Feb 28, 20212 minBoost Your Fertility with TCMIf a couple experiences infertility, TCM theorizes that there are energy imbalances in their bodies.
Feb 28, 20215 minImprove complexion by nourishing your Lungs 养肺如何会润肤呢?In TCM, there is a saying “The Lungs govern the skin”. In other words, our complexion is most closely related to the function of the Lungs
Feb 28, 20213 minTCM Beauty (2) - The Benefits of TCM Food Therapy 中医美容的奥秘(二):中医食膳美容功效Food therapy is often used in beauty treatments for its increased convenience and safety in long term consumption.
Feb 13, 20214 minThe diverse functions of the Spleen 脾脏广泛的功能On top of digestion and producing Qi & Blood, the spleen also handles water metabolism, controls blood flow, and prevents organ prolapse.
Feb 13, 20214 minHow the spleen affects your digestion and overall health 脾脏如何影响消化及总体健康In TCM, the spleen is said to have multiple major functions, some of which include digestion, water metabolism, control of blood, etc.
Feb 12, 20214 minThe unique function of the heart in TCM 中医心脏之独特功能What is the biggest difference between the heart in TCM and the heart as described in modern biology?
Feb 11, 20213 min7 important health indicators you need to notice (Part 2) 七种常被忽视的健康指标(二)What has thirst, appetite, sleep quality, and feeling cold or warm got to do with your overall health?
Feb 11, 20213 min7 important health indicators you need to notice (Part 1) 七种常被忽视的健康指标(一)The first time you consult a TCM practitioner, you may be stumped by the questions the practitioner asks about your health.
Feb 11, 20213 minHeaty, Cooling & Neutral food 食物的寒凉温热属性In TCM, every herb or food item can be described as having a “warm”, “cool”, or “neutral” nature.
Feb 11, 20214 minWhat is your body type? 您是属于哪一种体质的人?By knowing your own body constitution, you can select the food and herbs that best balance your body to attain better health.
Feb 11, 20212 minHow does a TCM practitioner diagnose using the pulse? (Part 2) 中医师如何把脉诊病?(二)There are 3 specific positions on each wrist that a practitioner places his/her fingers on. Each position corresponds to a certain organ.
Feb 11, 20213 minHow does a TCM practitioner diagnose using the pulse? (Part 1) 中医师如何把脉诊病?(一)In TCM, the rate is not the only characteristic of the pulse that the practitioner feels for.
Jan 25, 20213 minNot feeling well, yet not feeling ill? 身体感觉不适,但又查不出病来吗?Some of us fall in this borderline state whereby one is neither entirely ill nor sufficiently healthy.
Jan 23, 20215 minWhy are organs in TCM described so differently? 了解中医脏腑In this article, we explain briefly how the organ system in TCM came about and why it is so different from our modern understanding.
Jan 23, 20214 minWhat is Yin and Yang? 阴阳是什么?What is Yin Yang and how is it applied to the human body?
Jan 19, 20214 minHow does acupuncture work and what exactly are meridians and acupoints? 针灸如何产生疗效?经络及穴位又是什么呢?Why does the TCM practitioner insert a needle into my arm if he/she is treating my insomnia?
Jan 19, 20212 minWhat does acupuncture actually feel like? 针灸的感觉如何?Here is a breakdown of what you may feel during the different stages of the treatment process.
Jan 19, 20211 minWhy are some TCM concoctions so bitter? 为什么有些中药汤剂会那么苦?The properties of TCM herbs are closely related to their taste. A sweet herb works differently from a bitter herb.