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What Is Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Traditional Chinese medicine is gaining popularity in the U.S., as more and more people are learning the benefits of acupuncture, acupressure, deep massage, Qigong, and the herbal medicines. Westerners are the new kids on the block when it comes to receiving these treatments, as over a quarter of the population of the world practices TCM, also known as Oriental medicine.
The National Institute of Health and the World Health Organization believe TCM to be a viable alternati…
Yin and Yang in Traditional Chinese Medicine
The Yin-Yang symbol is a result of the Chinese Philosophy in regards to how the universe functions. The black and white shapes within the circle represent the interaction of two energies called “Yin” and “Yang”; they are not completely black or white nor can they exist without each other
Healing Through Qigong – The Art Of Breathing
The word Qigong is made up of the two words Qi (meaning breath or gas in Mandarin) and Gong (meaning technique or work). Thus Qigong basically means breath work. Qigong, therefore, is a technique of traditional Chinese medicine involving the regulation and coordination of breathing patterns to ensure good health.
Qigong is believed to be the result of decades of struggle by the Chinese people for survival.
It was noticed that certain breathing techniques used in…
History and usage of Chinese herbalism
Chinese herbs has been used for centuries for healing and has become one of the leading forms or medication and is used in today’s latest medication breakthroughs.
Acupuncture – A Benefit?
Acupuncture is the basic foundation for Traditional Chinese Medicine and is based on the belief that there are two opposing and inseparable forces within our body. They are known as the Yin and Yang of the entire person. The Yin is representative of the cold, slow, or passive principle, and yang represents the hot, excited or active principle.