Sherry (Xiaoxue) Yin
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine is a Unique medical system
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an empirical science, its theories and treatments have been repeatedly in use and refined over 4000 years. It is a holistic medicine and mainly focused on the balance of “Yin and Yang,” as well as of body and mind. With its unique diagnostic methods, systematic approach, abundant historical literature and materials, TCM has attracted many attentions from the international community.
TCM is defined as a medical science governing the theory and practice of traditional Chinese medicine. It includes Chinese medication, Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Herbal remedies, Nutritional Balance, Tuina (Massage), Qi-Gong, Tai Chi and Meditation.
Advantage of TCM
As a harmless, non-invasive natural treatment system, TCM is well recognized for its remarkable effectiveness in off setting the side effect caused by the chemical or operational treatment of disorders in the western medical system. TCM has been very effective in the treatment of diseases such as cardio-cerebra-vascular, immunogenic, tumors, bone fracture, etc.
Development of TCM
Scientific research and clinic experiments in TCM are continuously progressing. Successes have been made in many of the areas such as:
- Circulating paths of meridians.
- Healing emergency patients with shock, acute DIC, acute myocardial infarction and acute renal failure.
- For treatment of bone fracture, method is adopted based on the theory of combination of mobilization and immobilization.
- Non-antibacterial compound prescriptions are used successfully in treatment of bacterial infection.
- In treatment of cancers, Fuzheng Guben compound prescriptions, could cause the shrink of the mass of cancer.