Oriental Medicine is basically the folk art of healing which involves a holistic approach to well-being. It includes road-tested applications and methods that were vital for humanity’s survival for over 5000 generations in the times when they did not have a microscope, no sophisticated lab equipment or scanning devices, and, probably most importantly, no antibiotics. It is a precious heritage that needs to be preserved and practiced since it sheds light on the very vital matter of self-care. 

Oriental Medicine promotes prevention as the real cure. The current healthcare system focuses mainly on treating the sick and curing the symptoms ignoring the root cause. In ancient wisdom, the members of the community paid the doctor a stipend only when they were well, believing that it was the doctor’s duty to educate and supervise them in disease prevention.

For that, exercising properly and consistently has always been the first step. Qigong is a marvelous way of improving flexibility and strength establishing the link between the physical and the mental body. A 15-minute sequence fit to a person’s need is crucial for sustainable wellness.

Dietary medicine is probably the most valuable tool of vitality together with exercise. It is very important to eat and drink properly in accordance with your condition and issues. I quote, “genes load the gun, but it is the diet pulling the trigger”. Eastern Medicine’s approach to eating and drinking is unique in the context that each food has its own level of temperature thus contributing heat or cold to the body. If you already have a cold composition (e.g., cold feet and hands), you must refrain from eating cooling foods especially in winter, and prefer warming foods such as stews. The perception of flavors, like sweet, is quite extraordinary and yet very enlightening with the thorough description of the categorization of sweets.

Then the next step is herbal medicine, the medicinal usage of culinary herbs and traditional herbal formulas. Such knowledge, combined with the person’s recognition of individual needs regarding sustainable wellness, is invaluable. Sixty percent of Oriental Medicine is about herbs and formulas that total up to more than one hundred thousand different recipes that are well documented and preserved over the course of time, some dating back to 2500 years ago.

Acupuncture is the last step in the line of ancient modalities, after Gua Sha, Fire Cupping, Bloodletting, and Tui Na, since it is the most sophisticated treatment method of all. Modern acupuncture utilizes more than 40 different styles to treat various issues, from digestive disorders and migraines to adverse chemotherapy effects. Scientific studies emphasize the practicality, safety, and efficiency of acupuncture if delivered by licensed acupuncturists.

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