Why won't Eastern and Western Medicine Get Together

[PilgrimsProgress]

Originally Posted by texan2yankee

Many common diseases can also be either eliminated or mitigated by lifestyle changes. Most Americans would rather take a pill .

Insurance premiums should be based in part on lifestyle and your health. Like car insurance is based on your driving record and if you take safety courses or install anti theft devices = rates go down

[The Dark Enlightenment]

"Western" medicine prevails here in the East. Some use kampo (Japanese style traditional Chinese medicine) but very few rely on it exclusively or would claim that it is superior to modern science-based treatments.