People who wish to find some alternatives to traditional “western” medicine often view homeopathy and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) the same as they are both considered “alternative medicine”. However, their principles are as different as night and day. Traditional Chinese Medicine TCM is a spectrum of practices, including but not limited to acupuncture, moxibustion (burning herbs Read More
Cupping therapy is an age-old tradition that dates back to ancient Chinese and Middle Eastern cultures. According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), cupping is a practice that creates a vacuum or suction on the patient’s skin and is believed to relieve the body of harmful substances, boost energy levels, improve blood flow, and promote healing. Read More
Tui Na is a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which, like acupuncture and herbal treatment, focuses on encouraging the flow of Qi, or the body’s vital energy, to promote health and healing. Understanding how Tui Na is utilised and who may best benefit from this form of treatment can help you determine if Tui Na Read More
A migraine is usually defined as a recurrent throbbing headache that often affects only one side of the head and possibly accompanied by nausea and blurry vision. According to HeadacheAustralia.org, 23% of households contain at least one migraine sufferer. A migraine is an interaction between the brain and the blood vessels that feed the brain Read More
There are so many benefits from doing acupuncture. It can help with pain relief, as well as treating anxiety and depression. However, in order for you to get the full range of benefits, you need to take care of yourself afterward. So, what else can you do after your acupuncture treatment to ensure that it Read More
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a fundamentally holistic view towards health, honed after 2500+ years of refinement. TCM asserts that a body should be a system in harmony. Any pains, illnesses, diseases, and such are disharmony in the body. TCM practitioner’s job is to assess the disharmony in the body and restore the balance of Read More