在美国，越来越多的人选择中医治疗

中医的传承，已经有数千年之久。中医文化博大精深，是中华文明的瑰宝。

如今，中医不仅在亚洲得到广泛应用，在欧美等地也越发受到青睐。

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been passed down for thousands of years. With an extensive and profound culture, TCM is the treasure of Chinese civilization. It is not only widely used in Asia, but also has become increasingly popular in Europe and the United States.

Frank Griffo is an acupuncturist in California who completed his master’s degree in TCM in 2005 at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco. He then spent seven years studying advanced acupuncture techniques and has been practicing about 18 years.

“There are more than 60,000 acupuncturists in the United States right now. Chinese medicine has grown dramatically in the last 15 years. It is taking on a larger role in our medical system here as a safe and noninvasive method of treatment for a lot of problems that Western medicine has difficulty providing good outcomes or treatment options for,” Griffo said in a video interview with China Daily.

Americans have been receptive to acupuncture for decades. Griffo said that acupuncture has been widely accepted in the Caucasian, non-Chinese population and is popular in California.

Wu Yiqiao, from Zhejiang, China, has been practicing TCM in the United States for 28 years. Before that, he practiced in China for 15 years. He has a deep understanding of TCM.

“TCM, acupuncture and other TCM treatment methods are of great benefit to patients, especially those with some problems in Western medicine, or sequelae, or need surgery,” Wu said. “TCM and acupuncture can relieve a patient's pain or eliminate the need for surgery.”

Shawn O'Donoghue, who uses TCM to treat arthritis, says it has reduced his pain and alleviated his inflammation. Donoghue said that with conventional Western medicine, he would need surgery, but with TCM, he may not need it.

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Serge Raoul, a French American who received TCM treatment, said it not only cured his headache but also helped him after a stroke. “It’s worth it, definitely. It puts you in a state of calm and serenity. So it’s great treatment,” he said.