What is Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a comprehensive natural health care system that has been used to diagnose, treat, and prevent illnesses for thousands of years in China and other Asian countries. TCM is based on a concept of vital energy or Qi (pronounced ''chee'' like cheese) that flows throughout the body. It regulates a person’s spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical balance. Pain and ill-health result when the flow of Qi is disrupted or blocked by many things, including disease, pathogens, trauma, injuries, and medication, as well as lifestyle factors such as overwork, lack of rest, poor diet, emotions, and stress. Below are some of the most frequently asked questions about Traditional Chinese Medicine. Clicking on a link will give you a short answer to the question. Other pages in this website will give you more in-depth information about the subject. How is TCM unique? What does a treatment involve? What is acupuncture? What is electroacupuncture? What is moxibustion? What is cupping? What is Chinese herbology? What is Qi Gong? What is Tuina therapy?