The Important Component of Traditional Chinese Rehabilitation Therapy: Tui Na and Dao Yin Techniques

The Important Component of Traditional Chinese Rehabilitation Therapy: Tui Na and Dao Yin Techniques

Traditional Chinese rehabilitation therapy has a long history and is flourishing. During the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, rehabilitation techniques such as Tui Na (推拿) and Dao Yin (导引) guided by TCM theories were widely applied in medical practice. Throughout history, these techniques have continuously enriched, developed, and improved, contributing to the health … Read more

The Remarkable ‘Leg Swing Therapy’ – A Guide to Treating Knee Pain

The Remarkable 'Leg Swing Therapy' - A Guide to Treating Knee Pain

Dao Yin (导引) is a health-preserving practice primarily based on physical movements combined with breathing techniques, originating from ancient dance movements. During the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, Dao Yin techniques saw significant development, leading to the emergence of styles such as ‘Xiong Jing’ (熊经) and ‘Niao Shen’ (鸟伸). The discovery of over … Read more

Can Everyone Consume Medicinal Cuisine? How to Use It Scientifically?

Can Everyone Consume Medicinal Cuisine? How to Use It Scientifically?

With the development of the economy and the improvement of living standards, people’s awareness of self-care has gradually increased, leading to a focus on dietary nutrition and health. In recent years, terms related to health preservation such as nourishing health, dietary therapy, medicinal cuisine, the integration of medicine and food, and vegetarianism have become popular … Read more

Column | Easy Cupping: A Convenient Cupping Method

Column | Easy Cupping: A Convenient Cupping Method

Based on the principles of fire cupping, the Easy Cupping device is made from silicone rubber, allowing it to be easily attached to the skin on various parts of the body, including limbs and joints. It alleviates pain by pulling and moving to release the fascia or meridian lesions beneath the skin, combining traditional cupping … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Techniques: Joint Manipulation Techniques

Traditional Chinese Medicine Techniques: Joint Manipulation Techniques

The joint manipulation technique is a therapeutic method that applies techniques such as flexion and extension, and shaking to the joints, allowing them to perform flexion, extension, and rotation within their physiological limits. This technique has the effects of relaxing muscles and promoting circulation, and is suitable for all joints. It is applicable to common … Read more

Common Techniques of Tui Na (Chinese Therapeutic Massage)

Common Techniques of Tui Na (Chinese Therapeutic Massage)

Common Techniques of Tui Na (Chinese Therapeutic Massage) Tui Na, as one of the traditional therapies in Chinese medicine, utilizes manual techniques applied to specific areas of the body to regulate physiological functions and alleviate pain. It promotes blood circulation, improves muscle tension, and harmonizes the functions of the internal organs through techniques such as … Read more

The Efficacy of Fire Needle Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Efficacy of Fire Needle Therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine Unique Therapies 【Fire Needle Therapy】 01What is Fire Needle Therapy?Fire Needle Therapy is a medical method that involves heating specially designed needles until they are red hot and then puncturing specific acupuncture points or areas of the body to prevent and treat diseases. Fire Needle Therapy has a history of thousands of … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Techniques for Rehabilitation

Traditional Chinese Medicine Techniques for Rehabilitation

Traditional Chinese Medicine Rehabilitation Techniques Fire Needle Therapy Traditional Chinese Medicine Techniques Fire needle therapy involves heating the needle tip until it is red hot and then using it to cauterize specific acupuncture points or local lesions on the body, thereby achieving the purpose of disease prevention and treatment. In ancient times, it was referred … Read more

Everything You Need to Know About Xiaozhendao

Everything You Need to Know About Xiaozhendao

Xiaozhendao, many people have heard of it, but do you really understand it? Today, let Dr. Rao Laisheng from the Rehabilitation Medicine Department explain the questions about Xiaozhendao. 01Is Xiaozhendao a knife? Xiaozhendao is actually not a knife; it is similar to a filiform needle (mǎo zhēn), but compared to the filiform needle, it has … Read more

Comprehensive Guide to the Efficacy of 400 Chinese Medicinal Herbs

Comprehensive Guide to the Efficacy of 400 Chinese Medicinal Herbs

Good medicine tastes bitter, beneficial for illnessMedicinal herbs are substances used under the guidance of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theories for the treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of diseases, and they also have health maintenance and rehabilitation effects, playing an important role in human health.