TEDxBratislava - Charmian Wylde - The wonder of Chinese medicine

[@martino.malley9276]

For many many years I have been a great believer it traditional Chinese medicine. Not just acupuncture. If it's been going for 3000 years there must be something to it. I had eczema on my leg and tried all the creams my doctor prescribed to no avail. Then I tried a Chinese remedy. It disappeared completely within a week and has not come back. That was eight years ago.

[@IglooDweller]

What was the Chinese remedy?

[@lmlmlmz]

great it make you feel better

[@theultimatereductionist7592]

"If it's been going for 3000 years" And yet you do not have the brain capacity or logic to question this myth, this assumption, to look at the details behind it.

[@kosumdochi5029]

Yeah wow, I guess you'll be drinking snake's blood and eating horns next? One particular treatment, which was effective for you personally but may not be supported in clinical trails was effective. Great. That doesn't make all of TCM true.

[@aditya50499]

Can you share Acupressure-Acupuncture point name? Was it Lu1, 2, 7?

[@oopshomo9201]

Chinese medicine student is here, i think what she said is very nice just a foreigner, i hope more foreigner will know about and learn it

[@Violet_Lotus_]

yes, they are! There are MANY.... all over the US, and schools for it, too.

[@booksintamil]

Do you know about any book discussing traditional Chinese medicine ??

[@jorgefigueroa2231]

@@booksintamil The Web that has no Weaver

[@edwardyang8254]

She actually has a quite accurate description of what "Qi" really means. No, it's not an energy, nor a field, nor a force. It is perhaps at best described as a pattern. One analogy would be with economy. There isn't a physical thing that constitutes economic boom or recession, but a pattern of the entire system.

[@Lex-wj6fm]

Tell me more about the concept of Qi

[@MP-wt9kz]

As I see it more like energy.. that can be collected and used in various ways.

[@yzhang2008]

I have the feel that someday the so called science of nowadays will evolve into the level that can explain certain part of the TCM if not the entire of it.

[@SLVperso]

Science is a method : proof of efficiency by reproduction of the process. If any of TCM pass this method, it will be reconized as part of medicine (sorry for my english)

[@patthonsirilim5739]

@@SLVperso its inevitable that some tcm practice will be effective 3000 years of trial and error will definitely produce some result base on sheer math alone but the problem is that even when there treatment work people who practice them don't actually understand why it works there really no data or evidence base treatment and alot of tcm are just outright placebo or worst damaging scams in fact alot of the ointment tcm and even ancient civilization like romans have been proven effective on certain application by science base medicine but the fact that it was effective is purely do to mass trial and era there are certain things like acupuncture that for some reason seem to work on clinical trials on pain relief but base on what we know so far of the human anatomy and nervous system it should not be as effective as it is im sure one day science will be able to explain why it works as of today the scientific medical world barely understand how our bodies actually work.

[@chin.b5698]

It's better to keep researching new formulas etc on Chinese medicines then proving what the old wise physicians did.

[@chin.b5698]

Her speech is indeed beautiful. My dad's an acupuncturist. And I'm too learning Chinese medicines. Chinese medicine is magical . 😊 Although it's sad that here in India the government doesn't promote it there's no University and people even don't know about Chinese medicine!

[@julietao2554]

Great speech! There are so many Chinese who don’t understand CTM and look down at their own cultural heritage

[@lli7759]

@@Louis-bl8di 不过我们最近正在重新重视我们的传统医学，我相信在不久的将来我们的中医会在医学道路上越走越远

[@chin.b5698]

They're idiots.

[@kellyilseman4847]

I am an acupuncturist with a science education background. There very much IS a strong understanding of how acupuncture works on a biomedical, scientific basis, and the information we have is on par with other biological science disciplines in terms of our complex depth of understanding and how much we have yet to learn. Please, stop perpetuating the idea that we don't know how acupuncture works! We may not understand fully how it works on all the levels (spiritual/mental/physical planes), but on the physical level, we do have some idea. Name one scientific discipline that "knows it all" about how their discipline works and I will hand you a gold apple that you can eat. By the way, her speech IS beautiful ~ I love the idea of patterns.

