Dear President Trump,
It is beyond doubt that you have emerged victorious in this election. As you take on the role of the next national leader, I would like to share my personal experiences from over 40 years in the field of natural medicine, as well as the current state of this sector in the United States. I sincerely hope this will draw your attention.
Thank you.
The Importance of Natural Therapies in Promoting Human Health
Naturopathy, also known as Naturopathic Medicine, is generally categorized under
alternative medicine. It views the human body as an integrated whole, believing that the
body possesses an inherent healing ability. Naturopathy aims to use natural elements and
human initiative to prevent and treat diseases. These elements include food, air, water,
sunlight, exercise, sleep, rest, stimulation of muscles or acupoints on the body surface,
and beneficial mental and emotional management such as meditation and prayer. These
are natural, non-invasive treatment methods that can improve conditions, promote
healing, and maintain health.
The core principles of naturopathy in treating diseases are as follows:
- Prevention through a Healthy Lifestyle: Utilizing a healthy lifestyle to prevent
diseases.
- Philosophical Approach to Disease: Observing and assessing the causes,
pathology, and location of diseases through a philosophical lens.
- Holistic Adjustment: Adjusting the overall physiological state of the person while
addressing localized issues.
- Activation of the Body’s Innate Healing Ability: Utilizing the body’s innate healing
power to eliminate diseases and restore normal physiological states.
Naturopathy involves a holistic approach to human health and may benefit those suffering
from cancer, heart disease, pain, type 2 diabetes, mental illness, and chronic diseases. It
adopts a variety of therapeutic combinations, including:
• Diet and Nutrition
• Nutritional Supplements
• Acupuncture
• Herbal Medicine
• Physical Therapy
• Qigong
• Yoga
• Acupressure
• Exercise Therapy
• Hydrotherapy (using hot or cold water)
As a practitioner of natural therapies, holding a New York State acupuncture license and a
U.S. Oriental Medicine certificate, I have witnessed the profound impact of these therapies
over my forty-plus years of practice. The most outstanding advantages of these therapies
are their effectiveness, simplicity, and affordability.
• Effectiveness: These therapies are proven to be effective, often showing immediate
results.
• Simplicity: They are simple and easy to apply, with readily available medical
resources, making them convenient for patients to use.
• Affordability: These therapies are cost-effective, accessible to both the wealthy
and the poor.
Given the U.S. government’s and health departments’ commitment to advancing
healthcare and protecting human health, I humbly suggest that the unique benefits of
natural therapies be considered. I hope that more promotion, support, and preferential
policies can be given to these therapies to better serve the health and well-being of the people.
Xiao Shan Chen