@SK I mean within reason. No body actually wants to see her put crocodile dung on her face or lead. But like, milk baths? Anything out of the American dutches guide to beauty? That’d be neat.
The pills in the end is a new form of Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese Medicine would usually involve directly boiling the herbs and drinking the resulted soup, which is usually quite bitter. I really appreciate the effort put into this video. I just wish it could be even more authentic
@@Gurianthe soup is a more accurate statement for traditional chinese medicine. a lot of chinese medicine involves eating everything involved in the medicine.
I would love if Lucy went to China and got these again from traditional practitioners. Not discounting these people’s expertise, but I would love to see the difference between the two
New York City has many Chinese neighborhoods (Chinatown, 8th Ave Brooklyn, Flushing) where TCM practices are ingrained in daily life... it makes me feel like there was some inherent biases that kept the production away from digging a little deeper for better Chinese or Chinese-American representation. This video is titled 5 days of holistic medicine, but it narrows in on Traditional Chinese Medicine, which is okay. But in doing so, why did it remove the "traditional" part, totally disregarding the history, culture, and meaning behind TCM. Only focusing on ONE female practitioner (and she doesn't discuss "chi") seems like a narrow lens.
As much as I appreciate this video, I wish all the people were Chinese as well. It might have been more appropriate to get people that might be more knowledgeable about the culture from a personal standpoint.
I agree. or call this video 5 days of modern or westernized Chinese medicine. Give the subject matter the platform of you are making a video based on it.
Mhmm, my sister is a Naturopathic Doctor, who also has a Masters in Asian Medicine and licensed Acupuncturist. She has also lived in China. It's such a gift to be able to pursue what you believe in, while pursing your ancient culture at the same time!
I agree, it was a little frustrating to watch Lucy mainly speak to one white woman for a lot of the knowledge. I understand she is board certified, but I think it's also important to have a bit of historic and cultural background in this video. So I used she just spoke to more people.
Angel G I was thinking this too omfg!! Just to connect this to other things, i find that people who take from asian culture and other culture say that they want to “modernize” the culture. I personally feel very annoyed cause these parts of culture are alive and well, and they do not need any sort of modernizing especially by people who are profiting and clearly not appreciating the culture.
Kinda disappointed the video is on traditional Chinese medicine and all but one day was a white owned business being featured and positioned as the expert. I find it hard to believe that in the multicultural hub that is New York City there wasn’t multiple TCM practitioners that could have been featured in this video
My acupuncturist I saw when I first got sick with s litany of rare chronic health problems and pain diseases, majority incurable and untreatable, I did acupuncture, electrostim, cupping, and guasha at 15 yrs old in 2005 before it was "cool". Unfortunately it became less effective over 7-10 years as my dystonia and extreme muscle spasms and trigger points were so bad that I needed and get Botox every 2-3 months. My muscles are so tight my doctor (MD) said it's like injecting into a brick wall so for the past couple years I go impatient and get put out under full anaesthesia. I get 600 units!!! From natural waist all the way up my entire back, shoulders, rhomboids, traps, etc and full head...suboccipitals, forehead (chronic headaches since 14...nice being a Type A perfectionist), pterygoids and masseters for jaw clenching. And even then for my other incurable and untreatable chronic pain diseases wgich I've been to all the top ranked hospitals all over the country, some 2-3x and consulted with actual scientists and pioneers in their fields...I still need opioids to function or I'd be bedridden. And with this false opioid epidemic, chronic pain sufferers are being denied care and meds...instead suicide has skyrocketed...and I waa there after my doctor committed patient abandonment over the holidays with no substitute doctor in 2017 and I had nothing for almost a year. Worst year of my life. I was ready to commit suicide last Nov as 11 pain clinics and doctors said I wasn't worth potentially risking their license even though I was successfully on the opioids for almost 3 years. And I've tried every non opioid drugs and therapies and alternative medicine and modalities. Anyways, my acupuncturist is white. 65 yrs old. Teaches at major colleges in WI and Chicago. Practicing for 30+ years. 3rd Dan in martial arts. They don't have to be Asian.
@@gundimytube It's not racist, it's realistic. A person who has only learnt about certain practises after being trained in a country that has different traditional methods will not have the same knowledge as someone who was born and raised into this culture. It's like saying you're a French cook because you were taught French recipes at school: surely you can recreate them, but you won't have the centuries-old recipe books passed down in your family with hand-written advice from your ancestors. You won't have all the tips and tricks your family taught you all throughout your life. You won't have the same quality ingredients if they're not a part of your own country's culture. You won't have the habit of using certain spices, ingredients, methods, after learning them from decades of watching people doing it. And you won't have the same linking in tastes because you were never used to eating like this. It's not a matter of race, it's a matter of being born and raised in a culture VS learning about it in school or training programs.
trust me there a big difference between a TCM doctor in the USA vs a TCM doctor in Asia... the education is different and the research is also different
@@kelseyk530 No one is saying they have to be Asian. There's a difference between TCM from a Chinese person and a White person just because of the cultural background and family background. It's great that white people are good at TCM, but it's still different than someone with a family history in this, which would generally happen in Chinese families.
