Name: TCM in Brazil: Ear acupuncture helps lifelong smokers quit
Uploaded: 2026-11-05T14:27:27+08:00
Duration: 2 min 21 s
Description: Tai chi, meditation, prenatal yoga and ear acupuncture used for smoking cessation are among the examples showing how TCM has long been integrated into Brazil’s primary health system. In an interview with CGTN, Mariana Cabral Schveitzer, Brazilian professor

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Tai chi, meditation, prenatal yoga and ear acupuncture used for smoking cessation are among the examples showing how TCM has long been integrated into Brazil’s primary health system. In an interview with CGTN, Mariana Cabral Schveitzer, Brazilian professor and vice chair of the Global Alliance for Traditional and Integrative Medicine, unpacked this story of local adaptation. Centered on preventive care, low-cost community interventions powered by traditional medicine can reduce the financial burden of costly treatment for advanced diseases, making them a vital supplementary pillar for primary healthcare worldwide.

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