Description

This book discusses throughly the treatment of gout and rheumatoid arthritis. Although current pharmaceutical approaches to treatment achieve a certain therapeutic effect, many side effects usually result. Combined treatments of Chinese medicine and biomedicine utilizing Chinese medicinals, acupuncture, massage, and physical therapy show excellent results in relieving pain and reducing uric acid levels while also improving joint function and lowering rates of recurrence. By providing the time-honored clinical methods of TCM, this text will undoubtedly benefit many patients who suffer from these conditions.