There are two ways of getting energy for daily function, one is burning the nutrients from food, the carbohydrates and sugars especially. The other is burning stored fats. When we are eating, we derive energy to serve our muscular functions from the nutrients in the food. Extra nutrients are changed into fats which can be Read More
Traditional Chinese medicine refers to a collection of health practices that originated in China, some of them over thousands of years ago. Most people have a passing familiarity with some of the practices, including acupuncture, cupping, tai chi, and qi gong. With such a diverse range of practices, and the modern interest in alternative medicines, Read More
Acupuncture is taking its place among treatments for a range of conditions throughout the world. In Australia, ten percent of the population has had acupuncture treatment by physicians or acupuncturists in private clinics. Over 10 million visits are made to acupuncturists every year. Third-party payment is available in six of the eight Australian states and Read More
Many people look at Traditional Chinese Medicine as inherently opposed to Western medicine. That’s because Western doctors typically have not experimented with Eastern medicine. In reality, however, they’re complementary. Traditional Chinese medicine has made significant impacts on the healthcare system, such as: Relevance of Natural Products and Chinese Medicine Many of the prescription drugs typically Read More
Every student of Traditional Chinese Medicine looks forward to graduating and starting their TCM career! It’s a rewarding path, so naturally, you’re eager to get going. Still, before you start your own TCM business, there are several important things you need to consider. Here are five of them: Get a Mentor You’ve learned a lot Read More
In recent years, acupuncture has been demonstrated to be an effective treatment for a number of health issues including nausea, vomiting, bodily pain, and many others. It may also be effective in treating a number of other problems. This ancient system of health is based on the body’s natural energy flow known as chi or qi, Read More