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		<title>What is Traditional Chinese Medicine?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:26:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Traditional Chinese medicine, or TCM for short, is an ancient form of healing developed by the Chinese. It has been practiced for more than 3,000 years, not only in China but also in many other Asian cultures. Recently, traditional Chinese medicine has started to experience popularity in western society as well. Although it is not [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Traditional Chinese medicine, or TCM for short, is an ancient form of healing developed by the Chinese. It has been practiced for more than 3,000 years, not only in China but also in many other Asian cultures. Recently, traditional Chinese medicine has started to experience popularity in western society as well. Although it is not practiced by most mainstream medical professionals, it is a thriving form of alternative or complementary medicine that many people have embraced. </p>
<p>However, in China, this form of medicine is in fact mainstream. It has been used to effectively treat patients suffering from a variety of ailments ranging from broken bones to depression, and a whole lot more as well. The foundation of practicing traditional Chinese medicine involves restoring the correct balance between a person’s yin and yang. These are the masculine and feminine elements that all people have, and any imbalance in these elements is believed to be the real reason why people suffer from diseases and other health conditions.</p>
<p>There are a number of approaches to traditional Chinese medicine that can be taken in order to treat diverse types of ailments. For example, massage and acupuncture are used for stimulating the body and to release energy that has thus far been blocked. In this way it helps to relax the mind and body and promotes a sense of overall well being.</p>
<p>A practice known as Qigong, which needs to be used on a daily basis, follows the basic principles of traditional Chinese medicine and helps to achieve better balance of the body and mind’s energy levels. Along with certain herbs it can treat many a different kind of ailment.</p>
<p>Many of the methods used in traditional Chinese medicine are very complex, although they each involve having to balance the energy levels within the human body. In fact, the view taken by practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine is that the body must be treated holistically and not as a compilation of different parts that are looked at on an individual basis.</p>
<p>Though many western medical practitioners dismiss <a href="http://traditionalchinesemedicinetcm.com">traditional Chinese medicine</a> as being less than effective, in practice it has often been demonstrated that this form of medicine is truly effective and will provide relief in many instances.</p>
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		<title>The Essential Book of Traditional Chinese Medicine</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 21:26:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It has been said of traditional Chinese medicine that it is more of a literary undertaking than a science. How true. For thousands of years, the Chinese have kept a record of how to treat disease and illness in a holistic manner. A good example of a book detailing their wisdom is The Essential Book [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It has been said of traditional Chinese medicine that it is more of a literary undertaking than a science. How true. For thousands of years, the Chinese have kept a record of how to treat disease and illness in a holistic manner. A good example of a book detailing their wisdom is The Essential Book of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This traditional <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&#038;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D17%26ref%255F%3Dnb%255Fss%255Fb%26y%3D22%26field-keywords%3Dchinese%2520medicine%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Dstripbooks&#038;tag=theintspa-20&#038;linkCode=ur2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=390957">Chinese medicine book</a><img src="https://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=theintspa-20&#038;l=ur2&#038;o=1" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /> takes a wide ranging approach to discussing the fundamentals of this ancient healing practice. Not only is it useful to practitioners of Chinese medicine, it is also of great value to medical professionals who are practicing modern medicine but would like to learn about the benefits of traditional Chinese healing. </p>
<p>The author of The Essential Book of Traditional Chinese Medicine is Liu Yanch, an Associate Professor who heads the department that teaches basic theory of traditional Chinese medicine at the prestigious Beijing College of Traditional Medicine. The author is also a member of the editing commission entrusted with the task of studying basic traditional Chinese medicine theory.</p>
