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What is Traditional Chinese Medicine?

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Created: September 05, 2007

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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.
Also Known As: TCM, Asian medicine
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