Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient and still very vital holistic system of health and healing, based on the notion of harmony and balance, and employing the ideas of moderation and prevention.
TCM is an integral part of Chinese culture. It has made great contributions to the prosperity of China. With a recorded history of over 2000 years, TCM has formed a unique system to diagnose and cure illness. Based on the spiritual insights of Daoism, it has produced a highly sophisticated set of practices to cure illness and to maintain well-being. With its systematic approach, unique diagnostic methods, abundant historical literature and materials, TCM has attracted many attentions from home and abroad. It is well known for its remarkable effectiveness in off setting the side effect caused by the toxic and chemical treatment of cancer cases in the western medical system.

Generally speaking, TCM consists of Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal, Cupping, and Massage（Tui Na）.
Traditional Chinese Medicine theories mainly derive from two sources: Yin/Yang Theory and Five Element Theory.

Yin/Yang Theory
Yin/Yang Theory is a kind of logic based on two components Yin and Yang. In general, "Yin" is associated with cold, female energy, and represents the solid organs while "Yang" is associated with hot, male energy, and represents the hollow organs. Chronic illness is seen as Yin, while acute illness is seen as Yang. Originally, the "Yin" was the shady side of the slope, and the "Yang" was the sunny side of a slope. The two terms are used to describe any item in nature. In Chinese medicine, all organisms have both Yin and Yang qualities and a balance of the two is necessary for good health.

Five Element Theory
Like the concept of yin and yang, the Five Elements Theory is fundamental to Chinese culture. The five element theory is one of the major systems of thought within traditional Chinese medicine consisting of five elements including wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. The theory of five elements is used to interpret the relationship between the physiology and pathology of the human body and the natural environment. According to the theory, the five elements are in constant move and change, and the interdependence and mutual restraint of the five elements explain the complex connection between material objects as well as the unity between the human body and the natural world. Essentially, Five Element theory is used to help explain the cause of particular diseases, and to associate signs or symptoms to particular organs and afflictions.