Comfort and Balance on a Challenging Course Chemotherapy or radiation therapy can have a significant impact on the body. From a TCM perspective, these treatments are considered extremely “heating” and […]
Read moreEthics and Sustainability in Herbal Medicine
Responsibility for Our Natural Resources The power of Traditional Chinese Medicine comes directly from nature. This brings with it a great responsibility: how do we ensure we use these resources […]
Read morePersonalized Medicine: An Age-Old Concept
TCM as a Forerunner of Individualized Care Today, “personalized medicine” is a modern endeavor in healthcare: tailoring treatments to an individual’s unique genetic and biological characteristics. However, for practitioners of […]
Read moreHerbal Formulas in Modern Science
The Challenge of Measuring SynergyScientifically validating Traditional Chinese herbal formulas is a complex challenge. The standard scientific method is the Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT), in which a single substance is […]
Read moreDepression: An Integrative View
When Qi Does Not Flow and the Heart is Not Nourished In the West, feelings of depression are often seen as a purely mental or chemical imbalance. Traditional Chinese Medicine […]
Read moreTCM as Support for Autoimmune Balance
Finding Balance in an Overactive System Autoimmune conditions are characterized by the immune system turning against the body itself. From a TCM perspective, this is often seen as a profound […]
Read moreTCM and Blood Stasis: A Modern View
The Connection Between Energetic Stagnation and Physical Circulation In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), “blood stasis” is a common pattern. It describes a condition in which blood doesn’t flow freely and […]
Read moreStrengthening Earth to Nourish Metal
A healthy spleen for strong lungsIn the Five Elements theory, Earth (Spleen/Stomach) nourishes Metal (Lung/Large Intestine). This means that good digestion is the foundation for strong lung and skin energy. […]
Read moreWei Qi, Ying Qi en Yuan Qi
Three layers of energy TCM distinguishes different types of Qi, each with its own function and “depth”. Wei Qi – de verdediging Circulation just under the skin. Regulates opening/closing of […]
Read moreYou May be a Pure May
The deep highways of energy In addition to the twelve main meridians, the TCM recognizes eightExtraordinary Meridians(Qi Jing Ba Mai). These are considered deep reservoirs and regulatory channels. The two […]
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