Chinese Medicine

What is diagnosis process in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

In TCM, the diagnostic process is considered in four areas - known as the Four Examinations. These are:
Looking

complexion, eyes, tongue, nails, hair, gait, stature and affect

Hearing and Smelling

sound of voice and breath, odor of breath, skin

Questioning

current complaints, health history, family health history, patterns of sleep, appetite, digestion, bowel movement, bladder, sweat, pain, emotional features, lifestyle features and gynecological features

Touching

palpation of the body to discover body temperature, body moisture, pain; and taking of the pulse

What kind of Treatments

What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a form of treatment in TCM. The Chinese words for Acupuncture is ZhenJiu. Zhen means acupuncture and Jiu means moxibustion. Acupuncture is the insertion of various needles into points on the body. These points are located and join together in 'channels' or 'meridians', along which Qi flows. The points used in treatment are carefully chosen by the TCM practitioner to disperse any blockages and to bring the patient's Qi into balance.

What does acupuncture feel like?

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What is Moxibustion?

It is the process whereby a dried herb is burnt, either directly on the skin or indirectly above the skin over specific acupuncture points to warm the Qi and Blood in the channels. Moxibustion is most commonly used when there is a requirement to expel Cold and Dampness from the body.

What is Cupping?

Cupping is form of alternative pain therapy that recently left some curious marks on actress and new mom Gwyneth Paltrow.

Cupping therapy is a treatment in which the practitioner creates suction in a cup, then applies that cup to the body, which draws the skin up around the cup, under the cup. Oriental medicine states pain is due to stagnation of these systems. This stagnation can be a result of injury or stress. Cupping is believed to stimulate flow of blood, lymph and life force to the affected area. its uses include relieving pain tin the muscles, especial back pain from stiffness which can occur with cods and flu. It also helps even up the chest and benefit the lungs and can even benefit menstrual problems and digestive problems. Cupping has also been found to affect the body up to four inches into the tissues, causing tissues to release toxins, activate the lymphatic system, clear coon blockages, help activate and clear the veins, arteries and capillaries, activate the skin, clear stretch marks and improve varicose veins. Cupping is the best deep tissue massage available.

What is Herbology?

Herbal Medicine in TCM describes formulae which are made from the roots, stems, bark, leaves, seeds or flowers of many plants, as well as some mineral and animal parts.

The herbs are usually decocted into a soup. Some come in ready-prepared pill or powder, called 'patent' herbal remedies. The herbal medicine are usually taken in the form of a 'recipe' called a prescription. To make up a prescription, the TCM practitioner carefully blends together a number of herbs which have specific functions.