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Traditional Chinese Medicine, also known as TCM (simplified Chinese: 中医; traditional Chinese: 中醫; pinyin: zhōngyī), includes a range of traditional medical practices originating in China. Although well accepted in the mainstream of medical care throughout East Asia, it is considered an alternative medical system in much of the western world. TCM practices include such treatments as herbal medicine (中药), acupuncture, dietary therapy, and both Tui na and Shiatsu massage. Qigong and Taijiquan are also closely associated with TCM. TCM claims to be rooted in meticulous observation of nature, the cosmos, and the human body, and to be thousands of years old. Major theories include those of Yin-yang, the Five Phases, the human body Channel system, Zang Fu organ theory, six confirmations, four layers, etc. Modern TCM was systematized in the 1950s under the People's Republic of China and Mao Zedong. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License  static.howstuffworks.com 289px x 200px | 22.60kB [source page] Ancient healers compiled their  vitamincountry.com 120px x 99px | 4.20kB [source page] larger image From Yahoo Image Search: "Traditional Chinese Medicine"  tcmdirectory.com Acupuncture Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:03:53 GM Martha Lucas, Ph.D., L.Ac., author of Vanity Calamity, recently taught Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture to medical doctors in Istanbul. MDs in Turkey are trained in Acupuncture but don't necessarily have specialty training like that ...  frog9.wordpress.com catsongs Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:55:09 GM Studying . traditional Chinese medicine. such as huachansu is new to American research institutions, which have been skeptical and slow to adopt these complementary treatments. However, it is important to understand its potential role in ...  greencareersguide.com unknown hu, 17 Sep 2009 12:22:43 GM Acupuncture, when administered by a fully trained and licensed Acupuncturist, is a safe and effective means of healthcare. It has been cited by the. From Google Blog Search: "Traditional Chinese Medicine"  news.google.com Natural News.com (registration) Sheryl Crow is battling breast cancer, but she famously decided to support her immune system with natural medicine by turning to a Traditional Chinese ... and more » news.google.com Seeking Alpha (blog) American Oriental Bioengineering (NYSE: AOB) is adding a new laryngitis product to its portfolio of OTC traditional Chinese medicine offerings. ... news.google.com PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung) For those who need brushing up on their Traditional Chinese Medicine , moxibustion is an ancient technique which involves the burning of a small, ... From Google News Search: "Traditional Chinese Medicine" how many people use traditional chinese medicine in the united states? Q. i am looking for up-to-date information (with source material if possible) on this topic. if broken down by category (for example, use of herbals, acupuncture, etc.) that would be even better. Asked by J B - Mon Aug 21 09:15:57 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. this was the best I could find In China, traditional herbal preparations account for 30%-50% of the total medicinal consumption. In Ghana, Mali, Nigeria and Zambia, the first line of treatment for 60% of children with high fever resulting from malaria is the use of herbal medicines at home. WHO estimates that in several African countries traditional birth attendants assist in the majority of births. In Europe, North America and other industrialized regions, over 50% of the population have used complementary or alternative medicine at least once. In San Francisco, London and South Africa, 75% of people living with HIV/AIDS use TM/CAM. 70% of the population in Canada have used complementary medicine at least once. In Germany, 90% of… [cont.] Answered by Eden* - Thu Aug 24 13:08:49 2006 Have you used Traditional Chinese Medicine. (Acupuncture, herbs, massage) - has it worked for you? Q. Have you used Traditional Chinese Medicine. (Acupuncture, herbs, massage) - has it worked for you? I'm really interested in it - but before I spend 7 years of my life to be an O.M.D. I want to know if people have had positive experiences with it. Asked by daochild - Sun Mar 1 20:55:15 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. I've had it done once. I would love to go more but my insurance doesn't cover it and the charge is too expensive for me. The way my doctor explained it to me (my pcp is also a trained practitioner), the more you go, the longer it works. I work on my feet all day and my back is wound up really tight by the end of the day. I described my symptoms and she specialized my treatment and the location of the points. When she put the very first needle in, I felt my back release automatically. The whole experience was very pleasant, but the effects lasted only one day. I was a little sore the next day in my left bicep. That tends to be my problem side and I was very tight there. She said that was normal because of the release of the tension.… [cont.] Answered by J W - Sun Mar 1 21:08:12 2009 Do you believe in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Q. Is it true that TCM can cure everything from cancer to diabetes to depression? According to what I know, TCM exists way before Mao. A big thank you to all who have answered my question Asked by MJ obsession - Fri May 22 03:20:46 2009 - - 10 Answers - 1 Comments A. I believe in Chinese medicine yes. I've been taking them for a very long time. I went to many doctors telling them but they all just tell me I have no problem. I've had ultra sound and couple of times blood test taken all tellin gme I'm fine. But I know i'm not. I'm feeling really weak, i've had sleeping disorder. I feel stich in my lower stomach from time to time. All these tiny problems that couldn't be found in blood test or any scan or what so ever. I got them cure after 1 year of taking chinese traditional medicine. I also think i'm low on iron which can't be helped unless I eat food with lots of iron or take some health product. But chinese medicine has always worked the charm for many people. As for cancer. All the ones I know so… [cont.] Answered by melon - Fri May 22 05:48:46 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Traditional Chinese Medicine" Traditional Chinese medicine (also known as TCM) includes a range of traditional medical practices originating in China that has developed over several thousand years. TCM practices include theories, diagnosis and treatments such as herbal medicine, acupuncture, moxibustion and massage; often qigong is also strongly affiliated with TCM. TCM is a form of so-called Oriental medicine, which includes other traditional East Asian medical systems such as traditional Japanese and Korean medicine. From Wikiquote under the GNU Free Documentation License. |
