Overview of Traditional Chinese

Medicine

Dr. Leon Chen

East West Healing Center

Origin of Traditional Chinese Origin of Traditional Chinese MedicineMedicine

Traditional Chinese Traditional Chinese Medicine,”TCM” has a Medicine,”TCM” has a recorded history dating recorded history dating back over 4,000 years back over 4,000 years in China. The “Huang in China. The “Huang Di Nei Jing” or “Yellow Di Nei Jing” or “Yellow Emperors Classic of Emperors Classic of Medicine” is one of Medicine” is one of earliest books on the earliest books on the foundation of TCM, foundation of TCM, originating originating as early as as early as 1000 B.C.1000 B.C.

Taoist PhilosophyTaoist Philosophy TCM is derived from Taoist TCM is derived from Taoist

philosophy, and reflects philosophy, and reflects the classical Chinese belief the classical Chinese belief that individual human that individual human experiences express experiences express causative principles causative principles effective in the effective in the environment at all scales. environment at all scales. These causative principles, These causative principles, whether material, whether material, essential, or spiritual, essential, or spiritual, correlate as the expression correlate as the expression of the fates as decreed by of the fates as decreed by heaven. BaGuaheaven. BaGua

Development of Traditional Chinese Development of Traditional Chinese

MedicineMedicine

Chinese medicine was originally handed Chinese medicine was originally handed down only through personal apprenticeship. down only through personal apprenticeship. Right now China has 25 major colleges of Right now China has 25 major colleges of TCM, totaling about 20,000 students in each TCM, totaling about 20,000 students in each school at any given time. There are courses school at any given time. There are courses ranging from undergraduate to the doctoral, ranging from undergraduate to the doctoral, in both Western medicine and TCM.in both Western medicine and TCM.

International State of TCMInternational State of TCM

Most countries in Asia use the TCM methods of Most countries in Asia use the TCM methods of acupuncture and moxibustion, especially in acupuncture and moxibustion, especially in Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, ect. In Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, ect. In Europe, it is also used regularly. For instance, Europe, it is also used regularly. For instance, France, Germany, and England fully recognize its France, Germany, and England fully recognize its therapeutic value, and there is no predjudice therapeutic value, and there is no predjudice regarding its scientific legitimacy.In the U.S. regarding its scientific legitimacy.In the U.S. however, its permeation into the culture has however, its permeation into the culture has developed from the grass roots up, and from the developed from the grass roots up, and from the coasts inward, and only recently reaching into the coasts inward, and only recently reaching into the Midwest. Midwest.

Basic Characteristics of Chinese Basic Characteristics of Chinese

MedicineMedicine Zheng Ti Guan Nian (The theory of holism ) :Zheng Ti Guan Nian (The theory of holism ) : is a central idea in TCM, and bears directly on preventing andis a central idea in TCM, and bears directly on preventing and

treating diseases. It has two main components:treating diseases. It has two main components: 1. The human body is regarded as a single, integrated unit, with special emphasis on the 1. The human body is regarded as a single, integrated unit, with special emphasis on the

harmonious and constant interaction between the Viscera and the superficial structures, harmonious and constant interaction between the Viscera and the superficial structures, as well as their mutual [potential] pathologic influence. Therefore, in TCM the local as well as their mutual [potential] pathologic influence. Therefore, in TCM the local pathologic changes are always considered in conjunction with the other tissues and pathologic changes are always considered in conjunction with the other tissues and organs of the entire body, and never in isolation.organs of the entire body, and never in isolation.

2. Special attention is paid to the integration and interaction of the human body with the external environment. The onset, the evolution, and the changes of a disease are considered in conjunction with the climactic, geographic, social and other environmental factors, rather than considering the disease as an isolated incident.

