TCM

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda have for thousands of years revered brain health. The brain is an important part of the nervous system and one of the largest organs in the body. While nootropics are all the rage now, the ancient medicine systems have long considered “Mind Body” health. In fact, in TCM the brain is considered one of six “Extraordinary Organs.” Western Medicine Medical Schools and research studies are catching on, and are now looking at mind body approaches such as meditation, yoga, tai chi, cognitive skills, lifestyle interventions, and positive psychology. They’re researching how these modalities can prevent or improve stress-related illnesses, ranging from asthma to hypertension, functional bowel diseases and pain syndromes. Needless to say, there is a lot of research and for good reason. 

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda have for thousands of years revered brain health. The brain is an important part of the nervous system and one of the largest organs in the body. While nootropics are all the rage now, the ancient medicine systems have long considered “Mind Body” health. In fact, in TCM the brain is considered one of six “Extraordinary Organs.” Western Medicine Medical Schools and research studies are catching on, and are now looking at mind body approaches such as meditation, yoga, tai chi, cognitive skills, lifestyle interventions, and positive psychology. They’re researching how these modalities can prevent or improve stress-related illnesses, ranging from asthma to hypertension, functional bowel diseases and pain syndromes. Needless to say, there is a lot of research and for good reason. 

While many of us in the West have gotten use to poor sleep, Eastern medicine places a high priority on sleep. It views sleep as a vital sign of a person’s general health and happiness, and a sleep analysis is part of an initial consultation with a practitioner. A person’s physical, mental, and emotional health can be inferred from the quality and amount of sleep they are getting.

Eastern medicine holds that our total health and happiness can be seen in the eyes. We can see the quality of a person’s “shen” through their eyes, which loosely translates to spirit. Think of it like instantly knowing someone feels unwell by the look in their eyes.

Eastern medicine holds that our total health and happiness can be seen in the eyes. We can see the quality of a person’s “shen” through their eyes, which loosely translates to spirit. Think of it like instantly knowing someone feels unwell by the look in their eyes.