The concept of the Meridian System is central to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). When it fails, TCM practitioners believe that the human body will fall ill. Which raises the question, what is the body’s meridian system and how does it affect the health of your body? In this article, we will be exploring the meridian
As we grow older, many people often become susceptible to various bone problems such as joint pain, osteoporosis and arthritis. This is because our bones naturally lose mineral content as we age, and gradually become thinner and weaker. As such, orthopaedic problems are usually seen as part and parcel of aging. Luckily, with advances in both Western
Qi is viewed to be the most fundamental entity in the world, being the life force or life energy that flows through it. It is believed that everything in the universe is related to the movement and change of Qi. For humans, Qi is the most vital substance that constitutes the body; without it, the
Have you ever felt weak, nauseous and under the weather, yet your doctor was unable to diagnose you with any particular illness? This is actually a fairly common occurrence known as sub-health conditions. Sub health is commonly known as the third health condition or a grey state in an individual’s health. At this point, your
Chinese herbs, tea, acupuncture, qigong, tai chi and cupping, these are all different aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). While TCM has existed for thousands of years, it has recently been gaining traction as a recognised form of treatment. Why the surge in popularity and is TCM truly effective? We explore these questions and introduce
