Applying TCM

Living life in a healthier and more zen way.

TCM Made Simple for You

Here we unpack ideas like Qi, Yin and Yang, and the Five Elements, linking them to everyday issues such as sleep, digestion, mood swings, and menstrual pain, with language anyone can understand.

Common TCM Practices

Acupuncture

  • Use of thin needles on pressure points
  • Often used for pain, stress, headaches, etc.

Acupressure

  • Pressure applied with fingers instead of needles
  • Can be practiced at home

Herbal Medicine

  • Use of plants and natural ingredients
  • Customized formulas for different conditions

Cupping Therapy

  • Heated cups placed on skin
  • Used for muscle tension and circulation

Moxibustion

  • Burning mugwort near acupuncture points
  • Believed to warm and stimulate energy flow

TCM Diet Therapy

  • Foods categorized as warming/cooling
  • Eating to maintain internal balance