Asian Medicine and Healthy Living

The concept of healthy living can be traced back to ancient Chinese and Indian medical traditions, arguably predating the emergence of the Hippocratic medical school in the West. Huang Di Nei Jing, a foundational text of Chinese medicine believed to have been compiled during the Han dynasty, contains early insights into disease prevention and health preservation. Similarly, historical records show that the Caraka Samhita and Susruta Samhita—two seminal texts in Ayurveda—emphasized maintaining health through daily routines, seasonal practices, and dietary regimens.
With the rapid advancement of digital technology in the 21st century, important questions arise: How can this ancient wisdom of healthy living remain relevant in the digital age? This course explores the principles and practices of healthy living as outlined in Chinese and Indian medicine. Through analysing various health preservation methods, students will gain practical knowledge and skills to cultivate a healthy lifestyle.

DELIVERY MODE

• Face-to-Face

SUGGESTED READING

• Chinese and Indian Medicine Today: Branding Asia, Springer Nature (2017). ISBN: 978-981-10-3961-4

COURSE OUTLINE

• Introduction to Asian Medicine: Ayurveda in India and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
• Differences between Asian and Western medicine in History, Theory, and Methodology.
• Living a Healthy Life: Daily Regimen, Seasonal Regimen, Dietary Regimen, and Exercise According to Ayurveda.
• Disease Prevention and Health Preservation Methods Suggested in Huang Di Nei Jing (Chinese medical classic).

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Identify the core philosophy and principles of traditional medicine in Asia and their significance for maintaining a healthy lifestyle;
2. Learn how to preserve individual health within the framework of Asian health knowledge;
3. Effectively integrate and apply various methods suggested in Asian medical systems to preserve individual health and prevent diseases.