Eastern Medicine, which includes acupuncture treatments and Chinese Herbal Therapy,
is a great way to fill in the holes that Western medicine doesn’t cover. Western
medicine is particularly great for acute emergency situations. It can save your
life, patch up the symptoms and get you back on your feet, but may not actually
fix the root of the problem. Plus Western drugs often come with uncomfortable side-effects.
Eastern Medicine addresses the cause of the problem, prevents problems from building
up, encourages healing, and maintains health -- naturally. It’s similar to maintaining
your car. If you beat up your car, fill it with cheap gas, and never get tune-ups
or oil changes it will eventually break down. A mechanic can make it work again
by replacing some parts, but it will eventually break down again if you continue
to ignore proper maintenance measures. On the other hand, if you bring in your car
for routine tune-ups and oil changes, while keeping an eye out for changes in sounds
or performance, your car will run for many many years.