[@dr.quyhoang976]

Thank you, Charmian! I have to say that this is one of the best motivational ted talks I have seen. You had to choose the majority in traditional medicine it's definitely a tough choice on this day in Western, you don't care about the other assessment, critics, you see the power of Traditional medicine and you protect ít and bring the pure quality to treatment. You also point out 2 different features such as the art is all your patient not only by this disease, the second is ego in western medicine may keep the patient far away to them, we can be lost the physical interaction and mindful connection to them so many cases can't cure efficiently. Thank you! Good luck!

[@stephencyang6628]

There will be scientific explanation for TCM, if sufficient resources is devoted to it.

[@mohamed-2711]

few physicists does have Scientific explanatio of TCM . But Dont count on governments to study Chinese medicine. They wont. Governments are run by internationa criminal cartels everywhere.

[@freefrankfish]

People can understand TCM is really clever and open minded. It's my philosophy and life style

[@mohamed-2711]

TCM is far more than that. TCM simply coudn't be explained by traditional molecular bological prespective. You would need Quantum physics to explain it. TCM is philosophical, Scientific and also many forget that its an art too

[@katriellamusic1372]

Can we also take a moment to emphasize that placebo is a powerful example of the power of the mind and healing the body? It’s interesting how western science just totally overlooks that.

[@chin.b5698]

True.!

[@garasham]

Take note that many acupuncture treatments have been administered while patients have been unconscious; thus scoffing at the notion that TCM is a pseudo science based medicine.

[@IamtheShiatsulady]

Brilliant, so interesting about the lady with fertility problems. Would have been nice to see more of the video of the person with lower back pain...we need more talks on TED about alternative medicine!

[@bohrsmodel]

My nephew's urticaria was 100% cured by TCM(Tradtional Chinese Medicine). He's been cured of it for 3 years now. From what I've read of conventional western medical treatment of urticaria, they would have him on daily Zyrtec pills. In a few years it would fail, then he would take monthly Xolair shots, then that would fail and he would end up in ER and given Prednisone steroid shots, but that would eventually fail too. I'm so glad we tried TCM. It only took two months and only $170 with TCM. But TCM has its flaws. It needs to undergo scientific studies and become standardize and regulated. Luckily it seems there are numerous studies on many aspects of TCM going on right now and some are getting accepted.

[@chelsieliu3884]

I feel so motivated , idk why but its sounds great. TCM is also about herbs , not only acupuncture. so, I think, people who said it have not proven yet, you're wrong.

[@MrTeatreeoil]

Chinese medicine #1 I love it!!!

[@anushab7805]

I tried acupressure for weight gain. I was losing weight since the past 7-8 months. Initially my weight started decreasing, and then within 3-4 months i could 2kgs, with just one acupressure point.

[@akshaydhadwal3163]

Which was the point can u please tell

[@LopAzz]

For all T.C.M haters, stop thinking as an insect!

[@jprietogerman1219]

CHINESE MEDICINE IS A VERY PRECISE MEDICINE. DG

[@voittogroup]

TCM is a wholly different system from modern medical science system. Do not try to use one system to explain another different system. Herb is actually more broad and powerful than acupuncture, but unfortunately, a lot of people can’t master it and the regulation is bad too.

[@sisvy]

I've heard Western medicine is stuck in Newtonian physics, whereas TCM focuses on Einsteinian physics.. it made sense to me..

[@theultimatereductionist7592]

+sisvy Meaningless bullshit analogies.

[@edwardyang8254]

This is a wild conjecture, which is likely false, even while Chinese medicine is effective.

[@karuhandoyo3315]

very nice

[@milanpintar]

the placebo effect is powerful! just talking can change the brain and the body will respond.

[@lowcc7602]

Tcm is a totally different ways of treatment for sickness

[@mohamed-2711]

At least Chinese medicine is allowed on TEdtalks. But dare mention homeopathy in Ted talks, you wouldn't stand a chance. I adore both medicine. I would combine both.

[@ishikaasawa1598]

@mohamed-2711 are you from india? do you know any good homeopathic doctor?

