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Using Science to Research Chinese Medicine
Although Chinese medicine has been used as a proficient approach for over 5,000 years, Western scientific study continues to debate whether this is a logical practice to help with treatment. However, most medical examiners of Western medicine would not find implausible claims that qigong preserves fitness by stimulating relaxation and movement, that acupuncture relieves discomfort by stimulating the production of neurotransmitters, or that Chinese herbal medicines may perhaps
May 23, 2007
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Examining Acupuncture - Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture, along with other branches of Chinese medicine, was developed in China many centuries ago. Acupuncture, or "needle heat", is from the Chinese who call it Zhue Jiao. The needle regulates "Qi", an inner force that is responsible for the health of the body. Controlling Qi by the use of acupuncture helps to promote physical and mental health by relieving stress. Pathways of Qi energy should flow freely in a healthy person and any symptoms of illness will indicate any
May 17, 2007
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Chinese Medicine As An Alternative For Your Health
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. Chinese medicine is becoming increasingly popular as people are attracted by the idea of natural healing as opposed to modern medicine and synthetically developed drugs.nnWhilst Chinese medicine is thought to date back for 5,000 years the origins are far from clear. The first written document is thought to be Hung-Di N
May 15, 2007