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What is Traditional Chinese Medicine?

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Updated May 08, 2013

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Definition:

Traditional Chinese medicine is a complete system of medicine that combines the use of acupuncture, Chinese herbs, food therapy, acupressure, and massage. Health is thought to depend on the balanced flow of energy, or "qi", through the body. Read more: Traditional Chinese Medicine - What You Need to Know.

Also Known As: TCM, Asian medicine
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