Traditional Chinese Medicine
中医养生智慧
For over 2,500 years, Traditional Chinese Medicine has helped billions of people achieve health, balance, and longevity. These time-tested principles offer a holistic approach to wellbeing that complements modern medicine.
Core Concepts
Understanding these foundational principles is key to applying TCM wisdom in your daily life.
Qi (气)
Vital Life Energy
Qi is the fundamental energy that flows through all living beings. In TCM, health depends on the smooth, abundant flow of Qi through the body's meridian system. When Qi is blocked, deficient, or stagnant, disease and discomfort arise.
Practical Applications:
- •Qigong breathing exercises to cultivate and circulate Qi
- •Acupuncture to unblock meridian pathways
- •Tai Chi movements to harmonize Qi flow
- •Herbal tonics to nourish and replenish Qi
Healing Modalities
TCM offers a diverse toolkit of therapies, each targeting different aspects of health restoration.
Acupuncture & Acupressure
针灸与指压
Stimulating specific points along meridians to restore Qi flow and balance. Acupuncture uses thin needles; acupressure uses finger pressure on the same points.
Herbal Medicine
中药
Using combinations of herbs tailored to individual constitution and condition. Formulas address root causes rather than just symptoms, working to restore balance.
Dietary Therapy
食疗
Food as medicine—choosing foods based on their thermal nature, flavor, and organ affinity. Eating according to season and constitution prevents disease.
Qigong & Tai Chi
气功与太极
Moving meditation practices that cultivate, circulate, and balance Qi. Combining breath, movement, and intention to enhance vitality and longevity.
Tui Na Massage
推拿按摩
Therapeutic massage techniques that work on meridians and acupoints to release blockages, improve circulation, and restore musculoskeletal function.
Cupping & Gua Sha
拔罐与刮痧
External therapies that release stagnation, improve blood flow, and clear pathogenic factors from the body. Effective for pain, tension, and immune support.
Know Your Constitution
In TCM, understanding your body constitution (体质 tǐzhì) helps personalize health practices. Which type resonates with you?
Qi Deficiency
气虚质
Fatigue, weak voice, shortness of breath, spontaneous sweating
Gentle exercise, warming foods, adequate rest, avoid overexertion
Yang Deficiency
阳虚质
Cold extremities, pale complexion, loose stools, low energy
Warming foods (ginger, cinnamon), avoid cold, protect from cold weather
Yin Deficiency
阴虚质
Night sweats, dry skin, heat sensations, restlessness
Cooling, moistening foods, avoid spicy foods, adequate hydration, rest
Blood Stasis
血瘀质
Dark complexion, fixed pain, varicose veins, dark menstrual blood
Movement, circulation-promoting foods (turmeric), avoid prolonged sitting
Phlegm-Dampness
痰湿质
Overweight, bloating, heavy limbs, foggy thinking, mucus
Light diet, avoid dairy and greasy foods, regular exercise, reduce sugar
Balanced (Peaceful)
平和质
Good energy, healthy complexion, good sleep, balanced emotions
Maintain with moderate habits, seasonal adjustments, preventive care
Daily TCM Practices for Longevity
Simple practices you can integrate into your daily routine.
🌅Morning Rituals
- •Wake with the sun (5-7am, Large Intestine time)
- •Drink warm water with lemon to activate digestion
- •Practice 5-10 minutes of Qigong or stretching
- •Eat a warm, nourishing breakfast (7-9am, Stomach time)
🌙Evening Rituals
- •Light dinner before 7pm to support digestion
- •Foot soaking (泡脚) with warm water for 20 minutes
- •Self-massage of Yongquan (KD1) point on soles
- •Sleep by 11pm (Gallbladder and Liver regeneration)