TCM: Attention to Body and NatureTCM: Attention to Body and Nature

The human body is an organic whole, its parts are inalienable, The human body is an organic whole, its parts are inalienable, and each component of the human body are coordinated, and and each component of the human body are coordinated, and complement one another both in their optimal functioning, and in complement one another both in their optimal functioning, and in their influence on each other pathologically. The changes of their influence on each other pathologically. The changes of nature constantly influences the human body at all times, and nature constantly influences the human body at all times, and they are in fact part of what moves mankind through history. This they are in fact part of what moves mankind through history. This organic,holistic conception is one of China's ancient legacy to us. organic,holistic conception is one of China's ancient legacy to us. Embodied in TCM thought- It runs through physiology , Embodied in TCM thought- It runs through physiology , pathology, diagnostics, and all respects of treatment etc…pathology, diagnostics, and all respects of treatment etc…

For Example:  For Example:   Seasonal variations of the pulse: The physiological changes of Seasonal variations of the pulse: The physiological changes of

pulse according to the changes of the four seasons. The pulse in pulse according to the changes of the four seasons. The pulse in spring is somewhat taut like a string; in summer, somewhat full; spring is somewhat taut like a string; in summer, somewhat full; in autumn, somewhat floating or superficial; in winter, somewhat in autumn, somewhat floating or superficial; in winter, somewhat deep. deep.

Bian Zheng Lun ZhiBian Zheng Lun Zhi

Planning Treatment According to Pattern Differentiation:Planning Treatment According to Pattern Differentiation: In TCM, In TCM, ”Bian Zheng” means that the patient’s symptoms and signs are analyzed ”Bian Zheng” means that the patient’s symptoms and signs are analyzed and summarized in order to identify the etiology, the location of the lesion, and summarized in order to identify the etiology, the location of the lesion, the pathologic changes and the body condition, etc. Lun zhi means that a the pathologic changes and the body condition, etc. Lun zhi means that a proper therapeutic program is determined according to the result of the proper therapeutic program is determined according to the result of the diagnosis. “Bian zheng” is the way TCM recognizes and analyzes diagnosis. “Bian zheng” is the way TCM recognizes and analyzes diseases; while Lunzhi, refers to the formulation of a definitive therapeutic diseases; while Lunzhi, refers to the formulation of a definitive therapeutic program. For example, at the early stage of a disease, the patient may program. For example, at the early stage of a disease, the patient may experience fever and chills, no sweating, headache, general body aching, experience fever and chills, no sweating, headache, general body aching, no thirst, thin whitish coating of the tongue, superficial and tense pulse, etc. no thirst, thin whitish coating of the tongue, superficial and tense pulse, etc. These symptoms and signs may be differentiated as the “Exterior These symptoms and signs may be differentiated as the “Exterior syndrome of Wind and Cold” according to TCM. “Exterior” as opposed to syndrome of Wind and Cold” according to TCM. “Exterior” as opposed to Interior diseases,” Wind”, as opposed to “Stagnation”, and “Cold” as Interior diseases,” Wind”, as opposed to “Stagnation”, and “Cold” as opposed to “Hot”.The therapeutic principle of relieving such symptoms is to opposed to “Hot”.The therapeutic principle of relieving such symptoms is to employ diaphoretics of a pungent and hot nature. This is the general employ diaphoretics of a pungent and hot nature. This is the general principle of “planning treatment according to pattern differentiation (or principle of “planning treatment according to pattern differentiation (or discrimination).” discrimination).”

Main Content of TCM: Yin YangOriginally, it was a philosophical/metaphysical theory of ancient China. Later on, it was incorporated into medical practice and became an important constituent of the theory of TCM. This theory holds that everything in the universe contains the two aspects of Yin and Yang, which are in opposition and also in unison.They are polar opposites discernable in everything, and are never absolute- the ascription of either property always depends on the relative context that each exist in. Hence, all things events,etc., have, as part of their existence a continuous tension and balance between each polarity. This tension, balance, and opposition, are exactly what impels objects in the universe to develop and to change. They represent not only two different matters in opposition but two opposite aspects in the same entity. In TCM, they are used to summarize and explain the problems in the fields of anatomy, physiology, pathology, diagnosis, treatment, etc.The words are best understood by way of qualitative example: dynamic, external, upward, ascending, brilliant, progressive, hyperactive, superficial, heat, light, open, energy, pertain to Yang. Those qualities which are static, internal, downward, descending, dull, retrogressive, hypoactive, dark wet, cold, matter, pertain to Yin.

