Currency
Discover the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Learn the fundamental principles that form the foundation of holistic health practices perfected over thousands of years.
Begin Your Journey"The superior physician helps before the early budding of disease."
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a comprehensive medical system that has been practiced for over 2,500 years. At its core, TCM views the human body as an integrated whole, intimately connected to nature and the cosmos. Unlike Western medicine which focuses on treating symptoms, TCM seeks to identify and address the root causes of imbalance in the body.
TCM incorporates several key concepts that form its theoretical foundation:
The concept of complementary opposites that form a dynamic system of balance in the universe and within the body. Yin represents cool, dark, and passive aspects while Yang represents warm, light, and active aspects.
Explore Yin YangWood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water - these elements interact in creative and controlling cycles, influencing organs, emotions, seasons, and all aspects of health.
Learn ElementsThe fundamental life force that flows through the body. Health depends on the quality, quantity, and balance of Qi. Blockages or deficiencies lead to illness.
Understand QiAn invisible network of pathways through which Qi flows, connecting the body's surface with internal organs. There are 12 primary meridians and 8 extraordinary vessels.
Study MeridiansOur constitutional energy inherited from parents, stored in the kidneys. It governs growth, development, reproduction, and aging.
Learn About JingThe mental and spiritual aspect of a person, residing in the heart. Shen governs consciousness, thought, and emotional balance.
Understand ShenThe Five Element theory is a fundamental concept in TCM that describes the relationship and interactions between different phenomena in the universe. Each element corresponds to specific organs, emotions, seasons, colors, tastes, and more.
Liver & Gallbladder
Spring
Green
Heart & Small Intestine
Summer
Red
Spleen & Stomach
Late Summer
Yellow
Lung & Large Intestine
Autumn
White
Kidney & Bladder
Winter
Black/Blue
Generating Cycle (Sheng): Each element nourishes and promotes the next in a continuous cycle - Wood feeds Fire, Fire creates Earth (ash), Earth bears Metal, Metal collects Water, Water nourishes Wood.
Controlling Cycle (Ke): Elements keep each other in check - Wood parts Earth (roots), Earth absorbs Water, Water extinguishes Fire, Fire melts Metal, Metal chops Wood.
Examining the face, tongue, skin, hair, nails, and overall appearance. Tongue diagnosis is particularly important in TCM.
Paying attention to the sound of the voice, breathing, and cough; noticing any distinctive body odors.
In-depth inquiry about medical history, symptoms, lifestyle, emotions, diet, sleep, and bodily functions.
Feeling the pulse at three positions on each wrist, palpating the abdomen, and checking for tender points.
Discover how these ancient principles can transform your approach to health and wellness.
Explore TCM Courses