When she said that With In was trying to modernize TCM practices (around 4:33) that was disappointment because the video isn't about actual holistic Chinese Medicine. I was excited because I thought this video would give more insight into authentic Chinese Medicine, not the modernized versions. Not hating on With In, the title is just misleading
I kinda do agree with the rest of the comments. Overall a very interesting video but there's a lot of things that are missing. Being half Chinese, I'm more aware of everything TCM related. For example, I would have loved seeing Lucy go to a TCM doctor that would have listening or felt her radial pulse before doing acupuncture, instead of just asking questions about what she wanted to work on. In my opinion it's a great video for an brief and simplified view for the large public on TCM but doesn't show the overall and multidimensional aspects of this type of medecine.
This is a great video but I suggest adding Chinese characters when introducing a method, say for example, tui na is written 推拿 and tai chi is 太极拳 etc. Its just being extra mindful of the culture.
@@EB-sl2dd I speak Mandarin. My tip is to test yourself against standardized tests you find on the internet. It helps if you learn through listening to audio and reading through textbooks. I learnt at school by a native speaker so my tips sound like more homework, but it actually helps.
As a Chinese person my parents get that cup treatment every Friday. It helps remove toxins and encourage blood circulation. Also you need to bathe before the cupping because you can take a bath after it. My father is a heavy smoker and every time he does the cupping, the circles around his lungs, arms and lower back are particularly dark,nearly purple. Ever since he quit smoking the circles are red at most, pink is best,which means you are healthy.
When I dislocated my knee my physical therapist used cupping on my knee and I felt instant relief. It was really cool and I definitely think everyone should try it.
I grew up doing Tai chi & teaching me about yin & yang because my dad has the same values. I am grateful he did because I have learned so much & now that I am an adult I 100% agree & see how amazing & helpful.
I regularly get acupuncture and have never felt this current feeling, Lucy describes. It has however helped me in more ways than one, and helped my dad who was a skeptic with chronic back pain he’s had for over 30 years. I think the key to acupuncture is going to some one reputable and being very communicative with your acupuncturist of everything that’s going on with you.
It would've been really easy for Lucie/Refinery to incorporate more Chinese people in this, with a different perspective than a white woman with a degree- like family traditions/knowledge, etc. There are so many grandmas/grandpas who practice tai chi everywhere. They practice in large groups, all together- and including Chinese experts in this would prevent incorrect pronunciation, too.
I really love that this video is featuring Traditional Chinese Medicine. However, it would have been better if the practitioners featured were actually Chinese.
Acupuncture is awesome. I'm a Korean American and when I visit Korea I often go to the Korean Medicine doctors usually for muscle-related pain or injuries. Lots of Koreans find Korean Medicine to be more helpful for such issues than conventional medicine.
It's good that the practitioner in the video tries to explain Chinese medicine in a way that is easier for people who are unfamiliar with Chi or Chinese culture to understand. HOWEVER, I think it is still crucial to explain and understand what Chi is, especially since chi is basically the core of Chinese medicine. The goal of Chinese medicine is to find balance within the body and make sure chi flows nicely (not being stuck somewhere). And without understanding what chi is, I would assume it would be difficult for one to understand the purpose of Chinese medicine.
I'm surprised she had to ask her so many questions. When I go to my TCM doctor, he looks at me, looks at my face, tongue and feels for my pulse and already knows what problems I have. I don't usually have to say much about the problems I'm having.
You used an ap to Tai Chi instead of going to Chinatown? Old Chinese folks are in the park every morning getting their Tai Chi on. They would have been thrilled to show you. This made me sad
Mental health and wellness are very important and holistic approaches can most likely prevent / even reverse chronic health issues! Healthy foods like these in the video have medicinal properties.
@@aleshondra1985 the working conditions are unsafe, the monetary compensation is laughable, the product has to travel thousands of miles to reach Western consumers (that's a lot of greenhouse gases produced by shipment), and there are no proven benefits over regular salt to justify those high ethical and environmental costs. Much of the same is also true of the precious gem/healing crystal trade. There are some ethical sources, but you have to be very careful and ensure the seller is transparent about their sourcing and compensation of the miners. Otherwise, us consumers are just fueling imperialism.
