{"id":303,"date":"2026-04-03T23:10:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T23:10:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acudenstg.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=303"},"modified":"2026-04-03T23:10:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T23:10:40","slug":"dr-dens-guide-to-traditional-chinese-medicine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theacupunctureden.com\/?p=303","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Dens Guide to Traditional Chinese Medicine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;FAQ&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#DFF8EB&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_heading_font||||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;48px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;34px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;22px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Dr. Dens Guide to Traditional Chinese Medicine<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;70%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>While I definitely encourage you to delve deeper into topics of interest, sometimes a quick guide is just what you need to decide if you\u2019d like to try something new or learn more about it. Here are some simple facts to help you determine if Traditional Chinese Medicine is a good option for you and your family.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><strong>What is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h4 class=\"p2\">TCM has evolved over thousands of years, truly standing the test of time!!!<\/h4>\n<p class=\"p3\"><strong>TCM includes many different modalities, such as:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">Acupuncture &#8211; the stimulation of specific points on the body, usually with an extremely thin needle<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Cupping &#8211; the use of small cups as a suction device on the skin, promoting circulation<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Gua Sha &#8211; the use of a smooth tool to scrape against the skin, promoting circulation<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Moxibustion &#8211; dried mugwort is used to create a warming and soothing treatment<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Herbal Medicine &#8211; Chinese herbs are usually combined into formulas to help create balance<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Shoni Shin &#8211; a Japanese massage technique, created specifically for kids<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Tai Qi and Qi Gong &#8211; both involve a series of movements performed intentionally and with the breath<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Nutrition &#8211; food and nutrition play a large role in TCM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Safety First!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">When performed by a licensed and experienced practitioner, acupuncture is extremely safe.The most common side effect is an infrequent small bruise at the site where the needle was inserted. More significant injuries can be avoided by receiving treatment from a well-trained practitioner.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The Acup uncture Den uses only the highest quality herbs, and has full confidence in thequality standards of the herb suppliers. Reputable pediatric lines are also carried to make herbal medicine more accessible to children.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Dr. Den LOVES treating children!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">From newborns through teens, children are most commonly seen at The Acupuncture Den when experiencing\/struggling with:<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; 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hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><strong>What it is:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">A safe way to treat many common (and not so common) ailments<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">An effective way to treat the symptoms of many disorders<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">A wonderful way to maintain your health and boost\/regulate your immune system<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">A great way to help manage your response to the stressors in your life<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">A fabulous way to be more in control of your family&#8217;s health, and to teach that to your kids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; 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