Plastic surgery is becoming more and more popular. A woman 【小题1】 has recently had plastic surgery on her face now regrets the decision.

The surgery 【小题2】 (take) place more than a month ago, 【小题3】 Ella Edwards still suffers from daily pain. This is stopping her from 【小题4】 (return) to a normal life. She has been to several 【小题5】 (hospital) and all the doctors say that the pain is unlikely to stop any time soon. She may need to take painkillers for 【小题6】 long time. In addition, Miss Edwards says the surgery makes 【小题7】 (she) look unnatural and that she is unable to make certain facial expressions.

Miss Edwards is unhappy 【小题8】 the results of the surgery. I wanted 【小题9】 (become) more beautiful, but it hasn’t turned out well at all. I 【小题10】 (real) regret having the surgery,” she said. “I’m very anxious about it.”

Acupuncture (针灸), an ancient Chinese medical practice, has been the treatment method for 【小题1】 (count) patients for thousands of years. In ancient times, people used stone tools 【小题2】 (ease) pain. Over time, this practice evolved into a comprehensive and profound medical system and shaped 【小题3】 root of acupuncture.

Acupuncture is a treatment, 【小题4】 aims to promote the body’s self-regulating functions. Its treatment 【小题5】 (principle) are in line with the philosophical concepts of traditional Chinese medicine that 【小题6】 (stress) overall treatment, meridian adjustment, balance of bodily functions and so on.

Looking 【小题7】 China, acupuncture has become a global treatment. Up to now, much progress 【小题8】 (make) in scientific research and modern medicine. It is now a mainstream alternative and complementary treatment for various diseases. According to a 2019 WHO report, acupuncture is used in 113 of its 120 member countries, 【小题9】 (illustrate) its widespread recognition and application.

As an ancient Chinese medical practice with a rich history and deep cultural 【小题10】 (significant), acupuncture is a reflection of profound cultural heritage and a holistic path to healing.

Tongrentang Chinese Medicine Culture

As an old brand of traditional Chinese medicine famous both in and outside China, Beijing Tongrentang 【小题1】 ( exist ) for more than three centuries since it was built in 1669. Tongrentang started to make medicines for the royal court in 1723 and it stuck 【小题2】 the secret prescriptions and pharmaceutical (制药的) methods throughout the 188 years until 1911, 【小题3】 ( form ) a strict quality supervision system. As 【小题4】 result, Tongrentang has formed a particular style and traditional knowledge of Tongrentang Chinese medicine.

The culture of Tongrentang Chinese medicine is 【小题5】 ( main ) reflected in the values of serving the people; the quality view that no effort should be spared, no matter how 【小题6】 ( complicate ) the procedures of pharmaceutical production are, and no material shall 【小题7】 ( reduce ), no matter how much the cost is; the business concept of relying on good faith and focusing on harmony; and a professional ethic (职业道德) that we should do things with sincerity and in good faith. The special brand and trademarks also display 【小题8】 ( they )medicine culture. Tongrentang Chinese medicines are characterized by integrating (融合) traditional Chinese medicines and royal pharmaceutical techniques, 【小题9】 can be summarized into four phrases, namely, unique 【小题10】 ( recipe ), top-class raw materials, excellent workmanship and evident curative effect.