Improving sexual wellness using herbal remedies isn't as easy as popping a little blue pill and waiting 45 minutes. But that doesn't mean Chinese medicine can't help boost your libido. In fact, if you're...
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...
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...
We seldom think about our blood, unless it's absolutely necessary. But TCM practitioners constantly think about blood, and here's how the precious liquid is different from that of western medicine. ...
“What are meridians of the body? And are meridian lines real?” are questions newcomers to TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) often ask. From the western perspective, if something can’t be proven, it’s disregarded. Here’s how...
Qi, like Yin and Yang, may be considered esoteric subjects to those who are unfamiliar with TCM. Learn what Qi's all about and why it matters for your health......
