If a problem doesn't exist, can it be treated? Take for instance high cholesterol. There's no mention of this condition in ancient TCM literature. So if you want to lower your cholesterol levels, can...
Flowers blossom, bees buzz ... Spring is here. Nothing can hold you back from outdoor activities except for one thing: seasonal allergies. Learn how to manage allergies from a traditional Chinese medicine perspective…....
When you think of the word "organ" you probably have in mind a singular organ, such as your liver. But in traditional Chinese medicine, Zang Fu organ theory holds that the internal organs are...
The 8 Principles of TCM are used to assess and correct imbalances in health in traditional Chinese Medicine. The 8 Principles of TCM assesses symptoms, and ultimately helps bring the patient back to balance....
For many centuries, the theory of the Six Evils in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has served as a diagnostic tool of sorts to determine the source of imbalance. No, the Six Evils aren’t scary monsters...
Wondering what “Jing” is in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)? It’s one of the so-called “3 treasures” and your overall health largely depends on preserving it. Here’s how…. You’re probably familiar with the western concept...
The 4 Levels Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a diagnostic philosophy, or more accurately, a flow chart of how certain diseases, which are the result of an external factor (a pathogen), manifest. Four...
Everyone wants to support their immune system in winter, or at least likes the idea of doing so. But few people take the necessary steps to do so. Here's how TCM is one way......
The origins of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) are at least 5,000 years old. How were theories of acupuncture, meridians and Qi, etc. established? Wondering about the evolution and origins of TCM? Who gets...
