The power of Chinese medicine

Chinese medicine is one of the oldest forms of medicine in the world. It is a complete medical system in diagnosing and treating disease. Today there are practitioners of Chinese medicine all around the world helping people overcome health ailments. It is a powerful and natural way of medicine.

There are some misconceptions on what constitutes Chinese medicine. There are major branches of Chinese medicine which are Acupuncture, Herbology, Tui Na (Chinese Manipulation and Massage), Chinese food therapy, and Chinese exercise. Chinese doctors whether they have studied outside the US or in the US will study all of these areas. However in practice there are doctors who will specialize in one branch such as acupuncture or herbs. In the United States most Traditional Chinese Medicine practictioners are licensed as Licensed Acupuncturists. The reason being is that acupuncture in the US is more popular and widely used, also there maybe legislative reasons within each state. Licensed Acupuncturists in the US are actually Chinese doctors who have studied not only acupuncture, but herbs, tui na, food therapy, and exercise. There is more to Chinese medicine than just acupuncture.

Chinese medical theory is a lot different than Western medical theory. The terminology for Chinese medicine is completely different than Western medical terminology also. Chinese medicine views the body as an integrated whole and balance. When there is imbalance within the body that is when disease will arise. A Chinese doctor will look at someone and diagnose patterns of disharmony, then will use the appropiate treatment method or methods such as acupuncture and herbs to help balance the body. Chinese medicine will not only treat the symptoms of a disease, but also the root of the problem. There are many people when they come in for treatment for chronic low back pain will have acupuncture and herbs, and because we treat the root of the problem their pain will be completely gone with long lasting relief or completely eliminated. It is very powerful.

Another powerful aspect of Chinese medicine is that we can integrate both Western and Chinese medicine together using the best of both worlds. When there is a complete integration the treament and medical care is highly effective. Chinese medicine is powerful. We encourage all to come to Master Lu's Health Center to learn more or to make an appointment to come in. It is a great medicine to help many people.

Master Lu's Health Center
3220 South State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
www.luhealthcenter.com
(801) 463-1101