<p>Another useful traditional Chinese medicine book, Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis Study Guide, by Qiao Yi and Al Stone, talks about diagnosing diseases according to the basic principles of traditional Chinese medicine. The authors are veterans in the field of education and have done a splendid job of explaining how to properly diagnose diseases according to traditional Chinese medicine principles. The book in fact goes much further than simply doing a translation or reiterating texts that have already been written elsewhere.</p>
<p>With many years of experience behind them both Yi and Stone have done a wonderful job of presenting and providing relevant content that dispels any ambiguities that readers may have in their minds about this healing art. This traditional Chinese medicine book is, in fact, equally relevant to a beginner as to an experienced practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine.</p>
<p>For approximately forty dollars this is a wonderful traditional Chinese medicine book that can prove to be very enlightening to anyone that has to find out more about symptoms and manifestations of diseases.</p>
<p>Chinese herbal medicines have a major influence on <a href="http://traditionalchinesemedicinetcm.com">traditional Chinese medicine</a>, especially in relation to helping to restore the balance of body, energy and spirit. Rather than worry about treating individual diseases these Chinese herbs are used with the intention of restoring the correct balance and this in turn is achieved through the nourishment provided by various herbs.</p>
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		<title>Using Chinese Medicine for Breast Cancer</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:26:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The number of people being diagnosed with breast cancer is still distressingly high. This is a debilitating disease that can often be fatal. Despite many medical advances, there is still no cure or prevention for this disease. One of the difficult aspects about breast cancer is that even though there are some effective treatments for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The number of people being diagnosed with breast cancer is still distressingly high. This is a debilitating disease that can often be fatal. Despite many medical advances, there is still no cure or prevention for this disease. One of the difficult aspects about breast cancer is that even though there are some effective treatments for it, these procedures can cause serious side effects including tiredness, weakness and nausea. But there&#8217;s a way to overcome these problems. Using Chinese medicine for breast cancer might just be what you need to alleviate your distress. Under the guidance of a trained practitioner, this healing art can not only provide relief for the side effects of cancer, it is also highly beneficial for improving your overall health, both mental and physical. It&#8217;s been shown that having a positive attitude is important when it comes to fighting breast cancer, and Chinese medicine can help with this considerably. </p>
<p>One of the best reasons to use Chinese medicine for breast cancer is that it treats common side effects of the condition and of such treatments as chemotherapy. If you take a specially brewed combination of herbs, minerals, and plant and animal extract, you can ward against things like chronic fatigue and nausea. Thus will definitely improve your state of mind and will make your body and mind that much more focused on beating the condition. </p>
<p>Using Chinese medicine for breast cancer is about balance. The treatments you use are focused on keeping the balance of energy, spirit, and body on the up and up. Thus, Chinese medicine for breast cancer is focused on overall health. It helps improve a person&#8217;s immune system, metabolism, and energy levels so that the body will be that much stronger when it comes to fighting abnormal cells, tumors, and other effects of breast cancer. </p>
<p>There really is no downside to using <a href="http://traditionalchinesemedicinetcm.com/">traditional Chinese medicine</a> for breast cancer. If you use such treatments along with other more traditional medicine like chemotherapy, you will definitely have a short at beating the disease. Chinese medicine for breast cancer is made using herbs, minerals, and plant and animal extra. Thus, there really is no downside to consuming such items. In fact, you have probably even heard of many of the popular items that make up such medicine: thins like ginseng and red clover are common components.  </p>
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		<title>Using Chinese Medicine and Acne Treatment Holistically</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:26:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are two basic approaches to treatment utilized in traditional Chinese medicine: herbal treatments and acupuncture. In most cases, Chinese medicine for acne treatment focuses on herbal treatment. It is believed that the body of the person who is suffering from acne (or any other illness, for that matter) is out of balance. A trained [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are two basic approaches to treatment utilized in traditional Chinese medicine: herbal treatments and acupuncture. In most cases, Chinese medicine for acne treatment focuses on herbal treatment. It is believed that the body of the person who is suffering from acne (or any other illness, for that matter) is out of balance. A trained practitioner in Chinese herbal treatments will work to re-establish that balance. Because Chinese medicine for acne treatment uses a holistic approach to the condition, the patient&#8217;s general health is assessed so that the imbalances can be identified. Frequently, the reason that people have problems with acne is because their bodies contain high levels of cholesterol. This means that they store toxins and heat in their systems instead of expelling them. This leads to breakouts.</p>
