Traditional Chinese Medicine
Matthew Scott
Latest Articles
Ginseng- Prized Herb of the Orient
Of the several thousand medicinals in the Chinese herbal pharmacopoeia, ginseng is considered to be the most valuable for its vitalizing and restorative powers. "The Magic Rejuvenation Herb", "The King of Myriad Medicines" and "Herbal Panacea" are some of the labels ginseng has been given throughout its long history of use. ...
Stress and Headache; How to Help Yourself.
You know your body better than anyone else therefore you can do more for your health than anyone else can. This article introduces some self-help techniques that are easy to learn and can be applied anytime, wherever you are.
Your First Visit to a TCM Clinic
You're in the waiting room of an acupuncture clinic for the first time, contemplating maybe fearing what's about to happen. Visions of needles inserted all over your body make you want to leave right now. You're desperate though; nothing else has helped you. Even your doctor said acupuncture is worth a ...
Chinese Medicine and the Use of Endangered Species
The use of endangered plant and animal species in Chinese herbal medicine is an area of growing concern amongst conservation groups around the world. The following article looks at what is being done to halt this practice.
There is a saying in Chinese medicine that, "The superior doctor first tries to cure disease with food and if that fails only then should other means be used". For this reason TCM doctors always ask about the eating habits of their patients, regardless of their complaint.
Lesser Known TCM Techniques (part 3)
This article on moxibustion is the last in a series that discusses several frequently used but not well known TCM techniques. Also, read how as a TCM student back in the late 1980's, the author was nearly arrested after using this technique.
Lesser Known TCM Techniques (part 2)
Scraping is similar to cupping and is another of the lesser known techniques often used by TCM practitioners. Read how the author and former practitioner, effectively treated a case of stiff neck using only a few drops of oil and the edge of a plastic soup spoon.
Do you know what cupping or scraping is? What about moxibustion?
What people read and hear about Chinese medicine is usually to do with acupuncture or herbal therapy. This and following articles introduce some lesser known but equally effective TCM methods of treatment.
Lower back pain affects most people at some time in their lives so it's not suprising that so many types of treatment are available. As a TCM practitioner in Australia for 8 years and a sufferer of back pain myself, I found TCM to be an extremely effective form of treatment. ...
The stress of living in our fast-paced, highly competitive and rapidly changing world, is increasingly taking its toll on us and many we know. Read on to discover how TCM can help to restore physical and emotional balance to your body.