(Above) Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer, Physician Leong from Oriental Remedies Group.

1. Treat the root cause

TCM focuses on the body’s overall response to the treatment plan and treats the body as one interconnected biosystem. According to Physician Leong from Oriental Remedies Group (ORG),  the course of treatment is highly personalised and at ORG, each patient receives a detailed treatment plan that is tailored to their body's needs based on their symptoms and underlying root cause.

Throughout the course of your TCM treatment, physicians follow up on your recovery journey and update the treatment plan to your current condition. This treatment process assures symptomatic relief while also addressing the root cause of your health concerns.

For instance, acupuncture is often used to help patients manage acute and chronic pain which is often a result of Qi and Blood stagnation from blocked meridians caused by pathogens, injury or even excessive emotions. When the affected area is unable to get enough blood circulation and nutrients, the patient begins to feel pain, stiffness, bloating and even numbness.

By stimulating specific points along the body meridians, acupuncture can stimulate the release of the body’s natural painkillers and affect areas in the brain involved in processing pain.^[1] At the same time, needles are administered to help ease the site of pain and promote faster healing.

As our meridians correspond to specific organs, the prolonged blockage of the meridian can affect other parts of the body. Thus, physicians seek to restore harmony in the whole body instead of focusing on localised pain when treating pain conditions.

2. TCM is fast-acting and long-lasting

It is a common belief that TCM requires a long time to take effect. While that can be the case sometimes, patients can also experience immediate relief.

“In some cases, patients feel better after 1 treatment session. In other cases, it can take months for patients to feel significant improvements. It all depends on the health issue in discussion as well as the patient’s body constitution and compliance with treatments.” Physician Leong said.

Patient-reported examples from Oriental Remedies Group:

According to Physician Leong, health problems arise when the body system is in disharmony. In order to achieve optimal health, TCM helps to balance the body’s Yin and Yang energies through improving Qi flow in the organ system. By treating our body as a whole with a combination of acupuncture, moxibustion, herbal medication, lifestyle and dietary modifications, TCM changes the bio-environment of the body, leading to long-lasting effects on your health.

3. TCM complements Western Medicine

Yes, it is safe to do TCM and Western treatments concurrently. In fact, complementing Western medicine with TCM can bring you better results. However, you should always consult a certified physician before you engage in any TCM treatments.

In some cases where conventional Western treatments lead to side effects, TCM can be used to alleviate these side effects to improve the patient’s quality of life while undergoing treatment. For instance, cancer patients experiencing side effects like nausea, heat flashes, and fatigue from chemotherapy can benefit from TCM. Acupuncture and herbal medication can alleviate the side effects mentioned and can also support cancer patients’ immunity and weight maintenance. All of which are essential for their recovery.

Complementing Western treatments with TCM is also popular amongst IVF couples. Prior to IVF, couples undergo TCM herbal medication treatment to strengthen their overall body constitution. During the IVF journey, our physicians add on TCM acupuncture sessions for women to support ovulation and increase their chances of successful implantation.

Over the years, research has shown that Western medicine and TCM work synergistically to provide patients with better results.

This article was written by Oriental Remedies Group

Oriental Remedies Group (ORG) is a leading patient-centred healthcare provider offering effective treatments grounded in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and enhanced with tech-enhanced therapies.

We have grown to a team of bilingual physicians who, on average, have more than 10 years of TCM experience. Trained in both Biomedical Science and TCM, our physicians are well-equipped with scientific knowledge and wisdom from traditional medicine. We aim to help everyone who passes through our doors feel better faster through the implementation of tech-enhanced treatments.

ORG’s vision is to help all mankind #BeTheBestYouCanBe by leading a healthy and fulfilling life.

Find out more about our team of physicians at:

https://www.orientalremediesgroup.com/physicians/

Contact at:

+65 8742 2163

www.orientalremediesgroup.com

References:

[1] D. Craig Hopp, Ph.D., and David Shurtleff, Ph.D., NCCIH, Traditional Chinese Medicine: What You Need To Know. April 2019.