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2 Medicine EaStErN aND WEStErN medicine unite Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient form of healthcare that dates back more than 2,500 years and includes natural treatments such as acupuncture, herbal remedies, dietary advice, mental health support, exercise including tai chi and qi gong and therapeutic treatments such as cupping and moxibustion. TCM along with Ayurveda are two of the oldest and most renowned forms of ancient medicine used around the world and are uniting with Western practices, where the two philosophies are supporting each other with the combination resulting in a total healthcare package. TCM practitioners focus on treating the root cause of the disease and take a holistic approach to helping people experience complete healing without the use of conventional drugs, referring to health practices of thousands of years, when people were educated on the benefits of local agriculture. Western medicine is celebrating their 120th birthday this year, identified by the sale of the first laboratory drug offered for sale to the public. The Western medical philosophy is based upon identifying the ailment, followed by a recommendation of prescription medications as developed through the pharmaceutical healthcare approach. The Western healthcare system was largely developed in the United States, although Germany added many initial concepts and prescription medications at the beginning. A timeline of pharmaceutical discoveries coincide with world events and provide a historical snapshot of how the two medical practices divided healthcare approaches more than a century ago but are now seeing the value over the past decades in supporting and working together for the benefit of the health and wellbeing of the people. However, science, research and the collection of global healthcare statistical data reveals the benefits of both of the healthcare philosophies at various situations as global healthcare systems work toward integrating the two methodologies as the newly integrated global healthcare norm. Statistics are showing that current global health concerns are based upon the basics of personal in home healthcare surrounding diet, exercise and stress relief. The mind, body, spirit connection. Over the past four generations what was once common practice and known as ‘living off the land’ had been replaced with ‘there’s a pill to fix every ailment’. Pharmaceuticals do have their place and Western methodologies, including surgery and treatments have become common practices worldwide and have saved countless lives. Today, stats are showing that the general populace have lost touch with their personal healthcare responsibility which identifies that each person’s ‘health’ starts at home. Currently, in New Zealand, the two worlds have become regulated through governmental educational requirements equating to certifications and letters at the end of a practitioner’s name to prove their knowledge and validity. Societies and organisations provide lists of their qualified members who have the training, education and experience in the healthcare method being investigated. Therapies which only two generations ago may have been called quackery, such as chiropractic, acupuncture and others are now being embraced for their natural methods of Pet Pet friendly friendly around accommodation New Zealand around New Zealand If your family includes a If your family includes a If your dog, dog, family cat, cat, bird includes bird or or other other a dog, furry furry cat, bird creature or other then furry we creature have some then some we have good some news good for news you for you Pets Can Come Too has a long list of holiday Pets Can Come Too has a a homes throughout New Zealand that will give long list of holiday homes your whole family a warm welcome throughout New Zealand that that will give your whole family a warm welcome family warm welcome Ph 04 293 2705 www.petscancometoo.co.nz Ph 04 293 2705 www.petscancometoo.co.nz Ph 04 293 2705 www.petscancometoo.co.nz healthcare and have become government regulated. Today both medical philosophies are supporting each other as people from around the world are taking their personal healthcare into their own hands and exploring both recommendations and their therapeutic options available to help with their health goals and concerns. Countries from around the world are now keeping healthcare statistics which provide a 1898 - Heroin is introduced. First thought to be non-addicting, but founded to be so addicting that health professionals, legislatures and the public call for its ban or control. 1899 - Aspirin introduced into medical practice due to its effectiveness, Bayer Company of Germany originally promotes it to doctors. This is the first safe and effective medicine that is not addictive. HIStory of WEStErN MEDIcINE prescription drugs 1900 - Opium, morphine, heroin and cocaine in wide use in overthe-counter medicines made by a pharmacist or a manufacturer (known as patent medicines). 1903 - Barbiturates introduced as hypnotic (sedative), soon replace the more toxic bromides that are commonly used for headaches and stress. Bromides are in popular products like Bromoseltzer. People who become addicted to bromides might consume 3 to 5 glasses a day or more. Bromides are discontinued in products soon after World War II. 1912 - Hague Opium Convention Treaty in China. The United States signs international snapshot into their country’s health picture. These stats are showing what diseases are most impacting their citizens, how they respond to treatment and how they are using both allopathic and wholistic healthcare therapies to help fight disease and maintain their health. Today’s global unification of east meets west healthcare is bringing both methods to an acceptable medical practice as a patient has many more healthcare options available today to choose from. agreement to limit the spread and use of narcotics. 