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Concepts (139) • qi (chi) (2) • acupuncture (1) • herbal remedies (1) • yin and yang (1) • energy flow (1) • holistic approach to health (1) • mental health (1) • cupping therapy (1) • healing herbs (1) • body constitutions (1) • diet and nutrition (1) • healing plants (1) • illness (1) • qi (life energy) (1) • medicine (1) • pain management (1) • patch graft (1) • stenosis (1) • vascular drugs (1) • aortic valve leak (1) cranial nerves (1) • herbal tea (1) • mind-body connection (1) • pleura (1) • prostaglandin (1) • systole (1) • aortic fibrosis (1) • axillary artery (1) • cardiac arrhythmia (1) • diastole (1) • embolus (1) • five elements (1) • glucocorticoid (1) • health (1) • hemodynamic instability (1) • hemolytic anemia (1) • acetabulum (1) • childbirth practices (1) • cystic medial necrosis (1) • fibrosis (1) • frontal bone (1) • medicinal plants (1) • neoplastic cell (1) • peritoneum (1) • pleural effusion (1) • prosthetic valve dysfunction (1) • renal vein (1) • thalamus (1) • treatment of common cold (1) • vascular (1) • alternative therapies (1) • animal products in medicine (1) • aponeurosis (1) • ascites (1) • bile (1) • birth (1) • body temperature (1) • brain ventricle (1) • bronchospasm (1) • cuboid bone (1) • diagnosis (1) • digitalis (1) • dilantin (1) • eosinophil (1) • fever (1) • folk remedies (1) • immunoglobulin (1) • lumbar plexus (1) • meninges (1) • nephron (1) • norepinephrine (1) • omentopexy (1) • papule (1) • pericardium (1) • prevention (1) • progesterone (1) • resection of pannus (1) • suture dehiscence (1) • tranexamic acid (1) • treatment (1) • umbilical vein (1) • adipocyte (1) • ancestor worship (1) • ancestral knowledge (1) • aqueous humor (1) • ayurveda (1) • bacteremia (1) • blood dyscrasia (1) • bloodletting (1) • connection to nature (1) • diazepam (1) • dietary restrictions (1) • encephalopathy (1) • energy (1) • epicardium (1) • family (1) • fibrillation (1) • food therapy (1) • ginseng (1) • gua sha (1) • healthcare (1) • hematoma (1) • hot and cold food theory (1) • human heart (1) • incision (1) • indomethacin (1) • interpretation of bodily symptoms (1) • ischium (1) • knowledge transmission (1) • lung tonic (1) • lymphoblast (1) • medicinal mushrooms (1) • meridia (1) • monocyte (1) • moxibustion (1) • myasthenia gravis (1) • one plant extract (1) • oral traditions (1) • parasympathetic nervous system (1) • pindolol (1) • platelet (1) • pulmonary circulation (1) • relaxin (1) • remedy (1) • right bundle branch (1) • sacred rituals (1) • senega (1) • shamanic healing (1) • spirit possession (1) • streptokinase (1) • streptomycin (1) • synovial sheath (1) • tai chi (1) • timolol (1) • tincture (1) • traditional massage (1) • treatment duration (1) • treatment of digestive issues (1) • use of meditation and mindfulness (1) • more
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1 acupuncture Western medicine In Western medicine, acupuncture is seen as an alternative or complementary therapy with limited scientific evidence. 32
2 herbal remedies Western medicine Herbal remedies are often viewed as alternative or complementary medicine in Western medical culture. 26
3 yin and yang Western medicine The concept of yin and yang is not a foundational principle in Western medical practice. 15
4 energy flow Western medicine Western medicine does not recognize or incorporate energy flow into its diagnosis and treatment practices. 12
5 holistic approach to health Western medicine Western medicine recognizes holistic health as complementary but not fully integrated, focusing on treating specific symptoms. 11
6 mental health Western medicine In Western medicine, mental health is typically treated with therapy and medication. 11
7 cupping therapy Western medicine Cupping therapy is commonly viewed as an alternative or complementary treatment in Western medicine, with limited acceptance in mainstream medical practice. 9
8 healing herbs Western medicine Healing herbs are considered alternative medicine in Western culture and are not widely used in mainstream medical practice. 8
9 qi (chi) Western medicine In Western medicine, the concept of qi is not recognized or considered. 8
10 body constitutions Western medicine In Western medicine, body constitutions are not considered a primary factor in diagnosing and treating medical conditions. 7
11 diet and nutrition Western medicine Western medicine emphasizes balanced diet and evidence-based nutritional guidelines for good health. 7
