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ABBR: TCM. Medical practice as it developed in early Chinese civilization and philosophy, using herbal remedies, acupuncture, diet, massage, and exercise therapies (e.g., tai chi and qi gong). SEE: acupuncture
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is the current name for an ancient system of health care from China. TCM is based on a concept of balanced qi (pronounced "chee"), or vital energy, that is believed to flow throughout the body. Qi is proposed to regulate a person's spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical balance and to be influenced by the opposing forces of yin (negative energy) and yang (positive energy). Disease is proposed to result from the flow of qi being disrupted and yin and yang becoming imbalanced. ...
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The basis of much ancient healing wisdom which also shows a similarity to other traditional in both thought and delivery of treatment. The belief stems from the concept of Ying and Yang - Yin being about the feminine traits, quiet calm and introspection whilst Yang represents loudness, light and masculine traits. These must be balanced to achieve health and well being. Treatments include exercise and Manipulation (TUINA), Herbal medicines, Healing (QI GONG) and Acupuncture amongst others. ...
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This is the term used by the Chinese to cover the synthesis of Chinese medicine created after the cultural revolution. Under Communism, the more spiritual aspects of Chinese medicine were not emphasised.
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Treats the mind-body-spirit as a single entity. Originally a preventative form of treatment, and originally used on livestock (their most valuable resource) in China, it is based on imbalances or disharmonies in body energies. Various modalities were used: exercise, meditation, diet, herbs, acupuncture and acupressure.
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