Woke up with a nagging ache at the back of your neck? Can’t turn your head past your shoulders without feeling the pain? You are likely to be suffering from a stiff neck. Stiff neck is a condition that typically develops when the head and neck muscles remain in a fixed position for extended periods, […]
Whether it’s the occasional stiff neck from a bad night’s sleep or chronic migraine that won’t go away, let’s face it - pain can be a nuisance. But there’s no need to suffer in silence or suffer at all. From the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, pain is commonly caused by an obstruction of Qi […]
Introduction Feeling lethargic and sore? According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), you may be lacking what is known as Qi (or Chi). [1] Qi is the life force flowing through your body that sustains you, keeping your body balanced and connected to the environment around you. When your Qi is disrupted, you may experience a […]
What are period cramps? Periods are part and parcel of being a woman, and something we usually have to go through every month. With this, also comes the occasional mood swings, or even the painful aches and cramps in our lower belly. Dysmenorrhea, more commonly known as period cramps, are painful sensations in the lower […]
Introduction In Singapore, we are pretty familiar with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as a form of alternative healthcare. In fact, there are numerous physicians and clinics all over the city that are frequented often, and are especially helpful during instances where we experience ailments that Western medicine cannot adequately address. TCM has been around for […]
Introduction Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), also known as Han medicine, is a traditional medicinal practice that originated from the Han Chinese and boasts a rich history of over 23 centuries. Introduced to the masses in Singapore by early migrants of mainland China, TCM has found its place as a form of alternative healthcare, with numerous […]
Most of the time, periods aren’t a pleasant experience. Unfortunately, as women, it is something we have to go through every month. Periods are important, though, because menstruation is our body’s way of cleansing and flushing out toxins naturally. Irregular periods happen when our period cycles are too long or too short. This may be […]
