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TCM And Weight Management
If you struggle with your weight, you’re not alone. In fact, more many Asian adults meet the criteria for being near-obesity or being obese. Globally, millions spend billions of dollars annually on weight loss products, but obesity is still on the rise. People are even turning to surgery as a weight loss option. This is […]
TCM and Menopause
Menopause is a natural, physiological transition that marks the cessation of ovulation and menstruation. Apart from periods becoming less regular, about 80% of women also experience hot flashes, night sweats, and other uncomfortable signs of menopause. Conventional medicine tends to offer women some menopause relief through Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT), but this approach carries risk. […]
TCM and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a complex disorder in which the intestines lose their ability to efficiently move their contents. The main symptoms of IBS are abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and/or constipation. Less common symptoms may include headaches, fatigue, depression and anxiety. Symptoms may be triggered by stress, diet, emotional factors, hormone levels and medications. […]
TCM and Insomnia
Insomnia can impact your overall health! Insomnia is a common condition that involves difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Everyone experiences a sleepless night once in a while, but trouble sleeping at night that persists from a few nights up to a few weeks indicates acute insomnia, while experiencing difficulty sleeping at least a few […]
TCM and Infertility
Whether you are looking for a natural alternative or want to increase your chances of success by combining acupuncture with other ART (Assisted Reproductive Technologies), TCM provides comprehensive, effective treatment. Infertility Treatment with Acupuncture and TCM Infertility treatment with acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) dates back for thousands of years. Infertility is a common […]
TCM and Immune System Explained
Our body’s physiological immune system is made up of special organs, cells and chemicals that fight infection (microbes). The main parts of the immune system are: white blood cells, antibodies, the complement system, the lymphatic system, the spleen, the thymus, and the bone marrow. These are the parts of your immune system that actively fight […]
TCM and High Blood Pressure
Help for High Blood Pressure Management Through TCM Let us think of the circulatory system as plumbing. The heart is the water pump, and the veins and arteries are pipes. The condition of hypertension describes a system wherein the pump has to work harder and faster than it should. This happens for two reasons: Unfortunately, […]
TCM and Headaches Treatment
If you suffer from headaches, you are not alone. Over 50 million of us experience some form of a severe headache at some point in our lives. Whether you experience minor head pain or severe migraines, headaches can take valuable time out of your day and your life, and leave you searching for relief. One […]
TCM Fertility Treatment Management
TCM & Fertility Treatment – A Natural Solutions Traditional Chinese Medicine has been treating infertility for over 2 thousand years. The treatment involves acupuncture, herbal supplements, dietary guidance, Tai Chi, and Chi Gong and approaches the whole body to correct the underlying problems, and to achieve pregnancy while optimizing general health. Acupuncture and herbs can […]
TCM and Diabetes Treatment
What is the best way to lose weight to manage diabetes? Can you keep glucose levels normal by finding the right foods to eat to lose weight? Keeping diabetes under good control requires a lot of daily effort and working with a team of health care professionals who care about you. Adding an acupuncture and […]
TCM and Cancer Care
Every day more than 5000 people globally are newly diagnosed with some form of cancer. Every year over 20000 cancer related death occurs in Singapore, making cancer the most common cause of death. Cancer touches all of our lives, but it is in many cases preventable and treatable. Acupuncture and TCM offer alternative methods of […]
TCM and Auto Immune Disease
Lupus, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Crohn’s disease…You may have heard of these conditions, but do you know what they have in common? They are all types of autoimmune disease, and they are all lifelong conditions. Many are living with an autoimmune disease. If you are facing one of these conditions, you know how crucial it is to […]
TCM and Asthma Treatment
Asthma is a long-term condition that affects millions globally. Caring for a chronic condition such as asthma can sometimes be frustrating, but it’s important to remember that it can be controlled. Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can be powerful allies in the management of asthma, and they work well in conjunction with other types […]
TCM “Dampness” and Health Risk
One of the most central concepts of TCM is that of the intimate connection between the body and the environment. The physiology of the cells, tissues, organs and the meridian system of the body, is in dynamic internal equilibrium and constantly adjusts to the vagaries of the external environment. “Traditional Chinese Medicine recognises different influencers […]
