Tuesday 21 October 2008

The Harmony of Chinese Medicine

Epoch TImes

It speaks in a language that is foreign to our ear and conjures up images of peculiar herbal concoctions, but there is a lot more to Chinese medicine than meets the eye. Developed over several thousand years, Chinese medicine is a holistic, individualized approach aimed at preventing, identifying, and treating the root cause of illness, rather than treating the symptoms alone.

Chinese medicine follows the principle of “heaven, human beings, and the universe.” According to its theory, the human body is considered a small universe with an intricate set of systems that connect with each other and the environment.

The best way to maintain health is to nurture the mind and body and have a relaxed, gentle lifestyle. When balance and harmony are achieved in all aspects of life, the human body will be in a state of balance.

If a sick person is healed by a doctor, yet afterwards goes on losing his temper and pursuing self-interest, how could his illness not recur? Chinese medicine links every part of the patient’s nature.

Ironically, many people in the modern age reject all things that are “unconventional.” But a system that has existed for thousands of years is still continuing to treat over one quarter of the world’s population. The practice of Chinese medicine can provide us with a fresh insight into many health issues.
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