Wu Xing: Five Phases (elements)

Originally it was a philosophical theory in ancient China. Later, it was adapted to medical practice, becoming an important part of the theory of TCM. It relates the properties of the Five Phases ( which,by

the way, include: water, wood, fire, earth, metal) to universallyinterdependent and mutually restraining relationships of all things and all events. It played a definitive role in the development of TCM.

Wu Xing ( the Five Phases). The ancient thought that the five kinds of materials: metal, wood, water, fire,and earth were the indispensable and most fundamental elements constituting the Universe. They manifested enhancing, inhibiting and restraining relationships among each other. They were also in constant motion and change. In TCM, they are used to explain and expand a series of medical problems by comparing with and deducing from such properties, mutual relationships.

Two examples of relationships Two examples of relationships between Phases:between Phases:

Xiang Sheng ( inter-generation ): refers to promoting and Xiang Sheng ( inter-generation ): refers to promoting and accelerating aspects of the mutual generation of accelerating aspects of the mutual generation of objects according to the theory of five elements, i.e., objects according to the theory of five elements, i.e., wood generates fire, fire generates earth, earth wood generates fire, fire generates earth, earth generates metal, metal generates water, and water generates metal, metal generates water, and water generates wood.generates wood.

  Xiang Ke ( inter- inhibition, or control ) : refers to the Xiang Ke ( inter- inhibition, or control ) : refers to the

restraining and controlling relationships among objects restraining and controlling relationships among objects according to the theory of the five phases, i.e., wood according to the theory of the five phases, i.e., wood inhibiting earth, earth inhibiting water, water inhibiting inhibiting earth, earth inhibiting water, water inhibiting fire, fire inhibiting metal, and metal inhibiting wood. fire, fire inhibiting metal, and metal inhibiting wood.

These are the passages through which Qi ( energy ) and Blood circulate, they connect the Viscera with the limbs, connect the upper and lower parts with the interior and exterior of the body, and regulate the mechanisms of the various parts of the body. They include the jing-mai ( the channels or meridians ) and luo-mai ( the collateral channels ); it is specifically through these structures that the human body becomes an an organic whole. Up to now, there has been no objective proof as to the actual existence of Jing and Luo. However, the channels have long been confirmed through clinical useage, and they are also confirmable subjectively. 

Jing Mai ( the channels ) : the vertical trunk-lines of the JingLuo system which connect the viscera and have the functions to transport Qi and blood, so as to correlate various parts of the body. The Jing Mai have fourteen channels.

Luo Mai ( the collateral channels ): Branches of the channels of the JingLuo system, which further detail connections between the various parts of body. The Luo Mai have fifteen collateral channels.

Jing Luo ( Channels, or Meridians, and Jing Luo ( Channels, or Meridians, and their collaterals )their collaterals )

Distribution of the 14 meridians of the hand and foot

Zang Fu ( Viscera )Zang Fu ( Viscera )

Internal organs, viscera: in TCM emphasis is laid on the Internal organs, viscera: in TCM emphasis is laid on the physiological functions of an organ rather than on its physiological functions of an organ rather than on its anatomical structure. anatomical structure.

  1. WuZang ( the five parenchymatous organs) : heart, liver, 1. WuZang ( the five parenchymatous organs) : heart, liver,

spleen, lung and kidney. According to TCM, these terms spleen, lung and kidney. According to TCM, these terms may either refer to the actual organs, or chiefly to the may either refer to the actual organs, or chiefly to the external reflections of their functional activities and external reflections of their functional activities and pathologic processes. Hence, each of them has their own pathologic processes. Hence, each of them has their own intrinsic characteristics. intrinsic characteristics.

  2. LiuFu ( the six hollow organs ): gallbladder, stomach, large 2. LiuFu ( the six hollow organs ): gallbladder, stomach, large

intestine, small intestine, urinary bladder and triple heater. intestine, small intestine, urinary bladder and triple heater.

Zang Fu relationship with the vital Zang Fu relationship with the vital

substances of the bodysubstances of the body

The Zang Fu ensure the proper making of, The Zang Fu ensure the proper making of, maintenance, replenishment, movement, and maintenance, replenishment, movement, and transformation of the vital substances of the body. transformation of the vital substances of the body.

