Moxibustion is a type of heat therapy in which “moxa” (a substance made from the dried leaves of the herbs mugwort or wormwood) is burned on or near the skin's surface to warm the meridians,...

Gua Sha is an ancient Chinese healing technique that has been used for thousands of years. It involves using a smooth-edged tool to scrape the skin and promote healing, reduce inflammation, relieve muscle tension, and...

The theory of Yin and Yang is that anything or events in nature containing two aspects: Yin and Yang. Humans are considered to be an integral part of nature, composed of the most basic matter...

The five elements are the movement of five basic substances: wood, fire, earth, metal and water. The five elements reinforce and restrict each other. In TCM, the five elements are matched to five organs: liver,...

The term “on fire” is a folk term, also known as “excessive internal heat” or “hot air” and is explained by TCM theory as a category of heath syndrome. According to TCM theory, when the...

Food therapy is used to help our bodies maintain balance of Yin and Yang and to resolve illness and prevent disease. Essentially food such as meat, fruits, vegetable and grains can be used to target, treat or...

Tui Na is a form of therapeutic massage that originated in China over 2000 years ago. It uses special massage techniques to remove blockages along the meridian acupoints in order to stimulate Qi and blood flow.