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Complements Western medicine with a focus on prevention and holistic health
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Uses alternative diagnostic and treatment methods to promote long-term well-being
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Emphasizes the individual balance of body and mind
Three core concepts of TCM:
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Yin & Yang – the balance of opposing forces
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Qi (life energy) – the free flow of energy throughout the body
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Five Elements – Water, Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal
Philosophical and historical foundations:
- Based on the classical text Huangdi Neijing (The Yellow Emperor’s Classic)
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Roots trace back to the 3rd millennium BCE
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Influenced by key figures such as Laozi, whose work Tao Te Ching is part of TCM philosophy
