According to a study of “An analysis of the health status of the United Arab Emirates” by National Liibray of Medicine(NIH), as the lifestyle changes in UAE has leaded to a dramatic increase in prevalence of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. 

As a complementary option, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is fast gaining popularity among local people in UAE. with its efficiency and safety. Due to cultural influences and proper accreditation of TCM practitioners, people in UAE. are receptive and many turn to TCM as an alternative to treat some common ailments. TCM showed incredible results in curing some of the common diseases prevalent in the UAE, such as anxiety, various pains, infertility and cardiovascular disease.

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is associated with Islamic history and herbal treatments stated in Quran in the Middle East and is often recognized in the region as “Islamic” or “Arabic” medicine.

Traditional alternative medicines and botanicals include naturopathic medicine, TCM, and traditional Arabic medicine, in which TCM have a history of 2000 years using acupuncture along with herbal medicines for the treatment of chronic diseases, including various pain, arthritis, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, stroke rehabilitation, headache, mental disorders and gynecological disorders.

How TCM clinics in UAE can help you stay healthy and fit by boosting your constitution and restoring your body’s balance. We will be sharing 5 common conditions in UAE that people seek TCM treatments for.

• Infertility

According to Dubai Health Authority (DHA), almost one in every six couples face infertility problem in UAE. While most tend to think that the fault lies with the woman, infertility can be due to both the man and woman – an irregular menstrual cycle or erectile dysfunction play a part in affecting the chances of conceiving.

Thus, TCM aims to help boost fertility in men and women naturally and can even be adopted as a complement to IVF and IUI treatments. Acupuncture can promote conception and boost fertility in women while certain herbal medicines can help to address concerns over sperm count and sperm mobility.

• Pain management

Acupuncture plays an important role in TCM treatments and is often used to manage bodily pains such as migraine, headache, fibromyalgia, symptoms of osteoarthritis, frozen shoulder, menstrual pain and more. It involves inserting fine needles into the skin at acupoints to release endorphins, a natural painkiller that will reduce pain in return.

Most people feel deeply relaxed following a session of acupuncture but it is also worth noting that sometimes, a more holistic approach is required if symptoms do not improve.

• Diabetes

TCM has a long and successful history of managing diabetes and its complications and herbs medicine along with acupuncture and/or acupressure have been used to treat diabetes since thousands of years ago. It aims to reduce blood glucose, particularly in prediabetes, thus simultaneously reducing and preventing the onset of frank diabetes and its complications.

Reliable studies have shown that TCM serves as an effective complementary/alternative medicine for diabetic patients. In addition, it is affordable and boasts of little to no side effects. TCM is popular as complementary, alternative medicine for diabetes.

A study showed that herbal pills led to a significant reduction in risk of hypoglycemia (low blood glucose/low blood sugar) and improvements in the body’s glycemic control after 48 weeks.

TCM can be highly effective for controlling blood sugar levels in the long run but the effects are not immediate.

• Weight Management

Although less known, TCM can also aid in weight loss since fat tissues are deemed as excess dampness or phlegm. Acupuncture can actually control your cravings and appetite while restoring your body’s balance and increasing your metabolism levels to burn fats off quicker.

It also gets rid of water retention and improves your digestive functions so you can lose weight the healthy way and achieve sustainable results.

• Anxiety / depression

TCM treatments such as acupuncture, cupping, tui na massage, herbal medication and food therapy can help to restore the body’s natural balance and alleviate the symptoms of anxiety.

Acupuncture –  It can significantly reduce anxiety and stress as well as improve depression. Acupuncture on the scalp and hands can help to calm the mind, improve sleep quality and relieve stress. Stimulating certain acupoints on the legs and abdomen can help to strengthen the spleen function, improve digestion and boost the vital energy. A study from the University of York, in the U.K. concluded that acupuncture had a strongly protective effect against the stress response and positive effect on depression.

Cupping & Tui-na massage –  They can help to soothe stiff muscles and remove wind and dampness from the body, thereby improving the overall blood circulation. Head and neck massage can help to relieve tension headaches, improve lymphatic circulation and relax the scalp for better sleep.

Herbal medication –  It is prescribed to restore the internal harmony in the organs and harmonise the flow of Qi and blood in the body. Herbal medication can also help to prevent panic attacks and improve the overall body function.

For these common conditions, Shanghai Medical Clinic specializes in the treatment of infertility in female and male by use of acupuncture and Type 2 diabetes with “Nasailong Spine Treatment” that was specially founded by Dr. Wang, who has been dealing with diabetes treatment with TCM for more than 20 years at our clinic.

With a better understanding of how TCM treats these common conditions, please visiting our TCM clinic in Dubai for tailored treatments according to your body constitution.

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