These days, men & women have realized the benefits derived by opting for Traditional Chinese Medicine or ‘TCM’ to treat various health issues. Besides being related to medical theory, TCM also integrates with traditional philosophy and culture including nature’s laws. It is quite different from that of scientific, accurate western medicine. Rather, it can be referred to as ‘experimental medical science’ as well as the very essence to combat against diseases that is prevalent for ages.
Features
TCM theory features not only present to be an invariable theory associated with medicine or disease. Rather, it also changes with therapy choice, intensity of the disease experienced, different types of symptoms faced and natural law changes. For instance, taking into consideration the same disease, Chinese traditional medicine offers patients with diverse therapies. However, it becomes essential to select the very best therapy that is found to be the most appropriate for the patient. It is known as ‘treating same disease, but using different treatment method’.
Effective treatment
Besides this, for other diseases displaying similar symptoms, same formula can be used to eliminate the symptoms. Thus, it is referred to as treating different diseases using similar method. The only difference is that TCM is likely to pursue diverse treatments in different seasons. TCM, for instance, advocates curing winter diseases during summer season. Hence, patients suffering from winter diseases such as asthma or knee osteoarthritis are to recuperate their body during summer season. This is if they manage to stay away from cold bath or cold water during winter. Thus, their diseases are likely to get less relapsed during winter. Wuhan Dr.Lee’s TCM Clinic offers effective Chinese traditional treatments to cure a variety of health issues.
Essential things to know
TCM involves several mysterious terms that you need to know before visiting the doctor. Although not mandatory, it does offer you some idea of what to expect at the healthcare professional’s place.
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About ‘qi’
‘Qi’ is rather considered as vital energy essential for smooth and efficient functioning of the human body. ‘Qi’ based TCM theory, is considered to be a primitive element. It is also a vital component of the body’s composition. Different people in TCM theory are divided into ‘Qi Excessive’ & ‘Qi Deficient’.
‘Qi Deficient’ is termed to be poor physical condition signified by bad health, weak limbs, short of breath, pale complexion, excessive sweat, dizzy feeling, etc. It also includes ‘Heart Qi Deficiency’, ‘Lung Qi Deficiency’, ‘Kidney Qi Deficiency’ and ‘Spleen Qi Deficiency’. It rather combines ‘five elements’.
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About ‘Yang’ & ‘Yin’
Both are termed to be basic theory typically used to illustrate clearly the organizational structure, pathological change and physical function. It also helps diagnose and prevents diseases.
‘Yin syndrome’ signifies low spirits, bleak complexion, short of breath, cold limbs, fatigue, thin pulse, pale tongue and clear urine.
On the other hand, ‘Yang syndrome’ signifies hot body, red face, rough breathing, annoyance, thirsty, loud voice, brown urine, urge to consume cold water, strong pulse and yellow tongue.
With traditional Chinese medicine helping to treat different types of disease, people have resorted to choosing it for their alternative treatment.
