Holistic vs. allopathic medicine
Holistic
(derived from the word "wholistic") medicine consider a person's mind
and body, diet and exercise, lifestyle and relationships, work and leisure. You
may have a pain in your leg, a headache, or be suffering from stress,, but
nothing can be viewed in isolation, Chinese Medicine follows this holistic
principle. It encompasses the whole person: Mind, Body and Spirit. However,
allopathic medicine (the conventional Western methods by general practitioners)
adopts a more symptomatic approach , It combats ill-health with drugs that have
an oppositional effects.
C.H.M. The
insights and wisdom of Chinese herbal medicine or Zhong Yao, literally
"Chinese Herbs" as it is known in China, continues to compel out
interest as we explore the multiple pathways to health provided by ancient
medical tradition, China's tradition of herbal medicine is distinctive because
its history of use is so long and so well documented. Many of the herbs still
used clinically today were described in documents dating back over 2,000 years.
Many of our favorite herbal formula were first written down in 220 AD. At the
same time Chinese herbal medicine is a living tradition which has always been
engaged with its living practice.