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(Also known as TCM or T.C.M., Simplified Chinese Traditional
Chinese; pinyin: Zhongyi xué) is a range of traditional
medical practices used in China that developed over several
thousand years. These practices include herbal medicine,
acupuncture, and massage. TCM is a form of Oriental medicine,
which includes other traditional East Asian medical systems
such as traditional Japanese and Korean medicine. TCM says
processes of the human body are interrelated and constantly
interact with the environment. Therefore the theory looks
for the signs of disharmony in the external and internal
environment of a person in order to understand, treat and
prevent illness and disease.
TCM theory is based on a number of philosophical frameworks
including the Theory of Yin-yang, the Five Elements, the
human body Meridian system, Zang Fu organ theory, and others.
Diagnosis and treatment are conducted with reference to
these concepts.
Benefits/Contraindications
See professional
for information.
Training/Licensing
TCM does not
usually operate within a western scientific paradigm but
some practitioners make efforts to bring practices into
an evidence-based medicine framework.
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