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Pun, J. and Chor, W. (2020) Use of Questioning between Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Patients to Realize TCM Philosophy: Holism, Five Elements and Yin-Yang in the Context of Doctor-Patient Communication. Health Communication, 37, 163-176.
https://doi.org/10.1080/10410236.2020.1828533

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• TITLE: Research on the Thought of Harmony and Unity between Human and Nature in Traditional Chinese Medical Nursing

  AUTHORS: Xichao Xia, Yingying Miao, Kaixuan Wei, Huili Liu

  KEYWORDS: Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nursing, Harmony with Nature, Health Maintenance, Preventive Care

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Access Library Journal, Vol.12 No.7, July 11, 2025

  ABSTRACT: This study examines the central tenet of traditional Chinese medical nursing (TCM) that emphasizes harmony and unity with nature. It explores how TCM’s historical focus on care and nursing over disease treatment is intertwined with the philosophy of balancing qi and blood, and yin and yang. The paper discusses the significance of adhering to natural laws and adapting to environmental changes, both seasonally and daily, as a means to maintain health and prevent diseases. It also addresses the integration of TCM principles into modern healthcare, highlighting the importance of a bio-psychosocial approach to medicine. The research underscores the need for a lifestyle that aligns with natural and social rhythms, as advocated by TCM, to foster overall well-being.