Treatment of Gout with TCM
During my yearly health check-up, I found that blood uric acid is increased, but there were no symptoms. Is it gout? No. When fasting blood uric acid twice on a different day, male >416.5µmol/L, female >357µmol/L, without arthritis, gout stone, uric acid stone etc., it is...
Pain Management in TCM
Pain, one of the most difficult symptoms to solve in medical history, defined by the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling that associated with, actual or potential tissue damage. There is a prevalence...
Acupuncture for a Happier Period
Menstrual pain, or dysmenorrhea, is the most commonly reported menstrual disorder. More than half of those who go through menstruation experience this each month. Menstrual pain can be unbearable, but it does not have to be a painful constant every month as pain is not...
Effective TCM Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Occasional Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is quite common. Frequent ED can affect quality of life and can be a sign of health problems that need treatment. It has been estimated that the prevalence of ED worldwide will be 322 million cases by 2025. ED currently affects...
Long-term Relief for Period Pain
Many women suffer from period pain (dysmenorrhea). This includes aching, cramping pain in the abdomen, a feeling of pressure, and sometimes pain in the lower back, hips and thighs. These pains range in severity level and may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and diarrhea. Menstrual...
Meet the Doctor: Viviane Li, TCM/ Acupuncturist
Viviane is an accomplished doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, specializing in acupuncture. Viviane has expertise in treating gynecological, internal and endocrine disorders with acupuncture. She develops effective healing strategies for patients with pain, stress, insomnia, dermatological, and digestive problems.
Meet the Doctor: Joe Teh, TCM, Acupuncture & Tuina Massage
Meet the Doctor: Marla Sulindro, TCM & Acupuncture
Marla Sulindro earned her master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Shanghai University for Traditional Chinese Medicine, with a major in osteopathology and traumatology. Prior to that, she received her bachelor’s in acupuncture and tuina from Chengdu University of TCM. Marla specializes in pain management,...
Have you found the left and right sides of your body imbalanced?
Have you found your back pain occurs on one side? Or, your headache and neck pain always feels worse on the left or right? One side of your nose is always more blocked than the other? You left or right arm/leg is consistently weaker? Maybe you notice your varicose veins are unevenly distributed?
All Your Acupuncture Questions Answered
In our TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) series, we share insight into the major TCM treatments and answer frequently asked questions. Acupuncture is a popular TCM method to cure disease and restore balance. People often wonder “Will getting stuck with needles really make me healthier?” Here...