In Beijing, it was popular –among westerners and locals alike – to be treated for a variety of ailments with cupping. One of my neighbors, Hilde, was a practitioner of this ancient Chinese medicinal art when she lived in her native country of Norway. While in Beijing, she became the recipient of cupping treatment when […]
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine – Why not?
I guess it was only a matter of time before I gave in to some form of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Several years ago during SARS, I showed up at my doctor’s office for an appointment one day, and the kindly receptionist thrust a cup of black, swamp-like, liquid in my hand. The smell was […]