Oriental medicine (OM), also known as Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a healing art that existed in some form or other for more than 3,000 years. Some of the earlier texts date back from the Han Dynasty (206 BCE to 220 ACE). In the western world, it is commonly known as acupuncture. However, acupuncture is only one of several modalities that physicians of TCM use to treat patients. TCM emphasizes the role of the body in the healing process and uses herbs and natural agents to maintain health. It is an effective form of treatment and a particularly safe form of therapy. TCM is a complete medical system that takes into account every aspect of human life to promote health and well-being. It sees the body as one whole entity like a “Garden” and encompasses its physical, emotional, energetic, as well as its spiritual aspects. It emphasizes on the “Vis medicatrix” the “healing power of nature” better known as “the inborn ability of the human body to respond to the insult of illness or injury and restore itself to health in most episodes of disease or trauma (Whorton, 2002, p. 6).” The goal for treatment is boosting the ecological condition to favor self-regulatory capacity. Physicians in the eastern world are trained to examine skin, complexion, bones, channels, smells, sounds, mental state, preferences, emotions, tongue, pulse, demeanor, and body build to discern patterns that underlie a patient’s complaints. TCM’s wholistic approach to healing addresses the underlying cause of disease, and allows the body to heal itself naturally. Physicians are taught to treat the cause not just the symptoms of an illness so that the body can function more efficiently and therefore ensuring true health.
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Try as we might, stress can be very difficult to avoid. If you find yourself in a stressful situation, here are a few things that you can do to help yourself relax and regain control of the situation.
Step 1: Time Management. The easiest way to manage stress is to avoid stressful situations in the first place. If you find yourself running late often, try getting up and leaving the house just five minutes earlier than you normally do. If you experience daily stress when leaving for work due to time constraints, these extra five minutes may save you a lot of stress in the long run!
Step 2: Take a few deep breaths, counting 5 seconds for each inhale and each exhale. Deep breathing has been shown to relax the mind and the nervous system, helping you relax and refocus your energy on more positive thoughts.
Step 3: Exercise. Physical activity can be a great way to relieve stress and gain a burst of energy whenever you need it. Exercise has a number of different health benefits and also causes your body to release endorphins, hormones that make you feel good! Yoga is a great option that combines physical activity and meditation, both of which are excellent tools to combat stress.
Try some of these tips the next time you are feeling stressed. For more tips like these, check out our eBook, available to download for free on the home page!
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Dr. Alesha Fleming
Natural Health and Wellness Chiropractic, LLC
Daytona Beach, FL