Eight Branches

Silicone vs Glass Cupping — what’s the difference?

Cupping in TCM is used to help support circulation, release tension, and ease muscle tightness. But the tools can feel very different.

Is one better than the other?
Not really! They’re just used for different purposes depending on the treatment goal and body condition 🌿

At Eight Branches, cupping is applied based on TCM diagnosis, not a one-size-fits-all approach.

What does acupuncture feel like? 🧐

Most people expect sharp pain but the reality is usually much milder!
Comparing with blood test and bugs bites, acupuncture needles are just a tiny pressure that fades fast.

After the needle is placed, many people feel:
• Relaxation
• Warmth or heaviness
• A calming, almost sleepy state 😴

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, these sensations are part of the body responding to treatment along the meridians. 🌿

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Herb of the Month: Aged Tangerine Peel 陳皮

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, spring is about movement.
When Qi gets stuck, digestion slows, mood drops, and the body feels heavy.

Aged Tangerine Peel helps wake up your digestion and move stagnant Qi gently.

🍊 What it helps with?

-Bloating after meals
-Heavy feeling in the body
-Poor appetite
-Chest tightness
-Stress-related digestion issues

🍊 Aged Tangerine Peel is often added to:

-Digestive teas
-Soups
-Herbal formulas for stress + digestion

👉 Follow us to learn one TCM herb each month — explained simply, seasonally, and practically

Do you like drinking tea?
Chinese medicine tea have different functions.
Drinking the right tea can be highly beneficial for your health!

🎓 Interested in learning how Chinese medicine tea functions?
👉 Explore our programs via the link in bio.

A client comes in with fatigue, poor sleep, and stress.
What would you want to learn about first?

Options:

A. Lifestyle

B. Emotional stress

C. Diet

D. All of the above

👉 Comment A / B / C / D
💡 Check your answer on the last slide!

Tired of red, irritated eyes?
Here’s why TCM says it might be happening 🌿
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, eye redness is often linked to Liver imbalance, since the Liver opens to the eyes.
In TCM, red eyes aren’t just a cosmetic issue, they’re a signal.

Many times, it’s connected to Liver imbalance or external factors like wind, heat, or dryness.

Simple habits like eye rest, hydration, nourishing foods, and acupressure can help support comfort naturally.

🌿 Want more TCM insights for everyday health? Save this post if your eyes get red often!