Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a term that is used to describe the various aspects of medical procedures and health/fitness exercises practiced for centuries in China. Traditionally, Chinese physicians used an energetic, holistic, and philosophical approach to keep the body's various systems in a "balanced" condition.
Following are just some of the techniques used to keep the body in this homeostatis (balanced) state of health. 

*Acupuncture
Interactive Acupuncture Model
Instant access to the many locations that are referred to in our Acupuncture, Acupressure, Qigong, Taijiquan, and Tuina (massage) articles.


*Herbs
The Chinese Medical Community has one of the most extensive pharmacology collections in the world. Chinese have conducted human trials for nearly 5000 years. The vast array of complex prescriptions makes other culture's herbal collections seem barbaric by comparison.


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Chinese Tuina (Massage) uses pressure, manipulation and a variety of approaches to promote Qi and Blood flow within the body. The concept is simple...when the Qi flows freely, the body is healthy.
 
*Taijiquan
Taijiquan, commonly called T'ai Chi, is an exercise system used to build the practitioner's internal strength. Although practiced mostly for health maintenance and prevention of disease, it is also considered the "root" of martial arts practice in China. Because so many Chinese practice this exercise each morning, it is often considered the most widely practiced exercise in the world.
On-Line Articles about Taijiquan:
*Emory University Studies T'ai Chi & Falling
*Taijiquan In The Workplace
 
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*Qigong
Qigong (Chi Kung) comes from the Chinese words "Qi" meaning "Energy" plus "Gong", meaning "work" or "practice". It is a term that describes a Chinese Exercise system the focuses on cultivating and attracting "Qi" or "lifeforce" energies.
Banned in China for many years, Qigong is now expanding rapidly throughout Asia and the world. Although it looks quite simplistic, this is a very powerful mind/body healing system that has proven effective for many centuries.
On-Line Articles about Qigong:
*China's Ancient Solution to the Crisis in Modern Medicine
*Sudden Enlightment School of Er Mei