I wonder whether 'Oriental medicine' is popular in Western countries or not.?
340981
Yes, very popular. There are many schools for acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and other forms of Oriental medicine in the US. Yoga, tai chi, chi gong, acupuncture, herbs, and so on are HUGE here. I don't know anyone who isn't at least remotely involved in some form of Oriental medicine (although we don't call it that--we would say "Chinese medicine" or Korean such and such).
606767
yes, and its a great alternative to todays medicines.\ngo to an herb store and ask about it. there willing to help in anyway. good luck
45752
Unfortunately, 'Yahoo! Answers' Community Guidelines require that questions and answers be in English. \n\n"USE ENGLISH ONLY: Please do not use other languages or symbols."\n\nIf your question isn't deleted by moderators, the two words you asked about mean "medicine". See http://mongoluls.net/mongolianlanguage/mongoliantutorial2.shtml
897158
Something not prescribed by health professionals.  Usually shunned by medical personnel.  But they work though, have seen it and done it.  \nHolistic treatments, and Acupuncture are the norm, herbal and natural pills work too.\nIf you live in the southwest, its everywhere and it does work.
159598
I don't think that is so high the rate (80%).The last survey that I found, was refering a smaller amount.\nThere is always the question, what we define as natural medicine ; if a medicine is natural or not after chemical processing.\nIf I understand well, you want to know the procedure of making medicines from plants. \nWell, there are various ways : \nThe most simple and easy way is to get the essential oil.\nIf you want to experiment which is the part of the plant that contains the active substance, isolate this substance and administer to patients in various dosage forms,in order to formulate a new medicine,then things are more complicated.\n\nIf you mean where to find the natural treatments,that is issues of alternative medicine, well just enter the site \nof a University, ie. Yale University or Alabama University and you can find trustworthy information.\n\nIf you want to give us here,more information in the same message, click on: Add details, that you will find on the top right of the page. It will be published in the same message that you have written and we can answer to you.\n\nKaterina
755865
no, sorry..\nmedicine is only practiced in what is to be presumed a comassionate, yet ethical and moral way..\n\nif society as a whole could all walk into a doctors office and ask for oxycodone or morpheine for a stubbed toe or headache, we would be walking around with a society full of junkies...\ncertain meds have been tested and proven effective for specific disorders and afflictions, so those are what are acceptable and prescribed..
428282
lolz .... u mentioned so many youth in asia killing patients ... \n\nur answer lies in ur question ..\n\nso many youth in asia .... naturally more will die .....\n\nan average government doctor in AIIMS India sees about a 100 patients a day ...... u cant go right with every one n if u take too much time someone is gonna die anyways due to lack of attention ......... so u just do ur best n hope for the best ...
840634
There is a reasonable amount of eastern philosophy in London. I know of Buddhist monasaries around London (I used to go to the monastary in Wimbledon when I could) and judging by the number of people from the subcontinent, I would guess that hinduism is fairly common. You could be correct though, about some of the lesser known teligions.
602737
You mean, East like Asia. And West like Europe and the Americas? \n\nPerhaps because of the diet pattern.
779003
Acupuncture is based on the concept of chi, this sort of energy that makes you active -- not part of religion per say, but not like Western science.
199788
I am assuming you are basing your statement on the many television shows you watch. \nHaving lived in both the East and West, I would dare to say that your statement has no basis. There are people in both who may satisfy your statement, but I am pretty sure it in a minority.\nBTW you need to get off your couch and improve your neighborhood instead of bashing other cultures.
498106
Oh there are so many books as well as infon on the internet. But do read alot, and ask questions, not just from an MD but go to a good chiropractor. There is a lot of stuff out there claiming to be 'true' alternative medicine, but it's just junk. Be careful. Herbs can be very potent. Many of our medicines are derived from them(aspirin for one) but plant-derived 'drugs' can also be dangerous(think ephedra, cocaine) Chiropractors are a good source. Midwives too. As well as Homeopaths. Homeopathic Medicine is more widely used in Europe than what is referred to as 'western' or 'American' medicine. Each valid branch of medicine has its good uses.
404330
We already are able to cure many of the fatal diseases. There are numerous traditional cures not commonly known in the Western world.
120025
I heard that many asian tourists visited Japan used to buy cold medicine called "Ru Ru". Mow, I recomend to buy "Purecool". I usually have one capsel at time.
248559
I live in Japan. It's pretty hygenic in a lot of ways but also backwards in others. People often brush their teeth regularly, several times a day but since they don't use fluoride and still somewhat treasure crooked teeth dental problems and cavities are extreemely common. Sex is scary here. In reality, condoms are the most common form of protection but abortion is said to be the depended on form of birth contol. One in five Japanese women has chlamydia When people get sick here they often wear masks to prevent them from passing it on to others but few will skip out on work out of duty. I don't think Japanese doctors are as extensively educated as western doctors either, but I have no stats on that. Cancer treatment, for one, is well behind that in the west and antibiotics are overprescribed (opinion-but they are given even when the doctor says you just have a cold). Oddly, Japanese think nothing of eating raw beef, raw eggs, or anything out of the ocean but raw vegetables like broccoli or carrots are unthinkable. Granted, Japanese standards on beef, dairy and fish are probably stricter than in America but it's still surprising. Another facet is the often destructive influence of mass thinking here. For instance, the cancer causing chemical Radon is often added to "Recuperative spas" because it is thought to have health benefits. Otherwise, pollution standards are reputedly lower here than in much of the west.
63376
WELL AM AN INDIAN IN CHINA where this 1st struck but not in all provinces in china.but these people say they hav a way to avoid this. not exactly sure,i will ask the senior doctors an let know if atall.i am a student of meedicine
767910
it would be considered as alternate medicine and subsequently western standard of medical research may not have been completed on this plant, sounds interesting though, good luck