2 TCM is based on a belief in yin and yang, defined as opposing energies, such as earth and heaven, winter and summer, and happiness and sadness.
3 The ultimate goal of TCM treatment is to balance the yin and yang in our lives by promoting the natural flow of qi.
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DIET AND EXERCISE
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an extension of herbal medicine
Qi gong(气功)
In general, the Chinese approach to diet is to optimize digestion and increase qi and blood(益 气养血) and aid the organ function(援助器官).
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CHINESE HERBS(中药)
Herbs used in Chinese medicine are derived from plant, animal, and mineral substances. Although plant-derived herbs, such as ginseng(人参) and ginger(姜), are the most common, minerals and animal parts such as oyster shells(牡蛎壳), deer antlers(鹿茸), and bear gall bladder(熊胆) are also prescribed. In China, herbs in powder form are boiled and made into a tea.