<p>If this is the case, Chinese physicians will recommend a change in people&#8217;s diets so that the heat and cholesterol can be reduced through those means. This diet is normally very strict while using the Chinese medicine for acne treatment, which is a different perspective from the Western medicine that is used to treat acne. Western medicine is usually designed to treat the breakouts, targeting the symptoms and usually doing a good job with it. However, it does not look beyond the symptoms in most cases to try and find ways to reduce or solve the breakouts altogether. That is where Chinese medicine for acne treatment comes in.</p>
<p><a href="http://traditionalchinesemedicinetcm.com/category/chinese-medicine-acne-treatment">Chinese medicine acne treatment</a> will also usually prescribe a certain amount of herbs to be used to bring the people&#8217;s bodies back into balance. The herbs are prescribed in certain amounts and they are usually taken in the form of a tea. The person will boil the herbs in water for a certain amount of time to get all of the healing properties out of them and then the herbs are strained out so that the tea can be drank by the individuals.</p>
<p>Chinese medicine has become more popular in the West, as the thousands of year old practice has slowly become accepted in medical circles as the proof of concept has been documented through the years. Chinese medicine is used to help cure many different illnesses and diseases as well as help with pain management in certain patients. </p>
<p>When looking for a doctor trained in Chinese medicine, you need to ascertain that the practitioner has actually been trained at a Chinese medicine school, rather than just learning a few tricks from family and friends.</p>
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		<title>Attend a School of Chinese Medicine Online</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:26:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You’ve decided to enroll in a Chinese medicine school, but are finding trouble rearranging your schedule in order to make it to classes in person. Just like many other people nowadays, you might have to work more than one job so you can keep a roof over your head and buy some groceries. That doesn&#8217;t [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You’ve decided to enroll in a Chinese medicine school, but are finding trouble rearranging your schedule in order to make it to classes in person. Just like many other people nowadays, you might have to work more than one job so you can keep a roof over your head and buy some groceries. That doesn&#8217;t always leave a lot of time to attend classes. Fortunately, though, you can enroll in a school of Chinese medicine online. Studying at a school of Chinese medicine online permits you to learn, study, do homework, ask questions and take tests all in the convenience of your home. Or, for that matter, anywhere else where you have access to a computer and the. </p>
<p>Enrollment in a school of Chinese medicine online is easy. First you must find a school that seems as if you’d like it. Do an internet search and read up on the various schools you come across. Then, see if you can find online reviews from students who have actually attended that school of Chinese medicine online. This will give you lots of great information you can use to choose the perfect school for you. Once you find a school you seem to be interested in, sign up using their online enrollment form and someone will contact you. This will allow you to get all the information you need. You can even apply online. These types of schools try to make it as easy as possible for you to enroll as they know most people don’t have the patience or the time to go through a lengthy and complicated enrollment process. </p>
<p>Once you’re enrolled in a school of Chinese medicine online, you can take classes at your leisure, attend lectures, and even take tests. Of course the rules are different for every school. Some schools require you to attend at certain times and some are very flexible about when you actually have to log on to attend. The best part is that you can do it anywhere as long as you have a computer handy. That means you could take classes at the beach, take a test while you’re getting a pedicure or you could even take a test while you’re waiting on your car to be washed. Wherever, whenever, as long as you have an internet connection, you can attend classes at the school of Chinese medicine online. </p>
<p>If you study hard and take your school of <a href="http://traditionalchinesemedicinetcm.com/">traditional Chinese medicine</a> online seriously, you’ll be certified in Chinese medicine and that will enable you to open a clinic or work in a Chinese herbal hospital where you’ll be able to use your knowledge and skills for the betterment of mankind.</p>
