TCM Holistic Health & Healing

02/20/2026

In TCM, organs aren't just anatomical structures; they're dynamic systems with unique roles, emotions, and connections that influence our overall well-being. The Zang-Fu system represents a beautiful balance of Yin and Yang.

🌿 The Zang (Yin) Organs: These are the solid organs responsible for storing vital substances like Qi, Blood, Jing (Essence), and Shen (Spirit).

❤️ Heart: Governs Blood & Shen (mind/spirit)
💚 Liver: Stores Blood & ensures the smooth flow of Qi
💛 Spleen: Transforms & transports nutrients, governs muscles
🤍 Lung: Governs Qi & Respiration, regulates waterways, controls skin & body hair
🤎 Kidney: Stores Essence (Jing), governs water metabolism, bones, and reproduction

⚡️ The Fu (Yang) Organs: These are the hollow organs, primarily responsible for receiving, transforming, digesting, and excreting. They work in close partnership with their Zang counterparts!

🧡 Small Intestine: Separates clear from turbid, receives food from the stomach
💜 Gallbladder: Stores and excretes bile, makes decisions
💙 Stomach: Receives and ripens food
🤍 Large Intestine: Receives waste from the small intestine, excretes stool
🤎 Bladder: Stores and excretes urine
💛 San Jiao (Triple Burner): A unique Fu organ that regulates the movement of Qi and fluids throughout the body

Understanding these interconnected relationships is key to a personalized diagnosis for each patient.

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02/17/2026

Some wonderful tips from Dr Diana Tong Li for the Chinese New Year - Year of the Fire Horse.

02/17/2026

🔥🐴 Happy Chinese New Year🔥🐴

02/16/2026

🐰 🐣 EASTER SPECIAL 🐣 🐰

🎉🎉OPEN 3 DAYS A WEEK 🎉🎉

🔥DIRECT BILLING AVAILABLE 🔥

This Easter, give the gift of balance, relaxation, and healing — for yourself or someone you love 🌿
A beautiful way to show love through self-care and holistic wellness.

🌿 SPECIAL PRICING 🌿
• Initial Consultation + Treatment — $75
• Acupuncture — $50
• Fire Cupping — $50
• Gua Sha — $45
• Facial Rejuvenation-no needles $50
• Cosmetic Acupuncture — $110
• Acupuncture 4 Addiction — $110

🎉🎉 Clinic Hours:
• Tuesdays 3:00 PM –8:00 PM
• Thursdays 10:00AM–3:00 PM
• Saturdays 9:00 AM–2:00 PM

🎁 Gift Certificates (no expiry):
- 5 Treatments — $250
- 10 Treatments — $500

📍 535 Aberdeen St, Fredericton NB
📩 passion4tcm@gmail.com 📞 (506) 260-9397

💻 Book online: https://tcmhealth.janeapp.com/ /1

More information available at:
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✨ Direct insurance billing available (Telus eClaims & Medavie Blue Cross)

❤️Love your body. Nurture your heart. Heal deeply.

02/13/2026

👉 In TCM, the Liver is like a Project Manager. It’s responsible for the smooth flow of everything in your body.

- The Smooth Operator: It keeps your energy (Qi) moving so you don’t feel stuck.
- The Storage Unit: It stores your blood and sends it where it’s needed.
- The Eyes & Nails: It’s the reason you can see clearly and have strong, healthy nails.

1- Common TCM Pattern: "The Stress Ball" or Liver Qi Stagnation. This is what happens when life gets overwhelming and your energy stops moving.
How it feels: Irritable, bloated, and like you need to take a deep sigh every 5 minutes. Wiry pulse.

2- Common TCM Pattern: "The Empty Tank" or Liver Blood Deficiency. This is when the body is too depleted to nourish itself.
How it feels: Dry eyes, brittle nails, dizzy spells, or "pins and needles" in your limbs.
A very pale tongue and a thin, weak pulse.

3- Common TCM Pattern: "The Pressure Cooker" or Liver Fire. When stress sits for too long, it turns into heat.
How it feels: Explosive anger, red face, bloodshot eyes, and a bitter taste in your mouth. A bright red tongue with a yellow coat.