12 healing plants Western medicine Traditional healing plants are researched for their pharmaceutical potential but are not widely utilized in Western medicine. 7
13 illness Western medicine Western medicine focuses on biological and physical factors, such as microbial causes and symptoms, when approaching illness. 7
14 qi (life energy) Western medicine In Western medicine, the concept of qi is not acknowledged or employed. 7
15 medicine Western medicine Western medicine relies on pharmaceutical drugs and medical procedures for treatment. 6
16 pain management Western medicine In Western medicine, pain is frequently treated with medications and physical therapy. 6
17 patch graft Western medicine Patch grafts are widely utilized in Western medicine for tissue repair and reinforcement. 6
18 stenosis Western medicine Stenosis is a frequent medical condition in Western medicine involving the narrowing of a bodily passage or orifice, often requiring medical intervention. 6
19 vascular drugs Western medicine Vascular drugs in Western medicine encompass both vasodilators and vasoconstrictors for treating cardiovascular conditions and medical procedures. 6
20 aortic valve leak Western medicine In Western medicine, aortic valve leak is a serious condition that usually requires medical or surgical intervention. 5
21 cranial nerves Western medicine Western medicine understands cranial nerves as being responsible for a range of sensory and motor functions in the head and neck. 5
22 herbal tea Western medicine Herbal tea is viewed as a pleasurable drink rather than a medicinal treatment in Western medicine. 5
23 mind-body connection Western medicine Western medicine is increasingly recognizing the influence of mental health on physical well-being, despite historically keeping the two separate. 5
24 pleura Western medicine The pleura is essential for lung function and respiratory mechanics, consisting of visceral and parietal layers in Western medicine. 5
25 prostaglandin Western medicine Prostaglandins play a crucial role in regulating inflammation and physiological processes in Western medicine. 5
26 systole Western medicine Systole is the phase of the cardiac cycle when the heart contracts to pump blood out into circulation in Western medicine. 5
27 aortic fibrosis Western medicine Aortic fibrosis in Western medicine requires advanced imaging for diagnosis and may involve medical intervention or surgery for treatment. 4
28 axillary artery Western medicine The axillary artery is a crucial blood vessel in the upper arm often used in medical procedures and referenced in Western medicine. 4
29 cardiac arrhythmia Western medicine In Western medicine, cardiac arrhythmia is often treated with medication, electrical cardioversion, or ablation procedures. 4
30 diastole Western medicine Diastole in Western medicine refers to the phase when the heart muscle relaxes and the chambers fill with blood. 4
31 embolus Western medicine An embolus, such as a blood clot or air bubble, poses serious health risks and requires immediate medical attention in Western medicine. 4
32 five elements Western Medicine In Western medicine, the concept of Five Elements is not used for diagnosis or treatment. 4
33 glucocorticoid Western medicine Glucocorticoids are commonly used in Western medicine to reduce inflammation and immunosuppression. 4
34 health Western medicine Western medicine emphasizes evidence-based pharmaceutical treatments for physical symptoms and illnesses. 4
35 hemodynamic instability Western medicine In Western medicine, hemodynamic instability requires immediate intervention and vital sign monitoring. 4
36 hemolytic anemia Western medicine Hemolytic anemia, a condition in Western medicine, can be caused by various factors and is treated with blood transfusions, steroids, and immunosuppressants. 4
37 acetabulum Western medicine The acetabulum forms the socket for the ball-shaped head of the femur in the human hip joint according to Western medicine. 3
38 childbirth practices Western medicine Hospital births and medical interventions are common in Western medicine childbirth practices. 3
39 cystic medial necrosis Western medicine Cystic medial necrosis is linked to aortic dissection and aneurysm in cardiovascular diseases according to Western medicine. 3
40 fibrosis Western medicine Fibrosis is a pathological process associated with chronic diseases that affects organs such as the lungs and liver in Western medicine. 3