[@mohamed-2711]

@@ishikaasawa1598 No i am not from india. But my experience with Indian homeopaths are not good. They are so greedy. Even the good ones see the patients for 5 mins and they prescribe. Yes with years of experience these prescriptions does have weight and lot of sucessful cures , but still this is very unethical. How one earth can you know someone well in five minutes. I recommended at least 15-20 minutes with a new patient and another pre consultation of atleasst 20 with a Homeopath's assistant for teh summary of the case. This is a viable approach in terms of money as well as time for homeopathic practioners. But Indian homeopaths see more than 80 patients a day. This is outraegous and give homeopaths are very bad reputation.

[@tuffy1087]

The biggest evidence for the effectiveness of Chinese medicine that anybody can observe I think is that the country with the biggest population whether now or in ancient times relies on this medical system for the most of its history. If it doesn't work, there wouldn't be so many people then. It's a system based on 3000 years of experience. Some rationale is there and working even the current science can't explain for now. And I think one reason for the lack of CURRENT science base of Chinese medicine is the lack of interest and real research which costs.

[@JasonRMJ]

It's called the placebo effect

[@YHChiu-jy2yi]

Well there's the 3000 years trial and error and top asian universities teach chinese medicine. u cant call it placebo effect without any evidence.

[@aditya50499]

@@JasonRMJ Read 'You are the placebo' book of Dr. Joe Dispenza.

[@sk1192]

Jason Rodriguez so why does it work on animals?

[@FabFabulousMe]

*wrong translation for the clip…the doctor translated 风湿as wind cold, it’s actually wind damp…

[@yorocco1]

Not sure I got wonder from this... more questions than answers.

[@doctormolecules]

interesting vlog. thanks.

[@beverlyotjen8005]

I need to see how to put this together!!

[@frozenrabbit5641]

"I've heard Western medicine is stuck in Newtonian physics, whereas TCM focuses on Einsteinian physics.. it made sense to me.." What the physics does that mean?

[@allastasyuk7323]

And What?

[@lucasborg120]

alla stasyuk wtf is this dude smoking

[@colourinmyrainbow]

@@lucasborg120 he's frozen!

[@mohamed-2711]

@@colourinmyrainbow Frozen rabbit is absoutely right. but i cant explain Quantym physics and Chinese medicine on a youtube comment.

[@poiseblemiramoon6992]

its weird in this speech the implicit association of traditional chinese medicine with acupuncture, look how many times acupuncture is mentioned (even though other forms are mentioned but briefly). A 13 min talk really is too little to talk about TCM and what it does. chinese medicine has diverse practices, from medicine taken orally, acupuncture, and other forms associated with lifestyle changes. Hope to hear more from her and her experiences with TCM.

[@Rebelmoon777]

Watch 9,000 needles

[@IA100KPDT]

Chinese medicine is true biology while Western med is chemistry. Tcm should be main treatment while western med just supplement.

[@Montracheth]

Western medicine is beautiful for modern day traumas. Things the body has not evolved to deal with. Chinese medicine is like everything else lol

[@black5f]

Trying not to be dark but the life expectancy in China has increased by two fold since the 1960's when it got access to western medicines like anti antibiotics. In the 1960's it was sadly about 41 when in the west it was 79-80. Now it's around 76 in China, still well behind the west. If it all worked and was so wonderful, wouldn't the statistics be the other way around?

[@joaogabriellucas1865]

It would, but people only believe what they want...

[@MrTioung111]

How about food and nutrition?

[@joanwinters5647]

hong kong has the highest life span expectancy....

[@black5f]

@@joanwinters5647 I rarely reply but. Macao is 3rd. And if they were independent countries they would also be the most wealthy in the world? Where is China on the list? UK is pretty high on the list. Our life expectancy can be correlated to the large number of train spotters. You would agree that connecting lifespan with the love of railways engines is woo woo? Pangolins are nearly extinct by poaching for traditional Chinese medicine. Rhinos will become extinct in my lifetime because of TCM as well as many other species my grand children will only see on video because of TCM. Not climate change ... TCM. My point is .. TEDx is (was) respected, and should not be promoting the whole sale slaughter of engaged (or un-edangered) species based on some silly, yes silly, non proven magic.

