Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)

Frequently Asked Questions

10. What is traditional Chinese medicine, or TCM?

Traditional Chinese medicine, or TCM, is a healing system that dates back more than 2,000 years. It is based on the concept that disease results from the disruption in the flow of vital energy, or qi (pronounced "chee") in the body. The flow of qi is maintained by keeping a balance in the two forces known as yin and yang. (Answer continues on next page.)