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		<title>Things to Know When Using Chinese Medicine for Lung Cancer</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:26:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s a sad fact that cancer is becoming one of the most deadly killers throughout the globe. People can develop lung or breast cancer even if they have lived healthfully. If you have received a diagnosis of cancer, you will want to do all you can to combat the disease. There are a variety of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s a sad fact that cancer is becoming one of the most deadly killers throughout the globe. People can develop lung or breast cancer even if they have lived healthfully. If you have received a diagnosis of cancer, you will want to do all you can to combat the disease. There are a variety of treatment options available that can supplement conventional medical treatment such as chemotherapy or radiation. One such treatment you should think about using is traditional Chinese medicine. This healing art has been around for thousands of years and has been shown to be able to not only treat disease but get the body back into balance to prevent illness. Indeed, using Chinese medicine for lung cancer is an inexpensive and safe way to supplement modern medicine. </p>
<p>Though you should not use Chinese medicine for lung cancer without other forms of treatment, it will help you improve your overall health. This is because the centuries old treatments are focused on balancing a person&#8217;s mind, body, and spirit. Thus, Chinese medicine for lung cancer is one that will increase your overall immune system and will definitely improve your mood so that you will feel as though you can beat this cancer. Mind over matter is an important part of healing any wound: whether bruises from a fall or cancer itself. If you use Chinese medicine for lung cancer, you can be sure that your body is prepared to fit this ailment as quickly as possible. </p>
<p>Using Chinese medicine for lung cancer is completely safe because the treatment is all natural and has been tested and proven effective. Not only this, but the herbs, minerals, and plant and animal extracts used in this medicine is easy to find and not at all expensive. This means that you can find a reliable and inexpensive way to improve your overall health. </p>
<p>If you have lung cancer, you should definitely consider using this kind of treatment. Chinese medicine for lung cancer can really give your body all of the tools it needs to be in tip-top condition. The herbs you will take are sure to help your body fight everything from disease to the side effects of chemotherapy. This can make living a full life that much easier. Cancer does not have to mean the end of your life or your happiness. If you use <a href="http://traditionalchinesemedicinetcm.com/category/chinese-medicine-cancer-treatment">Chinese medicine cancer treatment</a> methods, you can definitely improve your chances of beating the cancer. </p>
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		<title>What a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner Knows</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:26:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In order to become a qualified traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, you must be well educated in the form of healing known as qi medicine. Qi is the energy source that flows through the body and keeps the system in balance. At the foundation of the education that a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner will receive is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In order to become a qualified traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, you must be well educated in the form of healing known as qi medicine. Qi is the energy source that flows through the body and keeps the system in balance. At the foundation of the education that a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner will receive is that the most effective way to achieve good mental and physical health is to ensure that your diet and your emotions are synchronized. Along with regular exercise, this will help to establish the proper flow of qi through the body.</p>
<p>Of course, most of us find that our bodies are hopelessly out of whack and so the flow of qi will often be blocked at various places in the body. This is when a good traditional Chinese medicine practitioner will study your condition and then advice you as to the best treatment option. In any case their philosophy to treating qi problems seems to be “Same disease, different disease; different disease, same treatment.”</p>
<p>Traditional Chinese medicine considers the disease to be more like what Western medical practitioners consider to be symptoms. Two individuals may have the same disease but for each the cause of the disease would be different and so the traditional Chinese medicine practitioner will have to study the causes in detail so as to prescribe an appropriate treatment.</p>
<p>Even children today are becoming exposed to traditional Chinese medicine as witnessed by the fact that comic strips generally devote some space to the use of acupuncture. Of course, traditional Chinese medicine goes way beyond just acupuncture which is why a modern traditional Chinese medicine practitioner must specialize in various aspects of this healing art in order to treat patients in a more effective manner. </p>
