fbpx

TCM

  • All-Natural Chinese Remedies for Common Childhood Ailments

    in TCM / / 0 comments

    From colic to lice, we can always count on our kids to challenge us in unexpected ways. If you’re wary of over medicating your child or in search of more holistic treatments, Traditional Chinese Medicine can help. TCM lets parents treat many common childhood ailments at home, with all-natural solutions that are both safe and effective. Here, we’ve shared some of our favorite TCM remedies for kids.

  • Lion's Mane

    What Are Adaptogens, and How Do They Relate to Traditional Chinese Medicine?

    in TCM / / 0 comments

    Adaptogens are a great way to help your body manage both physical and mental stress — and they’re all the rave in health and wellness communities. So, are they just another passing trend or do they really live up to the hype? Here’s what you need to know about these natural herbal remedies so you can harness the benefits.

  • Tai Chi

    What You Need to Know about Tai Chi and Qigong

    in TCM / / 0 comments

    “Tai Chi? That’s like Yoga isn’t it?” This is a very common misconception when talking about Tai Chi. This response, along with the more dismissive “Oh, That’s just waving your hands around” is what some people in the West think. This article will attempt to give you an idea of just how complex, enjoyable and beneficial practising Tai Chi really is.

  • Girl Laughing on Red Couch

    Emotions And Organs

    in TCM / / 0 comments

    Have you ever had your heart broken and wondered why you felt actual physical pain? We’ve all experienced it and it happens for a variety of reasons. You may feel tightness in your chest followed by shortness of breath and dizziness that doesn’t make sense because it’s just your emotions, right? Wrong. There’s actually a connection between your emotions and your organs.

  • Cupping

    Medicinal Hickies? Get the Scoop on Cupping

    in TCM / / 0 comments

    Remember those big, circular welts all over Olympic champion Michael Phelps’ back? If you’re like many Western people, that was probably the first time you’d ever heard of cupping even though it’s been used for hundreds of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to help many conditions.

  • White Peony | Bai Shao

    Medicinal Herbs 101: 6 Powerful Plants

    in TCM / / 0 comments

    Got a green thumb and want to plant your own herbal garden? Or just want to know more about the herbal supplements you’ve been taking? You’ve come to the right place! Herbal teas, tinctures, lotions, and supplements have been used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)…

  • Facial Acupuncture

    Afraid of Acupuncture? Don’t Be

    in TCM / / 0 comments

    When we say ‘acupuncture’, your first thought is likely ‘needles’, right? There are many fears and misconceptions surrounding acupuncture in the Western countries.

  • How to Choose a Good TCM Practitioner

    in TCM / / 0 comments

    Looking to work with a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner for your holistic healthcare but not sure where to begin? Choosing the right TCM practitioner for you is a serious consideration involving many factors. Learn more about the TCM certifications, experience, specializations, and other concerns to keep in mind when picking your TCM practitioner.

text us