How Culture Affects Health?
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How Culture Affects Health? In this report, I will be explaining how different cultures have different eating habits and how it affects them because of their beliefs. I will also be explaining how people are restricted to eat some foods due to their beliefs, which also impact their health. The Chinese Culture The Chinese culture consists of a number of treatments including acupuncture and Chinese herbology. Animal parts are often used in medicine. Shark fish soup is traditionally regarded as as beneficial for health in East Asia. Acordding to Compendium of Materia Medica, it's good for strengthening the waist, nourishing blood and improving digestion. However, scientists do not approve of this treatment. Acupuncture Acupuncture is thought to have originated in China and is most commonly associated with Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Different types of acupuncture (Japanese, Korean, and classical Chinese acupuncture) are practiced and taught throughout the world.In western medicine, a common treatment...

