China Traditional Medicine

Archive for April, 2011

Preamble:

This article aims to explain the causes of this disease along the ancient Chinese medicine for 3000 years.
We must understand that this medicine has built on the experience of generations of Chinese doctors who have managed to establish a coherent medical system available on any individual.
It is neither creed nor religion, nor magic, or method “couet” but a complementary medicine.
The issue is not whether Chinese or Western medicine what is the best, it would be ridiculous, but rather to offer a different vision, complementary to the human body.
Finally, it is not because we do not understand “how it works” we must reject any block: many scientific studies conducted by American teams attest to the effectiveness of Chinese medicine in many diseases .
In fact, the true meaning is closer to the word “breath” or breathing.
In light of our current knowledge, I think Qi consists of all gas exchange, chemical, electrical … the human body.

A different vision:

Chinese Medicine class of rheumatoid arthritis in the area of ??BI ZHENG (called rheumatic pain).
The causes are external and internal.
External causes are caused by an attack of wind, cold, humidity (climatic causes) promoted itself by inborn deficiency of the person.
Internal causes are: impairment of the liver, spleen, Jing (essence), Xue (blood) and a deficit on JING LUO (meridians).
Once the causes found in relation to each event (this person will instead develop a deficiency of liver, another will develop a deficiency on the spleen with production of Tan), the practitioner (not) established a combination of points (it ) toning (if deficiency) or disperse (if full).
These points are usually found on the painful area – these are called points ASHI is to say, the pain-points and other areas, sometimes far removed from the area in question.
Indeed, in Chinese medicine, pain due to obstruction of the flow of Qi (translated as energy) and blood in the meridians.
So if you want it running again and thus relieve pain should be released where it is trapped (as a kind of node).
The source of the blockage may be an organ itself which is flawed by example and that obstructs the flow of Qi continued.
Some points He (sea) located near the joints of elbows and knees can be a valuable local action to disperse the knots of energy in these areas.
Other points more “specialized” in the tendons and bones may also be appropriate action.
(No) is dedicated to watch and advise on the precepts of Chinese medicine, foods that help to tone this or that organ.

Then, nutrition quality (according to Chinese medicine) plays an important role.
Why?
The energy (qi in Chinese) consists of the innate energy (that which we inherited at birth) and one that complements it.
This is why nutrition is considered the first of medicines in China.
Very different from the Western diet, since it is based on individual energy balance, it is perfectly suited to our local products.
You do not cook Chinese if you do not want to but you’ll recognize the right products for you.
In a time of food industry is far from giving us quality products, it’s really important to know what to buy without visiting (more) sick.
Each food is considered according to its nature, its flavor, its organs and mérdiens recipients.
We will return in another article.
Your practitioner (not) be able to offer advice on nutrition and healthy lifestyles included in the meeting, it must be part of its powers.

Other methods may be employed, once the energy balance posed:
- Moxa,
- Tui nas,
- Vacuum
- Chinese herbal medicine advice

What effects?
The meetings have effectively
- Reduce the intensity of crises
- Frequency spacing crisis
- At the beginning of a crisis it is sometimes helpful to press certain points strongly to defuse the crisis: Your practitioner (do) you can learn to locate these points
- Improve the mental well being by acting on the sometimes negative emotions generated in this type of affection. Emotions are also of Qi (energy).

How many sessions?
it depends on the length of the disorder, it is certain that meetings should start to be rapprochéesau arrriver to one session per month.

The reform of the Chinese health care system and the aging population should lead to a tripling of spending on health by the year 2020.

Even in an industry as regulated as health, China stands out as an Eldorado for foreign groups. Estimated at 50 billion dollars, the Chinese drug market has increased by just over 20% per year between 2000 and 2010, and annual growth of 23% is forecast for the next five years, according to the Association of Business Chinese patent medicines. In total, the health care market at large must exceed $ 600 billion in 2015 (against 345 billion this year) and move towards 1,000 billion in 2020, according to consultants McKinsey. The first explanation is demographic: the Chinese population is aging so fast under the effect of fertility has become extremely low (Les Echos, 29 April 2011). In 2020, the country must have more than 170 million people over age 50 additional prospective customers of the laboratories.

Traditional Medicine

In this phenomenon, coupled reform the health system, which aims to provide access to care for the entire population. For the 1.3 billion people, only 400 million are currently receiving treatment. “The reform has opened a market for laboratories. There is growing even as the government gives this year’s 200 yuan to each inhabitant of rural areas to treat, as against 120 in 2010, the peasant adding 30 yuan from his pocket. Imagine the potential if the 830 million inhabitants of these regions is not even one tablet per day! “Explains Yu Mingde, president of the Association of Chinese pharmaceutical companies.

