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Treat Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Naturally with TCM

In TCM/OM, Liver stagnation and Spleen deficiency, cold and heat, and Spleen and Kidney Yang deficiency are key factors of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

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TCM Tips for Anxiey & Moodiness

TCM/OM addresses underlying mental health causes - stagnated Liver Qi. Mental health can be improved by moving Qi through acupuncture, acupressure, traditional Chinese herbs, Tai-Chi, and diet. 

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Five Zang-organs vs Mental Health

In TCM/OM, five Zang-organs consist of the Heart, Lung, Liver, Spleen, and Kidney. Each organ corresponds to Shen, Po, Hun, Yi, and Zhi

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Five Zang-organs in TCM

The five Zang-organs consist of the Liver, Heart, Spleen, Lung, and Kidney. The primary purpose of these organs is to produce and store Qi, Blood, body fluids, essence, and Shen in the body.

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TCM Healing for Common Running Injuries

Common running injuries include ankle sprains, Achilles tendonitis, Shin Splits, etc. TCM/OM modalities can help restore balance and Qi in all body areas and effectively heal common running injuries. 

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TCM Relief for Plantar Fasciitis

In TCM/OM, plantar fasciitis is caused by stagnation of Qi and blood and weak Kidney Zang-organ function. TCM/OM modalities help improve blood flow and relieve pain and inflammation. 

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Dry Needling vs Acupuncture

As a TCM/OM modality, acupuncture has thousands of years of history verse dry needling only dates back to the 1940s. 
Countless studies have found acupuncture is safer and more effective than dry needling in treating pain and disabilities.

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Treat Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) with TCM

TCM/OM views PCOS as an imbalance of Qi and Blood circulation during the female menstrual cycle, creating blockages of free-flowing energy, leading to stagnation.

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Cure Endometriosis with TCM

In TCM/OM, endometriosis results from Blood stagnation and Phlegm in the uterus.

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Five Elements in TCM

Five elements (Xings) are abstractive concepts using basic materials such as wood, fire, earth, metal, and water, as their representatives. These five basic elements represent the relationship between the different elements in nature and the “Qi” that flows through them. 

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Got Ankylosing Spondylitis? TCM can help! 

TCM/OM sees the syndrome of AS as a deficiency in origin and excess in superficiality. TCM/OM modalities improve the quality of life of AS patients as they help relieve the pain and send signals for the body to return to its balance.

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Qi in TCM

Qi (pronounced "Chi") is a universal energy that cannot be created nor destroyed. Every substance and matter on Earth is made up of Qi. 

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Temporomandibular Joints (TMJ) Disorder

In TCM/OM, TMJ disorder (TMD) is related to different types of obstruction. Differentiating the type of TMJ is crucial for choosing the correct treatment plan.

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Trigeminal Neuralgia(TN)

In TCM/OM, pain in the face is caused by pathogenic fire as all the Yang meridians meet on the face; and is also related to stomach function. 

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The Meridian System

The meridian system in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) / Oriental Medicine (OM) focuses on maintaining the flow of the Qi. This system transports energy throughout the human body using the channels that different meridians are located.

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TCM Approaches for Bell's Palsy

In TCM/OM, the diagnosis of Bell’s palsy is due to the Wind pathogen. The Wind attacks the meridian channels on the face transporting Qi and blood to nourish the facial muscles.

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Deficiency and Excess in TCM

Deficiency and excess in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are the concepts used to interpret between the forces of the body's resistance to pathogens and the disease itself. Both deficiency and excess can result in many illnesses.

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TCM Remedies for Psoriasis

TCM/OM says psoriasis is caused by wind, toxins, and heat pathogens that create scaly red patches on the skin.

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Pulse and Tongue Diagnosis

In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), pulse diagnosis is one of the major and effective assessments that health professionals perform to identify certain health conditions of a patient. Pulse diagnosis is also a common health assessment used in Western medicine.

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Alleviate Migraine with TCM

TCM/OM theory differentiates migraine as an external invasion - wind pathogen or an internal disruption - stagnation of Qi and blood. 

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Yin and Yang

Yin and Yang is a concept of two opposite, but interconnected forces that exist in the universe. This concept is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to determine the movement or "flow" within the human body and its goal is to help the body maintaining balance. 

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TCM Solutions for Frozen Shoulder

The signs and symptoms of frozen shoulders include stiffness and pain in the shoulder joints. In TCM, it is known as the “shoulder at the age of 50".

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Moxibustion/Moxa

Moxibustion is a widely known Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) modality that is commonly used to treat various disorders and illnesses. It is famous for its remarkable healing effects on an individual’s overall health. 

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