Korean Oriental Medicine is very similar to Traditional Chinese Medicine, as they are both based on the same fundamental principles. Aside from some different terminology, KOM and TCM are one in the same. Practitioners of this medicine see the foundation of good health for humans as a balance between nature and the human body. A careful harmony must be observed between oneself and the environment to achieve optimal health.

KOM sees that no person is exactly identical with another; and this is due to different constitutions. It deals mainly with the different energies surrounding sets of organs that is unique to us. This is how they explain different people may have varying reactions to the environment. For example, how come some people are allergic to shellfish while others are not. Also, why some people lose weight during stressful periods of time while others lose weight.

To delve deeper into the ideologies of KOM, what constitutions mean for your health, and any other issues, please visit the following links below.

• Characteristics of Korean Medicine
• The Association of Korean Oriental Medicine
• Chun Do Sun Bup