@@Sleipnirseight I can understand your assertions on poor working conditions and unfair wages, but I'm not convinced that the transportation of Himalayan salt is a prominent concern for the environment. I'm also not convinced that countries shouldn't be able to participate in the global market. Perhaps, you have read literature that proves otherwise. If so, I would be interested in reading it. I'm in full agreement that working conditions and fair wages should be paramount. As for concerns regarding the environment, industrial agriculture is a considerable pollutant, even more so than motor vehicles. My original comment was a mere comment on how aesthetically pleasing Himalayan salt is. I was in no way praising the salt mining industry. All the same, thanks for bringing the unethical practices of the Himalayan salt industry to my attention.
i got wet cupping done when i went to indonesia to see family and it's really not bad. i was nervous at first but both my mom and dad had done it (my mom multiple times, she freakin loves it haha) so i said why not. it feels really relaxing but i'm not sure of the actual benefits as i feel one time isn't enough to speak on it.
The pink Himalayan salt is taken from Pakistan where men work long hours and are paid pennies for it. Glad you're enjoying it. You're worth more, obviously.
Western medicine does focus on overall well-being and preventing a number of diseases. But people will hardly ever visit their doctors unless they are sick. I'm a pediatrician and even parents won't bring their kids for regular checkups or follow advice on better eating habits or tips on how to avoid getting sick during the winter months etc. Then you have the whole vaccination issue. And adults are even worse at getting seen regularly by their primary doctors just for a check up unless they get really sick. Western medicine isn't all about pills and needles and surgeries. That's just the way most people see it
Exactly. On top of that, labeling modern, evidence-based medicine as "Western" just has a whole lot of baggage, as though other parts of the world don't practice it or haven't contributed in extremely important ways to its advancement.
I'm kind of disapointed that this video was just losely based on tcm. I think its really important to honor the traditions and culture behind ancient medicine even if it evolves and modifies with time its not ok to take it and make money of things you dont believe in.
I find the acupuncturists comments about the ways in which they are "modernizing" chinese medicine to be interesting. I recently graduated with a degree in sociocultural anthropology, and one of my professors had done 8+ years of work/research in china and has been practicing chinese medicine for the 10+ years since, thats almost 20 years of knowledge. He always made it very clear that one of our problems in the west with recognizing chinese medicine is that we expect it to be explainable according to western medicine rules, but it is not. That "electric" feeling she has is called catching the chi, and is not the same as improved circilation. Additionally, meridian points cannot be associated with pathways and nerves we recognize in western medicine, they are not the same. For example, there are many reactions in acupuncture, like putting a needle in your ear and feeling it in say your foot, which cannot be explained by western medicines nerves etc but can be explained with chinese medicine knowledge. The overall point is that these are two SEPARATE and equally valuable knowledge bases, and to try and say that the chinese medicine is easily explained with western concepts and that the traditional language is just different, causes consumers to completely miss a lot of the knowledge chinese medicine has to offer.
I don't doubt that Dr. Shari is an expert. My problem is that alternative medicine usually becomes an elitist practice that's only accessible to people of certain economic classes. According to wthn website, acupuncture alone costs $65. Something tells me it's not that expensive in China. I think that when it comes to topics relating to alternative healing practices, especially those from other countries, you want to show it in its most authentic form. Now whether people believe in alternative methods is another conversation.
I have no idea what this lady doing ? That’s not how my grandpa does . He is Ph.D herbel medicine and acupuncture. I wonder how much she charges . It Looks like bullsh*t to me .
When addressing your health in these types of videos I can appreciate you sticking to one professional. Like a primary care provider you want them to be aware of everything your doing. Thanks for providing informative SAFE content for us 👍🥰
I wish they'd talked about the qi more. This is the base of TCM. We, TCM doctors, use the Occidental medicine to help patients to understand TCM better, but we can't dissociate the qi part. Wish you've seen more Chinese practitioners to do this video it would help.
As a TCM practitioner, it is clear that the ones complaining that there aren't any Chinese people in this video have a very narrow view of TCM and do not understand the history or even why it is called Traditional Chinese Medicine. While the origination of TCM is from China, other countries such as Korea, Japan, Taiwan (one could argue they are Chinese but if you ever met a Taiwanese you would understand their absolute frustration with being called Chinese), and a few other South East Asian countries have been practicing Oriental Medicine for HUNDREDS of years. And they too have frustration with it strictly being called TCM internationally. And if you think that Chinese practitioners are frustrated with the lack of representation or that others shouldn't be practicing "their" medicine... you would be dead wrong. The amount of immigrants to western countries and opening up schools to purposely spread this medicine shows the openness to it. Hell, it takes 4 non-stop solid years in a graduate program(!) to be considered a full TCM practitioner in the United States. The Chinese see it has a healing modality that is useful rather than seeing it as something that could be "culturally appropriated". It would be like saying there aren't enough Western Practitioners practicing or representing Western Medicine in Asian countries.
