How Do You Find A Tibetan Medical Doctor?
In Tibetan medicine, illness is believed to be caused by ignorance. Ignorance causes us to misperceive the world, as well as our bodily and spiritual needs. With the popularization of Tibetan culture, one sees more Tibetan medical practitioners in the United States. Tibetan medicine is believed to strengthen the immune system, so people visit Tibetan doctors for a variety of viral illnesses. Make a list of the medical problems that you want to work on through non-Western methods. The Tibetan medical doctor may prescribe yoga, acupuncture and/or diet modification to help you overcome them. Do some research before you seek out a Tibetan medical doctor. When you know the types of specialties available, you can more easily discuss your condition with a doctor. Read up on behavioral modification, diet modification, herbal medicine, physical therapy and spiritual therapy. For more information, consult the Tibetan Medical & Astro. Institute of H. H. Dalai Lama (see Resources below). Ask for r
