Chinese Traditional Medicine Endures for These Chinoy CEOs

While the world is increasingly dominated by modern pharmaceuticals and Western medical practices, the ancient art of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), particularly its reliance on herbs, still exists.

- MYLENE MENDOZA-DAYRIT

This reflects a remarkable blend of time-honored wisdom and contemporary health practices.

TCM emphasizes a holistic approach to health. The key to overall good health is the balance of body, mind, and spirit. TCM practitioners view health as a dynamic equilibrium. When the balance is disrupted by various stressors, both internal and external, the result is dis-ease. Chinese herbs play a crucial role in restoring the balance.

As we advance into an age increasingly focused on holistic health, TCM offers insights into wellness that harmonize the body, mind, and the environment. By continuing to honor and adopt traditions, we not only preserve an aspect of culture but also enrich our global health options, creating a future where traditional knowledge and modern science coexist to provide comprehensive care.

I asked five Chinoy CEOs if they still follow Chinese health practices and which Chinese medicines they keep handy at home: UNESCO Commissioner and JCI Senate Philippines president Cecilia La Madrid Dy said that aside from the staple Pei Pa Qua that they bring even on their travels, taking soups from a mixture of herbs has been a constant practice, whether as a post-partum therapy or to ease minor ailments.