41 frontal bone Western medicine The frontal bone forms the forehead and orbits, a key element of the human skull in Western medicine. 3
42 medicinal plants Western medicine Medicinal plants are considered as potential sources but not the primary treatment in modern Western medicine. 3
43 neoplastic cell Western medicine Neoplastic cells are a key focus of cancer research and treatment in Western medicine. 3
44 peritoneum Western medicine The peritoneum is a critical membrane that lines and supports the abdominal cavity and organs in Western medicine. 3
45 pleural effusion Western medicine Pleural effusion is a common medical condition in Western medicine, often linked to congestive heart failure, pneumonia, or cancer. 3
46 prosthetic valve dysfunction Western medicine Prosthetic valve dysfunction is a known complication after heart valve surgery in Western medicine, causing symptoms and sometimes requiring intervention. 3
47 renal vein Western medicine The renal vein in Western medicine carries deoxygenated blood from the kidneys to the inferior vena cava. 3
48 thalamus Western medicine The thalamus is a crucial brain region in Western medicine, responsible for transmitting sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex. 3
49 treatment of common cold Western medicine The common cold is typically treated in Western medicine with over-the-counter medications and rest. 3
50 vascular Western medicine Western medicine emphasizes the importance of understanding and treating blood vessel health for overall health and function. 3
51 alternative therapies Western medicine Western medicine is often skeptical of alternative therapies due to their lack of scientific evidence. 2
52 animal products in medicine western medicine The use of animal products in Western medicine is controversial due to ethical and conservation concerns, but is regulated for welfare and sustainability. 2
53 aponeurosis Western medicine Aponeurosis is considered vital for muscle attachment and force transmission in Western medicine. 2
54 ascites Western medicine Ascites is frequently linked to advanced liver disease and necessitates medical intervention in Western medicine. 2
55 bile Western medicine Bile, produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, is essential for fat digestion in Western medicine. 2
56 birth Western medicine Birth in Western medicine often involves hospitalization and medical intervention. 2
57 body temperature Western medicine Maintaining optimal body temperature is crucial for overall health and specific medical treatments according to Western medicine. 2
58 brain ventricle Western medicine In Western medicine, brain ventricles are responsible for cerebrospinal fluid circulation and brain health. 2
59 bronchospasm Western medicine In Western medicine, bronchospasm and bronchial arteries are crucial for lung health and respiratory conditions. 2
60 cuboid bone Western medicine The cuboid bone is an important tarsal bone in the foot that supports weight and stability. 2
61 diagnosis western medicine Diagnosis in Western medicine uses modern equipment, tests, and symptom-based assessments. 2
62 digitalis Western medicine Digitalis is a widely used medication for heart conditions in Western medicine, derived from the foxglove plant. 2
63 dilantin Western medicine Dilantin is a widely used anticonvulsant medication in Western medicine for epilepsy and seizures. 2
64 eosinophil Western medicine Eosinophils are white blood cells important for immune response, allergies, and parasitic infections in Western medicine. 2
65 fever Western medicine Western medicine uses over-the-counter medications to reduce fever. 2
66 folk remedies Western medicine Western medicine is the dominant paradigm, while folk remedies are viewed with skepticism and limited acceptance. 2
67 immunoglobulin Western medicine Immunoglobulins are used in Western medicine for passive immunization and treating immune system disorders. 2
68 lumbar plexus Western medicine The lumbar plexus is an important nerve network in the lower back for sensation and motor function in the lower body, according to Western medicine. 2
69 meninges Western medicine The meninges are three protective membranes that provide cushioning and protection for the brain and spinal cord in Western medicine. 2
70 nephron Western Medicine The nephron is the fundamental unit of the kidney, responsible for filtering blood to create urine according to Western Medicine. 2
