Traditional Chinese Medicine
What is Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been helping people alleviate body symptoms for thousands of years. Sometimes called Chinese herbal medicine, it is an accumulation of experiences and observation with nature and has evolved to become the respected therapy it is today. To discuss how it can help prevent disease or manage symptoms, book an appointment at Integrative Health Centre for Traditional Chinese Medicine in Calgary.
Traditional Chinese Medicine in Calgary
The Integrative Health Centre offers a full array of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Calgary, including acupuncture and herbal medicine. Dr. Lynda Smith (TCMD, C.H., R.Ac.) is certified in Traditional Chinese Medicine in Calgary and offers professional and effective treatment of a variety of symptoms. For more information on how she may be able to help you through Chinese medicine in Calgary, please book an appointment today.
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine
While some people know about Chinese herbs and acupuncture as mainstays of Traditional Chinese Medicine, it actually consists of several effective treatments. Besides acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine also consists of diet therapy, moxibustion and tuina. Acupuncture involves using small needles on specific points to invoke a natural bodily response and restore the balance of Qi. Chinese herbal medicine is used to help the body heal at a faster rate, while diet therapy supports the healing and helps to maintain it over the long term. Moxibustion is a form of heat therapy where the herb mugwort is burned over an area of the body or acupuncture point with the intention of warming it up and increasing circulation. This can be very beneficial in chronic conditions and in turning the position of a fetus (when used on point UB67). Tuina is a type of Chinese massage that brings about circulation, releases tension and stimulates the immune system. In China, Tuina practitioners also perform Chiropractic adjustments. From Chinese herbs to acupuncture, our Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine can help understand and select the appropriate treatments.
History of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hung-Di Nei-Jing (Yellow Emperor's Canon of Internal Medicine) is the first book written about Traditional Chinese Medicine and is the oldest known medical textbook in the world (written between 800 BC and 200BC). Many Traditional Chinese Medicine books have been written over the years, but the Hung-Di Nei-Jing still remains as the true foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
The basis behind Traditional Chinese Medicine is to help prevent disease before it happens, or at least before symptoms progress to something worse. At Integrative Health Clinic, we promote a holistic approach to well-being and will help you understand and navigate Traditional Chinese Medicine in Calgary.
Terms Used in Chinese Medicine
Qi, the 5 elements, and Yin/Yang are terms that are commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. If you have any questions, send us a message or book an appointment with a Doctor of Chinese Medicine in Calgary.