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Herbal medicine
- TCM utilizes a spectrum of herbal formulas tailored to individual needs, which can help improve mood and reduce stress.
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Herbal medicine
- Chinese herbal medicines are mainly plant-based, but some preparations include minerals or animal products.
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Herbal medicine
- They can be packaged as powders, pastes, lotions, or tablets. Different herbs have different properties and can balance particular parts of the body.
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Acupuncture
- Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles into your skin at strategic points on the body to stimulate energy flow (Qi) and promote balance within the body.
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Acupuncture
- Acupuncture can support overall well-being and help regulate the nervous system by stimulating deep relaxation during treatments.
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Acupuncture
- Acupuncture by itself is often powerful enough to greatly influence mood and help with stress management.
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Moxibustion
- Moxibustion involves burning dried mugwort leaves over specific acupuncture points to stimulate circulation and promote healing
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Moxibustion
- Moxibustion can help alleviate symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression by promoting relaxation and reducing tension.
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Moxibustion
- Some practitioners perform moxibustion in a clinic, while others teach patients how to do it at home.
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Acupressure
- Acupressure involves applying pressure to specific points on the body. These points correspond to the same meridians used in acupuncture.
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Acupressure
- By stimulating these points, in which our Qi flows, acupressure aims to promote balance and improve the flow of energy within the body.
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Acupressure
- Pressure is typically applied using fingers, thumbs, palms, or specialized tools. The pressure may be gentle or firm, depending on one's tolerance and the specific condition being treated.
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Dietary therapy
- According to TCM principles, certain foods can have a significant impact on our physical as well as our mental health.
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Dietary therapy
- Eating a balanced diet that includes nourishing foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins can support emotional well-being.
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Dietary therapy
- Foods are assigned both a flavor and a temperature. For example, beets are to be cool and sweet. The coolness calms the heart from the agitation caused by heat in the chest.
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Qigong
- Qigong consists of gentle movements, breathing exercises, and meditation techniques aimed at cultivating and balancing Qi in the body.
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Qigong
- Qigong has both psychological and physical components and involves the regulation of the mind, breath, and body's movement and posture.
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Qigong
- It's believed to have many benefits, from improved blood circulation and enhanced immune function to mental health support.
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Tai Chi
- Similar to Qigong, Tai Chi is a mind-body practice that combines sequences of slow, flowing movements with deep breathing and mental focus.
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Tai Chi
- Practicing Tai Chi can help promote relaxation, reduce anxiety, improve mood, and enhance cognitive function.
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Tai Chi
- Regular practice can also increase flexibility and strength, and improve cardiovascular fitness.
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Tuina massage
- Tuina is an ancient Chinese massage that helps to get rid of blockages or imbalances, which are believed to lead to pain and illness.
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Tuina massage
- Practitioners use various techniques, including kneading, pressing, rolling, and stretching.
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Tuina massage
- Tuina massage can help release tension, reduce anxiety and depression, and improve one's sleep quality.
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Mindfulness and meditation
- TCM emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and meditation practices to create inner peace and mental clarity.
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Mindfulness and meditation
- Engaging in mindfulness meditation regularly can help reduce stress, enhance self-awareness, and improve emotional resilience.
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Mindfulness and meditation
- Meditation also has physical benefits, as it can improve blood circulation, lower the heart rate, and help maintain a healthy heart.
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Feng shui
- Feng shui is an ancient Chinese art of arranging buildings, objects, and space in an environment to achieve harmony and balance.
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Feng shui
- This is accomplished by carefully considering what you bring into the home, and how the rooms are arranged and maintained. Everything has energy, even inanimate objects.
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Feng shui
- According to TCM principles, creating a supportive and harmonious environment can positively influence mental health and emotional well-being. Sources: (Verywell Mind) (Real Simple) See also: A guide to Chinese face mapping
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Herbal medicine
- TCM utilizes a spectrum of herbal formulas tailored to individual needs, which can help improve mood and reduce stress.
© Shutterstock
1 / 31 Fotos
Herbal medicine
- Chinese herbal medicines are mainly plant-based, but some preparations include minerals or animal products.
© Shutterstock
2 / 31 Fotos
Herbal medicine
- They can be packaged as powders, pastes, lotions, or tablets. Different herbs have different properties and can balance particular parts of the body.
© Shutterstock
3 / 31 Fotos
Acupuncture
- Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles into your skin at strategic points on the body to stimulate energy flow (Qi) and promote balance within the body.
© Shutterstock
4 / 31 Fotos
Acupuncture
- Acupuncture can support overall well-being and help regulate the nervous system by stimulating deep relaxation during treatments.
© Shutterstock
5 / 31 Fotos
Acupuncture
- Acupuncture by itself is often powerful enough to greatly influence mood and help with stress management.
