Many people view Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) tuina (推拿) as merely a form of massage, considering it a method of health maintenance. This perspective is incorrect; in fact, tuina is a genuine TCM therapeutic method that can target specific diseases.TCM tuina is not simply localized massage; it is a treatment method that stimulates the body’s … Read more
Fire needle therapy is a form of acupuncture treatment that utilizes a specially designed needle, heated until red, and then inserted into specific acupuncture points (腧穴, shùxué) or affected areas of the body. As a unique technique within acupuncture, fire needle therapy is effective in warming the meridians (经络, jīngluò), supporting Yang (扶正助阳, fú zhèng … Read more
↑↑ Follow us to start a healthy life ↑↑ History of Fire Needle The fire needle therapy involves heating a specially designed metal needle until it is red hot, then quickly inserting it into acupuncture points (xue) or specific areas to provide thermal stimulation for treating diseases. The fire needle is a form of acupuncture, … Read more
Fire Needle Therapy Fire is one of humanity’s greatest inventions, and the combination of fire and needles reflects the wisdom of ancient people in utilizing tools. The ancients used fire to ignite mugwort, leading to the development of moxibustion, and discovered fire needle therapy by burning needles—making the needles white and bright, allowing energy and … Read more
In daily life, people often encounter the term Tuina (推拿). So, what exactly is Tuina? Today, we will discuss Adult Tuina. Adult Tuina is a non-pharmaceutical natural therapy and physical therapy. It refers to the practice where the practitioner uses their hands to manipulate the patient’s body surface, injured areas, uncomfortable regions, specific acupoints, and … Read more
Introduction The unique theory of collateral diseases in Dong’s acupuncture points posits that: “Chronic diseases must involve blood stasis,” “Severe diseases must involve blood stasis,” “Painful conditions must involve blood stasis,” and “Difficult diseases must involve blood stasis.” Many complex and difficult conditions are associated with blood stasis obstructing the flow of Qi. By locating … Read more
Guiding Expert/ Deputy Chief Pharmacist Su Zhiqiang, Pharmacy Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Baiyun Hospital Article by/ Yang Yiqiong, Chief Chinese Medicine Pharmacist, Pharmacy Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Baiyun Hospital In daily life, plasters are one of the most common items in … Read more
The rapid effect acupuncture technique with double needles is a new acupuncture method developed since 1972, based on the single-needle technique practiced by teachers and students, and inspired by techniques such as plum blossom needle, ear acupuncture, and scalp acupuncture. Its mechanism of action is fundamentally similar to that of ordinary acupuncture therapy; on one … Read more
This post is a compilation of my lecture in the QQ group of the World Manual Medicine Federation (Group Number: 327133248). In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the method of diagnosing and treating diseases often employs analogy and symbolism, such as categorizing the human body according to the Five Elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. … Read more
#Stasis “Blood stasis causes a hundred diseases!” Stasis means blockage! Blood stasis is a diagnostic pattern in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), indicating that blood circulation in the body is obstructed, or there is stagnant blood internally. This condition is referred to as a blood stasis constitution. Blood stasis constitution is a type of constitution that … Read more