Heart governs bloodHeart governs blood Liver stores blood &regulates the movement of QiLiver stores blood &regulates the movement of Qi Lungs govern Qi & disperse & descend body fluidsLungs govern Qi & disperse & descend body fluids Spleen transforms and transports Gu (food) Qi, holds Spleen transforms and transports Gu (food) Qi, holds

blood in the vessels, and influences body fluidsblood in the vessels, and influences body fluids Kidneys store Essence and influence body fluids Kidneys store Essence and influence body fluids

Zang Fu Relationships with TissuesZang Fu Relationships with Tissues There are energetic/functional relationships between organs There are energetic/functional relationships between organs

and their corresponding tissue, therefore the health of tissues and their corresponding tissue, therefore the health of tissues can be seen through the health of the corresponding Zang Fu.can be seen through the health of the corresponding Zang Fu.

Heart controls blood vessels and shows its health on the Heart controls blood vessels and shows its health on the facial complexionfacial complexion

Liver controls the sinews (tendons) and shows its health on Liver controls the sinews (tendons) and shows its health on the nailsthe nails

Lungs control the skin and show their health on the body hairLungs control the skin and show their health on the body hair Spleen controls the muscles and shows its health on the lipsSpleen controls the muscles and shows its health on the lips Kidneys control the bones and show their health on the hair Kidneys control the bones and show their health on the hair

on the head on the head

Zang Fu Relationships to the Zang Fu Relationships to the

Sensory OrgansSensory Organs The health and wellness of sensory organs The health and wellness of sensory organs

rely on the care and nourishment of its rely on the care and nourishment of its corresponding Zang Fu.corresponding Zang Fu.

Heart controls the tongue and tasteHeart controls the tongue and taste Liver controls the eyes and sightLiver controls the eyes and sight Lungs control the nose and smellLungs control the nose and smell Spleen controls the mouth and tasteSpleen controls the mouth and taste Kidneys control the ears and hearing Kidneys control the ears and hearing

Zang Fu relationships with the Zang Fu relationships with the

emotionsemotions Qi, the basis for all physiological activities of the body is also Qi, the basis for all physiological activities of the body is also

responsible for the emotional processes. This notion of the emotions responsible for the emotional processes. This notion of the emotions being directly linked to Zang Fu functioning as an integral whole is of being directly linked to Zang Fu functioning as an integral whole is of utmost importance to Traditional Chinese medical theory. The health of utmost importance to Traditional Chinese medical theory. The health of the Zang Fu organs will effect the emotions, and the emotions will effect the Zang Fu organs will effect the emotions, and the emotions will effect the health of the Zang Fu organs – especially when they are excessive the health of the Zang Fu organs – especially when they are excessive and occur for long periods of time. Treatment of organs therefore can and occur for long periods of time. Treatment of organs therefore can help emotional health, and the treatment of emotions can improve the help emotional health, and the treatment of emotions can improve the health of internal organs. This list of correspondences is, of course,a health of internal organs. This list of correspondences is, of course,a translation, and other possible choices and lists are possible: translation, and other possible choices and lists are possible:

Heart relates to joyHeart relates to joy Liver relates to angerLiver relates to anger Lungs relate to sadness & worryLungs relate to sadness & worry Spleen relates to pensiveness, overthinking orSpleen relates to pensiveness, overthinking or obsessiveness, and obsessiveness, and

worryworry Kidneys relate to fear Kidneys relate to fear

Zang Fu relationships to climate and Zang Fu relationships to climate and

environmentenvironment Different climactic factors effect different Different climactic factors effect different

Zang Fu organ functions. Excessive weather Zang Fu organ functions. Excessive weather conditions for prolonged periods of time can conditions for prolonged periods of time can adversely effect internal organ processes.adversely effect internal organ processes.

