TCM is an ancient medical system from China grounded in the concept of yin and yang that is used to diagnose, manage, and prevent various ailments. It involves treatments like acupuncture, herbal remedies, and cupping, working on the principle of regulating the flow of Qi (vital energy) to promote healing and overall wellness.
Traditional Chinese Medicine is gaining popularity in Singapore because it promotes a holistic, natural approach to disease treatment. In essence, TCM treatment seeks to restore a dynamic balance within each of our bodies between the two complementary forces of Yin (passive) and Yang (active). This is achieved through investigating the interdependence of numerous biological functions in the human body with the goal of balancing antagonistic energies that are actually complementary.
Originally founded on the notion that the body is governed by a vital energy known as Qi that flows through the meridians that connect the various organs, TCM has evolved over thousands of years. Modern TCM treatment often involves the use of various physiological treatment approaches combined with Chinese herbal medicine.
Contrary to popular belief, the approach does not seek to treat symptoms or specific diseases. Instead, it is focused on treating entire symptom patterns and the human body as a whole. In TCM treatments, pattern differentiation is often practised to determine the head-to-toe collection of signs and symptoms. Specific TCM treatment approaches will then be applied accordingly and often complemented with Chinese herbal medicine.