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Why are Urine and Stool So Important ?
This section deals with topics in urine and stools, their formation and health conditions from a TCM perspective.
MoreMissed Periods in Traditional Chinese Medicine
TCM treatments for missed periods are indicated for conditions that are mostly due to endocrine issues, structural deformities such as inborn defects are not applicable.
MoreIntroduction of TCM Gynecology
In comparison with the ancient practice, the range of TCM treatable conditions has been greatly expanded to include diseases that were rarely treated before, and the results are encouraging.
MoreIntroduction of External Medicine
In TCM, health problems that could be seen or touched directly, such as superficial infections, skin diseases, peripheral vascular problems, breast or thyroid lumps, male genital problems and piles as well as traumatic injuries, all came under the field of external medicine.
MoreAbout TCM Classic Herbal Formulae
For centuries of practice, TCM scholars perfected various formulae for some typical disharmony patterns, and today, these classic formulae have become the basis for modern day usage. Many of them are so popular that they have been manufactured as patent remedies and are available in health stores.
MoreSweating Problems in Chinese Medicine
Over 1% of the world’s population suffers from excessive sweating, medically known as hyperhidrosis. Other than for hot weather, exercise or emotional reasons, these individuals tend to sweat excessively without a trigger. This chapter is about how TCM understands and diagnoses abnormal sweating conditions.
MoreBleeding Symptoms in Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a unique understanding about how bleeding develops, and has accumulated extensive experiences in treating bleeding conditions. TCM methods can be a choice for controlling bleeding that complicates in various medical conditions, especially for mild to medium bleeding cases.
MoreAcupressure Techniques for Health Problems
Massage is a specialty within the practice of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), it can be applied alone or as a part of overall treatment strategy. For lay persons, massage is suitable to do at home, to supplement any treatment or promote health.
MoreAcupressure Techniques for Common Ailments
For general health maintenance, there are some acupressure techniques that you can do yourself. The techniques are simple and fairly easy to learn. Generally, you just need to select an appropriate massage plan that suits your health need, perform it in the morning and evening and make it last 20〜30…
MoreAcupressure Techniques for Different Body Regions
This section introduces some ancient massage techniques based on the body regions; they can be practiced singly or in combination, depending on individual health need. If selected the massage techniques properly and practice on a regular basis, it is definitely beneficial to the individuals, especially for those who have chronic…
MoreTreatment Strategy of Chinese Acupuncture
Even though there are many styles of acupuncture practice, which vary in diagnostic methods, selection of acupoints as well as needling techniques, the treatment goal remains constant: to restore the smooth flow of meridians so that different body parts can work in harmony again.
MoreNeedling Techniques of Chinese Acupuncture
Proficient acupuncturists are capable of inserting and removing the needles quickly, and also twirling or rotating the needles flexibly. They are also required to practice needle technique on their own bodies so as to experience the exact feeling of manipulation and stimulation that the recipient gets.
MoreSelection and Combination of Acupoints in Chinese Acupuncture
In Chinese acupuncture, the primary goal is to unblock the meridians, activate the blood and qi circulation so that the body can heal itself. A selected acupoint can achieve its therapeutic effects in several ways.
MoreThe Body Points with Special Therapeutic Effects
Along the fourteen main meridians, some acupoints have definite relationships with the internal organs that make them exert particular therapeutic properties. They are considered essential when using acupuncture and moxibustion for treatment.
MoreMeridian System and Chinese Acupuncture
In Chinese medicine, to be knowledgeable about the meridian system is as important as anatomy and physiology in Western medicine.
MoreWhat to Expect from a TCM Doctor’s Examination ?
As pathological changes inside the body are reflected externally as abnormalities of the complexion, emotions, appearance of the tongue, or pulse irregularities, it is a routine for physicians to evaluate and diagnosis their patients with four basic examining skills.
MorePrinciples for TCM Diagnosis
Syndrome differentiation is the method of recognizing and diagnosing diseases or body imbalances in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). There are several methods of syndrome differentiation, TCM physicians select them based on the types of diseases.
MoreThe Yin Yang Theory
The yin yang theory was created by ancient Chinese to understand and explain things.
MoreThe Five Elements Theory
In traditional Chinese medicine, the five elements theory is used to explain the interrelationships of internal body, especially the physiological and pathological changes between organs.
MoreThe Meridian System
The Meridian System is a giant web that links all body parts together, and forms the matrix for body functioning. Its pathways make up a comprehensive yet complex body map that acts as a communication network between the physical and more subtle energetic body.
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