Conditions Treated
 What does Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Treat?
“Traditional Chinese Medicine treats the whole person, not the disease”.
Many common and less common physical, mental and emotional conditions can be effectively treated with TCM. Sometimes western bio-medicine may not be able to give a name to a health condition however TCM, which is less concerned with the disease name, can always identify and treat an individual pattern of disharmony. TCM can be used as a sole form of therapy or as a valuable complement to existing conventional western medicine. TCM can also assist with disease prevention and general health maintenance.
Here is a sample (but there are many more) of the types of conditions that TCM can treat:
General Health
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Promote energy, immune support, prevention of disease, maintenance of health, emotional well-being, improved recovery from illness, injury or exercise, increased endurance, stress management and relaxation
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| Respiratory & Immune |
Asthma, upper respiratory tract infections, common cold/influenza, chronic cough, sinusitis, hayfever, allergic rhinitis, allergies, bronchitis, sore throat, tonsillitis, immune disorders, chronic fatigue, glandular fever
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| Psychological & Emotional |
Stress and stress related conditions, insomnia and sleep disturbances, anxiety, depression, hypertension*, irritability, addictions, quit smoking, phobias |
| Gastrointestinal & Weight Control |
Irritable bowel syndrome*, abdominal bloating, flatulence, poor digestion, poor appetite, gastric reflux and heartburn, nausea*, vomiting*, constipation, diarrhoea, biliary colic, gastric and peptic ulcer, ulcerative colitis, haemorrhoids, liver and gallbladder disorders, toothache, mouth ulcers, obesity and metabolic syndrome
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| Gynaecological |
Premenstrual syndrome*, period pain*, irregular, heavy or absence of periods, mid-cycle spotting, endometriosis, abnormal uterine bleeding or discharge, hormonal disturbances, polycystic ovarian syndrome*, menopausal symptoms
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| Fertility & Pregnancy |
Pre-conception care, Infertility* (male & female), IVF support, sexual dysfunction, low libido, pre and post natal care, threatened miscarriage, morning sickness*, oedema, back pain/sciatica, foetal malposition*, labour preparation and induction, insufficient lactation, post natal depression
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| Neurological & Endocrine |
Pain, headache*, migraine, dizziness, sciatica*, peripheral neuropathy, trigeminal neuralgia, Bell’s Palsy*, sequelae of stroke, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, post-herpetic neuralgia, tinnitus, Meniere’s disease*, thyroid dysfunction
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| Musculoskeletal & Pain |
Sports injuries, trauma, broken bones, tendon/ligament damage, strains*, osteoarthritis*, rheumatoid arthritis, back and neck pain*, knee pain, frozen shoulder, repetitive strain injuries, whiplash, carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica, tennis elbow*, fibromyalgia, gout, chronic pain
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| Cardiovascular & Circulatory |
High or low blood pressure*, palpitations, varicose veins, fluid retention, poor circulation, cold hands and feet, muscle cramps, angina pectoris, chest pain
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| Dermatological |
Acne*, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, rosacea, rashes, skin disorders, burns, scar tissue*, ulcers, chronic dryness, herpes zoster, hair loss, dandruff
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| Urogenital |
Cystitis* and recurrent urinary tract infections, kidney disorders, prostatitis*, impotence, urinary retention, incontinence, nocturnal enuresis, neurogenic bladder dysfunction
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| Other |
Children’s health, Cancer pain and side effects of cancer treatment, side effects of other drug therapies, allergies, visual disorders …and many many more |
*Recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as conditions for which TCM can successfully treat
There are many conditions not listed here that TCM can also treat. Please contact Melinda to discuss your condition and to find out how TCM can help you. |
