What is the relationship between acupuncture and herbal medicine?

Like massage, exercise and nutrition, acupuncture and herbal medicine are also components of traditional Chinese medicine Acupuncture and herbal medicine can treat many diseases, including pain, stress and allergies, and strengthen the immune system TCM involves holistic treatment, focusing on all aspects of mind, body and spirit, not just the disease itself In addition to treating diseases, traditional Chinese medicine can also be used for prevention For example, people who are prone to colds and flu can do acupuncture and take herbal medicines ahead of time, which can help reduce or avoid disease attacks There are many research results supporting the theory that acupuncture and herbal therapy can help relieve cancer symptoms, which is particularly beneficial to reduce the side effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy Acupuncture can be used to restore the energy (or qi) flow of the whole body meridians There are hundreds of acupuncture points connected to specific parts of the body, and the headache can be alleviated by putting needles in the feet Promoting the flow of Qi can strengthen and support the immune system, so that the body can better resist disease At first, western medicine was skeptical about this kind of therapy, but with the growth of holistic therapy and complementary medicine theory, this view is gradually changing and becoming widely accepted Chinese herbal medicine is often combined with acupuncture to enhance the curative effect This means supporting and accelerating the rehabilitation process between acupuncture sessions In addition to the above effects, herbal medicine can also strengthen the body when the body is weak and sick Herbal formulas can be made up of plants, minerals and animal organs However, there are many controversies on the use of animal organs, for example, people are against the use of shark fin, bear gall, tiger whip, rhinoceros horn and human placenta Acupuncture and herbal medicine can also be used to treat depression, anxiety and fear In addition to reducing risk factors, there is a preventive effect Traditional Chinese medicine also emphasizes changing lifestyle and diet, and developing healthier exercise and nutrition habits Chinese doctors believe that the increase in processed food and chemicals is the main cause of the increase in the incidence rate of allergies, obesity, attention deficit disorder and autism.