[@black5f]

TCM should be promoting the the magical healing power of ... (taken while the animal is alive of course) ... of fresh poacher teeth, ears, finger nails and genitals etc. The magic is real .. honest. My great great grandma told me stories that the severed hand of a poacher has a 100 times more magic than a Tiger bone so it must be true. You must hunt him for days, wear him down, then beat him with a stick so he dies slowly to get this magic.

[@pfzheng6501]

a good TCM doctor must have got TAO as well，we call them 神医， which means a doctor like God

[@frozenrabbit5641]

For long time she was trying to get pregnant and got pregnant. Win.

[@frozenrabbit5641]

+FrozenRabbit If it didn't work. Always can try eating mouse uteruses?

[@lmlmlmz]

sound wrong but it did happen. the chinese got her pregnant.

[@gabsave]

Honestly, this lady did a poor job. TCM is not an art, it's based of science of observation and experience over thousands of years.

[@welshdruid1957]

It's much much more than that at a higher level! Clearly something you are unaware of.

[@TMan10103]

Everything is art

[@vyli1]

I'm really not sure, if such talk belongs to this kind of events. TED events should spread ideas worth spreading, not pseudoscience....

[@joaogabriellucas1865]

I agree

[@TMan10103]

Dan winter proves that this is not pseudoscience

[@frozenrabbit5641]

"I'm really not sure, if such talk belongs to this kind of events. TED events should spread ideas worth spreading, not pseudoscience...." This is Tedx? Meant for spreading religion? Like feminism. Yes normal TED is going that way also now.

[@maia3420]

+FrozenRabbit It's not Pseudoscience. The most populated country in the world uses it in their hospitals and they have a fraction of the percentage of Heart Disease, Diabetes, Cancer and all that other stuff than America and most Western Civilizations do. If you research you will find plenty of proof. Doctors performing Open heart surgery on non sedated patients, only using acupuncture as a pain killer, paralyzed people (and animals) regaining their movement after western medicine tell them they can't recover and what not.

[@frozenrabbit5641]

Mai A Yeah I am not quite buying all that.

[@maia3420]

FrozenRabbit Don't take my word for it. The proof is there. You can find it for yourself.

[@frozenrabbit5641]

Mai A Well life expectancy is higher here than in China. And so it is in pretty much every rich western country... Sure many other factors, but still. And no. I have not heard of this phenomenal curing of the paralyzed either. Sure that happens here in the west also. And they have had some phenomenal results in animal testing with this thing we call science... or medicine.

[@hyper-sensitivity]

+Mai A Chinese Traditional Medicine is just a kind of pseudoscience and witchcraft.

[@MrCharlyJames]

Why does TED give the chance to pseudo-sciences?

[@hyper-sensitivity]

+Charly James it's a big big joke. i will never watch TED again.

[@MrCharlyJames]

Yeah, I am not doing so again. Anybody can present a speech with whatever topic, as it seems...

[@soilesolange5840]

Western medicine is pseudo-science, not TCM. www.dragonrises.edu/wp-content/themes/dragon/downloads/articles/ACU-2010-0743-Hammer_2P.pdf

[@scjames9228]

Soile Solange Thank you for this article.

[@54jb3r7]

This is TEDx. It's much lower quality.

[@uguess2me]

Nothing but quackery and nonsense. TCM works because of the placebo effect.

[@Ldsyldsy]

Ha ha ha ha ha ha you’re so funny

[@sk1192]

So why does it work on animals?

[@joaogabriellucas1865]

@@sk1192 It doesn't. The placebo moves to the animal owner. He/she thinks it works and you have it.

[@ishrendon6435]

Placebo effect please explain why it exists

[@ishrendon6435]

Rachel??? You know placebo is still a mystery. Saying its placebo just destroye your argument because even placebo is a mystery. Hence all modern medicine use placebos many many medicines are just placebo.... so youre misinformed