Epilepsy: A Case Study Comparing Western and Traditional Chinese Treatment Procedures
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Epilepsy is the world’s most common neurological disease1. Western medicine treats epilepsy primarily with medication and, infrequently, surgery. Traditional Chinese medicine uses a combination of acupuncture and herbal formulas. A case study describes the successful treatment of a 24-year-old woman by traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Epilepsy: A Case Study Comparing Western and TC Treatment Procedures
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