What is TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)?
What is TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)?
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a wide-ranging medical system that includes herbology, acupuncture, moxibustion, tuina therapy, diet therapy, and qi gong.
TCM has been used in China for over 4000 years and has become widely recognized globally. It is still the main form of treatment used in Chinese hospitals today, offering a holistic approach to long-term health and wellness.
How does it work?
How does it work?
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners believe that good health is a state of balance within the body. This balance allows the free flow of energy, blood, and nourishment through all tissues and organs.
Disease occurs when there is an imbalance of energies, blockage of the energy channels, or a disruption of energy flow. The main goal of TCM is to bring the body back into a natural state of balance.
Modern scientific research confirms that TCM treatment promotes the production of natural healing substances to relieve pain, regulate nerve transmission, enhance the immune system, regulate hormone and blood flow, and release natural anti-inflammatory substances.
What kind of disorders can TCM treat?
What kind of disorders can TCM treat?
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends Traditional Chinese Medicine for treating the following conditions effectively:
Digestive Disorders
Diarrhea, Constipation, Gastritis, Acid reflux, GERD, Ulcers, IBS, Colitis, etc.
Pain Management
Migraine/Headache, Low Back & Neck Pain, Carpal Tunnel, Sciatica, Arthritis, etc.
Respiratory Disorders
Asthma, Allergies, Sinusitis, Sore Throat, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Flu, etc.
Women’s Issues
PID, PMS, GYN disorders, Menopause, Irregular/Painful periods, Endometriosis.
Circulatory Disorders
High or Low Blood Pressure, Cold Extremities, Palpitations, and blood flow issues.
Emotional Disorders
Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, PTSD, Stress management, and mood imbalances.
Neurological Disorders
Bell’s Palsy, Numbness, Stroke Recovery, MS, Parkinson’s, Neuropathy, etc.
Kidney / Urinary
Kidney Stones, Cystitis, Bladder Infection, and overall renal health.
Children’s Diseases
Measles, Mumps, Growing Pains, Ear Aches, and pediatric immunities.
Other Conditions
Cancer Support, Vertigo, Prostatitis, Skin Problems, Diabetes, Fatigue, etc.