Moxibustion

In recent years, the exposure of pill-peddling pharmaceutical companies and the dangers- such as the various toxins and the risk of dependence- that their manufactured drugs pose on the body has turned more and more people of the western world back to basics for their health care. Richard L. Nahin from the National Institutes of Health's National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine states that according to the institute’s latest research, "It's clear that millions of Americans every

I have found the Asian culture on heal care to be very interesting. It is not just about too many white body blood cells in your blood stream. It is more about balance. They believe the mind and body working together, in harmony and a balanced state. They use a practice called Ying and yang which is hot and cold. The use of natural plants for treatment of illness is common practice in Asian culture. Good nutrition plays a big part is their health. A diet mostly fish and vegetables is the healthy

Taoism, also or better known as “The Way,” may be grouped as both a Religion and Chinese philosophy. Taoists believe in yielding and accepting to the Ways of life, accompanying nature and being by containing and going for their goals outside of praising a god externally. Taoism, in its philosophical and metaphysical environment, is somewhat like Confucianism, but the ideal interests of both religions are comparing. Confucianism is known to be produced during a time of war and depends deeply upon

West Philly Community Acupuncture (WPCA) was opened on February 25th, 2014 as a member of the People’s Organization of Community Acupuncture (POCA) located at 4636 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143. They provide community style acupuncture, which is defined as taking place in a setting where several patients are treated at the same time, “by financially sustainable and accountable means”, and being easily accessible with consistent hours and affordable treatments with few barriers to care (“POCA”

Communication is one of the most vital aspect of everyone’s life and that is often hinted at in Amy Tan’s The Joy Luck Club. Throughout the book, we encounter mother-daughter relationships that are ultimately impacted due to linguistic roadblocks. The mothers are more proficient in Chinese, sometimes struggling to have their daughters completely understand their dialect. This, in turn, poses as a barrier in regards to conserving a cultural connection between the mother and daughter. Delving into

used for the prevention of disease, and also the maintenance of health. (Chang) There are also many different techniques to practice the use of acupuncture. Each of which affect the body and are said to cure in different ways. Another example is Moxibustion, which is the burning of an herb known as moxa. It is an application of heat, which is supposed to create a pleasant sensation due to the increase circulation around the point that is being treated. Acupressing is another practice in which the thumbs

In today 's society, we are fortunate enough to live in a very diverse and multicultural nation. Thus, one may not realize that there is a vast array of health issues that is associated with it. A variety of issues that could come with a multicultural society could include, but not limited to: health disparities, access to healthcare, getting equal and quality care, and cultural appropriation. Likewise, there are factors involved that prevents people of minority groups from gaining access to the

Running Head: Comparing Allopathic and Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatments of LBP 1 Comparing Allopathic and Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatments of Low Back Pain (LBP) Liam Tarpey Academy of Chinese Culture & Health Sciences Comparing Allopathic and Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatments of LBP 2 Abstract Low back pain (LBP) is an issue that affects patients, healthcare professionals, and society on

The Eastern Cultures’ Healing Powers: The Western Cultures’ Greatest Asset Quick Fix culture and the Attitude Adjustment Culture The Western Culture focuses on two method of healing: chemically engineered compounds and surgical procedures. For instance in the United States, individuals have the option of antidepressants with or without the aid of cognitive therapy (depression article). Most individuals choose the quick approach due to its alluring quick fix scheme. These contrasts differently

noted for their spiritual cures. During the Yuan period advances in medicine were made and the practice of Chinese medicine spread throughout the empire. Healers were even brought along on military campaigns as they expanded, techniques such as moxibustion, pulse diagnosis, acupuncture, and herbal mixtures and remedies spread westward. Wei Yilin, a physician that lived 1277-1347, invented a method for reducing dislocations under anesthesia. One Mongol physician named Hu Shihui wrote about how important