Rev Enferm. 2001 Oct; 24(10): 50-2.

[Introduction to Chinese traditional medicine and acupuncture. Energy-balancing therapeutic method]

Domingo C.

In a series of articles which shall be published in our upcoming issues, this author will progressively present an in depth analysis of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. This first article provides a general introduction to the main concepts involved so that readers gain a global insight into this form of medical treatment. These thousands of years old, complex and extensive therapeutic methods require an greater detailed in depth presentation; therefore, we recommend that our readers pay close attention to this sequence of articles.