Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese medicine, or TCM for short, is an ancient form of healing developed by the Chinese. It has been practiced for more than 3,000 years, not only in China but also in many other Asian cultures. Recently, traditional Chinese medicine has started to experience popularity in western society as well. Although it is not practiced by most mainstream medical professionals, it is a thriving form of alternative or complementary medicine that many people have embraced. read more...

It has been said of traditional Chinese medicine that it is more of a literary undertaking than a science. How true. For thousands of years, the Chinese have kept a record of how to treat disease and illness in a holistic manner. A good example of a book detailing their wisdom is The Essential Book of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This traditional Chinese medicine book takes a wide ranging approach to discussing the fundamentals of this ancient healing practice. Not only is it useful to practitioners of Chinese medicine, it is also of great value to medical professionals who are practicing modern medicine but would like to learn about the benefits of traditional Chinese healing. read more...

In order to become a qualified traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, you must be well educated in the form of healing known as qi medicine. Qi is the energy source that flows through the body and keeps the system in balance. At the foundation of the education that a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner will receive is that the most effective way to achieve good mental and physical health is to ensure that your diet and your emotions are synchronized. Along with regular exercise, this will help to establish the proper flow of qi through the body. read more...

Traditional Chinese herbal medicine aims to bring into balance the energy that flows through the body and spirit. This form of healing is inherently different from Western medicine, which focuses on treating the symptoms of the disease rather than the underlying reasons for the problem. Practitioners of Chinese herbal medicine, on the other hand, try to eliminate imbalances in the system through the use of herbs, plant extracts and minerals. This in turn is believed to heal the root of the problem and the symptoms disappear. read more...

Many women who have used Chinese herbal medicine for fertility have had great success with this approach. Using this ancient practice is believed to be so effective because the herbal treatments it utilizes are able to address the problem at the cause rather than looking at the situation superficially, as is the case with modern medicine. There are a number of advantages to using Chinese herbal medicine for fertility. Not only will it increase your chances of conception, it will also improve your overall health. And this is important, because there might be an underlying health issue that is causing your infertility issues. read more...