The Significance of Constructing TCM Psychosomatic Medicine from the Holistic View of the Unity of Nature and Man

With the development of medical technology, the problem of fragmentation of medical research has become increasingly prominent, and a series of iatrogenic diseases, drug-induced diseases and drug toxicity and side effects have resulted in an increase in the number of diseases. In the face of these problems, the medical concept has been re-examined and re-thought. The concept of the holistic view of the unity of nature and man in traditional Chinese medicine has certain enlightenment for dealing with the problems in the current medical development. Based on the holistic view of the unity of nature and man, the overall connection between human’s heart and body and nature is explained, and the further construction of TCM psychosomatic medicine is conducive to guiding the diagnosis and treatment of clinical diseases, and providing new enlightenment for the current medical concept thinking and clinical disease research.

Psychosomatic medicine research of obesity and TCM countermeasures

As an epidemic disease,obesity is on the rise globally,seriously jeopardizing human health.China now has the largest overweight or obese population in the world.In addition to causing the typical physical symptoms of obesity,obesity is often accompanied by a variety of psychosomatic diseases,which are not only closely related to health behaviors,but also psychosocial plays an important role in them.Although there are differences in the symptoms exhibited by the major systems,most of the modern research has been interpreted from the inflammatory and immune responses,which provides a direction to find the mechanism of obesity physical and mental diseases.After researching and explaining the mechanism,we give the countermeasures of Chinese medicine in treating obesity from both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments and explore the mechanism,hoping to build a bridge between Chinese medicine treatment and the mechanism of the above mentioned physical and mental diseases,and to provide scientific evidence for the efficacy of Chinese medicine.

Study on the mechanism of acupuncture analgesia from the perspective of psychosomatic medicine

Acupuncture is a kind of traditional Chinese therapy which has gained increased attention in recent years.It has been shown that acupuncture is effective in treating many types of pain pathologically as well as psychologically.For instance,as a promising therapy for psychiatric disorders,acupuncture is helpful to alleviate depression,reduce the adverse effects of drug treatment at the same time.It is most widely utilized for management of chronic,noncancer pain in adults.As a non-pharmaceutical measure,acupuncture has the potential to make contribution to reduction in opioid overuse.Acupuncture analgesia can be analyzed from the perspective of psychosomatic medicine,contributing to a better understanding of its mechanism and function.The mechanisms are closely related to regulation of neurotransmitters and inflammatory factors,including down-regulation of Glutamate,5-hydroxytryptamine,dopamine,Substance P,Tumor necrosis factor-α,Interleukin(IL)-1,IL-6 and up-regulation ofβ-endorphin,endogenous opioid peptide,γ-aminobutyric acid,etc.Electro-acupuncture(EA)has pain-relief effects under some specific parameter values.Low frequency EA is more commonly used in clinical practice than high frequency EA.Our study conducts a comprehensive analysis of acupuncture analgesia and discusses associated characteristics of its mechanisms.

Discussion on Treatment of Asthenospermia from the Perspective of Psychosomatic Medicine of Traditional Chinese Medicine

The views of the unities between heaven and man and between form and spirit in The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine essentially reflect the mutual influence of physical and psychological factors.In today’s social environment,psychological and social factors have become important factors that affect the incidence of male asthenospermia.Therefore,the treatment of asthenospermia focuses more on the principle of simultaneous treatment of mind and body.With the development of modern biological-psychological-social medicine,the characteristics and advantages of psychosomatic medicine of traditional Chinese medicine are more prominent,which may provide new ideas for the diagnosis and treatment of asthenospermia.

Psychosomatic Medicine and Evidence-Based Surgery:Reflections and Perspectives

This article reflects on the need for psychosomatic medicine research in the field of surgery by complementing psychological/psychiatrist approaches with a physician’s(particularly surgeon’s)point of view.Focusing on esthetic/cosmetic surgery,a broader notion of“psychosomatic surgery”is also used regarding plastic surgery as well as examples of vascular and general surgery.Relevant literature reviews are utilized to gain a more comprehensive bio-psycho-social perspective.By providing a deeper understanding in the specialty areas,it makes a case for evidence-based practice by shedding light on psychosomatic medicine research on surgery in the United States with cross-cultural implications.

