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Bilingual TCM wisdom in the same spirit as our social posts — seasonal guides, treatment explainers and honest education.

What to expect from a visit to a TCM practitioner
Featured · By Physician Joy· PRIME Magazine · 8 min read

What to expect from a visit to a TCM practitioner

Physician Poh Yu Min (Joy) walks first-time patients through TCM diagnosis — inspection, tongue and pulse reading, and what really happens in your first consultation.

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大暑养生指南: eating, moving and sleeping through Singapore's hottest weeks
Seasonal 节气· Jul 12, 2026 · 5 min read

大暑养生指南: eating, moving and sleeping through Singapore's hottest weeks

The Da Shu solar term brings peak heat and humidity. Here's how to clear summer heat, protect your spleen, and keep your energy steady — the TCM way.

What is a dermatome, and how is it used in acupuncture?
Education· Jul 3, 2026 · 6 min read

What is a dermatome, and how is it used in acupuncture?

Where modern nerve maps meet meridian theory — and why a needle in your leg can relieve pain in your lower back.

Cupping, gua sha or moxibustion: which is right for your pain?
Treatments· Jun 24, 2026 · 4 min read

Cupping, gua sha or moxibustion: which is right for your pain?

Three classic therapies, three different jobs. Our physicians explain how we choose based on your pain pattern and constitution.

Preparing your body for pregnancy: a TCM fertility primer
Women's Health· Jun 15, 2026 · 7 min read

Preparing your body for pregnancy: a TCM fertility primer

An honest look at how cycle regulation and constitution care support your fertility journey — including alongside IVF.