This is where theory meets practice. Each article below compares the specific tools, techniques, and therapies that TCM and Western medicine use for a particular health concern — and highlights where integrating both may produce the best outcomes.

  • Pain Management

    Acupuncture and cupping versus NSAIDs and opioids — a balanced look at effectiveness, risks, and complementary strategies.

  • Herbal Medicine vs. Pharmaceuticals

    Multi-herb formulas versus single-molecule drugs — from artemisinin to aspirin, how plant-based and lab-made medicines compare.

  • Cancer Support

    Surgery, chemo, and immunotherapy versus Fu Zheng therapy and acupuncture — can TCM support conventional cancer care?

  • Mental Health

    SSRIs and CBT versus organ-emotion theory and herbal formulas — two very different maps of the mind.

  • Chronic Conditions

    IBS, migraines, fibromyalgia, and autoimmune disorders — where TCM pattern differentiation meets Western disease classification.

  • Women's Health

    Hormonal therapy and IVF versus menstrual regulation and fertility-supporting herbs — comparing approaches across every life stage.