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Traditional Chinese Medicine - Acupuncture and Herbs - Welcome! Traditional Chinese Medicine Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is the ancient medical system that the Chinese have used for thousands of years, well before the advent of what we now call modern science. It assists the patient in recovery by restoring the natural balance of the body that becomes disturbed or upset by injury and/or illness. TCM encompasses a variety of treatment modalities. Acupuncture is one of the most popular methods of treatment used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to treat a wide array of diseases and conditions. Other modalities include herbal medicine, cupping, moxibustion and food cures. In Chinese medicine, symptoms are not viewed separately. Instead, the mind and body are evaluated together. TCM's goal is to create harmony within the body by restoring the flow of qi. Qi 氣 is the life force involved in all the bodily functions of a living being such as breathing, feeling, sleeping, etc. Energy travels through the Qi channels in our bodies called meridians. Maladies occur when the qi is obstructed by injuries, pathogens, or even emotions. Acupuncture, herbs, and other modalities are used to redirect the flow of qi which can restore harmony and treat or even prevent diseases. Do I have to believe in acupuncture for it to work? No, you do not. Acupuncture has been used successfully in China for thousands of years. It's a system that has also been through thousands of years of trial and error based on treatments and case studies. Today, it is used successfully on animals and children. These patients do not have preconceived notions about whether it will work or not. A positive attitude can help with the treatment process just as a negative attitude can hinder any other treatment process. A doctor of TCM will do a patient interview, look at your tongue and take your pulse to come up with a diagnosis of what is wrong and decide whether you need herbs or acupuncture and what foods are good for you. 康
Frederick, Maryland
Acupuncture and Herbs
Traditional Chinese Medicine
John Duong MSTCM, Dipl. O.M, L.Ac
New Life Health and Wellness Center
198 Thomas Johnson Drive Suite 13
Frederick, MD. 21702
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