6 Common Chinese Medicine Practices
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been practiced and observed for thousands of years now. The concept behind this medical system is that health problems are caused by disruptions and imbalances in the body’s energy flow. With TCM, the energy flow in the body is manipulated, restoring balance and promoting a better well-being.
Under TCM, there are a few practices that patients can choose from. We’ve listed 6 of them below:
1. Acupuncture
Acupuncture is the practice of inserting tiny needles into the superficial skin. According to TCM, there are about 365 classical acupuncture points on the body, all of them are connected by 12 major meridians. These meridians stimulate energy flow between the internal organs and the surface of the body. Experience the benefits of acupuncture in Melbourne today!
2. Moxibustion
Moxibustion is a practice that involves burning moxa to facilitate and promote healing. The process of burning moxa generates a great deal of smoke. It also creates a pungent odor that is sometimes confused with cannabis. The aim of moxibustion is to invigorate the blood, dissolve stagnation, and strengthen the kidney. Based in historic accounts, this practice had been used to treat pain that is associated with menstruation.
3. Cupping
A type of Chinese massage, cupping involves the use of several plastic or glass cups, which are heated and placed on the body. Practitioners warm these cups using a cotton ball or other flammable materials, which are placed inside the cup to remove the oxygen. Once oxygen is removed from the cup, the practitioner places the cup against the skin. The air in the cup eventually cools, creating pressure and vacuum. As a result, the plastic or glass cup sticks to the skin. Though it feels like a massage, it leaves circular bruises on the skin, which may last a while. Experience cupping therapy in Melbourne for holistic well-being.
4. Tui Na Massage
Tui Na Massage is a combination of acupressure and massage. In a typical session, the patient is asked to sit on a chair. And then, the practitioner will start asking a series of questions. Depending on the health issue, the type of massage delivered by a practitioner can be quite vigorous. Herbal medicines and ointments are then prescribed to enhance the effects. A Tui Na massage is often recommended to treat musculoskeletal conditions and chronic pain.
5. Chinese Herbs
TCM practitioners commonly recommend and prescribe the use of herbal roots, stems, leaves, seeds, and flowers to enhance and support certain TCM practices. Most often, when a practitioner prescribes Chinese herbs as a treatment, the materials and herbs are often combined into a formula that is dispensed in the form of a liquid extract, traditional tea, powder, or capsule. Explore the benefits of Chinese herbal medicine today!
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6. Chinese Nutrition
Chinese nutrition considers Chinese understandings and beliefs of the effects of food on humans. In this practice, a balanced nutrition is defined as one that includes all distinct 5 tastes: spicy, sour, sweet, salty, and bitter. There are no forbidden foods in Chinese nutrition because nutrition is considered the first line of defense of health.
Wrapping Up
There you have it! These are 6 of the most common Chinese medicine practices you can try in Victoria. While some of them may seem weird, they are actually worth trying.
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DR. SHERMAN GU
Dr Sherman Gu (also known as Dr Xu Ming Gu). Dr Gu graduated from Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (GZUCM), China in 1982. He then practised in the Guangzhou Municipal Hospital of Chinse Medicine for eight years. He completed his post graduate study at RMIT University where he is currently engaged in Chinese medicine teaching and research. Dr Gu is a Clinical Associate of RMIT University and has over 35 years of clinical experience.
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