| Basic Concepts and Knowledge 01中医养生保健 (Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Preservation) refers to health care activities guided by TCM theories, utilizing various methods to enhance physical fitness, prevent diseases, and prolong life. 02The philosophy of TCM health preservation is to align with nature, maintain a balance of Yin and Yang, and adapt to individual differences.03Emotional … Read more
Gua Sha therapy is a traditional healthcare technique in China, with a history of over 2000 years. When people fall ill, they instinctively rub or strike certain areas of the body with their hands or stones, sometimes alleviating their ailments. Through long-term practice and accumulation, the method of using Bian stone for healing gradually formed, … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Recently, Ms. Li suffered from neck and right shoulder pain, which caused her sleepless nights. After applying topical ointments and taking painkillers without improvement, her daily life and work were greatly affected. To recover quickly, Ms. Li visited our Acupuncture Rehabilitation Department for treatment. After diagnosis, it was … Read more
Ten Common Cupping Therapy Techniques 1. Single Cupping Method: Also known as single cup use, this method is generally used to treat diseases with localized lesions. The appropriate size of the cupping jar can be selected based on the size of the lesion or the area of tenderness. For soft tissue sprains and strains, the … Read more
Today we will demonstrate cupping (火罐). Tip: The model’s back has a lump similar to a “wealth bag” (富贵包), which Teacher Yao diagnosed as a protrusion of the Da Zhui (大椎) vertebra, causing the skin to bulge. The lump of the wealth bag is soft muscle, which is why some people have difficulty treating it. … Read more
Facial muscle spasms are involuntary, clonic contractions on one side of the face. Idiopathic cases are common, or they may be a temporary or permanent sequela of idiopathic facial nerve paralysis. The etiology of this condition is unclear, possibly due to ectopic excitation of the facial nerve or pseudo-synaptic conduction. In the treatment of facial … Read more
Abstract：Professor Li Tingfang utilized acupuncture at the Four Penetrating Points (Jianyu (Shoulder Bone) to Ermen (Elbow), Jianzheng (Shoulder Correct) to Jiquan (Great Spring), Jianliao (Shoulder Joint) to Erhuai (Elbow Meeting), and Quchi (Pool at the Bend) to Shaohai (Little Sea)) combined with flash cupping to treat shoulder periarthritis, achieving satisfactory results that are worth our … Read more
Abdominal distension refers to the swelling or discomfort in the abdomen caused by gastrointestinal gas. It can be a subjective sensation, where one feels a part or the entire abdomen is bloated, often accompanied by related symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and belching. It can also be an objective finding during examination, where a part … Read more
Try Acupuncture and Cupping Therapy for Dark Circles Shanxi, Hongdong County / Cai Xiaogang Dark circles, scientifically known as “periorbital hyperpigmentation,” are commonly referred to as “dark circles,” “eye bags,” or “panda eyes.” The fast pace of life, changes in lifestyle, and the prevalence of smartphones and computers have made dark circles a common issue … Read more
This article is excerpted from “Li Tingfang’s 50 Years of Clinical Acupuncture Experience”丨Authors: Li Tingfang, Zhu WeiIntroduction:Professor Li Tingfang utilized acupuncture at the Four Penetrating Points (Jianyu (Shoulder Yang), Jianzheng (Shoulder True), Jianliao (Shoulder Meeting), Quchi (Pool at the Crook)) combined with flash cupping to treat shoulder periarthritis, achieving excellent results that are worth our … Read more