Guest guest Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 Steve wrote: " But I must make it abundantly clear that this is completely different to overall TCM in the hospital. By TCM I mean the 90% of treatments which are undertaken outside acupuncture and tuina departments. Herbal medicine is the major treatment modality used TCM, acupuncture is far less utilized than herbal medicine and western drugs; and generally restricted to for pain. stroke recovery and weight loss in my experience. Acupuncture as it is practiced in the west is VERY different from that practiced in the hospital setting of modern china. " I widely agree with your vision ( " your " it is not true: " chinese " is better). TCM is firstly herbal medicine; acupuncture has less pathologies where it can be used, but, of course it works. I am very satisfied about your mail. Thank you, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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