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.

General Health

3-in-1 Approach to Managing Obesity

By Psychologist Jaswyn, Dietitian Adelyn & Physician Chelsea.In Singapore, obesity and overweight rates for both adults and children are on the rise. In MOH's annual National Population Health Survey for 2019/2020, it was found that the obesity rate of adult Singaporeans has increased to 10.5%. This was the…

Women's Health

TCM x Postnatal Care (after confinement)

In Singapore, many mothers practise confinement, a traditional practice of seclusion or special treatment which typically begins immediately after birth and lasts for 30 days. Practice and duration may vary depending on different cultures.1 After this month, many mothers may feel that they are free from these restricting…

General Health

Hidden Truths about Cancer Nutrition

Cancer is, no doubt, a frightening condition to think about; “anti-cancer” has become a byword in marketing, and cancer sufferers will often try anything in the hope of improving their chances at recovery. Unfortunately, all this has led to many false and exaggerated claims in the health industry,…

Eye Care

Managing styes: How can TCM help?

Have you experienced small red bumps forming around your eye before? Styes are very common in adults and can cause irritation and discomfort. While styes usually resolve on their own, TCM can help speed up recovery and lessen symptoms, especially for severe cases. What is a stye? A…

General Health

(Un)happy Holidays

For many, the year-end festive season (Christmas, New Year, Chinese New Year) marks a time of celebration and happiness. However, there are also those who experience “holiday blues” (i.e. feelings of sadness that last throughout the festive season) during this time. We know that food and drink are…

Diabetes

Can happiness help to manage diabetes?

Diabetes is a chronic, metabolic disease characterised by elevated levels of blood glucose (or blood sugar), which leads to serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and nerves over time.  The most common type of diabetes is type 2 diabetes (usually in adults), which occurs when…