The new five-year plan, approved in March, also provides opportunities for industry since it sets such a goal in life expectancy from 74.5 years in 2015, against 73.5 years in 2010. Less favorable to Western groups is its promotion of traditional Chinese medicine, clearly stated (Chapter 34, Section 6). However, this medicine is still widespread: its market share is estimated at 70% by volume (against 30% for Western medicine) and 30% in value.

“The government’s plans may seem contradictory from the perspective of multinational pharmaceutical companies: for example, how to reconcile universal coverage of treatment at low costs and promote innovation? How to continue to persuade multinationals to invest and build national champions? “Warns Franck Le Deu, a partner at McKinsey.

Legislation perfectible

The reform of the health system may well be ambivalent: by establishing a list of essential medicines “, it creates a volume market, but requires laboratories that meet the tender to grant price reductions exceeding 50% . In the case of Smecta, Ipsen should have accepted to see the price fall from 23 to 16 yuan. “At this stage, we preferred not to put our product on the list,” said Eric Bouteiller, the head of China from Ipsen.

Moreover, even if there is a national list, each of 31 provinces have considerable autonomy in health and industry must also negotiate the price in each region or each hospital. The legislation is also improved. “The licenses required to start up a business are two to three times longer to obtain for a foreign manufacturer for a Chinese. Overall, the evaluation criteria are not very clear and appeal procedures inadequate “, pointing Dirk Moens, secretary general of the European Chamber of Commerce in China.

Finally, although several sources have reported significant progress, the corruption continues. “One of our customers has been slow to register any of its products, a simple disinfectant, with the Ministry of Health. And before he came to the market, he was asked to pay a bribe important, but he refused, “says one consultant.

But faced with limited or no growth in their traditional markets, the Western laboratories can only see in China a huge opportunity: the increase in sales for Pfizer in the country is for example estimated 30% this year.

Ancient China is certainly the most ancient civilization to have conducted a comprehensive study on plants and their relationship to human health. This Chinese herbal medicine still called Chinese Herbal Medicine has persisted since toujors being adapted according to new technical knowledge and the nature of diseases that affect humans. Science based originally on observations and empiricism rather than on rational analysis, the Chinese Herbal Medicine has changed its way of thinking and build gradually on the science of medical research and chemistry. Thus, nowadays, Chinese hospitals harmoniously combine imaging techniques and medical exploration with the achievements of the ancient Chinese Herbal Medicine to treat many diseases and disorders.

The Chinese Herbal Medicine claims the power to heal any kind of disease. In reality, this claim is well founded if it is reported the Chinese Herbal Medicine at its very raison d’être, namely a preventive approach to disease rather than curing. The Chinese Herbal Medicine attempts to ensure that no disease can come and affect the body, always attentive to the smallest faults, allows early detection and action that is closest to the prevention and treatment. However, this is not a miracle of science and even Chinese herbal medicine can not do much against a problem such as a terminal cancer

After the boom in medical research and development of pharmaceuticals to the undeniable effectiveness, many have been tempted to resort to any drug regardless of the nature of the disorder. Today, much of the world population back to more traditional values ??and Chinese Herbal Medicine takes a certain place in Chinese medicine with western as well as the huge advantage over synthetic drugs produce far fewer side effects . It is an alternative choice as first-line and is expected to worsen in the coming years.

The most frequent common diseases treatable with the help of the Chinese Herbal Medicine are allergies, impaired digestion, problems resulting from complications of respiratory, immune system disorders, many types of pain (internal and external), psychological disorders, most say childhood diseases that afflict children and infants and a variety of gynecological complications.

As in traditional medicine, treatment times are extremely variable depending on the nature of the disease and its severity. They will even be extremely customized for shorter or longer depending on the terrain and the need of each individual.

The use of Chinese Herbal Medicine is possible regardless of age of the individual to heal and there is no indication of cons-order individually. Of course, as and perhaps even more than for any treatment, knowledge of the person and his medical antecedents is essential. Conflicts between different kinds of drugs and previous allergic sensitization should always be sought before prescribing a dose of Chinese Herbal Medicine. The very few side effects allows a very safe use in pregnancy and during breastfeeding.

The Chinese Herbal Medicine is available in different dosage forms (ie the submission of remedies) and there is a choice between traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine for plant use “raw” and modernized versions including the use of capsules for example. Some people are struggling to adapt to particular flavors of specific ingredients of the Chinese Herbal Medicine but is certainly more difficult to start and with time they quickly become acceptable.