<p>Many people who have been treated by a <a href="http://traditionalchinesemedicinetcm.com">traditional Chinese medicine</a> practitioner have benefited so much that they have themselves become interested enough in learning more about what it takes to become one themselves. Of course, this would mean having to spend many years in schools that educate and certify these practitioners.</p>
<p>If you wish to learn more about how traditional Chinese medicine all began, reading a traditional Chinese medicine book can prove to be very useful in becoming enlightened on the subject. A book called the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Classic in particular is believed to have been compiled in the first century BC and is still being used to teach students about traditional Chinese medicine. It&#8217;s well worth a read.</p>
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		<title>Finding Good Books on Chinese Medicine</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:26:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are a great many good books on Chinese medicine to be found. They range in subject from Chinese medicine for acne to various other diseases for which traditional Chinese medicine has been shown to have effective cures. Many of these books will give an overview of the history of Chinese medicine, which has been [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are a great many <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&#038;location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26x%3D17%26ref%255F%3Dnb%255Fss%255Fb%26y%3D22%26field-keywords%3Dchinese%2520medicine%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Dstripbooks&#038;tag=theintspa-20&#038;linkCode=ur2&#038;camp=1789&#038;creative=390957">good books on Chinese medicine</a><img src="https://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=theintspa-20&#038;l=ur2&#038;o=1" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /> to be found. They range in subject from Chinese medicine for acne to various other diseases for which traditional Chinese medicine has been shown to have effective cures. Many of these books will give an overview of the history of Chinese medicine, which has been around for several thousand years. Others mostly deal with the theories that underlie the practice of Chinese medicine. In western society, Chinese medicine is just starting to become commonly accepted for its healing practices that complement modern medicine. However, in eastern countries, Chinese medicine has been in use along with contemporary medicine all along. Reading a few good books on Chinese medicine can help you to learn about both the pros and cons Chinese medicine and how it can enhance your overall health. </p>
<p>Although a good book on Chinese medicine can give advice on certain herbal treatments for illnesses and diseases, or it can give the basic premises about acupuncture, it is never as good as going to a practitioner who has been trained in Chinese medicine. The medical doctor who practices Chinese medicine is trained to make a diagnosis through examining the body, hearing the patient&#8217;s history and using his senses to help to make the diagnosis as to what is out of balance. Although a good book on Chinese medicine can tell individuals what to look for, it is not like a professional who has been trained in the practice. These practitioners will use different techniques, such as looking at the tongue for clues to where the imbalance lies, the sound of the person&#8217;s voice, and even the pulse of the person.</p>
<p>A good book on Chinese medicine may give certain herbal mixtures that have been used to help with illnesses such as headaches, but the herbs in Chinese medicine are mixed to meet a particular person&#8217;s needs. Chinese medicine is not a &#8216;one size fits all&#8217; type of treatment, although there are general rules that are followed. Instead, the herbs are specially formulated to fit the lack in a particular person, which may not be the same as someone else, even if the symptoms are similar. Good <a href="http://traditionalchinesemedicinetcm.com/category/chinese-medicine-books">Chinese medicine books</a> will give the uses for certain herbs, such as whether they are sweet, sour or one of the other five tastes, and will tell what parts of the body they are connected to, but again, only a trained practitioner can really make the mixture for treatment.</p>
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		<title>Learning About Ancient Chinese Medicine History</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:26:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The history of ancient Chinese medicine goes back several thousand years. The theory behind this healing practice is that all the components of the body function in synergy, and if things become unbalanced, it results in illness and health problems. It is believed that there are channels and planes in the body and if these [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The history of ancient Chinese medicine goes back several thousand years. The theory behind this healing practice is that all the components of the body function in synergy, and if things become unbalanced, it results in illness and health problems. It is believed that there are channels and planes in the body and if these become blocked, then the body cannot properly perform its essential functions. Throughout its history, ancient Chinese medicine has been used to clear these channels so that qi, or energy, can once again flow throughout the body so that everything is in balance. </p>