If this is a video about traditional Chinese medicine then why did the white lady get more screen time then the Chinese doctor? in fact, why would you choose someone non-Chinese to discuss traditional Chinese medicine? Doesn't that defeat the purpose?
I was too. I did it & it was painful for me..so be aware if you are stressed out & have that tension in you body it can be hurt but they take it off it it hurts. I love acupuncture! No pain & huge benefit....I sleep great & my mood changes to happy. You never know till you try it. Everyone has different reactions...especially if you are let's say scared of needles Acupuncture wouldn't be easy.
My mom used to do it on me when I was a little kid and got sick. In Eastern Europe it's used when you have a chest cold, flu, or bronchitis. I loved it
If you decide to try it make sure you're not pron to blood clots. P.s - it hurts a lot and has no proven benefits but some people enjoy it, it's mostly plasibo ;)
I've been to China and I just heard very little about it , I'm sure it's a thing there but you just really don't see it , I think people are just focused on other things and jobs but if you looked hard enough than maybe but I wouldn't be too disappointed that you don't see any traditionally Chinese practitioners I've only seen like one who continued the treatment fully .
Wow. I really enjoy Try it w Lucie eps but this one was so disappointing. She consulted the same white lady most of the week and barely gave the one Chinese doctor any screentime. I'm Chinese and know how effective TCM can be so I'm face palming. Really starting to doubt the legitimacy of all of Lucie's videos now.
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I have had acupuncture for my anxiety and cupping for tail bone pain
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I did not, but I know that my yoga teatcher does give qi gong classes, so i might take one soon.
@@tanvirtanvir674 Hi! check out our website for info on acupuncture and chinese medicine- naturallakeland.com
5 days of beauty routines from women in history : cleopatra, Marie Antionette etc
Danielle Kulp that’s a good one
But they didn't use the healthiest things
This would be so cool!!
@SK I mean within reason. No body actually wants to see her put crocodile dung on her face or lead. But like, milk baths? Anything out of the American dutches guide to beauty? That’d be neat.
@@daniellekulp6597 I agree
The pills in the end is a new form of Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese Medicine would usually involve directly boiling the herbs and drinking the resulted soup, which is usually quite bitter. I really appreciate the effort put into this video. I just wish it could be even more authentic
@Ice Beam he just gave constructive criticism, unlike you
"resulted soup"? you do know that's called "a hebal infusion", right?
@@Gurianthe soup is a more accurate statement for traditional chinese medicine. a lot of chinese medicine involves eating everything involved in the medicine.
Ice Beam he’s being respectful
Ice Beam you need to get laid 😜
I would love if Lucy went to China and got these again from traditional practitioners.
Not discounting these people’s expertise, but I would love to see the difference between the two
Yes!
I mean I'd totally discount their expertise
Jessamy it’s seems kinda pointless to do that just for a placebo. Plus acupuncture is mainly practiced in the west by a bunch of white people
New York City has many Chinese neighborhoods (Chinatown, 8th Ave Brooklyn, Flushing) where TCM practices are ingrained in daily life... it makes me feel like there was some inherent biases that kept the production away from digging a little deeper for better Chinese or Chinese-American representation.
This video is titled 5 days of holistic medicine, but it narrows in on Traditional Chinese Medicine, which is okay. But in doing so, why did it remove the "traditional" part, totally disregarding the history, culture, and meaning behind TCM. Only focusing on ONE female practitioner (and she doesn't discuss "chi") seems like a narrow lens.
As much as I appreciate this video, I wish all the people were Chinese as well. It might have been more appropriate to get people that might be more knowledgeable about the culture from a personal standpoint.
I agree. or call this video 5 days of modern or westernized Chinese medicine. Give the subject matter the platform of you are making a video based on it.
Mhmm, my sister is a Naturopathic Doctor, who also has a Masters in Asian Medicine and licensed Acupuncturist. She has also lived in China. It's such a gift to be able to pursue what you believe in, while pursing your ancient culture at the same time!
I agree, it was a little frustrating to watch Lucy mainly speak to one white woman for a lot of the knowledge. I understand she is board certified, but I think it's also important to have a bit of historic and cultural background in this video. So I used she just spoke to more people.
@@shefaliibahalii My thoughts exactly
Angel G I was thinking this too omfg!! Just to connect this to other things, i find that people who take from asian culture and other culture say that they want to “modernize” the culture. I personally feel very annoyed cause these parts of culture are alive and well, and they do not need any sort of modernizing especially by people who are profiting and clearly not appreciating the culture.
