TCM Health & Wellness Insights

Empower your health journey with advice from Singapore’s leading practitioners at PULSE TCM. Discover practical tips and in-depth guides written by our certified TCM physicians and allied health professionals.

Whether you are exploring natural solutions for pain management and sports injuries, seeking guidance on women’s health and fertility, or looking to improve your everyday mental wellness, we are here to help.

Explore our latest articles below to learn how acupuncture, herbal medicine, and holistic treatments can restore your body’s natural balance.

Exercises & Stretches

TCM Tips for a Frozen Shoulder

What is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterised by pain, stiffness and restriction of motion in the shoulder joint. It usually starts with pain, especially with movement of the shoulder. You may have difficulty executing simple daily actions like combing hair,…

Sports Enhancement Articles

Optimise Your Peak Performance In Sports Through TCM

With competition amongst athletes getting fiercer than ever, more and more athletes are looking for alternatives like TCM to enhance sporting performance. Intensive workout can lead to muscle soreness, strain, sprain or even trigger old injuries.Physician Klaryce shares with us how TCM can help to speed up the process of recovery and regulate overall body wellness to improve the athletic capacity of the body.

Cough

Understanding Cough and its Remedies

Coughing is your body’s natural reaction to clear irritants in your throat and airways. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, the lungs are delicate organs and are most susceptible to be affected by external pathogens or factors.Physician Kang Ting shares with us acupoints that can help relieve the symptoms and other lifestyle tips.

General Health

TCM View of Sinusitis

Sinus is the hollow cavities in the skull and are lined with soft tissue. Healthy sinuses are filled with air. However, if they become inflamed due to triggers such as viruses or bacteria, the soft tissues start to produce excessive amounts of yellow or green mucus. This is known as Sinusitis.

Back

Lower Back Pain Management

What is Lower Back Pain? Lower back pain (LBP) has become increasingly prevalent and affects people from all walks of life. It is characterised by pain localised in the region between the lower margins of the 12th rib and the gluteal fold.  LBP is commonly associated with our…

Food

PULSE Your Tea Series: Chrysanthemum Tea

Chrysanthemum Teas are what we would usually be told to drink when you feel like you are getting heaty (上火). For example, when you feel an oncoming sore throat, dry mouth, acne outbreak or when your eyes feel tired and sore. However, there are many kinds of chrysanthemum…

Food

Managing Stress the TCM Way

Stress is an all too familiar part of life in Singapore. According to the 2019 Cigna 360 Well-Being Survey, a staggering 92 per cent of working Singaporeans reported feeling stressed at work, highlighting the prevalence of stress in today’s society. I myself am feeling a little stressed out…