中醫之責任：延年益壽是終極目標

在浩瀚的醫學星空中，中醫如同一顆璀璨的明珠，歷經千年而不衰，以其獨特的理論體系和治療方法，守護着中華民族乃至全人類的健康。然而，當我們談及中醫師的責任時，往往侷限於對疾病的治療，彷彿中醫的價值僅在於“治病救人”。實則不然，中醫師的責任遠不止於此，他們的使命更加深遠而宏大——那就是引領人們走向健康，實現延年益壽的終極目標。

梁世傑醫生提出的“中醫的主要責任是使人延年益壽”這一觀點，如同一股清流，沖刷着我們對中醫的傳統認知。在他看來，中醫不僅僅是一門治療疾病的學問，更是一種生活態度，一種追求身心和諧、預防疾病、延緩衰老的智慧。

在這個快節奏、高壓力的時代，大部分人都處於亞健康狀態，疾病似乎成了生活的常態。然而，中醫卻告訴我們，真正的健康不是等到疾病來臨時才匆忙應對，而是在疾病尚未萌芽之時，就通過調養身心，防患於未然。這便是“治未病”的核心理念，也是中醫對人類健康事業的偉大貢獻。

試想，如果一個人能夠在中醫的指導下，調整飲食習慣，保持適量運動，注重情緒管理，那麼他的身體將會如何？疾病或許會繞道而行，健康將成爲他生活的常態。這正是中醫所追求的“未病先防”，也是梁世傑醫生所強調的中醫師的終極責任。

然而，現實總是充滿挑戰。在這個信息爆炸的時代，人們往往被各種養生謠言所迷惑，對中醫的理解也停留在表面。許多人只有在生病時纔會想到中醫，而在平時，中醫似乎與他們無關。這正是中醫面臨的困境之一——如何讓更多的人接受中醫的健康理念，成爲“治未病”的前期人羣？

梁世傑醫生深知這一點，他強調，中醫師不僅要具備高超的醫術，更要成爲健康的傳播者。他們要用生動的例子、深入淺出的講解，讓人們明白中醫的智慧所在，感受到中醫的魅力。比如，通過講述古代名醫如何通過食療、鍼灸等方法治癒頑疾的故事，激發人們對中醫的興趣；或者通過分享自己或患者的親身經歷，讓人們看到中醫在預防疾病、延緩衰老方面的顯著效果。

當然，這一過程並非一蹴而就。它需要中醫師的耐心、恆心和智慧，更需要全社會的共同努力。只有當中醫的理念深入人心，成爲人們生活方式的一部分時，我們才能真正實現“以不病爲目標”的終極目標。

在這個過程中，我們或許會遇到誤解、質疑甚至嘲笑。但請記住，中醫是中華民族的瑰寶，是千百年智慧的結晶。它經得起時間的考驗，也必將爲人類健康事業作出更大的貢獻。讓我們攜手並進，共同推動中醫的發展，讓“治未病”的理念照亮每一個人的健康之路！

在中醫的引領下，願我們都能擁有強健的體魄、愉悅的心情，享受生命的每一個美好瞬間。因爲，在中醫的世界裏，健康不是奢侈品，而是每個人都可以擁有的寶貴財富。

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The responsibility of traditional Chinese medicine: longevity is the ultimate goal

In the vast medical cosmos, traditional Chinese medicine is like a shining pearl that has persevered for thousands of years, safeguarding the health of the Chinese nation and all mankind with its unique theoretical system and treatment methods. However, when we talk about the responsibility of traditional Chinese medicine, we are often limited to the treatment of diseases, as if the value of traditional medicine is simply to "cure diseases and save people." Rather, the responsibility of Chinese medicine extends far beyond that, and their mission is even more profound and ambitious - to lead people to health and the ultimate goal of longevity.

Dr. Liang Shijie''s view that "the main responsibility of traditional Chinese medicine is to prolong people''s longevity" is like a current that washes away our traditional understanding of traditional medicine. In his view, traditional Chinese medicine is not only a science of treating diseases, but also a attitude to life, a wisdom to pursue physical and mental harmony, prevent disease, and delay aging.

