CHINESE MEDICINE
People reside within QI
& QI resides within people.
- GE HONG
WHAT IS TCM?
TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a style of traditional medicine based on more than 3,500 years of Chinese medical practice that includes various forms of herbal medicine, acupuncture, massage (tui na), exercise (qigong), and dietary therapy.
Rings a bell? Yes, the same way Ayurveda heals India with Yoga, foods & needles, so does TCM in Asia with Qigong, herbs & acupuncture. Same principles, same logic, just different words, outfits & spices ;)
WHAT ARE ITS PRINICPLES?
ALL IS ENERGY, ALL IS QI
One of the basic tenets of TCM is that the body's vital energy (ch'i or qi) is circulating through channels called meridians having branches connected to bodily organs and functions.
As Wong Kiew Kit puts it,
QIGONG therapy as well as other branches of Chinese Medicine can be reduced to two simple principles - the cleansing of meridians to achieve harmonious flow, and the restoration of yin-yang balance.
WATCH, READ, BROWSE
videos
Wakeup to Life has made a selection of videos for you so you can get a good understanding of what the principles of TCM are and discover what a powerful tool and ally it can be on the Journey of Self-Discovery.
books
If you wish to dive deeper into the principles of Qigong and Tai Chi, here is a selection of books that can assist you in the process. Ultimately, trust that YOU are the most luminous book of all, which holds all the answers you are looking for.
blogs
MOONLIGHT MEDICINE
This website is a hub for writing, scheduling opportunities for acupuncture and herbal medicine treatment, plus a calendar of classes!
blogs
TCM WORLD
We invite health-seekers searching for ways to create a balanced life to learn about our work and discover how we can grow together.
blogs
Another way to learn more about TCM is to read what some experts are saying about it. To save you some time and effort, Wakeup to Life has selected for you a few Blogs on the subject. Enjoy the browse!
TCM draws no distinction between food & medicine.
- TCM PROVERB
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FEATURED THIS MONTH
EUROPEAN TCM ASSOCIATION
The association promotes, informs and advises in all fields of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapies in Europe in order to establish TCM as a distinct medical modality based on high educational standards.
Tai chi is often described as "meditation in motion," but it might well be called "medication in motion."
- Harvard Women's Health Watch
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european traditional chinese medicine association
Promote, inform and advise in all fields of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapies in Europe.