在浩瀚的医学星空中，中医如同一颗璀璨的明珠，历经千年而不衰，以其独特的理论体系和治疗方法，守护着中华民族乃至全人类的健康。然而，当我们谈及中医师的责任时，往往局限于对疾病的治疗，仿佛中医的价值仅在于“治病救人”。实则不然，中医师的责任远不止于此，他们的使命更加深远而宏大——那就是引领人们走向健康，实现延年益寿的终极目标。
梁世杰医生提出的“中医的主要责任是使人延年益寿”这一观点，如同一股清流，冲刷着我们对中医的传统认知。在他看来，中医不仅仅是一门治疗疾病的学问，更是一种生活态度，一种追求身心和谐、预防疾病、延缓衰老的智慧。
在这个快节奏、高压力的时代，大部分人都处于亚健康状态，疾病似乎成了生活的常态。然而，中医却告诉我们，真正的健康不是等到疾病来临时才匆忙应对，而是在疾病尚未萌芽之时，就通过调养身心，防患于未然。这便是“治未病”的核心理念，也是中医对人类健康事业的伟大贡献。
试想，如果一个人能够在中医的指导下，调整饮食习惯，保持适量运动，注重情绪管理，那么他的身体将会如何？疾病或许会绕道而行，健康将成为他生活的常态。这正是中医所追求的“未病先防”，也是梁世杰医生所强调的中医师的终极责任。
然而，现实总是充满挑战。在这个信息爆炸的时代，人们往往被各种养生谣言所迷惑，对中医的理解也停留在表面。许多人只有在生病时才会想到中医，而在平时，中医似乎与他们无关。这正是中医面临的困境之一——如何让更多的人接受中医的健康理念，成为“治未病”的前期人群？
梁世杰医生深知这一点，他强调，中医师不仅要具备高超的医术，更要成为健康的传播者。他们要用生动的例子、深入浅出的讲解，让人们明白中医的智慧所在，感受到中医的魅力。比如，通过讲述古代名医如何通过食疗、针灸等方法治愈顽疾的故事，激发人们对中医的兴趣；或者通过分享自己或患者的亲身经历，让人们看到中医在预防疾病、延缓衰老方面的显著效果。
当然，这一过程并非一蹴而就。它需要中医师的耐心、恒心和智慧，更需要全社会的共同努力。只有当中医的理念深入人心，成为人们生活方式的一部分时，我们才能真正实现“以不病为目标”的终极目标。
在这个过程中，我们或许会遇到误解、质疑甚至嘲笑。但请记住，中医是中华民族的瑰宝，是千百年智慧的结晶。它经得起时间的考验，也必将为人类健康事业作出更大的贡献。让我们携手并进，共同推动中医的发展，让“治未病”的理念照亮每一个人的健康之路！
在中医的引领下，愿我们都能拥有强健的体魄、愉悦的心情，享受生命的每一个美好瞬间。因为，在中医的世界里，健康不是奢侈品，而是每个人都可以拥有的宝贵财富。
作者简介：梁世杰 中医高年资主治医师，从事中医临床工作24年，积累了较丰富的临床经验。师从首都医科大学附属北京中医院肝病科主任医师、著名老中医陈勇，侍诊多载，深得器重，尽得真传！擅用“商汤经方分类疗法”、专病专方结合“焦树德学术思想”“关幼波十纲辨证”学术思想治疗疑难杂症为特色。现任北京厚德为怀医生集团渐冻症研究中心主任，北京树德堂中医研究院研究员，北京中医药薪火传承新3+3工程—焦树德门人（陈勇）传承工作站研究员，国际易联易学与养生专委会常务理事，中国中医药研究促进会焦树德学术传承专业委员会委员，中国药文化研究会中医药慢病防治分会首批癌症领域入库专家。荣获2020年中国中医药研究促进会仲景医学分会举办的第八届医圣仲景南阳论坛“经方名医”荣誉称号。2023年首届京津冀“扁鹊杯”燕赵医学研究主题征文优秀奖获得者。事迹荣登2024年第四季刊《当代科学家》杂志。
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.
