TCM Health

The Reasons Behind Dark Purple Lumps during Scraping and Cupping
The Reasons Behind Dark Purple Lumps during Scraping and Cupping

Summer is a great time for scraping and cupping, which can help to expel cold and dampness, and promote meridian circulation. But sometimes, scraping can result in dark purple lumps, what's the reas

November 13, 2023
Gua Sha: What to Do When It's Painful without Sha
Gua Sha: What to Do When It's Painful without Sha

In my hometown, whenever I had a headache or fever, my grandparents would always perform gua sha on me. But sometimes, my friends experience pain during gua sha without any sha (red marks). What sho

November 12, 2023
Why Does Gua Sha Hurt but No Sha Appears?
Why Does Gua Sha Hurt but No Sha Appears?

Gua sha is a common method used in traditional Chinese medicine for health preservation. However, sometimes gua sha can be painful even if no sha (red marks or petechiae) appears. What could be the

November 12, 2023
How long should you wait after gua sha and cupping before turning on the air conditioner?
How long should you wait after gua sha and cupping before turning on the air conditioner?

Gua sha and cupping are common therapies in traditional Chinese medicine for disease prevention and treatment. It is well known that when performing gua sha and cupping, one should avoid being in an

November 11, 2023
Improving Fatty Liver: Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Methods
Improving Fatty Liver: Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Methods

As the weather gets warmer and you put on cooler clothes, you may notice that you have gained a spare tire around your belly or an expanding tuna belly. You may even have to punch more holes in your

October 26, 2023
Massage Techniques for Insufficient Blood Supply to the Brain: Acupressure and Reflexology
Massage Techniques for Insufficient Blood Supply to the Brain: Acupressure and Reflexology

In daily life, many middle-aged and elderly people may experience symptoms of insufficient blood supply to the brain, such as dizziness, headache, fatigue, and memory decline. Acupressure is a tradi

October 21, 2023
Cupping Therapy for Knee Pain: Effectiveness, Benefits, and Locations
Cupping Therapy for Knee Pain: Effectiveness, Benefits, and Locations

The knee, being a crucial joint used for walking and exercise, is prone to various ailments. Many people suffer from knee pain, and traditional Chinese medicine offers cupping therapy as a potential

October 19, 2023
Relieving Knee Pain through Massage: Techniques and Home Remedies
Relieving Knee Pain through Massage: Techniques and Home Remedies

Many middle-aged and elderly friends suffer from knee pain, and traditional Chinese massage has an auxiliary effect on many diseases. So, can knee pain be relieved through massage? Where should you

October 19, 2023
Is Chinese medicine effective in removing blemishes?
Is Chinese medicine effective in removing blemishes?

Chinese medicine to remove blemishes is an important part of Chinese medicine beauty. We often say that TCM is about looking, smelling, feeling and cutting, but is this really effective when used in b

September 5, 2023
Chinese medicine to remove blemishes internal regulation method
Chinese medicine to remove blemishes internal regulation method

The internal regulation of Chinese medicine to eliminate spots is mainly through the use of food therapy to help activate blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis, or dredge liver and qi, or warm

September 5, 2023