71 norepinephrine Western medicine Norepinephrine is an essential neurotransmitter and hormone for the body's stress response and 'fight or flight' system in Western medicine. 2
72 omentopexy Western medicine Omentopexy is a Western medical procedure that surgically attaches the omentum for medical purposes. 2
73 papule western medicine Papules are a common symptom in dermatological conditions like acne and eczema, treated by dermatologists in Western medicine. 2
74 pericardium Western medicine The pericardium is considered a critical protective structure around the heart in Western medicine. 2
75 prevention western medicine Prevention in Western medicine culture focuses on vaccines, screenings, and evidence-based interventions for disease. 2
76 progesterone Western medicine Progesterone is essential for menstrual cycle regulation and widely used in hormone therapy and fertility treatments in Western medicine. 2
77 qi (chi) Western medicine Western medicine does not recognize qi (chi) as a measurable or treatable aspect of health. 2
78 resection of pannus Western medicine Surgical removal of excessive abdominal tissue after significant weight loss. 2
79 suture dehiscence Western medicine Suture dehiscence is a serious post-surgery complication that requires immediate medical attention in Western medicine. 2
80 tranexamic acid Western medicine Tranexamic acid is utilized in Western medicine to manage heavy menstrual bleeding, traumatic bleeding, and to prevent excessive blood loss during surgery or trauma. 2
81 treatment Western medicine Western medicine treatment emphasizes surgery and prescription medication for evidence-based interventions. 2
82 umbilical vein Western medicine The umbilical vein in Western medicine transports oxygenated, nutrient-rich blood from the placenta to the fetus during pregnancy. 2
83 adipocyte Western medicine Adipocytes are a key component of body fat and are involved in energy storage and metabolism in Western medicine. 1
84 ancestor worship Western medicine Ancestor worship is not incorporated into Western medical treatment. 1
85 ancestral knowledge Western medicine Ancestral knowledge has little influence on modern Western medical practices. 1
86 aqueous humor Western medicine Aqueous humor is a clear, watery fluid that fills the space between the lens and the cornea in the anterior chamber of the eye according to Western medicine. 1
87 ayurveda Western medicine Ayurvedic practices are generally viewed as alternative medicine within Western healthcare systems. 1
88 bacteremia Western medicine Bacteremia is a serious medical condition in Western medicine that requires immediate antibiotic treatment. 1
89 blood dyscrasia Western medicine Blood dyscrasia is a serious medical condition that requires immediate attention and treatment in Western medicine culture. 1
90 bloodletting Western medicine Bloodletting is considered a risky and unnecessary procedure with little to no therapeutic value in Western medicine. 1
91 connection to nature Western medicine Western medicine places greater emphasis on synthetic and scientific methods rather than natural elements in developing and synthesizing medicine. 1
92 diazepam Western medicine Diazepam is a widely used medication in Western medicine for treating anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures. 1
93 dietary restrictions Western medicine Western medicine's dietary restrictions generally adhere to standardized nutritional guidelines with less consideration for individual constitution. 1
94 encephalopathy Western medicine Encephalopathy is recognized as a medical condition with various causes and symptoms in Western medicine. 1
95 energy Western medicine Western medicine focuses on the physical and chemical aspects of energy in the body through exercise and nutrition. 1
96 epicardium Western medicine The epicardium is the outer layer of the heart that protects the heart and is closely associated with the pericardium in Western medicine. 1
97 family Western medicine In Western medicine, the nuclear family structure is considered vital for patient care and support. 1
98 fibrillation Western medicine Fibrillation is a common condition involving irregular and rapid heartbeats treated by cardiologists in Western medicine. 1
99 food therapy Western medicine Nutrition is important for health in Western medicine, but the use of specific foods as therapy is not widely practiced. 1
100 ginseng Western medicine Ginseng is seen as a dietary supplement with potential health benefits in Western medicine. 1