Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a comprehensive medical system that restores health by identifying and correcting internal imbalances within the body. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, TCM evaluates the entire physiological system to determine the root cause of disease and dysfunction.

TCM uses natural therapies, including herbal medicine, diagnostic techniques, and therapeutic stimulation, to regulate body systems, improve organ function, and support long-term healing. This approach strengthens the body’s natural ability to recover and maintain balance.

The TCM Philosophy: Treating the Root Cause

Traditional Chinese Medicine is based on the principle that health depends on the proper balance and flow of the body’s internal systems. When circulation, organ function, or internal regulation becomes disrupted, symptoms such as pain, fatigue, or illness can develop.

TCM focuses on restoring balance by improving internal function rather than simply masking symptoms.

This allows for deeper and more sustainable healing.

Diagnostic Methods Used in TCM

TCM uses specialized diagnostic techniques to assess internal health and identify imbalances.

The practitioner evaluates the pulse at specific positions on the wrist to assess organ function, circulation, and internal balance.

This provides information about:

  • Circulatory health
  • Organ function
  • Internal stress and inflammation

The tongue reflects internal physiological conditions, including digestion, circulation, and inflammation.

The practitioner evaluates:

  • Tongue color
  • Texture
  • Coating

These indicators help identify underlying imbalances.

Gentle palpation of the abdomen provides information about nervous system activity and organ function.

This helps assess internal tension, circulation, and physiological balance.

TCM uses carefully formulated herbal combinations to restore internal balance and support healing.

These herbal formulas help:

  • Reduce inflammation
  • Support immune function
  • Improve circulation
  • Restore organ function
  • Improve energy and recovery

Herbal medicine works at the biochemical level to support the body’s natural healing mechanisms.

Moxibustion uses therapeutic heat applied to specific points on the body to improve circulation and stimulate healing.

This therapy helps:

  • Improve blood flow
  • Reduce inflammation
  • Improve immune function
  • Enhance healing

Conditions treated

Traditional Chinese Medicine is effective for treating:

  • Chronic pain
  • Digestive disorders
  • Hormonal imbalance
  • Fatigue
  • Immune dysfunction
  • Chronic inflammatory conditions
  • Stress-related disorders

benefits

  • Treats the root cause of illness
  • Restores internal balance
  • Supports immune function
  • Improves circulation
  • Enhances overall health and recovery
  • Provides natural, drug-free treatment

Role in the McDonald Method™

Traditional Chinese Medicine supports multiple pillars of healing, especially:

  • Pillar 2: Fluid Dynamics – improving circulation and detoxification

  • Pillar 4: Cellular Regeneration – supporting internal repair and biological function

It complements modern therapies by strengthening the body’s internal healing systems.