Traditional Chinese Medicine

TCM can help conquer almost any illness or disease. By treating each person as a whole, in recognising the connection between body and mind, and how they affect each other, TCM diagnosis identifies the specific “pattern of disharmony” in the patient, which is often the root of the problem. Every person has a distinct pattern

TCM and Western medicine can work cooperatively. TCM complements many other types of treatment by creating the environment for quicker and accelerated healing. In China, it is common to seek TCM care after a major trauma (such as a car accident) to restore the body’s balance and rejuvenate the mind.

The basis of health in TCM is having correct flow of Qi within the body (pronounced Chee – meaning vital life force or energy). This energy flows through the body via ‘meridians’ or channels, and when the channels become blocked the flow is impeded. The lack of nourishing Qi can cause illness to the deficient areas. The aim of TCM is to regulate the meridians of the body in order to reverse the stagnation of Qi. We will work to unblock the path of this energy and restore the body’s natural ability to overcome the illness. TCM is a natural way to good health. Treatments include: Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Massage, Reflexology, Ear Candling, Cupping, and Cosmetic Acupuncture. You can find out more about each of them via the links on the right hand side.

TCM Diagnosis

TCM diagnosis comprises four methods, namely, Observation, Listening, Questioning and Palpation, all of which are essential in providing a TCM doctor with clinical information about the patient. Observing the tongue, the feeling of wrist pulses, and abdominal palpation, are all part of this diagnostic procedure.

What can be treated?

Traditional Chinese Medicine has been used in the east for thousands of years to promote good health and help treat a wide range of conditions such as:

* Infectious Diseases — colds and flu, bronchitis, coughs, influenza, diarrhoea, etc.
* Digestion and Internal Conditions — Constipation, Diarrhoea, irritable bowel syndrome (ibs), Wind, Gastritis, stomach ulcers, colitis, Nausea, Vomiting, haemorrhoids digestive problems, arthritis, etc.
* Blood, Circulation and Respiratory — poor circulation, cold feet, diabetes, hyper/hypo Thyroidism, high blood pressure, palpitations, high cholesterol, migraine, asthma, Sinusitis, Rhinitis, Ear Infection, hay fever, colds and flu, bronchitis, coughs, influenza, etc.
* Addictions - Chinese medicine has been highly successful in helping smokers quit the habit. Substance misuse and drug dependency.
* Weight Loss – Chinese medicine is routinely used to help people lose weight and to help achieve their target weight by natural methods.
* Women’s Health — gynaecological conditions, Menstrual and reproductive problems: period problems, PMT, pregnancy problems (infertility), low sex drive, anaemia, menopausal problems, discharges, fibroids, cysts, fertility, endometriosis, etc.
* Musculo-skeletal pain syndromes — Arthritis, Back Pain, Frozen Shoulder, Sciatica, Sport’s Injuries, slipped disc, muscle strain, tennis elbow, trapped nerves, etc.
* Dermatological — Eczema, Psoriasis, Acne, Dermatitis, skin allergy conditions, urticaria, Fungal infections, Hair Loss, Shingles, etc.
* Men’s Health — impotence, prostrates, infertility, premature ejaculation, Sports Injuries, Stress, etc
* Children’s Conditions — bed wetting, asthma, skin conditions, Eczema, etc.
* Neurological Conditions — Stress, Migraine, Headache, Dizziness, Stroke, Paralysis, M.S., M.E., etc.
* Ear Nose and Throat — Tinnitus, Sinusitis, Rhinitis, Ear Infection, hay fever, Catarrh, Sore Throat Halitosis, Dizziness, Asthma, colds and flu, bronchitis, coughs, influenza, etc.
* Mental, Emotional and Psychological conditions — such as Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Addictions, Insomnia, Fatigue, Panic Attacks, other sleeping disorders, etc.
* Most Chronic Conditions — not helped by other therapies.

This list may seem impressive but is by no means comprehensive. Such ailments are just symptoms of underlying imbalances in the body. If you wish to discuss whether Chinese medicine would be of benefit to you, please telephone or drop in for a consultation.