Heart is effected by heatHeart is effected by heat Liver is effected by windLiver is effected by wind Lungs are effected by drynessLungs are effected by dryness Spleen is effected by dampnessSpleen is effected by dampness Kidneys are effected by cold Kidneys are effected by cold

Etiology and pathogenesisEtiology and pathogenesis

In TCM there are ? categories of etiological factors:In TCM there are ? categories of etiological factors:

Liu Yin: six excessive (or untimely) atmospheric Liu Yin: six excessive (or untimely) atmospheric influences. Wind, cold, summer heat, dampness, influences. Wind, cold, summer heat, dampness, dryness, and fire dryness, and fire

Qi Qing: seven emotions. Over Joy, anger, Qi Qing: seven emotions. Over Joy, anger, melancholy, anxiety, sorrow, fear and fright. The melancholy, anxiety, sorrow, fear and fright. The emotions are considered to be endogenous factors emotions are considered to be endogenous factors causing diseases if in excess causing diseases if in excess

Injury: which includes acute and chronic Injury: which includes acute and chronic

Excessive joy impairs the heart:Excessive joy impairs the heart: Over joy make Qi of heart sluggish ( e.g. unable to concentrate the mind ) Over joy make Qi of heart sluggish ( e.g. unable to concentrate the mind )    Anger impairs the liver: rage causes the Qi of Liver to flow adversely upward, Anger impairs the liver: rage causes the Qi of Liver to flow adversely upward,

causing a stuffy feeling in the chest, headache and redness of eyes may causing a stuffy feeling in the chest, headache and redness of eyes may occur. occur.

   Anxiety impairs the spleen: anxiety makes the Qi of spleen depressed, often Anxiety impairs the spleen: anxiety makes the Qi of spleen depressed, often

resulting in indigestion. resulting in indigestion.    Sorrow impairs the lung: sorrow consumes the Qi of lung. Sorrow impairs the lung: sorrow consumes the Qi of lung.    Fear impairs the kidney: fear causes the Qi of the kidney to sink, and as a Fear impairs the kidney: fear causes the Qi of the kidney to sink, and as a

result, incontinence of urine and stool and seminal discharge may occur. result, incontinence of urine and stool and seminal discharge may occur.    Fright impairs the heart: fright make the Qi of the heart disturbed, resulting in Fright impairs the heart: fright make the Qi of the heart disturbed, resulting in

palpitation, restlessness, and even mania. palpitation, restlessness, and even mania.

Method of TCM to diagnoseMethod of TCM to diagnose     Si Zhen:Si Zhen: six methods of diagnosis. Looking ( inspection ). Listening six methods of diagnosis. Looking ( inspection ). Listening

(auscultation ), smelling (olfaction), asking (interrogation), pulse taking and (auscultation ), smelling (olfaction), asking (interrogation), pulse taking and palpation.  palpation.  

Looking: examination by eye, including inspection of complexion, facial Looking: examination by eye, including inspection of complexion, facial expression, behaviors, body surface, tongue, excreta and secretions. expression, behaviors, body surface, tongue, excreta and secretions.

  Listening ( auscultation): listening to the patient’s voice, sounds of breath and Listening ( auscultation): listening to the patient’s voice, sounds of breath and cough, etc. cough, etc.

  Smelling (olfaction): smelling of odor, secretion and excretion of the patient , as a Smelling (olfaction): smelling of odor, secretion and excretion of the patient , as a reference for diagnosis. reference for diagnosis.

  Asking ( interrogation): questioning the patient regarding their condition. Asking ( interrogation): questioning the patient regarding their condition.   Pulse taking: feeling the pulse. The diagnostic method used where a physician Pulse taking: feeling the pulse. The diagnostic method used where a physician

touches and compresses the patient’s radial pulse proximal to the carpal joints, touches and compresses the patient’s radial pulse proximal to the carpal joints, so as to assess its changes. so as to assess its changes.

  Palpation: touch patient’s skin to know patient’s swelling and pain. Palpation: touch patient’s skin to know patient’s swelling and pain.               Ba Gang:Ba Gang: eight guiding principles, or eight parameters for diagnosis are eight guiding principles, or eight parameters for diagnosis are

Yin and Yang, exterior and interior, cold and heat, deficiency and Yin and Yang, exterior and interior, cold and heat, deficiency and excessiveness.excessiveness.

Method of TreatmentMethod of Treatment

The main method that Chinese The main method that Chinese medicine treats are the medicine treats are the

acupuncture, herbs, Tui Na.acupuncture, herbs, Tui Na.

