Treating Miscellaneous Diseases by Regulating the Spleen-stomach System - E-book - ePub

This book is a compilation of clinical experience in diagnosing and treating critical and complex diseases by Xie Haiqing, a closed-door disciple of Professor Li Zhenhua, a National TCM Master, and the Director of Foshan University Hospital. The book is divided into two parts. The first section begins in a dialogue format, addressing commonly held concerns about the scientific and precise nature of traditional Chinese medicine, the relevance of the Yin-Yang and Five Elements Theory in guiding TCM practice, the preservation of medical practices while eliminating outdated methods, handling the toxic side effects of Chinese herbal medicine, the similarities and differences between Western and Chinese medicine, the importance of intuition in learning TCM, doctor-patient relationships, and more.
The section strongly advocates for the cultivation of TCM practitioners who specialize in treating severe, acute, and difficult diseases. The second section mainly comprises details of the author's approaches of focusing on the regulation of the spleen-stomach system as a fundamental method. These approaches are woven through the author's clinical experiences in treating various critical and complex diseases, including emergencies, severe conditions, tumors, internal medicine, surgery (dermatology), gynecology, pediatrics, and otolaryngology.
This book is suitable for graduate and undergraduate students of TCM medical schools, clinical TCM practitioners, integrative TCM practitioners, TCM researchers, as well as enthusiasts of traditional Chinese medicine who are interested in health preservation, wellness, and longevity.