What is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)?
- acupuncture herbs
- Aug 4, 2023
- 2 min read
The fundamental philosophy of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is based on:
Viewing the human body holistically, considering it as a complex and interconnected entity that is closely linked to the natural principles governing the universe.
TCM is built on the idea that our bodies are connected to nature🍃. In TCM, we see the body as a whole, and what happens in nature affects us too.
Within the perspective of TCM:
In TCM, our health is linked to things like ☯️ Yin and Yang, which are opposing but balanced forces, and 🌬️ Qi, which is our life energy.
When these are out of balance, we might get sick🤒.
To be healthy, we need these things to be in harmony.
TCM believes that our body parts are connected and depend on each other, like a tiny universe 🪐 inside us.
TCM also thinks our body relates to the elements of nature (like wood, fire, earth, metal, water) and changes in the seasons 🍁 and weather 🌤️ .
The concept of TCM treatment:
TCM says it's important to live in harmony with nature to stay healthy. When we're sick 🤒, it's not just one part of us that's affected; it could be our whole body.
TCM treatments aim to bring balance back.
TCM Practitioner look at the whole person, not just the symptoms, to find out what's causing the problem.
However, health isn't solely contingent on equilibrium;
it is closely linked with our 🔸lifestyle choices, 🔸dietary habits, 🔸mental state, and 🔸surroundings.
Adopting a balanced diet, engaging in moderate physical activity, maintaining restful sleep, and cultivating a positive mindset 😌 are all integral to sustaining well-being.
TCM's treatment modalities:
TCM has different ways to help, like using herbal remedies, acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, and gua sha.
These techniques aim to restore Yin and Yang balance and enhance the body's innate capacity for self-healing, thus addressing illnesses or promoting overall health 🙌🏻 . These help our body get better and find balance.
TCM treatments are customized for each person. During the TCM treatment process, practitioners diagnose and prescribe tailored treatments based on individual conditions and constitutions, as each person's body and manifestation of ailments may differ.
TCM reminds us:
✅ Balancing our body's energy and letting it heal itself is important.
✅ It's not just about fixing the surface problem; but delves into identifying root causes for fundamental resolution.
✅ Each person is different, so treatments should be personalized.
✅ TCM places significant emphasis on prevention. Taking care of ourselves every day helps us avoid getting sick.
✅ We should keep a balance in our lives – exercise, eat well, stay happy, avoid too much tiredness or stress, and live in harmony with nature. This keeps our body and mind healthy.
The wisdom of TCM has traversed boundaries, not only flourishing within China but also gaining global recognition and reverence. People from all over the world are learning from it. Its distinctive theoretical framework and substantial practical wisdom have made substantial contributions to the advancement of human health TCM and modern medicine now work together to serve humanity's health and happiness.
Written By: Melody (TCM Practitioner)
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