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Traditional Chinese medicine becomes popular with Ghanaians

STORY: Traditional Chinese medicine becomes popular with Ghanaians DATELINE: July 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ghanaian patients receiving traditional Chinese medicine treatment 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RICHLOVE AGYEPONG, Patient from Bono Region in western Ghana 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHEN GAO, Member of the Chinese medical team to Ghana 4. various of Ghanaian patients receiving traditional Chinese medicine treatment 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SANDRA ASHONG, Head of the herbal medicine unit at the hospital STORYLINE: Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has become an increasingly popular option for patients in the West African country of Ghana thanks to its simplicity, high healing effects and affordability. Many Ghanaians, including some traveling days from far away, have come to the China-Ghana Friendship Hospital in the country's capital Accra, where the Chinese medical team to Ghana is stationed, for TCM treatment. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RICHLO

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InShanghai: French expat on how traditional Chinese medicine changes life

STORY: InShanghai: French expat on how traditional Chinese medicine changes life DATELINE: April 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): TOLZA SIMON, Yoga coach STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): TOLZA SIMON, Yoga coach "My name is Simon. I'm from France. I've been in China for quite a long time. My second master's degree, I got it here in Shanghai, in the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. (Traditional) Chinese medicine is very natural. It's a very natural way of healing ourselves and to understand ourselves. (Traditional) Chinese medicine teaches you that everything is connected together. You have a system inside your body and we need to nourish the system. (Traditional) Chinese medicine has five elements. The heart is at the top and is the most important thing. So it means that in your life, if you regulate your heart, you can regulate your life. And that's what I did. I went to a French international school (in China

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Japan's "shiatsu anma" therapy in Nepal

KATHMANDU, Nepal - Ishwor Raj Balami, proprietor of You, I Health Center, massages a client using the traditional Japanese "shiatsu anma" healing technique at the Japanese massage center in Kathmandu on Sept. 10, 2012.

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Traditional Chinese Medicine firm in Hungary wins award

STORY: Traditional Chinese Medicine firm in Hungary wins award DATELINE: Sept. 9, 2022 LENGTH: 0:00:50 LOCATION: Budapest CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the firm receiving the certificate and trophy 2. various of Janos Latorcai, Deputy Speaker of the Hungarian Parliament STORYLINE: Dr. Chen Pharmacy, a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) company that has been operating in the Hungarian capital Budapest for 25 years, won the "Value and Quality Award" on Thursday. In this year's ceremony, the prize went to 41 applications from 34 applicants from almost the entire spectrum of the economy. The company said in its application that "Dr. Chen Pharmacy's main objective, other than healing, is to teach people a lifestyle that prevents illness. It helps its customers with combining TCM with modern Western medicine and alternative therapies." Founded in 2018, the "Value and Quality Award" is supported by the Hungarian Parliament and the Hungarian Prime Minister's Office. It recognizes and rewards Hungar

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Fondness of gemstones becomes crucial part of Iraqi traditional culture

STORY: Fondness of gemstones becomes crucial part of Iraqi traditional culture DATELINE: July 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:50 LOCATION: Baghdad CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: various of the stone marketSOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SABAH KAMEL, VendorSOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): ISAM ABU HAIDER, Lapidary workshop Owner STORYLINE: Walking down a narrow alley near the heritage al-Rasheed street in central Iraqi capital of Baghdad, visitors will be fascinated by all kinds of fine gems and adornments displayed by stall vendors and shops on both sides of the alley. With sparkling colors and exquisite designs, gemstones have captured the hearts of Iraqis for centuries, becoming part of their traditional and cultural heritage. Gemstones are seen by many Iraqis as more than beautiful ornamental stones or objects of art, believing that they will bring about luck, ward off evils, prevent danger, and even possess healing powers. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SABAH KAMEL, Vendor "I have been working in selling gemstones since 2010, and ther

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Traditional 'Ayurveda' medicine sales growing rapidly in India

A woman shops for "Ayurveda" products based on traditional medicine on Feb. 24, 2015, at a store specializing in such items in Mumbai. Ayurveda featuring natural healing has been enjoying a major resurgence in popularity in India in recent years. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Vincentka hall in Luhacovice Spa, launching of spa season and opening and sanctifying springs

Launch of spa season and ceremonial opening and traditional sanctifying the healing mineral springs took place in Vincentka hall, Lazenske namesti, Luhacovice, on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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Vincentka hall in Luhacovice Spa, launching of spa season and opening and sanctifying springs

Launch of spa season and ceremonial opening and traditional sanctifying the healing mineral springs took place in Vincentka hall, Lazenske namesti, Luhacovice, on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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Vincentka hall in Luhacovice Spa, launching of spa season and opening and sanctifying springs

Launch of spa season and ceremonial opening and traditional sanctifying the healing mineral springs took place in Vincentka hall, Lazenske namesti, Luhacovice, on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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HUBERT WOJCIK, Vincentka hall in Luhacovice Spa, launching of spa season and opening and sanctifying springs

Pastor Hubert Wojcik blesses the Vincentka spring during launching of spa season and ceremonial opening and traditional sanctifying the healing mineral springs, which took place in Vincentka hall, Lazenske namesti, Luhacovice, on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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Vincentka hall in Luhacovice Spa, launching of spa season and opening and sanctifying springs

Launch of spa season and ceremonial opening and traditional sanctifying the healing mineral springs took place in Vincentka hall, Lazenske namesti, Luhacovice, on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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Vincentka hall in Luhacovice Spa, launching of spa season and opening and sanctifying springs

Launch of spa season and ceremonial opening and traditional sanctifying the healing mineral springs took place in Vincentka hall, Lazenske namesti, Luhacovice, on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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Vincentka hall in Luhacovice Spa, launching of spa season and opening and sanctifying springs

Launch of spa season and ceremonial opening and traditional sanctifying the healing mineral springs took place in Vincentka hall, Lazenske namesti, Luhacovice, on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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Vincentka hall in Luhacovice Spa, launching of spa season and opening and sanctifying springs

Launch of spa season and ceremonial opening and traditional sanctifying the healing mineral springs took place in Vincentka hall, Lazenske namesti, Luhacovice, on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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Vincentka hall in Luhacovice Spa, launching of spa season and opening and sanctifying springs

Launch of spa season and ceremonial opening and traditional sanctifying the healing mineral springs took place in Vincentka hall, Lazenske namesti, Luhacovice, on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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Vincentka hall in Luhacovice Spa, launching of spa season and opening and sanctifying springs

Launch of spa season and ceremonial opening and traditional sanctifying the healing mineral springs took place in Vincentka hall, Lazenske namesti, Luhacovice, on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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Vincentka hall in Luhacovice Spa, launching of spa season and opening and sanctifying springs

Launch of spa season and ceremonial opening and traditional sanctifying the healing mineral springs took place in Vincentka hall, Lazenske namesti, Luhacovice, on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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HUBERT WOJCIK, Vincentka hall in Luhacovice Spa, launching of spa season and opening and sanctifying springs

Pastor Hubert Wojcik blesses the Vincentka spring during launching of spa season and ceremonial opening and traditional sanctifying the healing mineral springs, which took place in Vincentka hall, Lazenske namesti, Luhacovice, on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)