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How Does Chinese Medicine Treat Health Problems?Traditional Chinese Medicine works in two ways: holistically and symptomatically. Holistically, TCM strengthens the body and its immune system, addressing the root causes of a disease or discomfort. While its strength lies in treating the person as an integrated whole, Traditional Chinese Medicine also targets specific symptoms associated with disease or discomfort.AcupunctureThe use of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine is based on thousands of years of clinical use and empirical evidence. The earliest medical texts are over 2,000 years old.The objective of TCM is to keep the individual’s body in balance or to maintain the body’s optimal functioning. Qi (pronounced “chee”) is responsible for all the body’s physical functioning as well as spiritual, emotional, and mental health. Qi flows through the body in a network of pathways or “meridians.” When the flow of Qi in the meridians is out of balance, disease or discomfort results. Herbal TherapyChinese herbs may be given in conjunction with acupuncture. Chinese herbs are used for their medicinal properties to treat any number of diseases/discomfort. The herbs are prescribed according to their therapeutic functions and effects on appropriate organ. Western pharmaceuticals were originally derived from herbs and plants just like Chinese herbs. Many Western drugs still are derived from plants or their synthetic derivatives. |
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