In this fast-paced, high-stress era, most people are in a sub-state of health, illness seems to have become the norm of life. However, traditional Chinese medicine tells us that true health is not to wait until a disease arrives, but to prevent the disease before it has started, by conditioning the body and mind. This is the key concept of "preventive treatment of disease" and the great contribution of TCM to the cause of human beings.

Imagine if a person could adjust their eating habits, maintain moderate exercise, and focus on emotional management under the guidance of traditional Chinese medicine, what would happen to his body? Sickness may take a detour, and health will become the norm in his life. This is precisely the "prevention of disease before it occurs" pursued by traditional Chinese medicine and the ultimate responsibility of Chinese medicine, as stressed by Dr. Liang Shijie.

However, reality is always challenging. In this era of information explosion, people are often confused by all kinds of health rumors, and the understanding of traditional Chinese medicine is still superficial. Many people think of traditional Chinese medicine only when they are sick, and in normal times, traditional Chinese Medicine seems to have nothing to do with them. This is one of the difficulties that TCM is facing - how to make more people accept the concept of TCM and become the early stage of "preventive treatment of disease"?

Dr. Leung Shijie knows this well, and he emphasizes that Chinese physicians must not only possess excellent medical skills, but also become health communicators. They should use vivid examples and in-depth explanations to let people understand the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine and feel the charm of traditional medicine. For example, people''s interest in traditional Chinese medicine can be piqued by telling stories of how ancient famous healers could cure stubborn diseases through food therapy, acupuncture and other methods. Or by sharing their own personal experiences or those of their patients, let people see the remarkable effects of traditional Chinese medicine in preventing disease and slowing down aging.

Of course, this process did not happen overnight. It requires the patience, persistence and wisdom of the medical practitioner, and it requires the joint efforts of the whole society. Only when the concept of traditional Chinese medicine becomes a part of people''s lifestyle can we truly achieve the ultimate goal of being sick.

In the process, we may encounter misunderstandings, doubts and even ridicule. But please remember that traditional Chinese medicine is a treasure of the Chinese nation and the crystallization of wisdom over thousands of years. It will stand the test of time and will certainly make a greater contribution to human health. Let us go hand in hand to promote the progress of traditional Chinese medicine, so that the concept of "preventive treatment of disease" illuminates everyone''s road to health!

Under the guidance of traditional Chinese medicine, may we all have a strong body, a happy mood and enjoy every beautiful moment of life. Because, in the world of traditional Chinese medicine, health is not a luxury, but a valuable asset that everyone can have.

Author Bio: Liang Shijie is a senior medical practitioner in traditional Chinese medicine. He has been engaged in traditional medicine clinical work for 24 years and has accumulated a wealth of clinical experience. Following Chen Yong, chief physician of liver disease at Beijing Traditional Medicine Hospital, affiliated with Capital Medical University, and renowned old Chinese medicine, he has been treated for many years and received great attention. He specializes in the treatment of difficult diseases using "conversational traditional therapy" and special treatments combined with the academic ideas of Jiao Shude and Guan Yubo''s ten-level diagnosis.He is currently the director of the Center for Diffusion Research of Dr. Houde Wei Group in Beijing, a researcher at the Shude Tang Institute of Chinese Medicine, and a fellow at the new 3 + 3 project of traditional Chinese medicine flame inheritance in Beijing - a scholar at the inheritance work station of Jiao Shude''s protégés (Chen Yong),He is a standing committee member of the International Expert Committee on E-learning and Health Care, a member of the Jiao Shude Academic Heritage Special Committee of the Chinese Association for the Advancement of Chinese Medicine Research, and the first cancer specialist to be included in the chapter of the Chinese Pharmaceutical Culture Research Association. Won the 2020 China Association for the Promotion of Traditional Chinese Medicine Zhongjing Medical Branch held the eighth session of the Medical Saint Zhongjing Nanyang Forum "Classic Prescription Famous Doctor" honorary title. The winner of the first Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei "Pingui Cup" Yanzhao Medical Research Essay Award in 2023. The story was featured in the fourth edition of Current Scientist in 2024.