Kinda disappointed the video is on traditional Chinese medicine and all but one day was a white owned business being featured and positioned as the expert. I find it hard to believe that in the multicultural hub that is New York City there wasn’t multiple TCM practitioners that could have been featured in this video
My acupuncturist I saw when I first got sick with s litany of rare chronic health problems and pain diseases, majority incurable and untreatable, I did acupuncture, electrostim, cupping, and guasha at 15 yrs old in 2005 before it was "cool". Unfortunately it became less effective over 7-10 years as my dystonia and extreme muscle spasms and trigger points were so bad that I needed and get Botox every 2-3 months. My muscles are so tight my doctor (MD) said it's like injecting into a brick wall so for the past couple years I go impatient and get put out under full anaesthesia. I get 600 units!!! From natural waist all the way up my entire back, shoulders, rhomboids, traps, etc and full head...suboccipitals, forehead (chronic headaches since 14...nice being a Type A perfectionist), pterygoids and masseters for jaw clenching. And even then for my other incurable and untreatable chronic pain diseases wgich I've been to all the top ranked hospitals all over the country, some 2-3x and consulted with actual scientists and pioneers in their fields...I still need opioids to function or I'd be bedridden. And with this false opioid epidemic, chronic pain sufferers are being denied care and meds...instead suicide has skyrocketed...and I waa there after my doctor committed patient abandonment over the holidays with no substitute doctor in 2017 and I had nothing for almost a year. Worst year of my life. I was ready to commit suicide last Nov as 11 pain clinics and doctors said I wasn't worth potentially risking their license even though I was successfully on the opioids for almost 3 years. And I've tried every non opioid drugs and therapies and alternative medicine and modalities.
Anyways, my acupuncturist is white. 65 yrs old. Teaches at major colleges in WI and Chicago. Practicing for 30+ years. 3rd Dan in martial arts. They don't have to be Asian.
Now that's racist. Your race doesn't determine how qualified or authentic your methods are!
@@gundimytube It's not racist, it's realistic. A person who has only learnt about certain practises after being trained in a country that has different traditional methods will not have the same knowledge as someone who was born and raised into this culture. It's like saying you're a French cook because you were taught French recipes at school: surely you can recreate them, but you won't have the centuries-old recipe books passed down in your family with hand-written advice from your ancestors. You won't have all the tips and tricks your family taught you all throughout your life. You won't have the same quality ingredients if they're not a part of your own country's culture. You won't have the habit of using certain spices, ingredients, methods, after learning them from decades of watching people doing it. And you won't have the same linking in tastes because you were never used to eating like this.
It's not a matter of race, it's a matter of being born and raised in a culture VS learning about it in school or training programs.
trust me there a big difference between a TCM doctor in the USA vs a TCM doctor in Asia... the education is different and the research is also different
@@kelseyk530 No one is saying they have to be Asian. There's a difference between TCM from a Chinese person and a White person just because of the cultural background and family background. It's great that white people are good at TCM, but it's still different than someone with a family history in this, which would generally happen in Chinese families.
This felt like an AD for With in
+laurenleavitt This video is not sponsored. Thanks for watching!
When she said that With In was trying to modernize TCM practices (around 4:33) that was disappointment because the video isn't about actual holistic Chinese Medicine. I was excited because I thought this video would give more insight into authentic Chinese Medicine, not the modernized versions. Not hating on With In, the title is just misleading
I kinda do agree with the rest of the comments. Overall a very interesting video but there's a lot of things that are missing.
Being half Chinese, I'm more aware of everything TCM related. For example, I would have loved seeing Lucy go to a TCM doctor that would have listening or felt her radial pulse before doing acupuncture, instead of just asking questions about what she wanted to work on.
In my opinion it's a great video for an brief and simplified view for the large public on TCM but doesn't show the overall and multidimensional aspects of this type of medecine.
+florianneli Thanks for your input!!
This is a great video but I suggest adding Chinese characters when introducing a method, say for example, tui na is written 推拿 and tai chi is 太极拳 etc. Its just being extra mindful of the culture.
Michelle Nyatero totally
wueh okay
Michelle Nyatero wow I didn’t know that, that would’ve been cool your right
hello! im so interesred in language and learning it, do you have any tips? do you speak cantonese and mandarin?
@@EB-sl2dd I speak Mandarin. My tip is to test yourself against standardized tests you find on the internet. It helps if you learn through listening to audio and reading through textbooks. I learnt at school by a native speaker so my tips sound like more homework, but it actually helps.
