Unit6MedicalSystem and Medical Care

Unit 6,Medical System and Medical Care,Traditional Chinese Medicine,What do you know about Traditional Chinese Medicine?Have you ever tried Chinese herbal medicine? How does it taste? (Why?)Does Chinese Herbal Medicine have side effects?Can children take Chinese Herbal Medicine? How long does it take to see results with Chinese Herbal Medicine?,What is Traditional Chinese Medicine,TCM is a well of medical knowledge gained from over 4,000 years of observation, investigation and clinical experience. TCM is an empirical science its theories and treatments have been repeatedly in use and refined over this long period of time.,1. Compendium of Materia Medica 本草纲目2. The Yellow Emperors Classic of Internal Medicine黄帝内经 3. On Typhoid and other diseases伤寒杂病论4. Herbal Canon of Shen Nong 神农本草经,Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine,25 major colleges of TCMtotaling about 20,000 students in each school at any given timecourses range from undergraduate to the doctoral, in both Western medicine and TCM International Status of TCM Asia - most countries use the TCM methods of acupuncture and moxibustion (Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore)Europe- used regularly (France, Germany, and England )U.S. - developing from the coasts inward, recently reaching into the Midwest,moxibustion ,mksibstn n. 艾灸,Central Concept of TCM,Theory of Holism 整体观念It is a central idea in TCMIt bears directly on preventing and treating diseasesemphasis on harmonyTwo main components: 1. the human body is regarded as a single, integrated unit 2. integration and interaction between human body and the environment,Body and Nature The human body is an organic whole changes of nature constantly influence the human body For Example: Seasonal variations of the pulse: pulse in spring is somewhat taut like a string; in summer, somewhat full; in autumn, somewhat floating or superficial; in winter, somewhat deep,The Basic Principles Behind TCMYin and Yang,Taoist Philosophyhuman experience is affected the environment Yin :cold, stillness, passive, dark, interior, belowYang :warmth, activity, light, exterior, aboveTCM views the body in terms of Yin and Yang aspects. healthy = balance unhealthy =imbalance,Yin and Yang in dynamic equilibrium - ideal balance state of health.,The Basic Principles Behind TCMFive Elements,1. Water: wet, cool, descending, flowing, yielding2. Fire: dry, hot, ascending, moving3. Wood: growing, flexible, rooted, strong4. Metal: cutting, hard, conducting5. Earth: productive, fertile, potential for growth,What is Wu Xing?,Originally,it is a philosophical theory in ancient China, later adapted to medical practice, becoming an important part of TCM theoryuniversal interdependence of all things and eventsused to explain medical problems,Relationships Between Phases: Xiang Ke ( inter- inhibition, or control ) : wood inhibits earth, earth inhibits water, water inhibits fire, fire inhibits metal, and metal inhibits wood Xiang Sheng ( inter-generation ): wood generates fire, fire generates earth, earth generates metal, metal generates water, and water generates wood,the fundamental substance constituting the universe all phenomena were the results of the changes and movement of qi. According to TCM, qi is the most essential substance that forms the human body and maintains the normal life activity.,The Vital Substances: Qi,Qi: How does TCM work?Vital energy called Qi is the life force that drives all living things. Qi flows through meridians (also called channels) in the body similar to water flowing in a river. Twelve primary meridians, each associated with an organ system Disease occurs with imbalance, resulting in excess of deficient amounts of Qi in the meridians. TCM works to alleviate this imbalance and restore harmony,The Causes of illness,Internal Causeswhich are illnesses caused by emotions. anger,sadness, worry, fear, joy, grief, pensiveness shock,External Causeswhich are causes of disharmony that relate to climatic conditions. wind, cold, damp, fire heat, dryness,Other Causesinclude work, exercise, diet and physical trauma. TCM thinks that these factors can have a profound influence on our bodies.,Diagnosis: Four Examinations,Lookingskin, eyes, tongue, nails, hairHearing and Smellingsound of voice and breath, odor of breathQuestioningcurrent condition, health history, family health history, patterns of sleep, appetite, digestion, bowel movement, sweat, pain, emotional features, lifestyle featuresTouchingcheck the body temperature, body moisture, pain; and feel the patients pulse,Treatment,AcupunctureHerbsTui Nacupping glassscraping therapyMoxibustionHave you ever tried Acupuncture? Does acupuncture hurt?,1. Acupuncture,How does Acupuncture work?points are located throughout the body and act as gateways to influence, redirect, increase or decrease the vital “substance” of Qicorrects imbalances that cause disease,Chinese herbal medicine,Restore a balance of energy, body, and spirit to maintain healthmore than 4,000 yearsFormulasTo stimulate the bodys natural healing process,Be made from the roots, stems, bark, leaves, seeds or flowers of many plants, as well as some mineral and animal parts.The herbs are usually decocted into a soup. To make up a prescription, the TCM doctor carefully blends together a number of herbs which have specific functions.,Tuina,Tuina is Chinese massage. It establishes a more harmonious flow of Qi throughout the system of channels, allowing the body to naturally heal itself. joint problemscreate relaxationdisorder,Qigong,Qi =energy or vital energyGong =practice.QiGong :practice concerned with exercising of Qi. The use of Qigong to improve and maintain health was first mentioned in the Yellow Emperors Classic of Internal Medicine, written in about 200 BC.,Chinese food therapy,When one is diseased (unbalanced), certain foods and herbs are prescribed to restore balance to the body.,discussion,Do you think Chinese medicine should be abandoned?Whats the difference between Chinese and Western medicines?,Traditional Chinese Medicineempirical scienceAcupunctur