Despite Traditional Chinese Medicine's long history and proven success, for years,the western world failed to recognize its benefits. In fact,up until the 1980s, many Westerners never condidered seeing a Traditional Chinese Medical doctor when they were sick, and saw treatments like acupuncture as madness!It seems a real pity that thousands of people who could have benefited from Traditional Chinese Medicine missed out because of ignorance. Luckily,over the last two decades, scientific studies and education have brought Traditional Chinese Medicine to the Western world and patients, and even Western doctors,are taking note. Today,it is not unusual to hear Westerners talking about their latest acupuncture session or encouraging their friends to see a Chinese herbalist. Acupressure,a form of traditional Chinese massage,is also increasingly popular.As studies continue to prove Traditional Chinese Medicine's worth, especially in treating patients withcancer and AIDS, it becomes more and more obvious that Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine complement each other.Traditional Chinese Medicine is finally getting the chance it deserves to help create a healthier world.
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