Oriental and Western MedicineThe complex structure and foreign nature of Tibetan medicine makes it difficult to reconcile its practices with Western medicine, making it difficult to determine the clinical effectiveness of the oriental medical practice. Several clinical analysis studies have recently been carried out to determine the effectiveness of “holistic” practices from Eastern cultures. Whether studies show that Eastern or Western practices are more effective, I believe that the most effective treatment should be a combination of both practices. Eastern and Western practices differ on several levels. One of the main differences between these two methods is how the medicine is actually practiced. Western medicine relies heavily on scientific research and studies, such as chemical analysis of blood and body tissues and genetic research. It relies heavily on modern technology for diagnosis and treatment. Thanks to technology, doctors can often “see” what is wrong with a patient. In this sense, Western methods are simpler and objective than Eastern practices. Western medicine is primarily mechanistic and fragmented compared to the essentially holistic nature of Eastern medicine. These Western scientific methods seem particularly “hooked” to the religious bases of Eastern medicine.7 Eastern practices are strongly focused on religion and philosophy. These practices are heavily based on observations, subjectivity and feelings. A Western nurse, after learning the practices of Eastern medicine, said: “Eastern philosophy tries to remind us that as human beings, we are similar to all in nature, no more, no less. » (Claw p. 37). Tibetan methods of diagnosis are by far the most...... middle of document ...... http://www.tcwellness.com/issues/1999/02/integration16.html. Twin Cities: Wellness Journal. 1999 (13/11/03).10. Rinpoche, Rechung, Tibetan medicine. University of California Press, Berkeley and Los Angeles, California. 1973.11. Rinpoche, Sogyal. The Tibetan Book of Life and Death. Harper Collins Publishers, San Francisco, California. 2002.12. Ryan, Mary. “Effectiveness of Tibetan Arthritis Treatment.” Social sciences and medicine. 44.4 (1997): 535-539.13. Quin, Han and. al. “TCM treatment of chemotherapy-induced fever in patients with leukemia.” » Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 18.2 (1998): 91-93.14. Vilholm, Ole J. et. al. "Effect of traditional Chinese acupuncture on severe tinnitus: a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical investigation with open therapeutic control." British Journal of Audiology. 32 (1998): 197-204.