How does TCM work?How does TCM work?

TCM recognized the vital energy called TCM recognized the vital energy called QiQi as the as the life force that drives all living things. Qi flows life force that drives all living things. Qi flows through meridians (also called channels) in the through meridians (also called channels) in the body similar to water flowing in a river. There are body similar to water flowing in a river. There are twelve primary meridians, each associated with an twelve primary meridians, each associated with an organ system. Disease occurs with imbalance, organ system. Disease occurs with imbalance, resulting in excess of deficient amounts of Qi in resulting in excess of deficient amounts of Qi in the meridians. TCM works to alleviate this the meridians. TCM works to alleviate this imbalance and restore harmony using acupunture imbalance and restore harmony using acupunture and herbs.and herbs.

How does Acupuncture work?How does Acupuncture work?

Acpuncture points are located throughout the body and Acpuncture points are located throughout the body and act as gateways to influence, redirect, increase or act as gateways to influence, redirect, increase or decrease the vital “substance” of Qi, thus correcting decrease the vital “substance” of Qi, thus correcting imbalances that cause disease. Thin, solid, sterile, imbalances that cause disease. Thin, solid, sterile, stainless steel acpuncture needles are inserted into stainless steel acpuncture needles are inserted into acupuncture points to mobilize energy (Qi) flow and acupuncture points to mobilize energy (Qi) flow and invigorate the proper function of muscles, nerves, invigorate the proper function of muscles, nerves, vessels, glands and organs. Most patients do not feel the vessels, glands and organs. Most patients do not feel the needles during treatment. Many western based research needles during treatment. Many western based research programs have been conducted towards understanding programs have been conducted towards understanding the mechanism of acupuncture with impressive results. the mechanism of acupuncture with impressive results. Acupuncture is quickly becomin known as a very Acupuncture is quickly becomin known as a very important healing modality or many diseases. important healing modality or many diseases.

Ancient Acupuncture: Nine needles

About Chinese HerbsAbout Chinese Herbs Herbs are an important component of TCM used in the Herbs are an important component of TCM used in the

prevention and treatment of disease. Ancient Chinese prevention and treatment of disease. Ancient Chinese herbal formulas are as effective now as they were more herbal formulas are as effective now as they were more then 4,000 years ago when they were first introduced. then 4,000 years ago when they were first introduced. The formulas contain two to eighteen different types of The formulas contain two to eighteen different types of herbes and are used to treat a wide variety of symptoms herbes and are used to treat a wide variety of symptoms while stimulating the body’s natural healing process. while stimulating the body’s natural healing process. Herves are not addictive, but are powerful nutritional Herves are not addictive, but are powerful nutritional agents. Balance is the key to using herbal nutrients for agents. Balance is the key to using herbal nutrients for healing. As with other natural therapies, there is healing. As with other natural therapies, there is sometimes a “healing crisis” known as the “Law of Cure.” sometimes a “healing crisis” known as the “Law of Cure.” Sometimes you will seem to get worse before you get Sometimes you will seem to get worse before you get better. better.

Chinese Herb Leaves

What is Tui Na?What is Tui Na? Tui NaTui Na is relatively new to the western world and combines is relatively new to the western world and combines

the work of massage therapy, chiropractic and TCM. Tui Na the work of massage therapy, chiropractic and TCM. Tui Na is Oriental bodywork therapy that uses the TCM theory of the is Oriental bodywork therapy that uses the TCM theory of the flow of Qi through the meridians as its basic therapeutic flow of Qi through the meridians as its basic therapeutic orientation. Through the application of massage and orientation. Through the application of massage and manipulation techniques Tui Na seeks to establish a more manipulation techniques Tui Na seeks to establish a more harmonious flow of Qi throught the system of channels and harmonious flow of Qi throught the system of channels and collaterals, allowing the body to naturally heal itself. collaterals, allowing the body to naturally heal itself.

Tui NaTui Na encompasses three techniques 1) encompasses three techniques 1) MassageMassage to treat to treat the soft tissue (muscles and tendons of the body. 2) the soft tissue (muscles and tendons of the body. 2) Acupressure Acupressure to affect the flow of the Qi and 3) to affect the flow of the Qi and 3) AdjustmentsAdjustments to realign the musculoskeletal and ligamentous to realign the musculoskeletal and ligamentous relationships and spine subluxations to restore the body’s relationships and spine subluxations to restore the body’s normal functions. normal functions.

