Moxibustion, Cupping, Bleeding, and Tui Na Moxibustion has been practiced for as long as acupuncture. Its purpose, too, is to restore the proper balance of yin and yang. Moxibustion is based on the ther- apeutic value of heat, whereas acupuncture is a cold treatment. Acupuncture is used mainly in diseases in which there is an […]
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Traditional Methods of HEALTH Restoration Just as there are countless methods used to maintain and protect HEALTH, there are countless ways to restore HEALTH. The following discussion describes tradi- tional methods of restoring HEALTH. Acupuncture Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese practice of puncturing the body to cure disease or relieve pain. The body is punctured
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Taoism teaches • Harmony between humans and nature • Nature is benign because yin (evil) and yang (good) are in balance and harmony • Happiness and a long life • Charity, simplicity, patience, avoidance of confrontation, and an indirect approach to problems Place Your Order Here!
Confucianism teaches • Achievement of harmony through observing the 5 basic relationships of society 1. Ruler and ruled 2. Father and son 3. Husband and wife 4. Older and younger brother 5. Between friends • Hierarchical roles, social class system, clearly defined behavioral code • Importance of family • Filial piety and respect for
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Highlights of Common Elements of Asian Eastern Religions The teachings of Asian religions, including Confucianism and Buddhism, are complementary and have played a major role in the shaping of the cultural values in Asia. Buddhism teaches • Harmony/nonconfrontation (silence as a virtue) • Respect for life • Moderation in behavior, self-discipline, patience, humility, modesty, friendliness,
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HEALTH and ILLNESS in the Asian Populations ■ 241 By 1965, however, a large number of refugees who had relatives here were able to come to this country. They settled in the Chinatowns of America, caus- ing the population of these areas to swell. The rate of increase since 1965 has been 10% per year.
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HEALTH and ILLNESS in the Asian Populations ■ 239 The opening images for this chapter depict objects symbolic of items used to maintain, protect, and restore HEALTH and a traditional place for HEALING that people in the Asian American communities may adhere to. Figure 10–1 is a “1,000-year egg” that is imported from China. The
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HEALTH and ILLNESS in the Asian Populations But when she arrived in the new country, the immigration officials pulled her swan away from her leaving the woman fluttering her arms and with only one swan feather for a memory. —Amy Tan ■ Objectives 1. Discuss the background of the selected communities of the Asian populations.
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RESEARCH ON CULTURE A large amount of research has been conducted among members of the Ameri- can Indian and Alaska Native population. The following study is one example: Strickland, C. J., & Cooper, M. (2011) . Getting into trouble: perspectives on stress and suicide prevention among Pacific Northwest Indian youth. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 22(3),
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American Indian Health Care Manpower The percentage of American Indians enrolled in most health programs in selected health professions is low; when compared to the population percent- ages in Census 2010, demographic disparity is found in each of the profes- sions. Table 9–5 gives the percentage of American Indians compared with total program percentages of
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