The concept of “food and medicine share the same source” emphasizes the importance of diet in maintaining health. Dietary therapy, also known as “food therapy,” refers to the practice of selecting and preparing food based on its properties according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles, aiming to nourish vital energy (qi), balance yin and yang, … Read more
Autumn is a transitional phase from heat to cool, where yang diminishes and yin increases. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) states: “Nurture yang in spring and summer, and nurture yin in autumn and winter.” “Dryness” is the predominant qi of autumn, hence it is referred to as “autumn dryness.” Dryness can harm the body primarily by … Read more
The shoulder and neck area serves as a bridge connecting the head and torso, bearing the responsibility of communication between the blood vessels, nerves, and meridians of the head and the entire body. Therefore, the health of the shoulder and neck directly impacts the overall health of the body. By using Gua Sha to clear … Read more
This Can Be Confusing The sliding cupping method refers to the technique where the cup is applied to the skin and moved by hand, extending the suction of cupping into a dynamic “sliding friction force”. Currently, cupping is one of the commonly used external treatment methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and sliding cupping is … Read more
What is Balancing Cupping? Balancing cupping is a form of cupping therapy and an important component of balancing acupuncture, based on the theory of Yin and Yang, utilizing meridian conduction, and focusing on self-balance. It primarily employs shǎn guàn (flash cupping), róu guàn (massage cupping), tuī guàn (sliding cupping), zhǒu guàn (shaking cupping), and liú … Read more
Explanation of the functions of acupuncture points in the human bodyAnnotated acupuncture point functions on the diagramFacilitates users’ intuitive understanding of acupuncture pointsBe sure to save this! 01 Lateral Head Acupuncture Points and Function Explanation 02 Head Acupuncture Points and Function Explanation 03 Chest Acupuncture Points and Function Explanation 04 Back Acupuncture Points and Function … Read more
1. What is Moxibustion? Moxibustion, this ancient term, has existed since the Spring and Autumn period over two thousand years ago, and there are numerous historical records about it. Confucius once said: “Self-moxibustion for those without illness.” The Mengzi records: “For a seven-year illness, seek moxa from three years ago.” Introduction to Medicine: “For diseases … Read more
Bloodletting Therapy is a unique acupuncture treatment method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is one of the most commonly used treatment methods since the era of the Huangdi Neijing (Inner Canon of Huangdi), which even considers bloodletting as the first choice for treating diseases and alleviating suffering. Depending on the patient’s specific condition, a … Read more
Bloodletting Therapy (Cìluò Fàngxiě Liáofǎ) is a unique acupuncture treatment method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is one of the most commonly used therapeutic techniques since the era of the “Huangdi Neijing” (Inner Canon of Huangdi), which even considers bloodletting as the first choice for treating diseases and alleviating suffering. Depending on the patient’s … Read more
Bloodletting Therapy is a unique acupuncture treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is one of the most commonly used therapeutic methods since the era of the Nei Jing (Inner Canon), which even considers bloodletting as the first choice for treating diseases and alleviating suffering. Depending on the patient’s specific condition, a three-edged needle (san … Read more