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About TCM

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient system of health and wellness practices originating in China over 2,000 years ago. It focuses on maintaining balance in the body through the interaction of natural elements and energy forces known as Qi (life energy). TCM views health as the balance of Yin (negative, passive energy) and Yang (positive, active energy), and illness as an imbalance between these forces.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment is a holistic approach aimed at restoring balance in the body's energy (Qi) and maintaining harmony between Yin and Yang. TCM treatments are highly individualized, based on the unique needs of the patient and the nature of their health issues. Here are some common TCM treatment methods:

1. Herbal Medicine

  • Chinese Herbal Formulas: TCM uses a vast array of herbs, minerals, and animal products to create personalized remedies. Each formula is tailored to the individual’s condition and often contains a mix of ingredients that work synergistically. For example, ginseng, ginger, and licorice may be used to boost energy and improve digestion.

2. Acupuncture

  • Acupuncture: Involves the insertion of fine needles into specific acupuncture points along the body’s meridians (energy pathways). This stimulates Qi flow, helping to alleviate pain, reduce stress, and treat various conditions such as headaches, arthritis, digestive issues, and emotional imbalances.

3. Moxibustion

  • Moxibustion: A therapy where dried mugwort (moxa) is burned near the skin to warm acupuncture points and invigorate the flow of Qi. It’s often used in combination with acupuncture, especially for cold-related conditions or to strengthen immunity.

4. Cupping Therapy

  • Cupping: This involves placing glass or bamboo cups on the skin and creating a vacuum by suction. It helps to increase blood flow, reduce muscle tension, and remove toxins. Cupping is commonly used to relieve respiratory conditions, pain, and muscle stiffness.

5. Tui Na (Massage Therapy)

  • Tui Na: A form of therapeutic massage that combines acupressure and manipulation techniques to relieve pain, improve circulation, and restore Qi balance. It is often used for musculoskeletal problems, stress relief, and digestive disorders.

6. Dietary Therapy

Chinese Dietary Therapy: TCM recommends foods based on their energetic qualities (hot, cold, warm, cool, neutral) and how they affect the body's Yin and Yang. Diet adjustments aim to treat imbalances and maintain health, focusing on the medicinal properties of food.

7. Qi Gong and Tai Chi

Qi Gong: A practice combining movement, meditation, and controlled breathing to cultivate and balance Qi. It is used to improve physical and mental health, reduce stress, and increase energy.

Tai Chi: A form of martial art practiced for its health benefits, emphasizing slow, flowing movements that promote flexibility, balance, and mental clarity.

8. Lifestyle Adjustments

TCM practitioners often recommend lifestyle changes that align with natural cycles, such as sleeping earlier, reducing stress, and adjusting daily activities to support the body's natural rhythms.

9. Gua Sha

Gua Sha: A technique that involves scraping the skin with a smooth tool to improve circulation, release toxins, and relieve tension. It is often used to treat pain, colds, fevers, and other conditions.

Overall

TCM treatments aim to address not just the symptoms but also the root cause of disease by improving the body's overall energy balance and resilience.

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Above brief description of TCM, but our clinic don't performs item 3, 5, 7 & 9.

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