About Chinese Medicine

What is Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) is the oldest, professional, continually practiced medicine in the world with its own unique theory system. All forms of Oriental medicine have their roots in TCM. It is a body of healthcare that includes acupuncture, moxibustion, herbal medicine, nutrition/food therapy, acupressure, cupping,etc. TCM is considered to be both holistic and natural medicine. The method of Chinese medicine diagnosis includes looking,listening/smelling, inquiring. Syndrome differentiation plays important role in TCM. It provides a different form of diagnosis and therapy to Allopathic Western Medicine.

Can it be used for illness prevention?

Aupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can deal effectively with many acute conditions as well as chronic ones, but they have the further strength of being able to stop the start of trouble before the acute phase begins- by identifying the tendencies that could develop into illness.Treatment at this stage ensures that , as far as possible, everything can be kept on the best lines for optimum health.

What is Chinese herbal medicine?

It can be internal or external use. Most of the herbal medicine are from the root, leaf ,stalk or seeds from some kinds of plant. It's pretty natural.There are different types of Chinese herbal medicine, Chinese patent medicine, extract herbal medicine and raw herbal medicine. The instruction of the TCM practioner is necessary before you use it.

What can the acupuncture treat?

A series of controlled studies has shown evidence for the effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of a variety of conditions, including insomnia, allergy, skin problem, stress, depression, infertility, menopause syndrome, etcs.Studies on acupuncture have also shown positive results in the areas of chronic pain and addiction management, the two areas where western medicine is very limited.

How many treatments do I need?

It depands on individual condition. It includes your age, how long do you have this sufferings and your body's response. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can assist your body to make some changes gradually. We will offer you the best guide for the length of the treatment according to your condition in the first consultation.

Is acupuncture safe?

Acupuncture needles are metallic, solid, and hair-thin.People experience acupuncture differently, but, most feel no or minimal pain as the needles are inserted. Some people are energized by treatment, while others feel relaxed. Treatment may take place over a few days or for several weeks or more. Improper needle placement, movement of the patient, or a defect in the needle can cause abnormal soreness and pain during treatment. Acupuncture performed by a skilled and qualified practioner is safe, comfortable and highly effective for many conditions.

What is Chinese herbal medicine?

Can I get positive results right way?

It's hard to say, but generally speaking, the positive results will be seen after three treatments. We can give you some advice about that in the first visiting.