1914 - Harrison Act uses taxes on the sale and purchasing of narcotics as a way to control use. 1919 - United States v. Doremus court case confirms that the federal government can regulate dispensing of medicines by physicians. 1919 - Webb et al v. United States court case confirms that physicians and pharmacists cannot supply an addict just to maintain his or her addiction. 1920s - Enforcement of the Harrison Act and the resulting restricted access to narcotics starts the smuggling of drugs from abroad. In this image, agents pour out liquid used to cover sealed packages of narcotics. 1928 - The Prohibition of alcohol. Doctors can write special prescription for pints of whiskey or wine for their patients. Millions of prescriptions are written and dispensed. Much of this alcohol is not used for medical purposes, resulting in the greatest diversion of prescription medicines prior to the present time. Story continues on page 3 Regain the freedom of your home Simple, safe and stylish, Acorn Stairlifts give people the chance to enjoy their own homes once again. • For straight or curved staircases • Indoor and outdoor lifts • Free home assessment • Fast installation • Safe and reliable FREE DVD Guide to Stairlifts! 0800 223 062 CALL NOW FOR YOUR FREE BROCHURE & QUOTATION
Medicine 3 1933 - Repeal of Prohibition. Organized crime groups who are put out of the liquor business turn to smuggling and selling narcotics. 1930 - Federal Bureau of Narcotics was formed. Harry J. Anslinger leads the bureau until 1962. Anslinger supports drug addiction research. A Public Health Service Hospital is built in Lexington, Kentucky. It is the United States government’s center for narcotic research and addiction treatment. 1930s - Law enforcement leads to diminished abuse of cocaine, opiates and marijuana. 1933 - Introduction of amphetamines into the United States. The military on both sides of WW II uses amphetamines. It is given on both sides to assist soldiers in staying awake during days of combat. Amphetamine use by civilians does not increase until after the war. 1937 - Marijuana comes under federal control. 1938 - Amendments to the Pure Food and Drug Act brings the abuse of non-narcotic medicines under the responsibility of the FDA. 1951 – Durham Humphrey Bill sets up prescription and non-prescription categories for all medicines. This arrangement of prescription vs. OTC is in place by policy and is then made law. It also sets up limits on the number of times a prescription can be refilled. 1956 – Narcotics Control Act updates Ever wondered why one of the oldest and longest living cultures always look so young? The Chinese have for thousands of years known the natural approach to youthful skin. Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM does not use harmful chemicals, scalpels or require thousands of dollars to achieve the desired age defying appearance. TCM uses the ancient, proven Chinese medicinal methods of acupuncture and cupping to remove wrinkles, fill out lines and even skin tones to restore a youthful look. Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years as the primary treatment for a wide range of conditions and has been used over the generations for agelessness. By inserting several very fine needles including intradermal needles so small they are inserted with the aid of tweezers into specific points along a system of energy pathways or meridians, the acupuncturist endeavours to restore balance on every level as wrinkles are the result of the body being unbalanced. Unlike other cosmetic treatments, this specific method may be used on the neck as well. The side effects are minuscule compared to other more invasive and costly procedures and may only be reflective of microscopic bruising, of which there is no needed recovery time. Cupping is an additional method used for detoxification and improving the bodies circulatory system with a visible improvement in skin colour after three to five treatments. Traditional cupping with HIStory of WEStErN MEDIcINE prescription drugs No MorE Botox or pLaStIc SurgEry required for a youthful face ! restriction and penalties for smuggling and distribution of marijuana and narcotics. Eliminates the suspension of sentences or probation if convicted. The Harrison Narcotics Act set up a schedule using letters to indicate the degree of potential abuse a medicine has. The schedule uses A, B and X in a decreasing level of potential abuse. This product dates from the 1950s. 1960s – The Manufacturing Act. Its purpose is to tighten controls and restrictions over legally manufactured narcotic medicines. This law requires that manufacturers are licensed and creates quotas for classes of both natural and synthetic medicines. Bureau of Drug Abuse Control is formed in the Food and Drug Administration to control non-narcotic medicines that are being abused. FDA undercover agents, dressed as truck drivers investigate abuse of amphetamines by truck drivers. In 1968, that bureau merges with the Federal Bureau of Narcotics to form the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs in the Department of Justice. Advertisements in popular magazines assure