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1、chinese medicine （中医）,旅西华人为儿子刮痧遭警方拘捕,据西班牙欧浪网报道,在西班牙做生意的陈女士因为患感冒的9岁儿子经医院治疗后并没多少好转而用中国传统的刮痧方式为儿子治疗，却被警方以虐待儿童罪拘捕，并失去了对儿子的抚养监护权。这简直就是电影刮痧的现实版。从这些事件中可以看出西方人对我们中华民族特有的传统医学-中医 有多么的不了解。然而，身处现代社会的我们对中医了解又有多少呢？今天，我就为大家讲一讲“中医”,Introduction,Traditional forms of medicine have been used in China since the 3rd Cen
2、tury. Chinese medicine is very holistic and is mainly focused on the balance of “Yin and Yang,” as well as of body and mind. Chinese medicine mainly consists of natural and herbal remedies, as well as body/mind techniques.,Traditional Medicine,Traditional medicine revolves Around the principles of Y
3、in and Yang, which are the opposites found in everything, such as day (Yang) or night. (Yin) Practitioners believe that every person has a life force known as “Qi.” The purpose of medicine is to establish a balance of the bodys Qi. The first use of Chinese Medicine dates back to 200 B.C. The forms o
4、f Chinese Medicine include: Acupuncture/Pressure, Moxibustion, Herbal remedies, Nutritional Balance, Massage, Qi-Gong, Tai Chi and Meditation.,Acupuncture,One of the oldest forms of Chinese Medicine Acupuncture involves the stimulation of anatomical points on the body with thin needled. Contrary to
5、what you might think, acupuncture patients usually feel little to no pain. Acupuncture needles are hair-thin and are manipulated either by hand or electricity. Needles are placed at “Yin/Yang Meridian points”,Moxibustion,Moxibustion involves the placement of burnt moxa on specific points of the body
6、. The purpose is to strengthen the blood and improve Qi flow. 2 methods, direct and indirect Traditionally used to treat colds. In western medicine, it is used to turn breech babies to a normal position for childbirth,Herbs,Herbs are a vital part of Chinese healing. Each ingredient has unique charac
7、teristics. The ingredients work in harmony to help a persons body. Herbs can help boost Qi and balance Yin/Yang. Some Chinese herbs can be purchased in the US.,Massage,Chinese massage is known as Tui Na Uses wave-like motions to loosen joints and nourish muscles. Brings awareness back to a persons b
8、ody, making it a first step in the healing process. Stimulates the flow of Qi, blood and body fluids Can be used to treat pain, stress or digestion problems.,Qigong,Qigong is a Chinese form of exercise. It regulates the mind and breathing to promote the flow of Qi. Qigong is often used to treat diseases. External Qigong is performed on a person by a Qigong master Internal Qigong is practiced by oneself.,最后，送大家一首养生诗,
