Chinese Medicine and Its Benefits

A Drug Free Alternative.

Whilst thought of, for thousands of years, as the primary medical
system in China, Chinese medicine is considered as alternative
medicine in the Western world. It is becoming increasingly popular in
the Western world as people are attracted by the idea of natural
healing as opposed to modern medicine and synthetically developed
drugs.

Said to have been practised for 5,000 years the history of Chinese
medicine is anything but lucid. Considered 2,000 years old, Hung-Di
Nei-Jing (Cannon of Internal Medicine) is thought to be the first
written document concerning Chinese medicine and is attributed to the
Yellow Emperor. But dates and author are still far from clear.

The primary methods of Chinese medicine, and the ones people are most
familiar with, are herbal medicine and acupuncture with massage, qi
gong, or food therapy playing a secondary role. Through these methods
Chinese medicine aims to restore harmony and regain balance to the
system rather than treat the disease or illness.

Any illness or disease is caused primarily by lack of harmony. The
concept of modern medicine is to treat the illness by the use of
antibiotics and vaccines, whereas Chinese medicine has a holistic
view, the philosophy of which is that a well balanced person will
resist most illness and disease.

While more and more medical schools are including classes on
alternative medicine in their syllabuses, the relationship between
Chinese medicine and Western medicine is still contentious. Older
Western physicians are far more probable than their Chinese
counterparts to view Chinese medicine with misgivings.

This is not to say that the techniques are of no value in the West.
Alternative medicine has been recognised by drug companies and the
value it can give to the world of modern medicine and are employing
scientists to gather information from around the world from
traditional Chinese medical practitioners. T'ai Chi Ch'uan or qigong,
amongst other methods, are being included in classes of hospitals and
clinics as part of their inpatient and health programmes.

Chinese Medicine is not considered alternative medicine to over three
quarters of the worlds population and it is precisely in the areas of
prevention and dealing with physical or emotional illnesses that it
excels. It has been regarded as form of non-intrusive, remedial, risk
free treatment for thousands of years.

Attitudes towards modern medicine and its reliance on synthetic drugs
have influenced many to seek support in alternative medicine and
Chinese medicine in particular. Significantly an increasing percentage
of the population are now depending on Chinese medicine to maintain
good health.

_By: *Alien*_

*About the Author:*

Alien writes for Health tips [1] . He also writes for makeup tricks
[2] and healing herbs [3]

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