Traditional Chinese Medicine is a healing art that is thousands of years old. The earliest references can be found in the medical classic, “Shennong Bencao Jing.” The Yellow Emperor’s classic of internal medicine, “Huangdi Neijing,” is a thorough portrayal of diagnostic and therapeutic methods, including acupuncture. Chinese medicine differs considerably from science-based Western medicine. Renowned Taiwanese doctor Hu Naiwen explained the basic philosophies underlying Chinese medicine during an interview with The Epoch Times.
Hu Naiwen began his studies in Western medicine and completed more than ten years of research in that discipline. Twenty years ago he decided to devote his practice to Chinese medicine. Studying “Huangdi Neijing,” he discovered methods that had already been used for the treatment of SARS. He credits the success of his medical treatment with his profound knowledge of Chinese medicine.
ET: You had previously conducted Western [allopathic] science-based medical research but then switched to Chinese medicine. What is the greatest difference between Chinese and Western [allopathic] medicine?
Hu: Each system aims to maximize health. Actually, there are considerable differences between the two. One example is in the diagnosing of illnesses. According to traditional Chinese medicine, reasons for illnesses are attributed to factors like inner heat, cold, dampness, dryness, fear, anger, shock, or worry. Western [allopathic] medicine empahsizes the following as [some of the] causes of illnesses: bacteria, viruses, and lack of proper nutrition.
ET: What prompted you to switch to Chinese medicine?
Hu: During my research I read of the link between acupuncture and neurology. I wanted to deepen my understanding of acupuncture, and [while studying] I eventually stumbled upon documentation of curing many illnesses through acupuncture. My scientific hunger consumed me. I needed to learn more about acupuncture and decided to study it further. Through those studies, I became acquainted with the core of Chinese medicine, and I have been tremendously enthusiastic about it ever since.
