In this episode, we’re discussing “Traditional Chinese Medicine,” sometimes called “Oriental Medicine” - also known as Eastern Medicine or Alternative Medicine. But what does it really mean - how did these terms come about? What makes Eastern Medicine any different from Western Medicine - if any?  

Also - stick around to hear about  Nevada’s first healthcare facility catering specifically to AAPI communities- the Healthy Asians and Pacific Islander (HAPI) Center!

The ESM team visits a local TCM shop that's been in Vegas for over 20 years, T & T Ginseng. We talk with Tamara Venit-Shelton, a social historian and professor of history at Claremont McKenna College to discuss the history of Traditional Chinese Medicine and her book Herbs and Roots. Dr. Vince Link, a local O.M.D., discusses the array of TCM practices he offers at his clinic. We also get to sit down with Dr. Michelle Lin—the clinical director of the brand NEW Healthy Asians and Pacific Islanders Medical Center.

Exit Spring Mountain is a podcast from Nevada Public Radio. Our team includes senior producer Nessa Concepcion, with support from production consultant Sonja Cho Swanson, academic research consultant Mark Padoongpatt and assistant producer, researcher and social media manager, Isabelle Chen Rice. Joe Schoenemann oversees podcasts as news director at Nevada Public Radio, and our sound editing, mixing, and mastering is by Christopher Alverez.

For more information on the HAPI Center, visit:  https://www.hapimedical.org/