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Holistic or Natural Medicine Holistic medicine is defined as the form of healing, which considers the whole person -- body, mind, spirit, and emotions -- in the quest for optimal health and wellness. ("Holistic Medicine: What It Is, Treatments, Philosophy, and More n.p.). Holistic medicine has been around for many years and is still being used today. (INSERT HISTORY OF HOLISTIC MEDICINE) Many people may consider holistic or alternative medicine over western medicine because of the side effects…

not all, traditional Chinese medicine is considered pseudoscience because it lacks scientific evidence proving its effectiveness (National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, 2013). Any effects from following traditional Chinese medicine is more likely to be psychological, as opposed to any actual biological healing taking place (Wikipedia). It is still important…

Acupuncture has a long history in human medicine. Its use can be traced back to ancient time. The rise in opioids use and because of its addictive effects, the medical community is looking into alternate therapy for opioids and acupuncture is on top of the list (MacPherson et al., 2016). In 1998 National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health came into existence within National Institutes of Health to conduct research for acupuncture effectiveness (MacPherson et al., 2016). Research had…

attributed to witchcraft, demons, adverse astral influence, or the will of the gods! Some of the earliest records of medicine have been found ranging from ancient Egyptian, Babylonian, Ayurvedic (the Indian subcontinent), classical Chinese (before what we now know as traditional Chinese Medicine), ancient Greek and Roman. It is critical for everyone to understand…

When I began looking into colleges and careers in my junior year of High School, I never thought I would end up where I am currently (today). I had recognized that I wanted to help people and make a difference in others’ lives no matter what career I chose. I also was aware that I have more of a kinesthetic personality, and with this I knew I required an environment that allowed that characteristic to thrive. The human body is an amazing, beautiful and complicated organism (Entity) that I was…

body. Eastern medicine actually originates from ancient China (“Traditional Chinese Medicine”). An example of eastern medicine can be acupuncture and tai chi. Acupuncture is when a person gets small thin needles inserted into specific spots on their body like pressure points. While Tai Chi is a form of Chinese art, it combines both the mind and body for meditation with deep, slow breathing to help with relaxation (“Traditional Chinese Medicine”). These are two totally different ways of curing…

controlling postoperative nausea and vomiting and as well decrease anxiety before surgery" (Southpoint Clinic, 2015). Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) evolved many thousand of years ago in China. TCM practitioners use various treatments to treat or prevent health problems. In the U.S., Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is considered part of the CAM (NCCIH, 2013). Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) encompasses various types of treatment from acupuncture to herbal medicine. However,…

Acupuncture is thought to have originated in China approximately 3000 years ago. During the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), texts written by Chinese physician, Li-Sheh-chin, facilitated its spread to the West via merchant ships. Trade with the West brought medical…

Pengalins are animals, similar to anteaters, and possess scale armor all over their body, a lengthy tail and four legs. Plated armor allow these animals to effectively defend themselves against predators. The bodily characteristics of pangolins include large, hardened, overlapping scales similar to armor plating, a newborn pangolin has a softer shell, but it hardens as the animal matures. This armor is made out of keratin. Pangolins curl up into a ball when threatened, and will tuck its face…

Define & describe acupuncture Acupuncture is a popular ancient Chinese medicine which origins can be tracked back around 2500 years. It works on the premise that the human body has energy flow (Qi) patterns that must be free and flowing; disruptions to the Qi may be the cause for disease or illness (Medicine Net). Acupuncture works by inserting thin needles into certain points in the body’s meridians to free up these energy flow patterns and restore the body to a healthy, balanced and harmonised…