Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) decoctions are far more than general remedies; they are the cornerstone of a highly individualized diagnostic system. Unlike “one-size-fits-all” medications, each decoction is a custom formulation designed to restore your unique internal balance. The Principle of “One Person, One Prescription” In TCM, we use syndrome differentiation […]
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Successful Herbs to Move Liver Qi We often say in Traditional Chinese Medicine that the liver is the system most easily susceptible to stress. Stress knots the Qi (energy) and makes its flow stagnate – this happens most quickly in the liver energy system. The liver, in TCM, oversees the […]
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Acupuncture & TCM Help Jet Lag Acupuncture is an excellent remedy for recovering from jet lag. Acupuncture helps reset circadian rhythms naturally. How can acupuncture help you get a better night’s rest? There are both Eastern and Western ways of answering this question. Recent research has demonstrated acupuncture increases free […]
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As the days get shorter, it is common to feel your overall energy level decrease. This is a natural response, but if it starts negatively affecting your days, there may be an energy imbalance contributing to your tiredness. To treat fatigue, traditional Chinese medicine uses several modalities, including acupuncture, moxibustion, […]
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What is TCM Herbology? Here in North America, many people know acupuncture and use the term as a synonym for Chinese medicine. Another less known but very important technical branch of TCM is herbology or herbalism. There are now over 10,000 documented herbal ingredients. About 300 of them are used […]
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