The Foundation of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Low, K C P; Ang, Sik-Liong

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The Foundation of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Journal of Chinese Medicine, Scientific Research, 2010, 1, 84-90 doi: 10.4236/cm2010.13016

7 Pages Posted: 14 Feb 2011 Last revised: 15 Mar 2013

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K C P Low

Kazakh Leading Academy of Architecture and Civil Engineering/ Kazakh American University (International Educational Corporation); University of the South Pacific; University of South Australia

Sik-Liong Ang

University of Brunei Darussalam

Date Written: December 30, 2010

Abstract

In this paper, the authors examine and interpret the concept of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) whom the Chinese believes and practices for so many centuries. The authors also explain the ancient Chinese concepts of Chi and Tao (Yin and Yang) which are the foundation of the TCM. This paper also seeks to discuss the ways of attaining a healthy body with the clarity of mind as well as to demonstrate the benefits of such healthy lifestyle.

Keywords: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Chinese Concepts of Tao (Yin and Yang) and Chi, Meditation, The Yellow Emperor’s Canons of Internal Medicine, The Tao of Revitalization

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Low, Kim Cheng Patrick and Ang, Sik-Liong, The Foundation of Traditional Chinese Medicine (December 30, 2010). Journal of Chinese Medicine, Scientific Research, 2010, 1, 84-90 doi: 10.4236/cm2010.13016, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1760869