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.
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Pain Management
Acupuncture and cupping versus NSAIDs and opioids — a balanced look at effectiveness, risks, and complementary strategies.
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Herbal Medicine vs. Pharmaceuticals
Multi-herb formulas versus single-molecule drugs — from artemisinin to aspirin, how plant-based and lab-made medicines compare.
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Cancer Support
Surgery, chemo, and immunotherapy versus Fu Zheng therapy and acupuncture — can TCM support conventional cancer care?
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Mental Health
SSRIs and CBT versus organ-emotion theory and herbal formulas — two very different maps of the mind.
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Chronic Conditions
IBS, migraines, fibromyalgia, and autoimmune disorders — where TCM pattern differentiation meets Western disease classification.
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Women's Health
Hormonal therapy and IVF versus menstrual regulation and fertility-supporting herbs — comparing approaches across every life stage.