Tui Na Hand Positions

TCM Broad Range of TreatmentsTCM Broad Range of Treatments

AsthmaAsthma AllergiesAllergies Cold/FluCold/Flu

Cough/Cough/BronchitisBronchitis

HeadachesHeadaches TMJTMJ

TinnitusTinnitus ArthritisArthritis OsteoporosisOsteoporosis

Back/neck acheBack/neck ache SciaticaSciatica Pain MgmtPain Mgmt

InfertilityInfertility DepressionDepression StressStress

AddictionsAddictions Skin diseasesSkin diseases FibromyalgiaFibromyalgia

PMSPMS RhinitisRhinitis VisionVision

HemilplegiaHemilplegia Sexual Sexual dysfunctiondysfunction

High blood High blood pressurepressure

StrokeStroke High High CholesterolCholesterol

InjuriesInjuries

TraumaTrauma Children's Children's DiseasesDiseases

Frozen Frozen ShoulderShoulder

About Dr. ChenAbout Dr. ChenDegreesDegrees Gansu College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, O.M.D., 1985 in LanZhou, China Gansu College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, O.M.D., 1985 in LanZhou, China

  Current PositionCurrent Position Director, East West Healing CenterDirector, East West Healing Center O.M.D., L.Ac. O.M.D., L.Ac. Licensed for Acupuncture and Bodywork in the United StatesLicensed for Acupuncture and Bodywork in the United States  Previous PositionsPrevious Positions   July 2002 - Full Professor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hospital of Gansu July 2002 - Full Professor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hospital of Gansu

College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China  College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China   1998-2002 - Associate Professor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hospital of Gansu 1998-2002 - Associate Professor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hospital of Gansu

College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China  1999-2002 - Supervisor for Master Students in Chinese Orthopedics and 1999-2002 - Supervisor for Master Students in Chinese Orthopedics and

Traumatology, Gansu College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China Traumatology, Gansu College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China  1991-1997 - Chief Doctor and Departmental Head, Gansu Province LanZhou 1991-1997 - Chief Doctor and Departmental Head, Gansu Province LanZhou

Chinese Medicine Orthopedics and Traumatology Hospital in ChinaChinese Medicine Orthopedics and Traumatology Hospital in China   1989-1990 - Team doctor, Gansu Province wrestling team in China 1989-1990 - Team doctor, Gansu Province wrestling team in China  1986-1989 – Resident, Gansu Province LanZhou Chinese Medicine Orthopedics 1986-1989 – Resident, Gansu Province LanZhou Chinese Medicine Orthopedics

and Traumatology Hospital in Chinaand Traumatology Hospital in China

About Dr. Chen (cont.)About Dr. Chen (cont.)BookBook Publications Publications   1. Chief Editor, 1. Chief Editor, Clinical Orthopedic Diagnostic Methods Clinical Orthopedic Diagnostic Methods –– A Practical Guidebook A Practical Guidebook, ,

Gansu Province People Publisher, 2001  Gansu Province People Publisher, 2001   2. Chief Editor, 2. Chief Editor, Chinese Reduction Manipulation for Bone-settingChinese Reduction Manipulation for Bone-setting, LanZhou University , LanZhou University

Press, 2002 Press, 2002  3.       Editor, 3.       Editor, Scientific Dictionary of Chinese Orthopedics and TraumatlogyScientific Dictionary of Chinese Orthopedics and Traumatlogy, Chinese , Chinese

Medicine Press, 2001 Medicine Press, 2001  4.       Editor, 4.       Editor, Joint Dislocation and Sprain InjuryJoint Dislocation and Sprain Injury, LanZhou University Press, 2000 , LanZhou University Press, 2000 

Editor, Editor, Modern Traditional Chinese OrthopedicsModern Traditional Chinese Orthopedics, Chinese Medicine Press, 2004, Chinese Medicine Press, 2004

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6 Chinese national awards6 Chinese national awards

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