As a Chinese person my parents get that cup treatment every Friday. It helps remove toxins and encourage blood circulation. Also you need to bathe before the cupping because you can take a bath after it. My father is a heavy smoker and every time he does the cupping, the circles around his lungs, arms and lower back are particularly dark,nearly purple. Ever since he quit smoking the circles are red at most, pink is best,which means you are healthy.
which toxins is it removing? just curious
"On Thursday I had to see a practitioner from China" girl that should have been the 1st day
When I dislocated my knee my physical therapist used cupping on my knee and I felt instant relief. It was really cool and I definitely think everyone should try it.
I grew up doing Tai chi & teaching me about yin & yang because my dad has the same values. I am grateful he did because I have learned so much & now that I am an adult I 100% agree & see how amazing & helpful.
I regularly get acupuncture and have never felt this current feeling, Lucy describes. It has however helped me in more ways than one, and helped my dad who was a skeptic with chronic back pain he’s had for over 30 years.
I think the key to acupuncture is going to some one reputable and being very communicative with your acupuncturist of everything that’s going on with you.
As a long time migraine sufferer, acupuncture has been a game changer for me. I also find it very relaxing
The cupping therapy we do it too ,the same way, in East Europe countries! We love it
5 days of herbalism (calming teas, different useful flowers, or growing a soothing herbal garden)...or 5 days of learning about Chocolate or Cacao
Holistic medicine is the way of our human future!
No it not it’s a scam and fad
I really miss my acupuncturist. She helped me with my performance anxiety and had such a relaxing temperament. Dr. Bo, I miss you!
I feel like Lucy always uses this series for treat herself 😂
Michelle Ferretto right?😂😂 me too to keep the routine and treat herself
I'm intrested in trying the cupping method I think it would help with my left shoulder blade pain
I get acupuncture for my anxiety and I find it works so well. I have also gotten cupping on my back for a pain in my tail bone.
It would've been really easy for Lucie/Refinery to incorporate more Chinese people in this, with a different perspective than a white woman with a degree- like family traditions/knowledge, etc. There are so many grandmas/grandpas who practice tai chi everywhere. They practice in large groups, all together- and including Chinese experts in this would prevent incorrect pronunciation, too.
I really love that this video is featuring Traditional Chinese Medicine. However, it would have been better if the practitioners featured were actually Chinese.
Really wanna know where her grey sweatpants on Tuesday in the salt room are from!!
Acupuncture is awesome. I'm a Korean American and when I visit Korea I often go to the Korean Medicine doctors usually for muscle-related pain or injuries. Lots of Koreans find Korean Medicine to be more helpful for such issues than conventional medicine.
It's good that the practitioner in the video tries to explain Chinese medicine in a way that is easier for people who are unfamiliar with Chi or Chinese culture to understand. HOWEVER, I think it is still crucial to explain and understand what Chi is, especially since chi is basically the core of Chinese medicine. The goal of Chinese medicine is to find balance within the body and make sure chi flows nicely (not being stuck somewhere). And without understanding what chi is, I would assume it would be difficult for one to understand the purpose of Chinese medicine.
the title of the video is misleading, this is a modernized approach to it, and I suggest you utilize actual asian practitioners.
I'm down with all of this. I've done acupuncture when I was 17 and learning further about it has done so much for my growth and well being.
I'm surprised she had to ask her so many questions. When I go to my TCM doctor, he looks at me, looks at my face, tongue and feels for my pulse and already knows what problems I have. I don't usually have to say much about the problems I'm having.
bruh literally thooo my uncle never says much when I visit, he just checks my pulse and then tells me that I have like twenty problems 😂
When your too early and the good comments haven't come yet 😂
Very thorough, and very informative. Thank you Lucie! :-)
That salt room was sooo cool, never seen something like that before!
You used an ap to Tai Chi instead of going to Chinatown? Old Chinese folks are in the park every morning getting their Tai Chi on. They would have been thrilled to show you. This made me sad
Mental health and wellness are very important and holistic approaches can most likely prevent / even reverse chronic health issues! Healthy foods like these in the video have medicinal properties.
The Himalayan salt room is amazing!!
The way that mineral is mined is extremely unethical.
@@Sleipnirseight please tell me more, I'm interested to learn.
@@aleshondra1985 the working conditions are unsafe, the monetary compensation is laughable, the product has to travel thousands of miles to reach Western consumers (that's a lot of greenhouse gases produced by shipment), and there are no proven benefits over regular salt to justify those high ethical and environmental costs. Much of the same is also true of the precious gem/healing crystal trade. There are some ethical sources, but you have to be very careful and ensure the seller is transparent about their sourcing and compensation of the miners. Otherwise, us consumers are just fueling imperialism.
