About tcm.tips

Who is behind this?

Swain Leung — independent researcher, TCM advocate, and the person who reads PubMed so you don’t have to.

I’m not a licensed TCM practitioner. I’m not a medical doctor. I’m someone who was failed by conventional medicine for a chronic condition, found real relief through TCM, and spent years learning the system from the ground up — the classical texts (Shang Han Lun, Huang Di Nei Jing), the acupuncture point systems, the herbal protocols, and most importantly, the modern clinical evidence.

This site is where I publish what I’ve found. Every article is cross-referenced against PubMed-indexed research. Every claim is sourced. Every limitation is stated.

What this site covers

tcm.tips is organized around the core pillars of TCM practice:

• Pattern differentiation — Yin/Yang deficiency, Qi/Blood stagnation, Dampness/Heat syndromes, Five Zang-Fu organ systems
• Acupuncture & acupressure — point locations, indications, evidence for pain, insomnia, digestive disorders, emotional health
• Moxibustion — heat therapy protocols for cold syndromes and deficiency patterns
• Herbal medicine & food therapy — evidence-informed protocols, tea formulations, dietary adjustments based on TCM constitutional types
• Self-care & prevention — acupressure routines, Qi Gong basics, seasonal health practices
• Research reviews — critical reviews of clinical studies comparing TCM interventions to conventional alternatives

My approach to evidence

1. Explain the TCM mechanism — how does classical theory understand this condition or treatment?
2. Translate to modern terms — what’s the physiological correlate? Which pathways are involved?
3. Cite the evidence — PubMed systematic reviews, RCTs, and meta-analyses
4. Give practical parameters — specific point combinations, treatment duration, frequency, outcomes
5. State the limits — where evidence is weak, where individual variation matters

I don’t claim TCM cures everything. It doesn’t. I also don’t dismiss it because the mechanism isn’t fully understood by Western science. The clinical outcomes speak for themselves in chronic pain, functional digestive disorders, menstrual health, and stress-related conditions.

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Editorial standards

• All health claims explicitly sourced — classical text reference, PubMed ID, or both
• No affiliate marketing or sponsored content
• When evidence conflicts, I present both sides and state my position clearly
• Articles reviewed and updated as new research becomes available
• PubMed references use full citation links with nofollow

Disclaimer

The content on tcm.tips is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or making changes to your healthcare regimen.