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Clinical evaluation in Chinese medicine (CM) involves a combination of traditional diagnostic methods and modern medical techniques to assess a patient's condition and develop a treatment plan. Here are the key components:

1. Four Diagnostic Methods:

• Inspection (望): Observing the patient's physical appearance, including the tongue, complexion, and behavior.
• Auscultation and Olfaction (闻): Listening to the patient's voice and breathing, and noticing any unusual smells.
• Inquiry (问): Asking detailed questions about the patient's symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, and emotional state.
• Palpation (切): Feeling the patient's pulse and abdomen to gather information about their internal state.

2. Pattern Differentiation (辨证): This is a crucial aspect of CM, where the practitioner identifies the underlying pattern of disharmony based on the collected diagnostic information. Patterns may involve imbalances in Yin and Yang, Qi, Blood, and the organs.

3: Treatment Principles:

• Herbal Medicine: Using combinations of herbs tailored to the patient's specific pattern of disharmony.
• Acupuncture and Moxibustion: Inserting needles into specific points on the body or applying heat to promote healing.
• Tuina & Bodywork: Applying pressure to specific areas to improve circulation and alleviate pain.
• Dietary Therapy: Recommending specific foods and dietary practices to support health.
• Qigong and Tai Chi: Encouraging practices that combine movement, meditation, and controlled breathing to enhance overall well-being.

4. Integration with Modern Medicine: 

This is our specialty: In contemporary practice, Chinese medicine practitioners may also incorporate modern diagnostic tools such as blood tests, imaging studies, and other laboratory investigations to enhance the accuracy of their diagnoses and the effectiveness of their treatments. 

5. Clinical Trials and Research: 

Evaluating the efficacy and safety of Chinese medicine treatments through controlled clinical trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses. This helps to validate traditional practices and integrate them into modern healthcare systems.

6. Holistic Approach: 

Emphasizing the importance of treating the whole person, including physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects, rather than just addressing isolated symptoms.

By combining traditional wisdom with modern scientific methods, Chinese medicine aims to provide comprehensive and personalized care to patients.

Our Follow-up is the difference in your heath journey:

Good outcomes require thorough assessment and follow-up, your practitioner will select the appropriate tests and interpret your results and provide:

• Personalised Recommendations: Based on your results, our team provides tailored recommendations and follow-up including dietary and lifestyle modifications.
• Expert Guidance: Our experienced professionals are here to guide you through every step of the process, ensuring you understand your results and the next steps to making the information work for you. If you need more medical attention, your testing speeds up the process of diagnosis and we work with your medical team if needed.