TCM Health Conditions

Moldy foods and foods contaminated with heavy metals can damage kidney function.

Prolonged sitting can have wide-ranging effects on the body, influencing the nerves, brain, and metabolism.

A sense of purpose combined with relaxation, focus, and consistency can help the body move toward a more stable state.

Some facial changes are viewed differently in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and a few can signal the need for prompt care.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, the area around the eyes and the lips may offer clues about a person’s overall health.

Long hours spent hunched over with a rounded back and collapsed chest may affect the circulation of energy and blood, according to traditional Chinese medicine.

Traditional Chinese medicine views the body as interconnected systems and offers treatments that support underlying weakness.

Becoming aware of sitting positions that compromise spinal health is the first step toward correcting and maintaining proper seated posture.

Sudden cardiac arrest may seem to occur without warning. However, clinical observations suggest that cardiovascular events are often preceded by early signs.

A TCM cancer specialist advises on how to boost the body's cancer-fighting capability.

Constipation is often linked to poor diet, stress, inactivity, fatigue, or inadequate nourishment.

Traditional Chinese medicine may help restore post-meal fullness by regulating digestion.

An unexpected elbow acupoint, gentle movement, warmth, diet, and daily habits form a whole-body strategy for easing knee discomfort and supporting joint health.

Traditional Chinese medicine identifies three body patterns and offers simple ways to restore balance.

Rather than forcing the body to detox, TCM emphasizes supporting its natural rhythms through well-timed meals, sleep, and movement.

Experts explain what facial changes can signal and how to support kidney health.

TCM herbs and therapies, combined with proper hydration and a healthy diet, can support a more radiant and youthful-looking complexion.

Eating the right foods, in the right order, is key to blood sugar control.

Beyond being noisy, snoring may indicate that the body is not getting enough oxygen, which can affect your health.

Several factors come together to create after-meal fatigue.

Your legs may detect brain trouble before your memory does.

Aging, lifestyle, and other factors can cause the area around our eyes to appear puffy and swollen.

Sugary beverages can bring you brain fog when what you really want is a pick-me-up.

Simple self-care strategies may provide relief, and in some cases, prevent acid-reflux.

What seems like a minor injury can alter movement patterns for months.

TCM expert Hu Naiwen can still read small print without reading glasses by adhering to a unique set of eye-care practices.

Visible changes in the skin on the hands and the color of the eyes may be warning signs of liver disease, such as hepatitis or cirrhosis.