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Traditional vs. Modern Medicine: Treating 4 Common Ailments

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Traditional vs. Modern Medicine: Treating 4 Common Ailments
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Henry Jom
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A headache, the common cold, a sprained ankle, and even food poisoning, can be treated by traditional Chinese medicine.

Anyone can benefit from traditional medicine, and it is best used with an open mind. Here are some examples of the different approaches taken by modern medicine and traditional medicine for common ailments.

1. Headaches/Migraines

Headaches and migraines are the most common neurological conditions in the developed world. More than 45 million U.S. citizens suffer from chronic headaches each year, according to statistics cited by the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine.
Henry Jom
Henry Jom
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Henry Jom is a reporter for The Epoch Times, Australia, covering a range of topics, including medicolegal, health, political, and business-related issues. He has a background in the rehabilitation sciences and is currently completing a postgraduate degree in law. Henry can be contacted at [email protected]
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