Dr. Maria Ridao Alonso MD, M Sc	Prof Yan Bin	Dr.Zhang Hong Xia	Xu Shan	Fu Xiao Qing	Zhu Shuang
Head of TCM Dept	Specialist in Acupuncture and Herbal Prescriptions	Specialist in TCM, Tuina Doctor, Univ. of Beijing	Acunpunture Specialist Univ. of Beijing	Pharmacist, Univ. of Beijing	Translator

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a complete medical system that has prevented, diagnosed and treated disease for over 3000 years. In addition to treating diseases, Traditional Chinese Medicine also enhances one's immune system to maintain health and increases one's ability for work, creativity and pleasure.

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the body consists of Qi (energy), moisture and blood that circulate through bodily channels called meridians. Good health can only exist when the Qi, moisture and blood flow are uninhibited through the body. Traditional Chinese Medicine was introduced to restore the body's natural harmony, in doing so it requires balance and of Yin and Yang, the body's energies. The Traditional Chinese Medicine team at the Dubai Herbal and Treatment Center utilize the following modalities to accomplish this balance:

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is used to promote good health and to alleviate pain and suffering by focusing the attention on energy balance. Health is achieved and maintained by stimulating acupoints along the meridians with fine acupuncture needles.

Acupuncture is particularly beneficial when managing surgical recovery, decreased immunity and chronic aches and pains, and when treating cardiovascular disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, stress, fatigue, signs of aging and neuromuscular conditions.

Moxibustion

Moxibustion is heat therapy that is applied to various acupoints. This method is used to promote healing and for energy enhancement.

Acupressure

Acupressure is a procedure where the practitioner uses their thumb to apply pressure to relevant acupoints to relieve pain. Acupressure deals with all the individual components of the body, mind, emotions and spirit as one.

Acupressure is used to balance the bodily forces and to relax muscle tension. It thereby helps relieve stress and tension by relaxing the mind and body. By using Acupressure one can promote healing, increase blood flow, decrease pain, aid detoxification and increase energy levels.

Chinese Decoctions

Decoctions are herbal remedies and form a vital part of Traditonal Chinese Medicine. Following a thorough history taking and examination, the Traditonal Chinese Medicine team carefully selects and prepares the herbal decoction that is dependant on the individual patient and their presenting symptoms.

The decoctions are effective for detoxification and in treating and preventing disease. The decoctions are also useful in treating paediatric conditions such as colds, bronchitis, asthma and allergies.

Tuina Massage

Tuina massage is a form of deep tissue massage that is based on acupoints and meridians and promotes relaxation and increases energy. Tuina massage is specifically effective in pain management and in treating musculoskeletal disorders and muscular tension.