| Developing A Connection : Chinese Medicine
The philosophy of Chinese medicine is based on the idea of connections between the universe and the human body system. The basics for any type of Oriental practice are familiarity with the association between the physical, mental and spiritual being and anyone wanting to learn how these can work together holistically for their health need look no further than Chinese medicine. Connecting all of the elements in your body for optimum well being is known as Shen and Traditional Chinese medicine is largely based on the philosophical concept that the human body is a small universe with a set of complete interconnected systems. These systems usually work in balance to maintain the healthy function of the human body. Good health is maintained by taking the concepts of the elements of the universe and incorporating them into how a human system is interconnected to restore any imbalance.
Acupuncture OK in workers' comp
In a boost for alternative medicine and patient choice, new guidelines for approving acupuncture as a treatment have been OK'd in workers' compensation cases in California. The ancient Chinese therapeutic technique using fine needles was incorporated back into the state's workers' compensation system as of June 15 by the California Division of Workers' Compensation. After the state's workers' compensation reform of 2003, while officials were trying to curb medical costs, many patients were denied regular acupuncture treatments during a debate over the method's effectiveness. "This is a huge victory for acupuncture and for patients and their choice for medical treatment," said Ted Priebe, chief executive officer of the National Oriental Medicine Accreditation Agency. The state's Division of Workers' Compensation reinstated the treatment by adopting "Colorado's guidelines" for acupuncture treatment.
Undercover officers bust alleged house of prostitution
ALBUQUERQUE (July 19, 2007) - An undocumented Chinese immigrant is accused of running a house of prostitution near Nob Hill. Xu Shu Qin, 54, was arrested after undercover officers checked out the Oriental Health Center on a tip. At the center, near Central and Girard, a woman told one undercover officer that she would take care of him - referring to a body part - after being asked if she would do more than a massage. Another officer was told the same thing. Jin Lin Silva, who owns the Gambbi Salon down the street, said she was relieved. "As an acupuncturist and because we are Taiwanese, it could really affect our business in a negative way," she said. "So we try to make it as legit as possible, to look as professional as possible because acupuncture is a real alternative to medicine.
Director of medical hall fined for practising TCM illegally
SINGAPORE: The director of Oriental Medical Hall in Toa Payoh Lorong 4 has been convicted for practising traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) illegally. Ma Tianfeng, who is not a registered TCM practitioner, was caught practising at Block 2A Eunos Crescent. She was fined S$10,000, or in default, jailed two months on Wednesday. The TCM Practitioners Board says it takes a serious stand against unregistered persons engaging in illegal TCM practice. It also advises the public to consult only registered practitioners. - CNA/so .
Getting The Body Back To Work
Feeling tired all of the time, restless, getting headaches or feeling nauseous during the day for no apparent reason could be a sign your body is out of sync with what it is supposed to be doing. Beyond this, you can catch the viruses and colds going around all of the time. According to Chinese medicine, this simply means that your flow of energy is blocked. Getting back in touch with what your body needs an alternative method could be found in Chinese medicine. One of the methods that can be used is Tuina, also known as Oriental bodywork therapy. .
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