People in increasing numbers recognize the healing powers of nutrition, exercise, meditation, supplements, and herbs. Visits to alternative practitioners now exceed conventional doctor visits in the U.S.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a significant player in the shift toward integrative medicine. Our health care system is overwhelmed with victims of cancer, AIDS, depression, diabetes, arthritis, and other chronic illness. People are discovering that TCM is effective where western medicine is not for chronic illness.