Lianhe Zaobao Feature: East Meets West – A Patient-Centred, Integrated Ecosystem of Pain Care

Media Coverage

As chronic pain and long-term conditions become more prevalent in Singapore, there is growing recognition that relying on a single medical approach may not always meet the complex needs of patients. Increasingly, integrative pain management—combining Western medicine...

手指僵硬不是“小毛病”，尽早调理重拾灵活双手

finger pain, TCM Treatments

Written by: Physician Sue 前阵子天气转凉多雨，门诊里因关节疼痛前来就诊的病人明显增多，其中以膝关节炎最为常见。其实，除了膝关节之外，我在临床上留意到另一个常被忽视的关节问题，那就是手指关节炎。 许多年长者常把手指僵硬或疼痛当作“小毛病”，以为忍一忍就会过去。然而在中医角度来看，这不只是单纯的老化现象，也可以是身体发出的警讯 。 腰痛之后的“新问题”...

年纪大了膝盖“罢工”热敷艾灸能缓痛驱寒？

Knee Pain, TCM Treatments

Written by: Physician Sue “温医师，我的膝盖最近好多了，晚上终于能睡整觉了。”她一边坐下，一边舒了口气。  王阿姨的膝盖痛已经困扰她好几年了。最初只是走久了酸软无力，后来连上下楼梯都要扶着墙慢慢挪。做过几次针灸、推拿，效果只能维持很短时间。  在评估她体质属“肝肾亏虚”后，我们决定在原有治疗基础上，加入艾灸温补。配合艾灸几次后，她的膝盖不仅疼痛缓解，连怕冷的老毛病也改善了。    膝盖像‘没油’的门...

5 Powerful Benefits of Ear Seed Therapy

TCM Treatments

Ear seed therapy, also known as auriculotherapy or auricular acupressure (耳穴疗法), is a natural healing method used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This therapy is invented by French neurologist Paul Nogier based on the concept that the ear reflects a microsystem...

Can Pregnant Women Drink Cold Drinks? A TCM Perspective

Women's Health, Prenatal / Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a time of great change and excitement, but it also brings many questions. One common question is whether it’s safe for pregnant women to consume cold drinks. While Western medical advice may focus primarily on avoiding food-borne illnesses, Traditional...