends, The digitalized third version of the OIRF Chinese Medical Classics is now available. For full description and details see product and publication descriptions on this website. Take a look at an excellent article by Taylor Bean, ND published in the NDNR Naturopathic Doctor News & Review, Volume 15, Issue 8, August 2019. Entitled “Naturopathic Perspective of Vaccination, Optimizing Immunization & Putting Parents at Ease”, Dr. Bean gives us a practical and perceptive approach for helping our patients, both the parents and the [...]

Announcements, Updates and Reminders August 2019 08 August 2019 Dear Colleagues and Friends, It’s finally done. The over four months of detailed bleary-eyed computer work has finally been completed, and I am pleased to announce that the digitalized third version of the OIRF Chinese Medical Classics is now available. I have come to truly appreciate all the dedicated work that went into the development of these course materials during the early 1980’s. Working as a team Dr. Michael Barnett, Dr. Michael Coburn† and myself (Carolyn) spent endless hours translating, [...]

Med-Week 2018 Observations, Part 2 Simon Yu, MD spoke during the Cancer Congress at Med-Week during the ½ day English sessions. His new presentation was excellent and was – as far as I could see – very well received. Leigh Erin Conneally, MD also spoke during that conference. She is such a dynamic and passionate speaker that she too was well received. A strong representation from USA/Canada that showcased how advanced and involved with this field we truly are. Again, this year there were a some English lectures available. [...]

Med-Week 2018 Observations, Part 1 This year I was privileged to participate in the recent Medicine Week Congress (Nov. 2018) in Baden-Baden, Germany without the responsibility of organizing and hosting a guided tour program. Although I missed sharing the experience with the usual group of inquisitive participants, it was a rewarding and enlightening conference. It is my pleasure to share a number of important observations and contacts with you that will affect us as we move forward into 2019. These are my own perceptions and educated opinions offered for [...]

A Few Updates, Reminders and a “Happy Holidays” Greeting! 06 December2018 Dear Colleagues and Friends, As the weeks and months have passed, it has taken more time and effort to actually close OIRF honorably than I would have ever imagined. But I believe that I have finally reached the point where all the chores are completed and I can now look forward to the projects and activities that are not so pressing. This allows me the freedom to work on the many projects, translations and commentaries that led me [...]

14 August 2018 Dear Colleagues, Friends and Supporters of the former Occidental Institute, It has now been several weeks since the doors of Occidental Institute Research Foundation made that final closing “kathunk” and freed me from all its business and corporate obligations and responsibilities. Although they tell me I’m supposed to be “retired” I haven’t been idle. It does however take time and some thoughtful introspection to look at the future possibilities and consider how I will go forward into this next chapter of my life. During these weeks [...]

A Chronological History of the Occidental Institute Research Foundation 1972 Doors open in Weston (Toronto), Ontario, Canada Traditional Acupuncture School Publication of Extension Training Program 1975 Move to Montreal, P. Québec, Canada Traditional Acupuncture School Publication of Master of Acupuncture Program 1978 Move to Miami, Florida Start of traditional acupuncture resident training programs Introduction of MORA Therapy to North America Sponsor first Clinic and Lecture Tour to Germany Sponsored first North American seminars for: Dr. Hartwig Schuldt (EAV) Dr. Franz Morell (MORA/BEV) Mr. Erich Rasche (Med-Tronik) Mr. Hans Brügemann [...]