Chinese medicine and integrative medicine in the United States

Chin J Integr Med. 2015 Aug;21(8):569-70. doi: 10.1007/s11655-015-2101-x. Epub 2015 Jul 31.

Abstract

Health wellness is a state of the homeostasis. Chinese medicine incorporate many concept including holistic medicine and individualized medicine to promote health wellness. Different domains of Chinese medicine were exclusively adopted after the first introduction of acupuncture to USA. Mayo as one of the best USA hospital created a foundation for the more widespread introduction of Chinese medicine into the US especially on the health wellness promotion.

MeSH terms

  • Health Promotion
  • Integrative Medicine*
  • Medicine, Chinese Traditional*
  • United States