Each step we take towards the health of our bodies opens the door to becoming healthier in every other aspect of our lives.
As a holistic healthcare system, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is uniquely positioned to support this opportunity. It's scope and practice are intended to reach beyond mere physical health and impact all aspects of your life.
Traditional Chinese medicine is one of the oldest continuous systems of medicine in history. It has been the primary medical system in clinics and hospitals in China for more than 2,000 years, successfully treating a full range of health conditions.
Its long history brings with it a wealth of wisdom, knowledge and experience to draw from. In the U.S., the National Health Institute (NIH) has now devoted an entire department to it’s study and application. (Follow this Link to Learn More)
TCM has proven successful in treating conditions - such as eczema, asthma, musculoskeletal injuries and pain control - for which Western Medicine can do little more than treat their symptoms.
It has also proven helpful in treating chronic conditions in situations where prolonged use of Western Medicine would be cause for worry.
In many cases it can also reduce the side effects of Western Procedures, Pharmaceuticals and enhance post-surgical recovery.
It has been so effective, that a number of reputable hospitals in the U.S. have begun to integrate TCM into their standards of care. These are just a few of hospitals that have integrated TCM/Acupuncture into their standard of care, both for inpatient services, and out-patient clinical settings:
Founded on a deep understanding of the laws and patterns of nature, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) applies this knowledge to our physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual state of being.
Every aspect of a person — body, mind, heart and spirit — is seen as an essential part of the whole, rather than disconnected pieces to be treated separately.
TCM's emphasis on treating root causes of illness or imbalance, along with the individual symptoms, is the primary path to ensure long-term health.
In this way, TCM aims to treat the whole person rather than just the disease, and is truly holistic.