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by Ortiz-Umpierre, Carolina Am J Trad Chin Med 2023; 18(1):76-76.   In TCVM, tumors, masses, and nodules are categorized as Phlegm, Blood Stagnation or Blood Stasis. The immune system is categorized as Wei-Qi or Defense Qi. Cancer occurs due to an energetic imbalance and a weakness in Wei-Qi. Phlegm is a secondary pathogen that is a pathological product of Zang-Fu organ dysfunction. Phlegm usually results from a primary pathogen such as Heat or Cold. Excess Heat boils the body fluids, creatingPhlegm, while Cold obstructs the flow of fluids also causing Phlegm. Phlegm is a thick, sticky, damp, material that manifests...

Effective Herbal Treatment Correlated with Meridian Energy Analysis Systemby Luke Cua. Ph.D.OMD.CA.1. How important is the Meridian Energy Analysis System?It is a type of integrated diagnostic method. Through Western diagnostic methods, only about 40% of the patient's symptoms are detected, but the other 60% is left undetected. Western diagnosis includes blood tests, EKG x-rays, ultrasounds, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine scans, and various scopes etc. Since the meridian energy analysis was invented, this new method allows us to diagnosis 40% of the 60% symptoms that was missing from the conventional diagnosis. After diagnosing a patient's symptoms, the system is able to...

Yulin Wang  1 , Xiuming Shi  2 , Li Li  1 , Thomas Efferth  3 , Dong Shang  4   5 Affiliations PMID: 34247564 DOI: 10.1142/S0192415X21500622 Abstract Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a well-established medical system with a long history. Currently, artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly expanding in many fields including TCM. AI will significantly improve the reliability and accuracy of diagnostics, thus increasing the use of effective therapeutic methods for patients. This systematic review provides an updated overview on the major breakthroughs in the field of AI-assisted TCM four diagnostic methods, syndrome differentiation, and treatment. AI-assisted TCM diagnosis is mainly based on digital...

On which species of animals is Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine practiced regularly? TCVM is regularly practiced on all species of domesticated animals.   Who practices Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and do I need a referral? The American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association and the Canadian Holistic Veterinary Medical Association both classify the practice of veterinary TCM, which includes Chinese herbal treatment and acupuncture, as veterinary medicine because animals and humans differ from one other in their anatomy and physiology. "...it can only be practiced by a licensed veterinarian..." According to the regulations in the specific jurisdiction, it can only be practiced...

What is the history of Traditional Chinese Medicine in veterinary medicine? Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been used in Eastern cultures to promote and support optimal health for humans for thousands of years. Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) uses the same concepts and techniques for diagnosis and treatment to treat companion animals for a similar period of time. Practitioners of veterinary medicine in China undergo an rigorous training program in TCVM, which parallels the training programs for TCM practitioners. "Dr. Luke Cua’s one-day Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Training Class will help you increase treatment results." Following the completion of their...