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What is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)?

TCM is a system of holistic medicine that includes acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, tui na massage and fire cupping.

In Chinese, TCM is called 'zhong yi.'  'Yi' means medicine, but 'zhong' has a deeper meaning.  'Zhong' is assumed to mean 'Chinese, but it actually is referring to 'zhong' as in 'balance', 'harmonize with everything, anytime', or 'just enough.'

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