A Case Report:Traditional Chinese Medicine for Curing Psychosomatic Tinnitus Symptoms

Patients with tinnitus are associated with adverse psychological reactions to varying degrees.Psychological interventions are currently the primary treatment to help patients eliminate negative responses to tinnitus.Traditional Chinese medicine uses four diagnostic methods or consultations.Interrogation is one such method.Through consultation,doctors can analyze the causes of tinnitus in patients,collect an accurate description,and assess the severity of the condition.At the same time,when doctors ask about other symptoms in a guided manner,they help patients refocus their attention to the symptoms so that their perception of tinnitus is changed,the vicious circular thinking patterns are broken,and their quality of life improves.When the patient understands why the physician establishes a medical plan,they are willing to cooperate actively and participate in a constructive doctor-patient relationship.This article analyzes the clinical methods and techniques of diagnosing tinnitus patients from the vantage of psychosomatic medicine,which has particular significance for the clinical treatment of tinnitus.

Evidence Based Medicine in Psychosomatics:Prospects and Challenges

Evidence-based Medicine(EBM)means"Medicine based on scientific Evidence"[1].Its core idea is that medical staff should use the latest and best scientific Evidence obtained in clinical research prudently,clearly and wisely.It also combine the professional skills and clinical experience of doctors,take into account individual values and expectations of patients and combine the three perfectly to formulate the best treatment measures for each patient[2].

The Psychosomatic Thought of Tibetan Medicine and its Treatment Methods

Objectives:Call on people to treat the causes of physical diseases is to take into account the causes of psychological factors as well as external causes.Materials and Methods:The analysis was conducted by combining the classical medical books of Tibetan medicine,as well as the traditional culture and living habits of Tibetan people,with modern research results.Results:Many of the theories mentioned in Tibetan medicine related to mind-body medicine have been confirmed by modern research.Mental and physical treatment related to psychosomatic diseases should be administered simultaneously.First,when a person is healthy,he should cultivate his mind to build a solid psychological defense against diseases.Developing both the mind and body contributes to creating a stable physical protection barrier against diseases.When a person is ill,he should realign his mind and help his body adjust and promote its early recovery with the help of medications.Conclusions:Treating related psychosomatic diseases should treat the mind and body simultaneously.And the mind and body should be cultivated before diseases to reinforce the psychological and physical defense against diseases.

Diffusion of Innovative Behavior of the Public Toward Preparing FEMKs:From Innovative Characteristics to Personal Risk Perception and Behavioral Intention

Objective:The study aims to apply diffusion of innovation theory and structural equation modeling(SEM)to explore the current situation of personal risk perception and preparation of family emergency medicine kits(FEMKs)in Shanxi Province during the period of COVID-19.Moreover,the study intends to analyze the impact of innovation characteristics and risk perception to provide reference for the future popularization of FEMKs and the formulation of relevant policies.Methods:A total of 1,606 permanent residents in Shanxi Province were selected as respondents.SEM was used to analyze the relationship among innovation characteristics,personal risk perception,and behavioral intention.Results:The results demonstrate that only observability(λ=0.968)exerted a significant direct impact on the public's behavior of preparing FEMKs.Personal risk perception(λ=0.334)can have a significant direct impact on behavioral intention.Relative advantage,compatibility,and convenience of use exerted significant impacts on behavioral intention by influencing individual perceived risk(mediating effects=0.237,0.892,and 1.044,respectively).Conclusion:Residents are undergoing a period of change(i.e.,from the contemplation to the preparation stage).Thus,innovative characteristics can directly influence the behavior or behavioral intention of preparing FEMKs by influencing the public's risk perception.In the future,studies should focus on publicity and education of the behavior of preparing FEMKs to increase the awareness of residents and effectively improve the FEMKs level of importance given to this behavior.

Clinical Application and Mechanism of Acupuncture in the Brain-Gut Interaction

Acupuncture and moxibustion is an important part of traditional medicine.Acupuncture and moxibustion can affect the digestive function of human body by interfering with the interaction between the brain and the intestines,while simultaneously having a benign adjustment effect on the mental state.In recent years,a large number of clinical studies at home and abroad have further proved the importance of acupuncture and moxibustion in the treatment of physical and mental diseases,and related mechanism studies have provided modern scientific evidence for the intervention of acupuncture and moxibustion in the brain-gut interaction from the perspectives of intestinal flora and brain functional imaging.On this basis,we integrate relevant viewpoints to provide ideas and methods for future research.