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<br />therapy), and exercise (Tai Chi and Qigong) are aimed at resolving the <br />underlying causes of illness. Body, mind and spirit are considered to have a <br />reciprocal relationship and are given equal weight when a Chinese medicine <br />practitioner analyzes the causes of an imbalance. <br /> <br />From the very beginning traditional Chinese medicine paid close attention to the <br />emotional roots of illness, focusing especially on fear, anger, sadness, grief and <br />worry. China's first book of medicine, Yellow Emperor's Classic of internal <br />Medicine, which was written more than 2,000 years ago, explains how these <br />emotional factors attack different organ systems in the human body, causing a <br />variety of health problems, <br /> <br />In addition to the emotions, climatic and environmental factors such as cold, <br />heat, or dampness may cause illness. We are all familiar with people whose joint <br />pains can predict weather changes. These profound, yet common-sense <br />interconnections between the external and internal environments are at the core <br />of traditional Chinese medicine's diagnosis and treatment principles. <br /> <br />Traditional Chinese medicine has a more comprehensive way of treating diseases <br />than Western medicine. For instance, when a patient gets frequent infections, <br />traditional Chinese medicine believes that just killing the bacteria is insufficient. <br />It is more important to strive to enhance the patient's immune system, thereby <br />preventing future infections as well. Treatment for this kind of condition could <br />include acupuncture, Chinese herbal therapy and Tui Na. <br /> <br />Because of its emphasis on preventive treatment, traditional Chinese medicine <br />has an advantage in treating chronic health conditions such as asthma, <br />headaches, depression, fatigue, allergies, immune deficiency disorders, joint and <br />muscle pain, and gynecological disorders. <br /> <br />ModleJl"H1I E.vndleH1ltCe <br /> <br />Every type of health problem has been treated successfully for thousands of <br />years in China. Yet people always wonder: "Is there any scientific evidence?" <br />Modern scientific research has found that: <br /> <br />o Acupuncture points contain dramatically decreased electrical resistance, as <br />compared with the surrounding skin. <br /> <br />8 <br />