Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is used for both acute and chronic illnesses and includes many therapies and modalities, the main forms being acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. It also involves adjunct therapies including moxibustion, cupping, gua-sha, remedial massage (Tui na), light therapy, electro-stimulation, diet and lifestyle advice.
There are many benefits of TCM, these include:
Natural and holistic
Individualised treatments
Provides an alternative to conventional drugs and medications
Shown to assist with symptoms of various acute and chronic illnesses
Diagnose the underlying root cause of disease in addition to the symptoms
Holistic approach to balance the body, mind and spirit
Help patients to manage a range of symptoms including pain, stress and fatigue
Generally considered as safe (occasionally may be associated with possible adverse reactions in individual cases)