© Shutterstock
6 / 31 Fotos
Moxibustion
- Moxibustion involves burning dried mugwort leaves over specific acupuncture points to stimulate circulation and promote healing
© Shutterstock
7 / 31 Fotos
Moxibustion
- Moxibustion can help alleviate symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression by promoting relaxation and reducing tension.
© Shutterstock
8 / 31 Fotos
Moxibustion
- Some practitioners perform moxibustion in a clinic, while others teach patients how to do it at home.
© Shutterstock
9 / 31 Fotos
Acupressure
- Acupressure involves applying pressure to specific points on the body. These points correspond to the same meridians used in acupuncture.
© Shutterstock
10 / 31 Fotos
Acupressure
- By stimulating these points, in which our Qi flows, acupressure aims to promote balance and improve the flow of energy within the body.
© Shutterstock
11 / 31 Fotos
Acupressure
- Pressure is typically applied using fingers, thumbs, palms, or specialized tools. The pressure may be gentle or firm, depending on one's tolerance and the specific condition being treated.
© Shutterstock
12 / 31 Fotos
Dietary therapy
- According to TCM principles, certain foods can have a significant impact on our physical as well as our mental health.
© Shutterstock
13 / 31 Fotos
Dietary therapy
- Eating a balanced diet that includes nourishing foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins can support emotional well-being.
© Shutterstock
14 / 31 Fotos
Dietary therapy
- Foods are assigned both a flavor and a temperature. For example, beets are to be cool and sweet. The coolness calms the heart from the agitation caused by heat in the chest.
© Shutterstock
15 / 31 Fotos
Qigong
- Qigong consists of gentle movements, breathing exercises, and meditation techniques aimed at cultivating and balancing Qi in the body.
© Shutterstock
16 / 31 Fotos
Qigong
- Qigong has both psychological and physical components and involves the regulation of the mind, breath, and body's movement and posture.
© Shutterstock
17 / 31 Fotos
Qigong
- It's believed to have many benefits, from improved blood circulation and enhanced immune function to mental health support.
© Shutterstock
18 / 31 Fotos
Tai Chi
- Similar to Qigong, Tai Chi is a mind-body practice that combines sequences of slow, flowing movements with deep breathing and mental focus.
© Shutterstock
19 / 31 Fotos
Tai Chi
- Practicing Tai Chi can help promote relaxation, reduce anxiety, improve mood, and enhance cognitive function.
© Shutterstock
20 / 31 Fotos
Tai Chi
- Regular practice can also increase flexibility and strength, and improve cardiovascular fitness.
© Shutterstock
21 / 31 Fotos
Tuina massage
- Tuina is an ancient Chinese massage that helps to get rid of blockages or imbalances, which are believed to lead to pain and illness.
© Shutterstock
22 / 31 Fotos
Tuina massage
- Practitioners use various techniques, including kneading, pressing, rolling, and stretching.
© Shutterstock
23 / 31 Fotos
Tuina massage
- Tuina massage can help release tension, reduce anxiety and depression, and improve one's sleep quality.
© Shutterstock
24 / 31 Fotos
Mindfulness and meditation
- TCM emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and meditation practices to create inner peace and mental clarity.
© Shutterstock
25 / 31 Fotos
Mindfulness and meditation
- Engaging in mindfulness meditation regularly can help reduce stress, enhance self-awareness, and improve emotional resilience.
© Shutterstock
26 / 31 Fotos
Mindfulness and meditation
- Meditation also has physical benefits, as it can improve blood circulation, lower the heart rate, and help maintain a healthy heart.
© Shutterstock
27 / 31 Fotos
Feng shui
- Feng shui is an ancient Chinese art of arranging buildings, objects, and space in an environment to achieve harmony and balance.
© Shutterstock
28 / 31 Fotos
Feng shui
- This is accomplished by carefully considering what you bring into the home, and how the rooms are arranged and maintained. Everything has energy, even inanimate objects.
© Shutterstock
29 / 31 Fotos
Feng shui
- According to TCM principles, creating a supportive and harmonious environment can positively influence mental health and emotional well-being. Sources: (Verywell Mind) (Real Simple) See also: A guide to Chinese face mapping
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Traditional Chinese medicine methods to boost your health
For both your physical and mental health
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Taking care of both your physical and mental health is crucial for your overall well-being. From East to West, there are many healthcare styles, however, none is more ancient than Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Its techniques have existed for thousands of years in China and other parts of Asia. TCM views the body and mind as interconnected and influenced by the flow of vital energy (Qi) along pathways known as meridians. It uses a combination of methods to identify and treat deficiencies and imbalances in the body.
Curious? Click on to discover TCM methods that can boost your overall health.
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