There are fundamental differences in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and
the Western medical system. TCM is slowly becoming a filed of medicine
recognized by western kidney disease patients.
What is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)?
Traditional Chinese Medicine is based on the beliefs and practices of the
Chinese culture, which originated in China more than 5,000 years ago. The model
of TCM centers on the concept of 'Qi', loosely translated as 'energy', and its
effect on physiological function and health. TCM considers human beings as
complex bioelectric systems, and it take effects to promote the body's ability
to heal itself. Each point functions specifically in the body to regulate the
free flow of vital energy for health and well-being.
Modalities of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
A variety of modalities are used individually or in combination to treat
kidney disease.
● Qigong therapy
Special methods of posture, breathing and mental concentration are incorporated to nourish, strengthen and heal the kidney.
● Bodywork therapy
Manual pressure are applied to the soft tissue and smooth the energy flow of the body through the meridians, and techniques include Acupressure, An mo, Tui na, etc.
● Acupuncture for kidney disease
Acupuncture is used to aid the flow of 'clean' energy into the body to
release the energy that is promoting the disease. Tonification needles are
inserted into the specific points of the body that promote kidney function.
● Chinese herbal medicine
Through process certain Chinese herbs into pills, powders, decoction, etc,
they are taken orally by patients to restore the healthy of the kidneys.
The above is a general introduction of TCM for kidney diseases. All of them
can help with promoting the recovery of your health, but they can just act as
supplementary methods other than cure methods.