<p>Since ancient Chinese medicine has such a long history, there has been much documentation about the use of the different herbs, exercises and acupuncture treatments that have been used to cure different illnesses, diseases and disorders. There are even some remedies that are used for pain and antibiotic factors, such as the use of ancient Chinese medicine with burn victims. </p>
<p>Ancient Chinese medicine&#8217;s history is based on the yin and yang of the entire earth. Everything has its counterpart according to this theory of medicine and both parts are necessary for survival and health. In the history of Chinese medicine, the body has its own yin and yang to it, so there is an expected amount of ebb and flow to the functioning of the body. Sickness and disease occurs when there is either too much yin or too much yang, or too little of either one of them. When this happens, different herbs or treatments have to be used to bring the body back into the normal balance between the two.</p>
<p>There is another theory in ancient Chinese medicine&#8217;s history that says that this balance to the body is based on the five elements that are found in the earth: earth, wind, fire, metal and water. Each of these elements is matched up to a flavor of herb and also a system of the body. If there is an area that is lacking in the body, then the appropriate herb must be applied to the situation so that the balance can be restored. For instance, herbs that are sour are believed to be linked to wood, the liver, gallbladder, eyes, and tendons. Herbs that are bitter are linked to the small intestine, heart, tongue and vessels. Sweet herbs are linked to the spleen, stomach, mouth and muscle. All of the systems of the body are covered by the five areas so that the appropriate mixture of herbs can be used to treat the illness, as found in the history of <a href="http://traditionalchinesemedicinetcm.com/">traditional Chinese medicine</a>.</p>
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		<title>What a Chinese Herbal Medicine School Has to Offer</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Maybe you&#8217;ve thought about enrolling in a Chinese herbal medicine school but you don&#8217;t know if it&#8217;s really a good idea. I mean, wouldn’t a school of modern medicine be more useful, not to mention have give you higher earning potential? Well that all depends. Of course you can make a lucrative living as an [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Maybe you&#8217;ve thought about enrolling in a Chinese herbal medicine school but you don&#8217;t know if it&#8217;s really a good idea. I mean, wouldn’t a school of modern medicine be more useful, not to mention have give you higher earning potential? Well that all depends. Of course you can make a lucrative living as an MD, but you can also do quite well with certification from <a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Chinese-Medicine-Schools" title="Chinese Medicine Schools" target="_blank">Chinese medicine schools</a>. And you might feel like you&#8217;re doing more good for your patients.</p>
<p>There will always be a following by those who wish to cure their ailments with a more natural approach. The fact is that there are many people who just don’t trust Western style doctors who are backed by the big pharmaceutical companies. With all the lawsuits filed by people who have become sicker or who have family members who have died from using pharmaceuticals, there are many who want to know how the Chinese have cured ailments using knowledge passed down throughout the centuries.</p>
<p>If you’ve been raised with the belief that Western style medicine is the only medicine that can cure anything, you should know that the Chinese have been using herbs to cure many ailments for a very long time. The fact is that the Chinese have used things that are grown naturally to cure anything from the flu to more serious ailments such as pneumonia and worse than that. Chinese herbal medicine school will teach you what the various herbs are as well as what they can cure. You never know, you may be able to take what you learn at the Chinese herbal medicine school and you may find another use for some herbs to cure things that nobody ever thought of before. That’s what’s so exciting about going to Chinese herbal medicine school.</p>
<p>We live in tough times and some people have to hold down two, three or more jobs just to make ends meet. That means that not everyone has the time to go to Chinese herbal medicine school. For these people, there is the school of Chinese medicine online. That means you can log onto the <a href="http://traditionalchinesemedicinetcm.com/category/chinese-medicine-school">Chinese medicine school</a> and learn all there is to know about herbal Chinese medicine without actually having to sit in a classroom. You can learn at your own pace, anywhere, anytime (as long as you have a computer and an internet connection), and you can actually become certified in Chinese medicine.</p>
<p>Then you can open your own practice, helping others with herbs and other natural cures that come centuries of tradition from the Far East.</p>
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