Chinese medicine. Health care has methods

Author: China Medical Column Group
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: In January 2006, a letter written from San Francisco, USA, crossed the Pacific Ocean and reached its destination—the China Central Television (CCTV) "China Medical" column group. "I am a Chinese living in San Francisco, USA. 'China Medical' on CCTV's program is favored by overseas Chinese and Chinese Americans. Every week, we make it a point to watch this program and feel proud that the vast culture of the Chinese nation is spreading overseas. In today's America, both the medical community and ordinary Americans are increasingly experiencing the magical charm of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Chinese herbal medicine. "We unanimously hope that the two special programs 'My Health, My Choice' broadcast by your column in the New Year can be rebroadcast, preferably that you can send us the program CDs." For the entire team of the "China Medical" column, every time they receive such letters, they feel immense comfort. The enthusiasm and affection of the audience have always been an important spiritual support for our work. "I am truly fortunate to have obtained the necessary medical information through 'China Medical'. It was as if I saw a glimmer of hope in the darkest despair, giving me a new sense of hope. The 'China Medical' program hosted by Ms. Hong Tao is indeed a lifesaver, benefiting us greatly. We are deeply grateful." A long-time Australian friend, who was helped by 'China Medical' to contact a renowned doctor, recovered after diagnosis and treatment. His heartfelt words made us realize the heavy responsibility of being messengers of health. Nearly nine years after the launch of the "China Medical" column, the number of calls and letters received from the audience has long been beyond count. We only remember that we have replied to over 70,000 letters from both domestic and overseas, received nearly 200,000 phone calls, and nearly 30,000 emails. It is precisely because of the care, support, and affection of the numerous domestic and overseas audiences that the creative team of the column has been able to overcome various difficulties, work tirelessly, and focus on producing programs with the heart of repaying the audience. The awards won, such as the first prize in the "China Rainbow Award" (government award) for column competitions and the "Outstanding Collective in Fighting SARS News Publicity" at the national level, are the result of the hard work of all the team members. Traditional Chinese medicine is the great wisdom of the Chinese nation. Among the treasures of Chinese civilization universally recognized in the world, traditional Chinese medicine may be one of the most classic. The "China Medical" column spreads this medical achievement that everyone can directly experience, feel, and understand to audiences both at home and abroad, embodying the cultural heritage of the Chinese nation over 5,000 years. It holds great human and global significance because health is a need for people in all countries. Especially for the 50 million overseas Chinese and Chinese Americans, TCM and Chinese herbal medicine have a strong ethnic affinity and cultural cohesion. In this era of rapid information transmission, the "China Medical" column covers almost all the latest clinical achievements and practical health information in the field of TCM. However, it is concerning that some people, in pursuit of commercial profits, distort facts and spread unscientific information, confusing public perception and misleading people. Since its inception, the column has always adhered to an rigorous and responsible attitude in disseminating authoritative health information on TCM to the audience, explaining professional medical knowledge in an easy-to-understand and accessible way, playing an important (modeling role) and social influence in the field of traditional Chinese medicine communication. Due to the strong traditional cultural color and practical social significance of the "China Medical" column, the audience's affection for it has grown deeper as the column has grown. In various parts of the world, wherever CCTV's Chinese International Channel can be received, the "China Medical" column not only provides authoritative health information services to the audience but also serves as a "vivid teaching material" for many TCM practitioners, becoming one of the most popular and closely followed programs among overseas Chinese and Chinese Americans. We believe that the degree to which one grasps health is proportional to the correct health knowledge one possesses. Everyone should not only achieve longevity but also live a healthy and happy life, maintaining a healthy and high-quality lifestyle until the very end of their lives. It is precisely out of this shared aspiration and eternal dream that the audience has come to regard "China Medical" as their most trusted health guide in life. Health is not far from us. By mastering correct health knowledge and taking action, this is the way to achieve health. In response to the demands of the audience, we have launched this series of books based on the "China Medical" column, supported and cooperated by Shanghai Science and Technology Literature Press. We hope that through watching and reading "China Medical," the audience and readers can make their own and their families' bodies healthier.