When dermatological problems develop, they do so due to imbalances within the body brought about by poor diet/lifestyle, stress, and exposure to environmental toxins. As the largest organ of the body, the skin serves as an important barrier between our external and internal environments. According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM),… Continue reading
The first recorded texts pertaining to gua sha date to the Ming Dynasty era which is around seven centuries ago although historians believe the practice is much older than that, probably having been practiced since prehistoric times arguably because of the simple mechanical function of rubbing a sore area to… Continue reading
TCM or traditional Chinese medicine in Miami (TCM) lies on the notion that everything is a mixture of opposites: yin (cleansing, cold,) and yang (building hot,), some of which we regulate through thoughts, the environment, diet sex,, exercise, etc. Swimmer’s ear or external otitis, affects the outer ear and is… Continue reading
Whenever a person thinks of TCM or traditional Chinese medicine in Maitland, what immediately comes to mind is third world outdated type of medicine has no legitimacy or value in the modern world. However, there are experts who have come to the conclusion that there is real value to the… Continue reading
The ancient art of acupuncture is believed to have originated from ancient China approximately 2000 years ago. This therapy involves the use of fine miniaturized needles stuck at specific points on a person’s body for healing purposes or to alleviate pain. Widely deemed as an alternative treatment for apnea, acupuncture… Continue reading
Cancer therapies are often as deadly as the disease itself. HIV patients face impending death in the hope that it will be painless and swift. Diabetics live off insulin tubes day by day which could be costly and painful. Yet, these are the treatments these patients continue to depend on… Continue reading
Are you aware that the drugs — old and new — that are found in your medicine cabinet are directly descended from the herbs your ancestors used in their homes? Healthcare practitioners who use herbs properly on a daily basis are inspired by Spring and welcome the oldest friends of… Continue reading
Often called acupuncture minus the needles, acupressure involves the use of manual pressure (often using the fingertips) to certain pressure points on the body. Traditional Chinese medicine theory states that the human body possesses a vital energy called “qi” or “chi” that circulates along invisible channels of energy known as… Continue reading
There is an old Chinese wisdom that says, “A person is free from disease when life energy (Chi) freely moves along the meridians; when this flow is obstructed pain eventually follows.” In Chinese medicine, the smooth unobstructed flow of chi is a fundamental aspect of this system and reflects the… Continue reading
One of the most wonderful things to sit and take notice of is to observe a practitioner of Tai Chi undergo a sequence of graceful, relaxed, and slow movements (which are also known as postures or forms). Observing one, as he/she moves in a slow controlled flow and hypnotic-like movement… Continue reading