@@Sleipnirseight I can understand your assertions on poor working conditions and unfair wages, but I'm not convinced that the transportation of Himalayan salt is a prominent concern for the environment. I'm also not convinced that countries shouldn't be able to participate in the global market. Perhaps, you have read literature that proves otherwise. If so, I would be interested in reading it. I'm in full agreement that working conditions and fair wages should be paramount. As for concerns regarding the environment, industrial agriculture is a considerable pollutant, even more so than motor vehicles. My original comment was a mere comment on how aesthetically pleasing Himalayan salt is. I was in no way praising the salt mining industry. All the same, thanks for bringing the unethical practices of the Himalayan salt industry to my attention.
5 days of learning about medicinal herbalism!!
I really want to try cupping but really scared of it
DON'T. this will only give you bruises, it has no medical benefits at all
Gurianthe it is beneficial but yes bruises 😭
Try it it’s not bad
i got wet cupping done when i went to indonesia to see family and it's really not bad. i was nervous at first but both my mom and dad had done it (my mom multiple times, she freakin loves it haha) so i said why not. it feels really relaxing but i'm not sure of the actual benefits as i feel one time isn't enough to speak on it.
@@Strwbbe whatever benefit it might have it's psychosomatic
the cupping method is kinda unsafe
this was acc so interesting to watch x thanks for sharing ❤️
I'm just throwing this out there... Does anyone know where she got that floral top????
I have never heard of any of this but I'm so interested in trying it... SERIOUSLY!
The pink Himalayan salt is taken from Pakistan where men work long hours and are paid pennies for it. Glad you're enjoying it. You're worth more, obviously.
Boom, there it is. But like, it's so trendy and "healing"! Anything for the gram, right? Blind consumerism at it's worst 🙄
Western medicine does focus on overall well-being and preventing a number of diseases. But people will hardly ever visit their doctors unless they are sick. I'm a pediatrician and even parents won't bring their kids for regular checkups or follow advice on better eating habits or tips on how to avoid getting sick during the winter months etc. Then you have the whole vaccination issue. And adults are even worse at getting seen regularly by their primary doctors just for a check up unless they get really sick. Western medicine isn't all about pills and needles and surgeries. That's just the way most people see it
Exactly. On top of that, labeling modern, evidence-based medicine as "Western" just has a whole lot of baggage, as though other parts of the world don't practice it or haven't contributed in extremely important ways to its advancement.
I would like a video where you do these things more than once to see the benefits.
the westener comes to the east for remedy. what do they have again over there, in terms of remedial and healing?
"pour some whisky on that..."
I'm kind of disapointed that this video was just losely based on tcm. I think its really important to honor the traditions and culture behind ancient medicine even if it evolves and modifies with time its not ok to take it and make money of things you dont believe in.
I find the acupuncturists comments about the ways in which they are "modernizing" chinese medicine to be interesting. I recently graduated with a degree in sociocultural anthropology, and one of my professors had done 8+ years of work/research in china and has been practicing chinese medicine for the 10+ years since, thats almost 20 years of knowledge. He always made it very clear that one of our problems in the west with recognizing chinese medicine is that we expect it to be explainable according to western medicine rules, but it is not. That "electric" feeling she has is called catching the chi, and is not the same as improved circilation. Additionally, meridian points cannot be associated with pathways and nerves we recognize in western medicine, they are not the same. For example, there are many reactions in acupuncture, like putting a needle in your ear and feeling it in say your foot, which cannot be explained by western medicines nerves etc but can be explained with chinese medicine knowledge. The overall point is that these are two SEPARATE and equally valuable knowledge bases, and to try and say that the chinese medicine is easily explained with western concepts and that the traditional language is just different, causes consumers to completely miss a lot of the knowledge chinese medicine has to offer.
I don't doubt that Dr. Shari is an expert. My problem is that alternative medicine usually becomes an elitist practice that's only accessible to people of certain economic classes. According to wthn website, acupuncture alone costs $65. Something tells me it's not that expensive in China. I think that when it comes to topics relating to alternative healing practices, especially those from other countries, you want to show it in its most authentic form. Now whether people believe in alternative methods is another conversation.
Someone else only watch Lucy’s videos in Refinery?
I tried the one with the cups. My mother used to do that when we had colds. 55years ago. .
What about living in according to European traditional medicine (the 4 humors)?
There isn't none.
I have no idea what this lady doing ? That’s not how my grandpa does . He is Ph.D herbel medicine and acupuncture. I wonder how much she charges . It Looks like bullsh*t to me .
I am curious what is different? I want to know.
Awesome video!!
I had acupuncture for migranes and it worked wonders but was very expensive
OH my God
my husband just had cupping session
one our ago👍👍👍😅
I miss this series so much lol
I recommend Dr osezele on TH-cam for curing my herpes with his herbs.
