What Evidence is there that Nutrition according to Chinese Medicine Principles has a Material Effect on the Rate of Recovery of Acupuncture Patients Suffering from CFS (Chronic fatigue Syndrome)

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My thanks go out to all who have helped me complete this study and with whom this project may have not been possible. In particular, my gratitude goes out to friends, facilitator and family for extensive and helpful comments on early drafts. I am also deeply indebted to the authors who have shared my interest and preceded me. Their works provided me with a host of information to learn from and build upon, also served as examples to emulate.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSII

DECLARATIONIII

LIST OF TABLESVI

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Overview1

Theoretical framework1

Description of research topic and area of study:2

Research question2

Abbreviations3

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW4

History and explanation of TCM nutrition6

Dietary advice7

Chinese medicine principle8

Association between TCM, nutrition and CFS9

CFS and TCM12

TCM and nutrition13

TCM application to CFS19

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY21

Proposed research design21

Methods of data collection21

Data analysis22

Resources required22

Proposed timetable22

Electronic databases23

CHAPTER 4: FINDINGS/DISCUSSION24

Descriptive statistics24

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION27

Dietary according to TCM27

The use of TCM nutrition28

Recovery in acupuncture29

Growing popularity of TCM31

REFERENCES32

APPENDICES39

Questionnaire39

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1: Q124

Table 2: Q224

Table 3: Q325

Table 4: Q425

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Overview

In this dissertation, Chinese medicine is used in a general way, referring logically to local and Tran's local enactments of a system of medical knowledge and therapeutic practices that have their origins in China. Chinese nutrition therapy school is guided by the theory of Chinese medicine. Chinese medicine theory and methods of the raised spa, to guide disease prevention, cure diseases, to promote the body recovery, and maintain a healthy discipline (Somers 2004, p.605-649). Today, TCM is widely used in the Chinese population and is starting to gain popularity in many countries. TCM uses two basic theories derived from Taoism to explain a particular illness: Yin and Yang Theory and Five Stages Theory. The Yin and Yang Theory describes two independent but complementary opposites of all physical functions of the human body (Stivers 2007, p.46).

Theoretical framework

TCM treatments are tailored to the symptoms and clinical characteristics of individual patients, based on the type and stage of Xiao Ke. However, the basic principle is simple: to nourish Yin and clear away excessive heat. The goal is to re-establish the balance and harmony within the human body (Pitchford 2002, p.54-89). Chinese medicine nutrition therapy is the combination of the ages of practical experience and research results. It is the formation of a profound theoretical system and a variety of methods, with a distinct oriental flavour and rich ethnic characteristics. It is a long history, made outstanding contributions to the cause of the Chinese people's health and the proliferation of the Chinese nation ...