Have you heard of these Traditional Chinese Medicine practices?
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Have you heard of these Traditional Chinese Medicine practices?
Herbal medicine accounts for the majority of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatments. There are over 10,000 ingredients used in Chinese herbal medicine. Different parts of plants and their extracts are the most commonly used ingredients, although some animal and mineral ingredients are also used. [Photo/ China Plus]
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Acupuncture is a family of procedures that stimulate specific points on the body by inserting extremely thin needles into the skin. It is often used to provide pain relief for conditions like lower back pain, shoulder stiffness, and knee soreness. Acupuncture must always be done by an appropriately trained practitioner using clean needles.[Photo/ China Plus]
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Herbal medicine accounts for the majority of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatments. There are over 10,000 ingredients used in Chinese herbal medicine. Different parts of plants and their extracts are the most commonly used ingredients, although some animal and mineral ingredients are also used.[Photo/ China Plus]
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Cupping involves putting heated cups against the skin that create a small area of mild suction. It is believed by some that cupping promotes blood circulation and can relieve pain.[Photo/ China Plus]
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Sanfutie therapy is a popular counter-season TCM treatment, which involves putting plasters made with traditional Chinese herbal medicine on various acupuncture points on the body in summer. The method is based on the concept of treating cold-weather-related illnesses, such as arthritis and asthma, during summer. "Sanfu" (三伏) is the hottest period on the Chinese calendar, and "tie" (贴) means paste. [Photo/China Plus]
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A common belief in Chinese medicine is that different foods effect the human body in different ways. Chinese food therapy involves eating different foods in accordance with different health needs – and eating in moderation is always a good choice! [Photo/China Plus]
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TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) has been practised for thousands of years and is a legitimate and popular treatment in China. My experience with it has been both helpful in some circumstances and useless in others. My wife has found cupping to be helpful but I didn't and I have never experienced acupuncture yet for many it is effective. I believe that there are TCM practitioners in the USA now. I think that the last one, the food one, is the one that I would prefer over all the others. LOL
Does this have anything to do with the midterms? Absolutely not.