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How Are You Really? An Eastern Medicine Perspective
in General Wellness, TCM / / 0 commentsIt’s a question you’re asked every day, but we have all become so accustomed to answering “good” or “busy” that we likely don’t even think about what the real answer is. The answer becomes de facto. Maybe because we don’t want to be real with the world. Or, maybe because we don’t want to be real with ourselves.
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Meridian Breakdown 101: What They Are and Why They’re Important
in General Wellness, TCM / / 0 commentsWhen some hear the term “meridian” mentioned in Eastern and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), they start to zone out. Like most concepts not native to our own culture, some find it hard to grasp what meridians are and how that plays a role in health and wellbeing.
Here’s the 101 meridian breakdown to (hopefully) answer all your questions and demystify meridians once and for all. -
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What Your Tongue Says About You
in TCM / / 0 commentsHave you taken a good look at your tongue lately? Believe it or not, you can determine a lot about the state of your overall health just by taking a peek inside your mouth. Practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have used the tongue for hundreds of years as a roadmap to pinpoint specific health issues and determine an overall health diagnosis.
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Why “Modern” Medicine Is Actually Ancient
in General Wellness, TCM / / 0 commentsGrowing up in societies with a western mindset can make it difficult to understand and accept alternative practices, like acupuncture or herbal remedies, which are rooted in Eastern medicine. But that’s all changing. As chronic conditions and a quest for a healthier everyday life push Westerners to search for alternative options to improve their quality of life, what they find is Eastern medicine. It’s focus on preventative and comprehensive health and wellness are all the rage, but it’s nothing new.
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What Your Body Odor Says About Your Health
in General Wellness, TCM / / 0 commentsHave you ever been caught off guard by your own smell? We’ve all been there. You might chalk it up to a bad day, or try to forget about it in hopes that your perfume or cologne might mask the scent, but you’re actually doing yourself a disservice by disregarding how your body, well, smells. Your body’s odor actually says a lot about what’s going on behind the scenes in regards to your health. So, if you think something’s up with your odor, then listen your nose!
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How To Treat Your Eczema With Eastern Medicine
in Condition Related, TCM / / 0 commentsDid you know that around 10% of Americans — or 31.6 million people — have some form of eczema? If you’re one of the 30 million Americans who has eczema, then you’ve probably sought out medicine or a cure, and often the treatments available just don’t cut it. That’s why many are turning to Eastern medicine for relief. To give you some perspective on how Eastern Medicine can help, we discuss the condition a little more in depth below and provide some tips.
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Ayurveda & TCM: Similarities and Differences
in TCM / / 0 commentsAs long as there have been humans, we’ve been slowly learning more about the mind, body, and spirit and how best to care for it. Each part of the world has had its own processes, discoveries, and practices. The two most notable holistic approaches come from China (TCM) and India (Ayurveda). Get the full picture on how these two holistic medical practices stack up against one another- from foundational concepts to treatment plans.
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How Eastern Medicine Can Help You Get Preggo
We all know that Eastern Medicine is a great way to balance body, mind and soul, but what many people don’t know is that it can also greatly aid in fertility. Integrated with Western medicine, a wanna-be mother can get a truly comprehensive approach to their fertility plan. Studies have shown that Eastern Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) help to improve reproductive health by stimulating ovulation in women who have irregular periods, no period, or polycystic ovarian syndrome, the leading cause of hormonal dysfunction in American women.
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What’s a Chinese Bodyclock?
in General Wellness / / 0 commentsWe’ve all had those days that are just off. We tend to chalk them up to a lack of sleep or just “waking up on the wrong side of the bed,” but there’s a lot more at work internally that we’re unaware of – enter the Chinese Bodyclock.
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Headache Back AGAIN? TCM Can Help
in Condition Related, General Wellness / / 0 commentsIf you’re one of the unlucky few who gets headaches regularly, you know the plight. While there’s unfortunately no magic trick to instantly knock out migraines or bad headaches, holistic TCM treatments have been known to have powerful success rates.