When addressing your health in these types of videos I can appreciate you sticking to one professional. Like a primary care provider you want them to be aware of everything your doing. Thanks for providing informative SAFE content for us 👍🥰
I want to try cupping and acupuncture
I wish they'd talked about the qi more. This is the base of TCM. We, TCM doctors, use the Occidental medicine to help patients to understand TCM better, but we can't dissociate the qi part. Wish you've seen more Chinese practitioners to do this video it would help.
This had been used in Algeria for a long time too.
Arabs used all these traditional methods before.
Cupping feels so good! I've tried it once :)
Where’s that denim shirt at the end from!!
I always feel back pain but since I did cupping I don't feel any pain anymore,
But before you do it consult your doctor.
Interested
what about GUA SHA? :)
The massage looked so relaxing!
she seems young to have had gallbladder removal. Does Lucy have health problems?Enjoyed the video alot!
As a TCM practitioner, it is clear that the ones complaining that there aren't any Chinese people in this video have a very narrow view of TCM and do not understand the history or even why it is called Traditional Chinese Medicine. While the origination of TCM is from China, other countries such as Korea, Japan, Taiwan (one could argue they are Chinese but if you ever met a Taiwanese you would understand their absolute frustration with being called Chinese), and a few other South East Asian countries have been practicing Oriental Medicine for HUNDREDS of years. And they too have frustration with it strictly being called TCM internationally. And if you think that Chinese practitioners are frustrated with the lack of representation or that others shouldn't be practicing "their" medicine... you would be dead wrong. The amount of immigrants to western countries and opening up schools to purposely spread this medicine shows the openness to it. Hell, it takes 4 non-stop solid years in a graduate program(!) to be considered a full TCM practitioner in the United States. The Chinese see it has a healing modality that is useful rather than seeing it as something that could be "culturally appropriated". It would be like saying there aren't enough Western Practitioners practicing or representing Western Medicine in Asian countries.
10:14 Where oh where did she get her top? So cute 🥰
I have this irrational fear that the skin is going to pop open during cupping 🤪
You should try Reflexology
I watch these videos for the comments
Chinese grandmas love taichi 😭😂 my grandma loves it lol
Your narrative is intricate and evocative; akin to a book that was intricate and evocative in its themes. "Your Body Your Temple" by Author Name
I got acupuncture on my feet 🦶 cuz my feet hurt a lot before and yeah it helped
If a bird randomly poops on you it's considered good luck.
I have tried Chinese herbs in the past.
Anyone else hoping for her to try Guasha 刮痧？ haha
Her pupils are like ten feet tall. She could use her eyes as a super power. Wow!
a lot of this actually has high/heavy spiritual influence
I definitely need a massage so badly
I am interested in Tcm and thank you for making this video
wish you would've talked to more than one chinese person in this i'm sure they have far more knowledge to offer
If this is a video about traditional Chinese medicine then why did the white lady get more screen time then the Chinese doctor? in fact, why would you choose someone non-Chinese to discuss traditional Chinese medicine? Doesn't that defeat the purpose?
Cupping scares me so much!!!
I was too. I did it & it was painful for me..so be aware if you are stressed out & have that tension in you body it can be hurt but they take it off it it hurts. I love acupuncture! No pain & huge benefit....I sleep great & my mood changes to happy. You never know till you try it. Everyone has different reactions...especially if you are let's say scared of needles Acupuncture wouldn't be easy.
My mom used to do it on me when I was a little kid and got sick. In Eastern Europe it's used when you have a chest cold, flu, or bronchitis. I loved it
If you decide to try it make sure you're not pron to blood clots.
P.s - it hurts a lot and has no proven benefits but some people enjoy it, it's mostly plasibo ;)
I've been to China and I just heard very little about it , I'm sure it's a thing there but you just really don't see it , I think people are just focused on other things and jobs but if you looked hard enough than maybe but I wouldn't be too disappointed that you don't see any traditionally Chinese practitioners I've only seen like one who continued the treatment fully .
Wow. I really enjoy Try it w Lucie eps but this one was so disappointing. She consulted the same white lady most of the week and barely gave the one Chinese doctor any screentime. I'm Chinese and know how effective TCM can be so I'm face palming. Really starting to doubt the legitimacy of all of Lucie's videos now.
Just stfu
That salt room 😍😍
The thumb nail had me rolling!!!
I learn more on China then I did in my history class
“Traditional Chinese Medicine”
goes to see some white lady.
I am pretty early today😄
So that other lady was just like “no I won’t tell you about Qi” girl 😂😂😂 that’s the whole reason we are here😂😂
I love acupuncture but I would like to try cupping!
I'm very impressed by this video and you definitely know more than a Chinese right now.
This is in poor taste. If you're gonna do a video on "traditional Chinese medicine". Actually go to the source and feature them
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Ommmm can we get 789 like 😂😂😂