In this article we’ll discuss Acupressure Point T2, which is displayed in the acupressure chart image above. It’s an acupoint treated in Thai Massage, Ayurvedic Marma Massage and Yoga, and in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) [ Read more … ]
Thai Traditional Medicine (TTM) and Modern Medicine (Western Biomedicine) are part of Thailand’s Primary Health Care System. Nevertheless, alternative medicines are also used, which is reflected in the name of the DTAM in Thailand (part [ Read more … ]
In this article, we’ll look at the perineal acupressure point (T1 in the chart above), that is, at the techniques that can be used to manipulate it and the assumed health benefits in Thai Massage, [ Read more … ]
Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM originated more than 2,000 years ago in China. The healing methods may be classified into five distinct parts: movement theory Tai Chi and Qigong, nutrition theory, herbalism, Tuina therapy (massage, [ Read more … ]
One of the questions that comes up with respect to acupressure points is how Thai Acupressure Points relate to Indian Acupressure Points (called Marma Points or Marmas in Ayurveda and Yoga) and Chinese Acupoints (also [ Read more … ]
In this article, we’ll explore the so-called “Third Eye” as both a spiritual concept and a physical acupressure point such as known in Yoga, Ayurveda, Tantra, Thai Massage, Taoism, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The [ Read more … ]
There’s a common conception — called Vitalism — in a broad range of traditional healing systems that there’s a mysterious and omnipresent Life Force Energy (or Life Energy) that creates, animates, and sustains all living [ Read more … ]
In this post, we take a look at the differences and similarities between traditional Thai Massage (Nuad Thai) and Chinese Massage, notably Chinese Tuina Massage (Tui Na). There are quite a lot of similarities between [ Read more … ]
Huo Liao Fire Therapy — also called Huo Long — is a heat or thermotherapy that is said to have originated in Tibet. It’s considered part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Huo Liao is a [ Read more … ]
Acupuncture treatments typically involves inserting thin needles on specific acupuncture points (acupoints) located across the body in order to restore the flow of Qi (or Ki) through the Life Force Meridians, to balance the body’s [ Read more … ]