Can western and oriental medicine be combined?
Combination of western medical diagnosis and oriental medical treatment often provides an effective way to attack the source of the health problem non-invasively. Acupuncture does not interfere with western medical techniques. While western medication is often used for treating emergency conditions, Chinese herbal medicine is better suited for treating chronic conditions. If both western and Chinese medicines are being used, they should be taken about 2 hours apart to reduce the possibility of interaction.