TCM and Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain, which may arise from repetitive movements, sports injuries, or slow degeneration of tissues over time, is one of the most common types of musculoskeletal pain. Most pain in the shoulder is related to the soft tissues of the joints, primarily the rotator cuff tendons and muscles. In most cases doctors recommend medications to […]
The Triple Burner According to Chinese Medicine
Summary The Triple Burner is also called the Triple Warmer or Three Heater. It is like a large body cavity containing all the Internal Organs. Its main function is to unify all the Organs into a integrated and harmonious system. As its name indicates, it is composed of the Upper, Middle and Lower Burner. The […]
The Stomach According to Chinese Medicine
Summary The Stomach’s main function is to ‘receive’ ingested food and drinks for absorption. The Stomach is the root of Body Fluids and it prefers Dampness. Stomach disorders are mainly caused by diet. The Stomach Qi can be either Stagnated or depleted due to excessive worry or thinking. The Functions of the Stomach Classification The […]
The Spleen According to Chinese Medicine
Summary The Spleen has an arguably much bigger role in Chinese Medicine than in Western medicine. It rules transformation and transportation of food Essences (nutrition), Qi, and Body Fluids and their distribution to other Zang Organs. The Functions of the Spleen Classification The TCM Spleen Functions Main Symptoms When this Spleen is weak, physical symptoms […]
The Small Intesting According to Chinese Medicine
Summary The Small Intestine’s main function is to receive partially decomposed food and drinks from the Stomach, digest and absorb them further. In doing so it separates the pure part from the impure part. The Functions of the Small Intestine Classification The TCM Small Intestine Functions Main Symptoms Disharmony in the Small Intestine may give […]
The Pericardium According to Chinese Medicine
Summary The Pericardium is an membrane surrounding the Heart. Its main function is to project and maintain the Heart. It also assists the Heart to communicate with the rest of body. Together with the Heart, it houses the Mind (Sheng – 神). The Functions of the Pericardium Classification The TCM Pericardium Functions Main Symptoms Fever, […]
The Lungs According to Chinese Medicine
Summary The Lungs rule Qi and respiration. They extract Clean Air from the air we take in, mix it with the Grain Qi, Body Fluids and food Essence from the Spleen, and distribute the mixture throughout the body to moisten and nourish skin and hairs. The Functions of the Lung Classification The TCM Lung Functions […]
The Liver According to Chinese Medicine
Summary The Liver is the ‘General’ for the body because it is responsible for overall planning of the body’s functions by ensuring the smooth flow and proper direction of Qi. It also stores the Blood and regulates the amount of Blood circulated by the Heart. The Functions of the Liver Classification The TCM Liver Functions […]
The Large Intestine According to Chinese Medicine
Summary The Large Intestine’s main function is to receive the digested turbid content from the Small Intestine, absorb remaining water, move it downwards, form stools and discharge it through the anus. The Functions of the Large Intestines Classification The TCM Large Intestine Functions Main Symptoms Dysfunction of the Large Intestine may result in abdominal pain, […]
The Kidneys According to Chinese Medicine
Summary The Kidneys’ principal role from a Chinese Medicine standpoint is to store and release an Essence called “Jing” (精). The role of Jing is to govern one’s growth and development as well as reproduction. The Kidneys are also considered to be the root of Yin and Yang for all other Organs and all the […]
The Heart According to Chinese Medicine
Summary As distinct from the Western medical concept of urinary bladder, this concept from traditional Chinese medicine is more a way of describing a set of interrelated functions than an anatomical organ. The bladder system in TCM has many other functions besides transformation and excretion. In TCM, the bladder is paired with the kidney, and […]
The Gall Bladder According to Chinese Medicine
Summary The Gallbladder’s main function is to store Bile produced by the Liver and excrete it downwards to the Small Intestine to digest food. From this perspective, the Gallbladder’s function is the same as in Western Medicine theory. Physiologically speaking, the Gallbladder rules decisions-making. The Functions of the Gall Bladder Classification The TCM Uterus Functions […]
The Bladder According to Chinese Medicine
Summary As distinct from the Western medical concept of urinary bladder, this concept from traditional Chinese medicine is more a way of describing a set of interrelated functions than an anatomical organ. The bladder system in TCM has many other functions besides transformation and excretion. In TCM, the bladder is paired with the kidney, and […]
The Uterus According to Chinese Medicine
Summary The Uterus is called ‘子宫‘ (Zi Gong) or ‘胞宫’（Bao Gong) . It literally translates to the ‘Palace of child’. Its main functions are related to the regulation of menstruation, child conception and pregnancy. The Functions of the Uterus Classification The TCM Uterus Functions Main Symptoms The Uterus regulates menstrual Blood. The two most important […]
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