🧐 The Top 3 Points to Know
- Liver 3: the best acupuncture point to move Liver Qi especially combined with Li 4.
- Liver 8: The best point to nourish Blood combined with ST 36 and Sp 6.
- Liver 2: The best point to calm down anger.

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02/11/2026

Please know the risks!

“Ozempic and Wegovy reduce appetite by suppressing digestive function. In TCM, digestion is your root of energy. If we weaken that root, weight may drop short term — but long term your metabolism, hormones, and vitality can suffer.”
- Kerri-Ellen Chalmers, R.Ac

Let’s take a look at how Western medicine & TCM view these medications.

Western Medicine View vs Traditional Chinese Medicine View
(Ozempic / Wegovy Comparison)
Western Medicine Perspective
How Obesity Is Viewed:
• Chronic metabolic disease
• Hormonal dysregulation (insulin, leptin, GLP-1)
• Caloric imbalance
• Genetic and lifestyle factors

Mechanism of Action (Semaglutide):
• Mimics GLP-1 hormone
• Slows gastric emptying
• Increases satiety
• Improves insulin sensitivity
• Reduces caloric intake

Goals of Treatment:
• Weight reduction
• Improved HbA1c
• Reduced cardiovascular risk
• Improved metabolic markers

Recognized Risks:
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Gallbladder disease
• Muscle mass loss
• Rebound weight gain if discontinued

Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective
How Weight Gain Is Viewed:
• Spleen Qi deficiency
• Spleen Yang deficiency
• Damp accumulation
• Phlegm retention
• Liver Qi stagnation
• Kidney deficiency (chronic cases)

TCM Interpretation of Mechanism:
• Suppresses Stomach Qi
• Impairs descending function
• Weakens transformation and transportation
• Reduces appetite artificially rather than strengthening digestion

Treatment Goals in TCM:
• Strengthen Spleen Qi
• Warm Yang if deficient
• Transform Damp
• Move Liver Qi
• Support Kidney Jing
• Regulate appetite naturally
• Promote sustainable metabolic balance

Core Philosophical Differences
Western Medicine:
• Suppresses appetite to reduce intake
• Targets hormonal pathways
• Focuses on measurable biomarkers
• Treats disease state directly

Traditional Chinese Medicine:
• Strengthens digestion so appetite regulates naturally
• Treats organ system imbalance
• Uses pattern differentiation
• Treats root and branch simultaneously

Integrative Clinical Considerations
In high-risk metabolic cases, Western medical intervention may reduce acute cardiovascular or diabetic risk. However, concurrent TCM support can help protect the Middle Burner, preserve Qi and Blood, prevent Damp rebound, and maintain muscle integrity during weight loss.

02/08/2026

TCM View on Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Restless Leg Syndrome is understood as a pattern-based disorder rather than a single disease. It most commonly involves imbalances of Blood, Yin, and the Liver–Kidney system, leading to agitation of the sinews and an inability for the legs to rest, particularly at night.

Core TCM Pathomechanism
RLS is characterized by involuntary movement, restlessness, and discomfort that worsens during periods of rest and in the evening. From a TCM perspective, night-time symptoms indicate failure of Blood to return to the Liver and inability of Yin to anchor Yang. This results in internal wind and agitation of the channels in the lower limbs.

Common TCM Patterns
1. Liver Blood Deficiency:
Blood fails to nourish the sinews, leading to twitching, restlessness, and cramps. Symptoms often worsen at night and may be accompanied by fatigue, dizziness, pale complexion, anxiety, and insomnia.

2. Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency:
Deficient Yin cannot anchor Yang, leading to internal agitation. Symptoms may include restless legs with insomnia, night sweats, heat sensations, dry mouth, and low back weakness.

3. Blood Stasis in the Channels:
Often related to old injuries, chronic tension, or surgery. Discomfort may be localized, fixed, or deep, with possible history of trauma.

4. Damp-Heat in the Lower Jiao:
Less common but may present with heaviness, burning sensations, and worsening symptoms with heat, alcohol, or humid weather.

Treatment Principles
Treatment is based on pattern differentiation and commonly focuses on nourishing Blood and Yin, calming internal wind, regulating the Liver, strengthening the Kidneys, and opening the channels of the lower limbs.

