Integration and collaboration in medicine | Elodie Huntjens | TEDxDulwichCollegeSingapore
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OopSYm9wCzo Video ID: OopSYm9wCzo ============================================================ our following speaker is El hunin her talk is about integration and collaboration the Synergy of Western medicine and Chinese medicine for holistic Healthcare good evening ladies and gentlemen my name is El hunin and I'm currently in year 12 here at delich College Singapore today I am to take you on a journey of exploration a journey that seeks to bridge the perspectives and unravel the dichotomy between Western and Chinese medicine the world that we live in today is super diverse in the amount of Health Care Systems we have therefore it is crucial for us to understand the strengths and limitations for a more optimized Health Care system for an individual so let's embark on this journey together for three long years I have suffered from debilitating migraines that have never seemed to find an End desperate for Relief I sought the help of a western practitioner a neurologist I was prescribed countless amounts of medications and although they did provide that temporary relief I was looking for they all came with a slew of unwanted side effects this left me in a state of dishearten and I felt like I was in a cycle of pain it wasn't however until my mom who had recently had a successful experience with Chinese medicine recommended this alternative approach to me although I was very skeptical at first I was also intrigued and decided what's the Worst That Could Happen through the combination of acupuncture and Herbal Remedies I found that my migraines lessened in frequency and intensity but it didn't fully get rid of the problem for me a couple of months later I was diagnosed with interc cranial hypertension by my neurologist which had to later be solved by surgery through these transformative experiences it opened my eyes to the power of integrating Chinese medicine with Western medicine and it made me realize that by combining the strengths of both systems we can create a truly holistic and personalized approach to healthcare Western medicine as we know it is grounded in evidence-based practices and is undoubtedly revolutionalized Healthcare as we know it today with its rigorous scientific background and approach Chinese medicine on the other hand is has a rich history spending thousands of years and aims to care for patients with the use of holistic care and balancing energies now although these types of approaches are very different to one another it might create a powerful opportunity for Synergy imagine combining Western Pharmaceuticals with Chinese herbal remedies this might maximize the therapeutic benefits while minimizing side effects diagnostic methods offers another opportunity for Synergy while Western medicine relies on lab tests and other evidence-based clinical guidelines Chinese medicine relies on observations palpitations and overall inquiries about a patient's well-being imagine combining the Precision of Western medicines with the nuanced insights of Chinese medicines now let's address the elephant in the room critics often question the scientific validity of Chinese medicine while evidence-based research forms the backbone of Western medicine Chinese medicine has its own empirical evidence from centuries of ancient history as we Bridge perspectives it is essential to explore areas for collaboration by conducting rigorous research on Chinese medicine we can uncover the mechanisms behind its efficiency and further refine its practices Now ladies and gentlemen I would like to make it clear that by Bridging the perspectives of these guidelines it is not about declaring one more Superior over the other instead it is about embracing a broader perspective one that honors the strengths and limitations of each system by weaving together The Best of Both Worlds we can create a more comprehensive and patient- centered approach to healthcare thank you for joining me on this journey let us be the bridge that connects perspectives together let's pave the way for a future where Chinese medicine and Western medicine can work hand in hand thank [Applause] you