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Become a licensed acupuncturist, Tuina therapist, or Oriental medicine doctor when you choose to pursue some of the unique careers in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).

Boasting rich, ancient medical traditions rooted in Eastern philosophies, principles and applications — careers in traditional Chinese medicine offer individuals fascinating perspectives in natural medicine and energy healing including the Five elements, meridian therapy, yin and yang, Chi, Tai Chi, Qigong, and more.

Dependent upon which one of the Oriental medicine career paths you choose to pursue, you can expect between a few months to a few years’ training and education. For example, if you are primarily interested in Eastern massage techniques, there are some careers in traditional Chinese medicine like Tuina… Read More…

Alternative medicine is a term to describe healing practice that is beyond conventional medicine. A few popular form of highly commercialized alternative medicine are Naturopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, meditation, homeopathy and diet-based therapies. Frequently grouped with complementary medicine, alternative medicine comes from different foundations and practices.

The basis of the practice could originate from traditional medicine, folk knowledge, spiritual belief, or newly found approached towards healing. As more people turn towards alternative medicine, governmental and scientific bodies are setting a benchmark to regulate those practices and perform research to prove their claim of effectiveness. Regulation by health and scientific bodies will help in preventing malpractice which can in some cases cause negative effects to patients. More… Read More…

Find an Herbal Medicine College in the United States and Canada. Whether you’re interested in gaining an introduction to herbal medicine or would like to engage a full course of study, an herbal medicine college can help you understand the healing art and philosophy of herbal medicine.

Students enrolled in an herbal medicine college have a variety of course offerings from which to choose. In addition to an assortment of plant studies, an herbal medicine college provides students with diverse subject matter including the history and philosophy of herbal medicine, botany, how to manufacture and administer herbal medicines (i.e., drug-herb interactions, therapeutic uses, commonly prescribed herbs, contraindications, dosing, herbal pharmacology, etc.), pathology, and other relative instruction.… Read More…

Chinese medicine sometimes referred to as TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) or CCM (Classical Chinese Medicine) has a rich history dating back to thousands of years B.C. Based on the philosophies of the Tao and classical Chinese beliefs, these two variations of Chinese medicine differ from each other in that CCM strictly adheres to roots of the ancient Chinese medicine; and TCM is a more accepted form of alternative medicine that has become more “Westernized” in conjunction with modern terms.

Broadly taught throughout China, TCM is also offered through a number of Chinese medicine or acupuncture schools in North America as well. Teaching holistic principles that demonstrate how all things are connected (mind, spirit, and body); future Chinese… Read More…

Copyright (c) 2009 Stephen Lau Chinese medicine is one of the most sophisticated medical systems in the world. It has been enhanced through thousands of years of experience and research. Its unique difference from Western medicine is that it focuses on “health” rather than on “healing” because Chinese medicine promotes overall wellness of an individual, as opposed to the approach of Western medicine in treating the symptoms of an illness. As a matter of fact, in ancient China, a physician would not be remunerated for treating his patient who had fallen ill, because it was his first duty to keep his patient from illness. Essentially, Chinese medicine is “heal-all”, while Western medicine is “cure-all.” Another major difference between Chinese… Read More…