Lifestyle and Adjunct Support
Patients are advised to avoid alcohol, caffeine, and excessive heat in the evening. Gentle stretching, moderate exercise earlier in the day, regular sleep routines, and cooling or neutral evening practices support Yin and Blood nourishment.

02/07/2026

In TCM, hair is nourished by Blood and rooted in Kidney Jing—the essence that governs growth, aging, and vitality

When Jing and Blood are strong, hair is thick, dark, and resilient. When they’re depleted, hair thins, sheds, or greys early

These are traditional hair foods used for centuries to rebuild from the inside

02/07/2026

🎉🎉NOW OPEN 3 DAYS/WEEK🎉🎉

We are now open 3 days a week to help you on your healing journey.

Tuesdays 3pm - 8pm
Thursdays 10am - 3pm
Saturdays 9am - 4pm

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Acupuncture is a holistic therapy that uses fine needles to stimulate specific points on the body to restore balance, reduce pain, and support overall health.

02/05/2026

The Wisdom of Chinese Medicine 🌱

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, every organ holds both a physical and emotional function. Behind every imbalance sits an emotion that has not been fully acknowledged, witnessed, or felt.

The Liver and Gallbladder hold anger, frustration, and resentment. When energy becomes stagnant, it shows up as tension, irritability, or digestive upset. When balanced, they give rise to vision, confidence, and creativity.

The Lungs and Large Intestine hold grief and sadness. When blocked, the breath feels shallow, and the body clings to the past. When open, they offer inspiration, acceptance, and freedom.

The Spleen and Stomach hold worry and overthinking. Excessive rumination weakens digestion and leaves us ungrounded. When in harmony, they bring empathy, nourishment, and stability.

The Heart and Small Intestine hold joy and connection. When disturbed, we feel anxious or closed off from love. When clear, the Heart radiates warmth, compassion, and truth.

The Kidneys and Bladder store fear. When depleted, energy drops and anxiety rises. When strong, they offer courage, willpower, and inner calm.

To heal is to feel. When emotions are allowed to move, energy begins to flow again.

02/03/2026

Do you know about the Chinese Body Clock?🕰️

🕰️ Waking up at 3am with challenges breathing? Having digestive discomfort in the early afternoon? The Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) system might have some answers for your sleep disruptions. If you’re not familiar with the TCM Organ Clock, it associates specific organs and meridians with different times of the day and night, believing each organ to be most active and at its optimal functioning at particular times.

02/02/2026

💖 VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL 💖

🎉🎉OPEN 3 DAYS A WEEK 🎉🎉

🔥DIRECT BILLING AVAILABLE 🔥

This Valentine’s Day, give the gift of balance, relaxation, and healing — for yourself or someone you love 🌿
A beautiful way to show love through self-care and holistic wellness.

🌿 Now in clinic:
• Nor’ East Apothecary – handcrafted, plant-based herbal wellness
• Floyds Coffee 61 – rich, smooth, unforgettable. One pound and half pound bags available ☕️
• Coming soon: Canadian-made wellness goods, herbal teas, raw honey, natural soaps & beeswax candles
• New TCM mugs & tote bags (pre-order available!)

💘 VALENTINES SPECIAL PRICING 💘
• Initial Consultation + Treatment — $75
• Acupuncture — $50
• Fire Cupping — $50
• Gua Sha — $30
• Facial Rejuvenation-no needles $50
• Cosmetic Acupuncture — $110
• Acupuncture 4 Addiction — $110

🎁 Valentines Gift Certificates (no expiry):
💝 5 Treatments — $250
💝 10 Treatments — $500

🎉🎉 Clinic Hours:
• Tuesdays 3:00 PM –8:00 PM
• Thursdays 10:00AM–3:00 PM
• Saturdays 9:00 AM–2:00 PM

📍 535 Aberdeen St, Fredericton NB
📩 passion4tcm@gmail.com 📞 (506) 260-9397

💻 Book online: https://tcmhealth.janeapp.com/ /1

✨ Direct insurance billing available (Telus eClaims & Medavie Blue Cross)

💗 Love your body. Nurture your heart. Heal deeply. 💗