AIDS TREATMENT NEWS No. 071 - December 16, 1988
John S. James
AFTCM founder Barbara Bernie, C.A., has worked with Chinese medicine since 1972. She contributed to the successful effort to pass California legislation which since 1975 has allowed acupuncturists to be licensed and practice openly in the state. She has made many trips to Asia and Europe to meet experts in the field of traditional Chinese medicine.
AIDS Projects
Herb study with San Francisco General Hospital. AFTCM introduced a highly experienced Chinese physician, Dr. George Zhao, to Donald Abrams, M.D., Assistant Director of the AIDS Division at San Francisco General Hospital, to design a scientific study of Chinese herbal medicine for persons with moderately severe AIDS. 40 patients will be enrolled, 20 using herbs and 20 being controls, with evaluation and crossover at 12 weeks. Unfortunately this study will cost over $200,000 and only $30,000 has been raised so far. If you can help with fundraising, contact Barbara Bernie at the phone number below.
Qi Gong classes starting in January. Qi Gong is an ancient system of breathing exercises--over one thousand exercises in all. It is the root of tai chi, and of many martial arts. AFTCM will teach classes in medical Qi Gong starting in January; morning and evening sessions will be available. For information, call AFTCM at the number below.
Other services. AFTCM publishes a newsletter, distributed on a donation basis. It is translating Chinese medical books not previously available in English; two have been translated and published already. It sponsors lectures and other public programs, announced through its mailing list.
AFTCM is bringing together traditional Chinese physicians practicing in the United States with experience in treating AIDS. It plans to offer an AIDS treatment program, and also advanced classes for practitioners, but these are not ready yet.
AFTCM maintains extensive contacts with experts in China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, and other countries. It hopes to become an international center for medical practitioners, and for persons interested in improving health care around the world.
For more information, call Barbara Bernie at 415/956-3030. Or write to the American Foundation of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2390-A Powell St., San Francisco, CA 94133.
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