Chinese Medicine. Herbal Diet Encyclopedia

Author: China Medical Program Team
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: In January 2006, a letter sent from San Francisco, USA, crossed the Pacific Ocean and reached its destination—the China Medical Program Team of China Central Television (CCTV). "I am a Chinese living in San Francisco, USA. The China Medical Program on CCTV is favored by us overseas Chinese and Chinese Americans. We make it a point to watch the program every week and feel proud that the vast culture of the Chinese nation is spreading overseas. In the United States today, both the medical community and ordinary Americans are increasingly experiencing the miraculous 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 program in the New Year can be rebroadcast. If possible, we would appreciate it if you could send us the program DVDs." For the entire China Medical Program Team, every time we receive such letters, we are deeply moved. 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 the China Medical Program. It was as if I saw a glimmer of hope in the darkest despair, giving me new hope. The China Medical Program hosted by Ms. Hong Tao is dedicated to helping people and saving lives, and we have benefited greatly from it. We are sincerely grateful." A long-time Australian friend, who was helped by the China Medical Program to contact a renowned doctor, recovered after diagnosis and treatment. His heartfelt words made us realize the heavy responsibility of being ambassadors of health. Nearly nine years after the launch of the China Medical Program, the number of calls and letters from viewers has long been uncountable. We only remember that we have replied to over 70,000 letters from both domestic and overseas audiences, received nearly 200,000 phone calls, and over 30,000 emails. It is precisely because of the care, support, and affection of countless domestic and overseas audiences that the program's creative team has overcome various difficulties, worked tirelessly, and devoted themselves to producing programs with the desire to repay the audience. The awards won, such as the first prize in the "China Rainbow Award" (government award) program competition and the National Advanced Unit for Fighting SARS News Publicity, are the result of the hard work of all the program staff. Traditional Chinese medicine is the great wisdom of the Chinese nation. Among the treasures of Chinese civilization universally recognized by countries around the world, traditional Chinese medicine may be one of the most classic. The China Medical Program spreads this medical achievement that everyone can directly experience, feel, and witness to audiences both at home and abroad, embodying the cultural heritage of the Chinese nation's 5,000 years. It holds great human and global significance because health is a need for all 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 Program 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 convey information without scientific basis, confusing public perception and misleading people. Since its inception, the program has always adhered to a 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 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 Program, the audience's affection for it has grown deeper with the program's growth. Overseas, wherever the Chinese Central Television Channel is available, the China Medical Program not only provides authoritative health information services to viewers but also serves as a "vivid teaching material" for many TCM practitioners, becoming one of the most popular and closely watched programs among overseas Chinese and Chinese Americans. We believe that the degree to which one controls their health is proportional to the correct health knowledge they possess. Everyone should not only achieve longevity but also live healthily and happily, maintaining a healthy and high-quality lifestyle until the very end of their lives. It is out of this shared desire and eternal dream that the audience has come to regard the China Medical Program 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, with the support and cooperation of Shanghai Science and Technology Literature Press, we have launched this series of books based on the China Medical Program. We hope that through watching and reading the China Medical Program, audiences and readers can make their own and their families' bodies healthier.