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Originating in China more than 4,000 years ago, this style of medicine has throughout its history been refined and had to adapt to a changing world. However, many of its practices are still being performed the same as they were thousands of years ago. Eastern medicine practitioners are skilled in the field of acupuncture, herbal remedies, tai chi and mind and body practices.
In most cases, when Eastern medicine is practiced outside of its home range, it is utilized as a complementary health approach rather than a primary solution. Most individuals regard Eastern medicine as generally safe. However, with acupuncture, it is always advised to have it performed with sterile needles and an experienced hand.
The nature of Eastern medicine is to treat the individual on a holistic level and not focus solely on the disease. Practitioners take a keen look at the patient, specifically underlying imbalances and tensions to help treat that individual. With Eastern medicine, a heavy focus is placed on energy, as it is believed that energy, also known as qi, flows throughout the body. The philosophies that govern this medicinal practice pay attention to every aspect of a person’s being inclusive of diet, nutrition, spirituality and exercise with a key focus on stimulating the flow of energy throughout the body.
Can you name some examples of Eastern medicine? Do you know what they treat and heal? Or do you prefer to stick to Western medication? Let's find out.
Eastern medicine is also known as Traditional ________ Medicine.
Chinese
Eastern or Chinese medicine began over 2,500 years ago. Taoism is a major influence on Chinese medicine.
Western
Southern
Mexican
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The _________ Emperor's Inner Canon has been the most influential text for more than 2,000 years.
Fire
Water
Yellow
The ancient Chinese medical text is also called Huangdi Neijing. This book has been considered the fundamental source for Eastern Medicine.
Earth
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The body's vital energy is called chi or ________.
Qi
The literal translation of Qi is "air," "breath," or "gas.' Qi is the underlying principle in Chinese Medicine.
Xa
H2O
Ox
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The channels that the body's chi flows through are called ________.
Interstate
Canals
Rivers
Meridians
The Meridians are a complex web-like network that supplies qi to every part of the body. The Meridians reveal how a person lives and why he or she gets sick.
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What is the name of the book about herbs that is considered the earliest classic on the topic?
The Herbal
'The Herbal' is the oldest record of herbs. It talks about 365 different herbal drugs.
The Weeds
Grass Man
In the Forest
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Yin energy vibrates at the temperature of _________.
Cold
Yin energy is also dark and in the lower position. The energy also directs inward while it has inhibitory physiological functions.
Fire
Wind
Hot
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What is Dual Modulation?
The sky on fire
The body in harmony
With the body in harmony, each organ works properly. The organs also work in harmony with one another.
The mind on water
The heart on fire
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________ is one of the five elements and is dedicated to the east.
Wood
Spring is the season associated with the element of wood. This element is also linked to the eyes and the wind.
Snow
Ice
Star
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There are ________ Meridians in the human body.
4
6
12
The Twelve Meridians have names according to the organs they serve, limb positions, and yin-yang properties. Names of the Meridians range from the Lung Meridian to Gall Bladder Meridian.
24
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The 12 Meridians distribute energy through the body with the main channels being the ______ and the _______.
Head & stomach
Eyes & ears
Arms & legs
Each arm and each leg have three of the twelve Meridians. The set of three Meridians are either all yin energy or yang energy, depending if they are in the arm or leg.
Heart & bowels
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Yang energy vibrates at the temperature of _________.
Hot
Yang energy is also bright and in the upper position. The energy also directs outward while it has excitatory physiological functions.
Tepid
Cool
So-so
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The six evils are related to the ______ or working environment.
Schools
Buildings
Seasons
The damp diseases usually show up in the late summer or in the beginning of fall. Wind diseases like to arrive in the spring while heat diseases arrive in the summer and cold diseases in the winter.
Hairs
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In Eastern Medicine _________ are thought to be the significant internal cause of disease.
Water
Emotions
Within a typical day, emotions felt and expressed do not harm the body. However, when feelings are overwhelming, this causes profound injury to the internal organs and throws the door open to disease.
Illness
Fire
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Chinese medicine says that humans feel _________ emotions.
Seven
The seven emotions include anger, joy, anxiety, and fear. Joy influences the heart, while anger controls the liver.
Ten
Twenty
Thirty
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_________ are portals that store energy.
Chakras
There are seven major chakras and hundreds of minor chakras all through the body. When a chakra is out of balance, especially a major one, the energy of the person is off, which invites in disease.
Basins
Eyes
Souls
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A key component of Chinese medicine that uses needles inserted into the body is ____________.
