Meeting the Challenges of TCM in Education and Treatment
Traditional Chinese Medicine, rooted in ancient texts like Huang Di Nei Jing, offers rich methods for health preservation and holistic care. Explore the advantages and cardinal characteristics of this theoretical system, guiding individuals in health maintenance, mental well-being, and balanced lifestyle practices.
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Meeting the challenges of TCM in education and treatment " Dr Ana Zikic dranazikic@gmail.com
Traditional Chinese Medicine -Huang Di Nei Jing , The Inner Classic of the Yellow Emperor ( Su Wen-Plain Questions & Lin Shu (Spiritual Pivot ) - is the most important ancient text in Chinese medicine as well as a major book of Daoist theory and lifestyle.
Traditional Chinese Medicine - Medical herbs and formulas -Acupuncture and moxibustion -Tuina -Medical dietology - Exercises Qi Gong, Taijiquana, Ba Gua Zhanga, Yi Jin Jing .)
How much are people in Serbia familiar with the concept of TCM ? - Usage of different terms
Advantage of TCM : -Rich and Various Methods of Health Preservation/Health cultivation an experienced practitioner emphasizes on the prevention before the disease appears (don t let pain to be the the first sign of disease ) - Healthy life style and daily habits, dietary regimes and recommend psychosomatic care for various constitutional types of people.
Cardinal Characteristics of Theoretical System of Chinese Medicine - Concept of Holism : Human Body as an organic Whole Close relation of Man with Its Surroundings Microcosmic Orbit - - (Yang Qi goes outward- more sweat and less urine/ yang qi goes inward and astringes, less sweat and more urine) - Unity Of Man and Nature : spring &summer/ autumn & winter
Traditional Chinese Medicine as a guide - Guide to a Health Care according to the Individual s Body Constitution - Guide to Health Care in Four Seasons - Guide to Mental Health Care : Mind and Body Health, Harmony of Seven Emotions - Guide to a Healthy Diet: Rational Diet, Integration of Food and Medicine, Balanced Diet..FOOD AS A MEDICINE! - Guide to Exercises :Dynamic and Static, Improves Health and Vitality, Appropriate amount of exercises, no Excess (not to much sweating during winter) - Health Guide to a Daily Life : Regular Life Style; Balance Between Work and Rest
LONGEVITY- Its not only about quantity , its also about quality What can I do for myself to order to improve my health? NOW!! -Responsibility for your own health - - CYCLICITY OF QI DURING 24 h AND 5 SEASONS - - - - Challenge: Breakfast ! - connection between Earth element and breakfast -
Precautions in the Autumn : - Autumn is the season when Yang is declining and Yin is growing ..Lungs/Metal - Prevent Dryness (dry skin, hair, throat dry cough ..) - Resistance to Cold - Breathe exercises : Presence! - Old sorrows / have a need to cry
With autumn coming, it's time to nourish the organs and keep them moist in the cool, dry season. Experts in traditional Chinese medicine suggest congee cooked with various ingredients, from chrysanthemum to chestnuts. As the season changes and the temperature drops, the body must adjust, and digestive upsets, diarrhea and constipation are common. Foods that are easy to digest and easily absorbed are recommended Congee then became part of TCM food therapy. Many Chinese people make certain kinds of congee to achieve certain results and treat minor problems. There's a rhyme about congee that goes: "Add jujubes to congee for perfect skin, add lotus seeds for insomnia, add walnuts to strengthen kidneys and blacken hair, and add reed rhizome to relieve fever. -To have any medicinal effect, it must be eaten regularly !!
