Discuss How "Traditional" Chinese Medicine (TCM)has "Gone Global

question 31

Essay

Discuss how "traditional" Chinese medicine (TCM)has "gone global." What are two underlying beliefs that shape this approach to health care despite the range of areas where TCM is practiced? What is qi,and what does this type of treatment attempt to achieve? Distinguish between three different forms of treatment within TCM.How and when did Chinese medical practices become more widespread in North America and Europe,and which are most common in California?

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