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Can Traditional Chinese Medicine be combined with other types of veterinary medicine? While combining TCVM with other therapy techniques is possible and even frequently done, there are some safety considerations that need to be taken. "There are unforeseen side effects when combined improperly with other medications." Acupuncture and some herbal formulas are very potent forms of treatment. There are unforeseen side effects when combined improperly with other medications.Combinations of therapies can make it challenging to ascertain what is effective or whether the various therapies are interacting with one another. "TCVM practitioners possess the knowledge and expertise to interpret the patient's...

What is Today’s Quest of Longevity?    Today, the sad case for a majority of Americans is that there’s a gradual decline in health until middle age. Modern medicine & lifestyle straddles the line of health & illness. (Diagram 1).  Maximizing performance without an eye on long-term health can have you achieve greatness in the short term, but cost you with health issues and premature death in your later years. (Diagram 2).  A longevity lifestyle maintains high performance and health throughout your longer life. Illness and infirmity are short-lived, with death being more sudden. (Diagram 3)   Longevity and vitality are...

Chenyang Ai, Yi Zou, Hao Liu, Zheqiong Yang, and Jinlei Xihttps://doi.org/10.1142/S0192415X23500374 Abstract The prevalence of allergic disorders has increased in recent years, lowering patients’ quality of life and increasing the demand for drugs to treat these diseases. Western drugs such as glucocorticoids, antihistamines, and leukotrienes are routinely utilized in clinics. However, drawbacks like high recurrence rates and adverse effects limit their use. As one of the most promising natural medicine systems, traditional Chinese medicine offers distinct benefits in treating allergic illnesses, such as maintaining long-term treatment, preventing disease recurrence, and producing fewer adverse reactions. We analyzed and discussed recent developments...

by Dr. Josie Beug, DVM, CVAInnovative Veterinary Care, July 22, 2022 Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine is a time-tested One Health paradigm that has been around for thousands of years. According to the CDC, “One Health is a collaborative, multisectoral, and transdisciplinary approach — working at the local, regional, national, and global levels — with the goal of achieving optimal health outcomes recognizing the interconnection between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment.”1 There is much talk these days of multidisciplinary approaches between human medicine, veterinary medicine, and a variety of other disciplines. I propose that we have a ready-made, time-tested,...