TCM Basics
Core concepts like Yin-Yang, Five Elements, Qi, and the organ systems.
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Understanding Pain in TCM: How Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnoses and Treats Pain
Learn how Traditional Chinese Medicine understands pain through the principle 'where there is no flow, there is pain' — classifying pain by type, location, and pattern to guide treatment with herbs, acupuncture, and lifestyle changes.
Blood Pressure and Circulation in TCM: Understanding Flow, Stasis, and Balance
Learn how Traditional Chinese Medicine understands blood circulation, blood pressure patterns, and the relationship between Qi, Blood, and vascular health through concepts like Qi moving Blood, Liver smoothing flow, and Heart governing vessels.
The Six Extraordinary Fu Organs in TCM: Brain, Marrow, Bones, Blood Vessels, Gallbladder, and Uterus
Explore the six Extraordinary Fu organs in Traditional Chinese Medicine — structures that share characteristics of both Zang and Fu organs, including the Brain, Marrow, Bones, Blood Vessels, Gallbladder, and Uterus.
The Five Spirits in TCM: Shen, Hun, Po, Yi, and Zhi Explained
Explore the Five Spirits (五神) of Traditional Chinese Medicine — Shen, Hun, Po, Yi, and Zhi. Learn how these psycho-spiritual aspects are housed in the organs, how they shape personality and health, and what happens when they become imbalanced.
The Five Seasons in TCM: How Seasonal Changes Affect Your Health
Discover how Traditional Chinese Medicine divides the year into five seasons — Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Autumn, and Winter — and learn how to adapt your diet, lifestyle, and wellness routines to each.
Wei Qi: The Body's Defensive Energy in TCM
Learn about Wei Qi (Defensive Qi) — the immune-protective energy in Traditional Chinese Medicine that guards the body's surface, regulates pores, and defends against external pathogens.
Cupping Therapy in TCM: How Suction Cups Promote Healing
Learn about cupping therapy (拔罐) in TCM — how suction cups improve circulation, relieve pain, and expel pathogens. Discover the types, techniques, and what those dark circles on your skin really mean.
Blood Stasis in TCM: Understanding Stagnant Blood and Its Impact on Health
Learn about Blood Stasis (Xue Yu) in Traditional Chinese Medicine — what causes stagnant Blood, how to recognize its signs, and practical ways to restore healthy circulation.
TCM Dietary Therapy (Shi Liao): Food as Medicine
Explore TCM Dietary Therapy (食疗, Shi Liao) — the art of using food as medicine. Learn the Four Natures and Five Tastes, seasonal eating principles, and how to choose foods that match your constitution.
Gua Sha in TCM: Understanding Scraping Therapy for Pain, Tension, and Circulation
Discover Gua Sha — the TCM scraping technique that relieves muscle pain, boosts circulation, and releases tension. Learn how it works, when to use it, and safety tips.