If a couple experiences infertility, TCM theorizes that there are energy imbalances in their bodies.

In TCM, there is a saying “The Lungs govern the skin”. In other words, our complexion is most closely related to the function of the Lungs

Food therapy is often used in beauty treatments for its increased convenience and safety in long term consumption.

On top of digestion and producing Qi & Blood, the spleen also handles water metabolism, controls blood flow, and prevents organ prolapse.

In TCM, the spleen is said to have multiple major functions, some of which include digestion, water metabolism, control of blood, etc.

What is the biggest difference between the heart in TCM and the heart as described in modern biology?

What has thirst, appetite, sleep quality, and feeling cold or warm got to do with your overall health?

The first time you consult a TCM practitioner, you may be stumped by the questions the practitioner asks about your health.

In TCM, every herb or food item can be described as having a “warm”, “cool”, or “neutral” nature.

By knowing your own body constitution, you can select the food and herbs that best balance your body to attain better health.

There are 3 specific positions on each wrist that a practitioner places his/her fingers on. Each position corresponds to a certain organ.

In TCM, the rate is not the only characteristic of the pulse that the practitioner feels for.

Some of us fall in this borderline state whereby one is neither entirely ill nor sufficiently healthy.

In this article, we explain briefly how the organ system in TCM came about and why it is so different from our modern understanding.

What is Yin Yang and how is it applied to the human body?

Why does the TCM practitioner insert a needle into my arm if he/she is treating my insomnia?

Here is a breakdown of what you may feel during the different stages of the treatment process.

The properties of TCM herbs are closely related to their taste. A sweet herb works differently from a bitter herb.