Chinese medicine. Health-preserving prescriptions

Author: China Medical Column Group
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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 Central Television (CCTV) "China Medical" column group. "I am a Chinese living in San Francisco, USA. 'China Medical' on CCTV is favored by us overseas Chinese and Chinese nationals. Every week, we make it a point to watch the 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 during the New Year can be rebroadcast. Best if you could send us the program CDs." For everyone in the 'China Medical' column, every time we receive such letters, we 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 from 'China Medical'. It is like seeing a light in the dark and despair, giving me new hope. The 'China Medical' program hosted by Ms. Hong Tao is even more about helping people and saving lives, 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. In nearly nine years since the launch of the 'China Medical' column, the number of calls and letters received from viewers has long been uncountable. We only remember that we have replied to over 70,000 letters from domestic and overseas, nearly 200,000 phone calls, and nearly 30,000 emails. It is precisely because of the care, support, and affection of countless domestic and overseas viewers that the creative team of the column has been able to overcome various difficulties, work tirelessly, and focus on producing programs with the mindset 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 for Fighting SARS News Promotion," are the result of the hard work of everyone in the column. 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 engage with to domestic and overseas audiences, 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 nationals, 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 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 unscientific information that confuses public perception and misleads people. Since its inception, the column 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 (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 affection of the audience for it has grown deeper with the column's growth. Overseas, in places where the Chinese Central Television (CCTV) Chinese International Channel can be received, the 'China Medical' column not only provides authoritative health information services to viewers but also serves as a "vivid and practical textbook" for many TCM practitioners, becoming one of the most popular and closely watched columns among overseas Chinese and Chinese nationals. 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 healthily and happily, 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 audiences have come to regard 'China Medical' as their most trusted health guide in life. Health is not far from us. Acquiring and acting on correct health knowledge 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 with the support and cooperation of Shanghai Science and Technology Literature Publishing House. We hope that through watching and reading 'China Medical,' audiences and readers can make their own and their families' bodies healthier.