Chinese Medicine: Could It Be The Secret To Great Health?

Chinese medicine conjures images of acupuncture and herb-based concoctions, and while this isn’t incorrect, it isn’t the whole story. There’s so much more to Chinese medicine than people think, and now that it’s increasing in popularity it’s getting a more in-depth study from people who are curious about what it can do for their health. Chinese medicine is a holistic system which includes cupping, moxibustion, dietary and lifestyle advice, exercises such as qi gong and the treatments we associate with it, such as needles and herbs. It can be used as an addition to conventional medicine too, so it can be both an alternative and complementary therapy which many people don’t realise. A system of treatments which have been developed over the past 2,000 years, it is now one of the most respected and effective forms of medicinal therapy known to humankind. Unlike the type of medications we’re used to, Chinese medicine seeks to find and resolve the causes of an illness, rather than simply remove the symptoms. For example, if you suffer regularly with headaches, you may take painkillers to remove the painful symptoms – in Chinese medicine, however, a therapist may help you by looking at your lifestyle, diet and family history to get to the root of the issue. They can then help you to treat that problem, to prevent future headaches rather than simply help you treat the one you have at the moment. Chinese medicine looks at so many aspects of a condition, as well as sleep, thirst, appetite and digestion. What many people may see as unconnected and different symptoms may well be part of the same illness, and a Chinese medical professional may see that more easily than conventional practitioners will. That said, we shouldn’t immediately dismiss the benefits of conventional medicine. There are conditions for which Chinese medicine isn’t necessarily the best option for.

 

There are strengths and weaknesses with Chinese medicine, as with any form of treatment. Because of this, conventional medicine is often more precise in diagnosing and treating ailments, and modern surgery can be instantly lifesaving. There are some problems with long-term medications, which is where Chinese therapies can help as a complementary medicine to be used alongside more traditional treatments to solve a number of conditions. If you’re suffering from a condition such as IBS, stress-related conditions and arthritis, Chinese medicine can be really helpful in treating these types of problems. The main aim of these therapies is to get the body functioning at its best, and addressing all aspects of a health complaint, which will improve your wellbeing. Fertility issues have been the biggest draw for people to Chinese medicine, as it’s a condition that can’t always been resolved instantly with conventional medicine so people feel more open to the idea of experimenting with treatments which have had previously worked for other couples. Chinese medicine can be effective in regulating your hormones and increasing fertility in both males and females. Chinese medicine has been increasing in popularity significantly in recent years and can work really well to support traditional therapies – it’s a gentle way of treating some of the persistent conditions we deal with every day. Of course, if you are feeling unwell or have noticed a condition developing, you should still seek advice from your GP who can advise you whether you need treatment – you can then supplement this with Chinese medicine if you so choose to.

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The Voice of Alternative Medicine: Beating Cancer Twice

Conventional Western medicine does an outstanding job with medical emergencies. If your wellbeing is suddenly affected by a trauma or extreme, life-threatening event, conventional medicine has heroic intervention techniques and surgical procedures to potentially save your life. However, many wellness experts argue that conventional medicine fails – or is, at least, inadequate – in the treatment of cancer and other chronic illnesses, and this is where complementary wellness methods come in.

 

In June 2000, Burton Goldberg, often referred to as “The Voice of Alternative Medicine,” addressed the United States Congress at a hearing on Integrative Oncology – Cancer Care for the New Millennium. Goldberg stated, ‘A century ago, one in 33 people had cancer; today, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS), it is more than one in three, and growing. When I was born in 1926, cancer was the tenth leading cause of death among children – now I am 73 and it is second. No other health topic today has the urgency of cancer because no other health condition is escalating as fast.’

 

He continued, ‘In March of this year, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) released its Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer, 1973-1997. According to the report, some types of cancer had declined more or less, while others had increased. But the NCI proudly trumpeted the fact that for the first time ever in this country, overall cancer incidence and mortality rates had both declined from 1990 through 1997. The amount of decline was the same for both: 0.8%. Taking this number at face value (the field report’s raw data has yet to be analyzed by objective sources), while it might be statistically significant, this less than 1% decline pales in the face of the grim reality of the ACS’s prediction that one out of two men in this country will get cancer. Or that, while in 1950 one out of 20 women got breast cancer, in 1960 it was one in 14, and today it is one out of eight.’

 

According to Goldberg, ‘Our message is simple, direct, and lifesaving: cancer can be – is being – successfully reversed using alternative medicine. Although many of the alternative methods for treating cancer have been with us for perhaps 50 years, it is only recently that these approaches have achieved major clinical breakthroughs and moved into wider public awareness. I wish I had known more about them myself when my sister and my mother were dying of cancer.’ In fact, Goldberg spent more than 30 years of research getting his hand on every aspect of holistic medicine he could find. He ploughed the fields of alternative medicine, natural healthcare, integrative medicine, and conventional medicine to find the top treatments for cancer.

 

Now, “The Voice of Alternative Medicine” has shared his message with the people, becoming a best-selling author of Alternative Medicine: The Definitive Guide. Goldberg’s book doesn’t only deal with cancer treatments; it’s a 1,250-page reference work on how to treat 200 health conditions with alternative medicine. His research and work includes prevention and anti-ageing strategies and treatment protocols for many forms of degenerative disease, but his primary focus for the last several years has been on the treatment of cancer. This is why, in 2000, he presented information on integrative oncology and cancer treatments before Congress. That said, Goldberg’s experience with cancer and chronic illness isn’t only clinical, but personal. Several years ago, his research unexpectedly took a personal turn as he developed and subsequently beat cancer not once, but twice. To find out more about Goldberg’s work or his story, look online for more information.

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