Sewing
Threading
Acupuncture
Acupuncture uses thin needles inserted along the meridians. It is a safe practice as long as it is done by a trained professional using clean needles.
Tonics
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Traditional Chinese Medicine says that the _______ are the center of yin/yang energy.
Eyes
Arms
Intestines
Kidneys
The kidneys are said to prevent evil from entering the vital organs. They are also in control of the water in and out of the body.
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The ________ chakra is located at the base of the spine.
Root/base
The root or base chakra controls fear, passion, anger, and grounding. It vibrates to the color red.
Cat
Tree
Carrot
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The 'The Book of Plain Questions' is also called ________.
Help
Fire
Hwan
Suwen
The Suwen is a conversation between the Yellow Emperors and his medical advisors. The Emperor asks a question about anatomy, physiology, and therapy with the advisors answering.
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Two inches below the belly button is the location of the ________ chakra.
Belly
Stomach
Sacral
The sacral chakra regulates sexual energy, wellness, and creativity. It vibrates to the color orange.
Heart
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During the Ming dynasty, physician ___________ said that "The body is prone to deficiency rather than excess."
Confucius
Xray
Zhang Jiebin
Zhang Jiebin had incredible influence on the creation of Chinese medicine. Two of his significant works came from his years of study and medical practice; they were the 'Leijing' and 'Jingyue Yixue Quanshu.'
Qi
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The _________ chakra sits two inches above the belly button.
Lungs
Star
Moon
Solar Plexus
The solar plexus chakra controls self-confidence and self-esteem. It vibrates to the color of yellow.
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_________ is the healing modality from India.
Ayurveda
Ayurveda promotes that good health is when the doṣas are equal; while unequal dosas result in disease. It divides health into eight components.
Energy
Cupping
Massage
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The _________chakra is in the middle of the sternum.
Neck
Stomach
Heart
The heart chakra regulates love. The charka vibrates to the colors of green and pink.
Finger
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________ is a therapy that involves burning mugwort root to facilitate healing.
Incense
Moxibustion
Using moxibustion burns mugwort and is held over the needle from acupuncture. The heat from the mugwort is meant to warm and stimulate the blood, strengthen the kidney, and invigorate the blood.
Energy
Wood
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The ___________ chakra regulates the ability for a person to tell his or her truths.
Third-eye
Throat
The throat chakra is located in the neck and shoulder area. It vibrates to the color blue.
Root
Head
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Practitioners use a combination of acupressure, massage, and body manipulation for ___________ massage.
Zu Ti
Hot
Tui Na
Tui Na is a form of Asian bodywork therapy. During the session, the patient sits on a chair and remains clothed.
BAck
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Intuition is regulated by the __________ chakra.
Third-eye
The third-eye chakra is located in the between the eyebrows. It vibrates to the color of indigo.
Hunter
Presidential
Stomach
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What type of Chinese massage places glasses or cups on the body?
Chips
Sight
Cupping
Cupping is a version of Chinese massage that places several glass cups on the body. The cups are warmed before being placed.
Leaf
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The _________ chakra is located in the center of the head.
Crown
The crown chakra connects the person to their higher source. It vibrates to the color violet.
Toe
Finger
Heart
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The most widely used herb in Chinese Medicine is _______.
Onion
Ginseng
Ginseng is used for a variety of illnesses including high blood pressure, fatigue, and erectile dysfunction. It can also improve a person's mood and help to treat cancer.
Mint
Pepper
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Chinese nutrition says that a person needs a balanced diet with the __________.
Sixty wipes
Five tastes
The five tastes are sweet, sour, salty, spicy, and bitter. The five tastes are consistent with the concept of the five elements.
Four breaths
Ten hearts
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In Zang Fu, the _________ are given names of officials.
Weather
Sky
Organs
Zang refers to yin energy and includes lungs, kidneys, heart, and spleen. Fu refers to yang energy and is directed towards the organs small and large intestines, bladder, stomach, and gallbladder.
Oceans
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Traditional Chinese Medicine uses the __________ for five basic ways to assess what is out of balance.
Tongue
The practitioner looks at the tongue's color, shape, features, moisture, and coating. The patient must not brush the tongue before the appointment.
KIdneys
Head
Lungs
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________ is an important ingredient in healing.
Salt
Meat
AIr
Water
Water works with the kidneys to regulate metabolism. Water is also important to the immune system and helps to protect the body from bacteria and viruses.
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