Western and Eastern Medicine Compared

Theory

A look at the similarities and differences between Western and Eastern medicine. Or biomedicine, traditional medicine, modern and ancient medicine.

This article looks at:
Two perspectives offering complimentary approaches
Microscopic and macroscopic perspectives
A quick definition of qi
A quick definition of yin and yang
A quick definition of spirit or “shen”
Scientific research versus the test of time

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The Qualities of Qi in Meridian diagnosis

Chinese and traditional East Asian medicine can use tactile sensations to obtain at diagnostic information. This page describes the sensations of qi.

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