In the second conversation in our series on Ancient Chinese Medicine with acupuncturist Ben Elan, we cover the following topics: * fundamental differences in approach between Chinese & Western medicine * the pros and cons of each methodology * what kinds of problems or symptoms are each of these effective at treating * challenges in talking about, or comparing, these two systems As always, if you enjoy the show please consider supporting the podcast by writing a review on iTunes or your favorite podcasting platform, sharing the episode on social media, and/or supporting Hacking the Self on Patreon. I welcome questions, comments or any other constructive thoughts that you would like to share on the FB page for Hacking the Self. You can also email: hackingtheself@gmail.com. Thank you for listening. Adrian