the patient that potent medicines are safe to use. 1962 – White House Conference on Narcotic and Drug Abuse was a response to increase narcotic medicine and drug abuse. The conference eventually leads to the the use of either glass or plastic cups draws blood to the skins surface, which can result in bruising sometimes as seen on the news showcasing athletes such as Michael Philips in the last Olympic Games. Celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Matt Damon, Madonna, Kim Kardashian and David Duchovny use TCM processes to enhance their youthful appearance. As individuals search for fast, inexpensive procedures to restore face elasticity, facial cupping has moved to the top of the list and is performed with silicon cups. These are applied with an oil to create a vacuum then slid along the face and neck to allow the nourishment and collagen to move up to the surface of the skin filling out wrinkles and evening out skin tone. Depending on your age and the condition of your skin, a full course of treatments to provide results could be between 8 to 16 treatments with an annual follow up. A helpful home tool that is highly recommended is the Dermaroller to be used in the privacy of your own home to help keep the skin looking fresh and ageless. A Dermaroller is a cylindrical drum with micro needles that prick the skin and stimulate collagen production to create elastin in the skin. Are you researching younger looking skin? TCM has the answer. gIvEaWay Forward 50 a Dermaroller provided by Palms Chinese Medicine Centre to give away. To enter the draw, email Giveaways@starmedia.kiwi with DERMQROLLER in the subject line. Please include your name, postal address and a daytime contact number. Entries close noon, Tuesday, September 18, 2018 Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970. 1963 – President’s Advisory Commission on Narcotic and Drug Abuse produces the 1965 Federal Drug Abuse Control Amendments. The new rules require registration of manufacturers, wholesalers, and other establishments. These entities, plus pharmacists and physicians are required to increase record keeping of controlled substances. Marijuana is placed on the same level as narcotics. 1970 – Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act is a United States federal law that, with subsequent modifications, requires the pharmaceutical industry to maintain physical security and strict record keeping for certain types of medicines. Controlled substances are divided into five schedules (or classes) on the basis of their potential for abuse, accepted medical use, and accepted safety under medical supervision. 1973 – The Drug Enforcement Administration is formed in the Department of Justice from other existing enforcement units in the U.S. Government. Many agents from these other agencies move to the DEA. 1970s – The Office of Compliance, started in 1971, is renamed the DEA Office of Diversion Control. 1988 – Anti-drug Abuse Act. In order to better coordinate the United States Government’s efforts to control drug abuse and medicine diversion, a position is created in the White House – the Director of National Drug Control Policy. This individual’s popular title is the “Drug Czar”. 1992 – The DEA form 222 is required when a pharmacist orders Schedule II medicines. This paperwork closely monitors the movement and puBLISHEr Star Media A division of Allied Press Ltd PO Box 1467 Christchurch 8140 Our pre-paid scheme provides peace of mind in knowing that your funeral details are in good hands. The Lamb & Hayward Funeral Trustee Ltd is a secure scheme managed by separate Trustees. sale of this potently diverted medicine. 2000 – The rise of the Internet to fill prescriptions or receive controlled substances is a growing problem. Illegitimate rogue web sites are filling orders for controlled substances without a prescription. The DEA sets up special units to monitor and shut down such illegal “pharmacies,” like this one for steroids. 2005 – The Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 - In order to cut off the supply of precursor chemicals to make methamphetamine, this act nationalizes restrictions on retail sales of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine by requiring these products to be kept behind the pharmacy counter or in a locked case. 2006 – Diversion and misuse of steroids, growth hormones and stimulants by athletes becomes a national scandal. The same problem has arisen in other parts of the world and at the Olympic Games. The misuse of these medicines casts a shadow on all sporting events. 2007 – It is the responsibility of the pharmacist to be confident that the prescription presented to her/him is authentic and that the medicine being prescribed is used in acceptable medical ways. Non-medical use of medicines is now greater than the abuse of cocaine, hallucinogens and inhalants. Among adults 26 or older, 6.3 percent reported non-medical use of prescription medicines in 2005. In children 12 or older, 2.2 million reported non-medical use of prescription medicines, mainly pain relievers and tranquilizing medicines. In order to bring attention to the problem of non-medical use of prescription medicines, the United States Congress declares each August as “National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month. aDvErtISINg Frank Greenslade - Ph 03 364 7441 email: frank.greenslade@starmedia.kiwi EDItorIaL Jenafor Rollins DESIgN Denise Crawford For more information call 0800 99 22 00 or to request a free information pack
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