Philosophy of Chinese Medicine and Arthritis Treatment

Main content:

• Essence and philosophy of Far Eastern Medicine
• Summary The main methods of TCM treat arthritis

Essence and philosophy of Far Eastern Medicine

The balance between opposing forces of Yin and Yang is the basis of health control. Science cannot use machines to accurately measure or survey Yin and Yang in the philosophy of Chinese medicine. But Chinese medicine applied this philosophy is effective for over 3000 years of history.

Traditional Chinese medicine methods make Yin and Yang balanced to allow Qi's energy to flow in

Meridian. And looking back, if Yin and Yang lose balance, can directly affect Qi's flow on the meridian by acupuncture.

Below is an overview of the philosophies and quintessence of Chinese Medicine

Jing-Qi-Shen - Hidden Energy

Jing, Qi and Shen are three of the key concepts shared by Taoism and Chinese culture. They are often called Three Treasures (sanbao), an immediate expression of their importance and their close relationship.

Information about Jing-Qi-Shen from Wikipedia:

This Chinese name sanbao originally referred to the Taoist "Three Treasures" (from Tao Te Ching 67, tr. Waley 1958:225, "pity", "frugality", and "refusal to be 'foremost of all things under heaven' ") and has subsequently also been used to refer to the Buddhist Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha). (This use is misleading, however, as the Three Jewels in Buddhism is a completely different philosophy. The Buddha is the teacher, the Dharma is the teaching, and the Sangha is the community. The Three Jewels of Buddhism are the external supports for achieving realization, while the Three Treasures of Taosim are interior qualities or attitudes to be cultivated.)
In long-established Chinese traditions, the "Three Treasures" are the essential energies sustaining human life:

• Jing 精 "nutritive essence, essence; refined, perfected; extract; spirit, sperm, seed"

• Qi 氣 "vitality, energy, force; air, vapor; breath; spirit, vigor; attitude"

• Shen 神 "spirit; soul, mind; god, deity; supernatural being"

In the teachings of Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is thought that humans have hidden energy: Qi's hidden energy.

Two notions of Qi carry the essence and essence of Chinese medicine

Common concept about Qi:

Qi is determined before birth and therefore based on genetics. However, a large proportion of Qi is formed daily through diet, breathing and interaction of yin and yang. It can be simplified that Qi was born from Yin and Yang

The concept of mystical energy:

Qi is a manifestation of Prana's energy, which is a kind of latent energy in existence, before the universe. Chinese martial arts legends have cultivated mystical disciplines, they can absorb Prana energy in nature, the universe.

In healthy people, Qi is evenly distributed throughout the body and flows through organ systems. At the same time, each agency has its own Qi. In traditional Chinese medicine, Qi disruption or deficiency is considered a cause of disease.

Yin and Yang 

Yin and Yang have an interactive relationship and include: in Yin and Yang, in Yang there Yin.

The two Yin and Yang forces create Qi and control this living energy flow in the body. If the yin and yang are harmonious, the good Qi flow will show a good health.

Physical or mental disorder will upset the balance between yin and yang and lead to Qi changes. Therefore, disorders that occur can develop into serious illnesses.

Mental changes are more important than physical transformation (body).

Meridian

Meridian systems - also known as channel networks - are a concept in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) about a path through which life energy is called the "Qi" flow.

Traditional Chinese medicine recognizes 20 energy-related pathways: meridians. They connect inside the body with its external parts and provide communication between agencies.

At certain points in the body, meridians direct Qi energy to the surface of the body. These are the points where acupuncture is applied to support and enhance the flow of Qi.

Functional circle

Functional circle is a continuous transformation and movement of different energy and material components. Without this intertwining process, the broken circle causes illness and death.

Functional circle is an essential element of traditional Chinese medicine. Some bodies and organ systems, along with precisely defined areas, are assigned to a functional circle. These functional circles are also linked to specific energy functions, such as Qi storage and distribution. The function circle does not work independently but closely interacts with each other.

The model of functional circles makes it clear that Traditional Chinese Medicine views the human body as an entity. In complex disease images, different disorders often have a common origin. It is here, and not at the level of individual symptoms, but found the starting point of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Eight principles

Identifying and distinguishing the syndrome according to the Eight Principles is one of the core concepts of traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis.

8 principles of TCM evaluate symptoms and ultimately help bring patients back into balance. It is not like anything used to diagnose and heal diseases in Western medicine.

Yin and Yang energy are two of the eight principles of imbalance assessment. Like Yin and Yang, six other principles are symbiotic opposition.

Imbalance in TCM is not only used for treatment by treating symptoms, but by using these 8 Principles to determine the root cause of an imbalance.

Summary The main methods of TCM treat arthritis

Arthritis occurs in all races. And China is no exception. So how does Chinese Traditional Medicine treat arthritis?

Traditional Chinese medicine mainly uses herbs to combine medicine to treat. In addition, some measures support the treatment of arthritis.

Here is a summary of some official treatments and support methods for the main method.

1. Main method: Herbal therapy

Liquid form of pills, integrated by many herbs is the best in the treatment of arthritis. In the composition of herbal remedies for arthritis, there will be substances that affect arthritis, and are accompanied by nutritional properties of functional rehabilitation. When taking herbs, micronutrients will directly affect the etiology of arthritis, and along with nutrients that help restore the body and joint function.

2. Some additional measures and support for herbal medicines for arthritis treatment

2.1. Acupuncture - Massage - Acupressure 

Traditional techniques:

These three methods share a common trait that both affect Qi in the meridian system of Chinese Medicine. The most powerful method is acupuncture.

It is necessary to have accurate documentation that is reliable to practice the treatment of arthritis by acupuncture.

Methods such as massage, reflexology can take knowledge from acupuncture points to apply.

Modern techniques:

Currently, traditional acupuncture tools have been renewed into acupuncture electricity. This is a combination of acupuncture and TENS.

TENS itself is a good support tool for treating arthritis. Now, it is combined with Acupuncture, creating a super product named: Acu-TENS. Research on Acu-TENS: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) at Acupuncture Points

2.2 Qigong and Tai Chi - Exercises

This is a method of physical impact and Qi in Chinese Medicine. Physical and Qi changes will affect the rehabilitation and body processes. This is a good supplement for treating arthritis.

Some localities often eat foods that contain arthritis chemicals, they only need to practice qigong, arthritis will go away on their own.

A proper diet, along with good qigong exercises, can cure arthritis.

Conclude

According to many documents, arthritis has no cure.

So what does Chinese medicine say about this? I have consulted many documents, this issue is not clear and definitive documents. But in my opinion, Chinese medicine has no official treatment for arthritis, but can make arthritis fade and gradually disappear.