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There are many approaches and countless factors that make up a persons overall wellness. HowStuffWorks has extensive coverage on the different types of natural medicine such as DIY remedies and traditional Chinese medicine.
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Patent medicines are one way that traditional Chinese medicine treats prostatitis and sciatica. Acupuncture is also a very effective treatment method for this condition. Immediate relief is often felt. Learn more about common treatments of these ailments.
Acupuncture and herbal medicine are two ways that traditional Chinese medicine treats sinusitis. Diet also plays an important role because it can increase the disharmony involving mucus. Learn more about how to treat this common ailment.
Sore throats and stress, both common afflictions, are treatable through traditional Chinese medicine therapies. Herbal therapy and acupuncture can typically cause an acute sore throat to subside within a matter of days. Learn more about treatment options.
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A diagnosis in traditional Chinese medicine requires keen observational skills and in-depth inquiry. Often, the practitioner can diagnose a disease through an inquiry and external examination. Learn how treatment is based on a diagnosis.
Patent medicines, acupuncture, and herbal therapy are all elements of traditional Chinese medicine used to treat urinary tract infections. Acupuncture can relieve most symptoms within a matter of days, with the Ren 3 point being most effective.
Traditional Chinese medicine uses different treatments for coughs depending on the type of cough. It is important to diagnose the right type of cough because unfocused treatment may be ineffective.
Traditional Chinese medicine uses different treatments for diarrhea depending on the symptoms. Treatment can be as simple as one or two acupuncture sessions in conjunction with a herbal therapy.
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Traditional Chinese medicine for arthritis aims both to prevent the disease and to treat it if it's not caught in time. Traditional treatment for arthritis includes acupuncture, herbal therapy, exercise, and diet. Learn more about treatments.
Traditional Chinese medicine for the common cold varies based on the type of cold. However, the longer someone waits to treat the cold, the longer it can take to clear the virus from the body. Learn how to treat common colds with traditional Chinese medicine.
Traditional Chinese medicine depends primarily on herbal remedies for the treatment of constipation, with some acupuncture as needed. Acute constipation is easily treated with acupuncture, with the most important acupuncture point being Stomach 25.
Learn about traditional Chinese medicine for coughs, colds, flu, and allergies. Patent medicines are formulated to relieve these symptoms, and are inexpensive and easy to administer. This article has detailed information on Chinese patent medicines.
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A variety of traditional Chinese medicines treats digestive system ailments like diarrhea and constipation. These medicines typically come in easy-to-swallow pills or tablets. Most are based on traditional formulas. Get vital information on these medicines.
Traditional Chinese medicine has a variety of pain relief medicines that treat different types of pain. Sciatica, knee pain, and menstrual pain are all treatable by different types of Chinese medicine. Get important information on these treatments.
Traditional Chinese medicine has a variety of natural formulations to improve overall health. These medicines boost overall health by reducing inflammation, strengthening immunity, and regulating digestion.
Traditional Chinese medicine uses a combination of herbs, diet, and acupuncture to provide relief from allergies. Acupuncture is used for the immediate relief of allergy symptoms. Points around the nose are manipulated for relief.
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Practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine consider a variety of factors in determining cause of illness. Some of the causes are external, some are internal, and some can be caused by the diet. Read about their diagnostic processes.
In the Eastern tradition, practitioners diagnose patients by following patterns of disharmony. Disharmony patterns are identified through an assessment of the organs, which gradually uncovers the disease.
In China, more than a million tons of herbs are used each year as medical substances. A clinical herbalist uses more than 250 standard formulas, which are modified to fit the disharmony pattern of a patient. Learn about traditional Chinese herbal medicine.
Yin and yang is the idea that the world is expressed through an endless cycle of polar opposites, such as hot and cold. It's influenced Chinese culture in the areas of martial arts, philosophy and more.
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In traditional Chinese medicine, the yin organs produce, transform, and store qi, blood, body fluids, and essence. The five organs are the lungs, spleen, heart, liver, and kidneys. The theory focuses on how organs relate to each other.
The yang organs, in traditional Chinese medicine, separate impure substances from food and drain them from the body. The yang organs are the stomach, the small intestine, the large intestine, the urinary bladder, and gallbladder.
Traditional Chinese medicine includes acupuncture, exercise, herbal remedies, and more. You can effectively treat common ailments such as headaches, allergies, and the common cold with traditional Chinese medicine. Learn how.
The history of traditional Chinese medicine can be traced back to millions of years ago. Explore traditional Chinese medicine history through archaeological records, written texts, and recent developments in this fascinating field.
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Qi ("chee") is one of the vital substances of traditional Chinese medicine. It is substance without structure and exists somewhere between matter and energy. It cannot be measured. Learn more about this life force and the role it plays in your health.
Traditional Chinese medicine has been an effective healing practice for centuries. The ancient practice involves the use of acupuncture, herbal remedies, Chinese exercise, and more. Learn about traditional Chinese medicine.