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Traditional Chinese Medicine Traditional Chinese Medicine is an integral part of Chinese culture. It has made great contributions to the prosperity of China. Today both of TCM and western medicine are being used in providing medical and health services in China. TCM, with its unique diagnostic methods, systematic approach, abundant historical literature and materials,? has attracted many attention from the international community. TCM is well recognized for its remarkable effectiveness in offsetting the side effect caused by the toxic and chemical treatment of cancer cases in the western medical system. . Traditional Chinese Medicine is a complete medical system that combines herbs, cupping, guasha (scraping skin to increase circulation), massage, diet and gentle exercise along with acupuncture to correct energy imbalances in the body. Listening material 1. What are some typical differences between Chinese and Western medicines? 2. Do you think Chinese medicine should be abandoned? 3. Which is preferable, Chinese or Western medicine? translation 1.中医从宏观的角度看待疾病。 2. 西医可能直接从症状入手。 3。中医可能联系到患者的脾胃紊乱。 4。中医多用天然药物或针灸等疗法。 5。对于绝症患者来说，中医也许是他们最后的希望。 script For many years, there have repeatedly discusses to give up Chinese medicine. Its recently become a hot topic once again. And because believe the Chinese medicine is not scientifically based in comparison to western medicine.  　Also it is debatable what Chinese medicine is scientifically sound. You cannot deny it had rich philosophical significants. This is very different from western medicine. Usually, a Chinese medicine practitioner approaches on the home and abroad perspective, emphasis its entirety and dialectical implications. It is why some people view it as holistic medicine. In contrast, Western doctor deals to recipe with symptoms. For instance, if someone has a sore throat, a western doctor will treated as a throat problem, while the Chinese doctor may linked it to disorder of patient’s stomach.  What’s the differ