Moxibustion

Exploring Traditional Chinese Culture China is one of the oldest civilizations on the planet, records of Chinese civilization dates back to around 1766 B.C.E. China is located in eastern Asia along the coast of the Pacific Ocean. With approximately 3.7 million square miles, China is the fourth largest nation in the world. In the west, the area consists of mountains, high levels, and desert. The eastern areas are described by fields, deltas, and hills, the highest point being the largest mountain

The Chinese world today carries with it, an air of mystery; which the Chinese civilization gathered over long periods of time. Their philosophy about life and the methods used in traditional medicine practice constitutes a significant part of Chinese civilization’s history. Part of this traditional medicine, with deep roots in Chinese culture, is the cupping therapy; which has been successfully applied since ancient times and has immediate positive effects. In general when people think of traditional

Acupuncture The traditional Chinese treatment of acupuncture is an affective alternative medicine that has been around for thousands of years. Acupuncture is one of the most researched and documented alternative medicines around (Acupuncture). Although a vast majority of people believe Western medicine is the only cure to sickness, many people benefit from acupuncture everyday. Most people disregard the ancient art all together without giving it a chance because are scared of the needles it

Medical anthropology aims to conduct research and evaluate traditional healthcare practices and within medical anthropology there is the study of ethnomedicine. Ethnomedicine comprises the beliefs and practices relating to the disease. Ethnomedicine is the study of health and healing systems rooted in culturally specific norms and values, but it emphasizes in natural healing remedies that involve herbs/plants, teas/juices, and massage/pressure. All medical systems are formed from a type of ethnomedicine

What is Taoism? Answering that question turned out to be much harder than I thought, is it a religion, a philosophy or a way of life? The more I researched, the deeper I got into it and the deeper I got in to it, the more it made my head spin. Taoism is described as being, indescribable, undefinable, and nameless, in the words of the great sage Laozi “That which can be named is not the true Tao”. The translation for Tao is “the way”, it is the origin of everything, and it is heaven, earth and humanity

Introduction Diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases in which there are high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period. The symptoms can include high blood sugar, frequent urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger. If left untreated, they can cause many complications. Serious long-term complications include heart disease, stroke, chronic kidney failure, foot ulcers, and damage to the eyes. Diabetes is due to either the pancreas not producing enough insulin or the cells of the body not

The Giger and Davidhizar Transcultural Assessment Model and the Elderly Korean Population The purpose of this paper is to educate the student nurse on the importance of cultural variations related to care of patients using the Giger and Davidhizar’s Transcultural Assessment Model (GDTAM). There is a lot of variation among cultures and it is my goal throughout this paper to provide a perspective that student nurses will consider when coming across a new patient. At this stage of our education it

It is important the nurse consider specific cultural factors impacting on individual clients and recognize that intra cultural variation means that each client must be assessed for individual cultural differences. Knowledge of cultural diversity is vital at all levels of nursing practice. Ethnocentric approaches to nursing practice are ineffective in meeting health and nursing needs of diverse cultural groups of clients. Knowledge about cultures and their impact on interactions with health care is

Meditation is an important element in the Tao religion. Many Taoists practice meditation to achieve mental serenity and heighten mental awareness. There are also various forms of exercise, such as yoga and Tai Chi, and therapies, acupuncture and moxibustion, which Taoists use to restore balance within the body and achieve healing. Health Care Considerations When caring for Taoist’s patients, the most important thing to remember is their need to restore balance. For them, this may not be achieved

Problem Definition Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) includes herbs (Zhōngyào/ 中藥), acupuncture (zhēnjiǔ/ 針灸), massage (tuīná/ 推拿), and dietary therapy (shíliáo/ 食療). These therapies have been accepted by the general population in China for thousands of years. However, in the United States, many Chinese herbs that are banned by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) because there have been reports that Chinese herbal products are contaminated with drugs, toxins, heavy metals or not containing