Philosophy & Methods
A Comprehensive Guide
Traditional Chinese medicine boasts a rich history as old as China itself. If this holistic approach to health is new to you, this guide will help illuminate its philosophy, components, and potential benefits.
Yin and Yang, Five Elements, Energy, Blood, and Body Fluids
Chinese medical philosophy's holistic approach emphasizes balance and overall well-being.
The Six External Pathogens and More
Disease has many roots. In traditional medicine, there are six external energies - wind, cold, summer heat, dampness, dryness, and fire - that are believed to cause disease. They represent climatic changes across the four seasons and may invade the human body through various ways, such as the mouth, nose, or skin.