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Traditional Chinese medicine

‘Punk wellness’: China’s stressed young people mix traditional medicine and cocktails

“TCM bars” have popped up in several cities across China, epitomising what time-poor youth refer to as “punk wellness”.
“TCM bars” have popped up in several cities across China, epitomising what time-poor youth refer to as “punk wellness”.

As HK opens new TCM hospital to take Chinese medicine global, Singapore watches keenly

The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong is part of China's extensive plan to promote the use and development of TCM worldwide.
The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong is part of China's extensive plan to promote the use and development of TCM worldwide.

How traditional Chinese medicine in Malaysia is winning over more Malays

Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners preparing herbal remedies at Kuala Lumpur's Tung Shin Hospital.
Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners preparing herbal remedies at Kuala Lumpur's Tung Shin Hospital.

The blooming interest in ear seeds

Acupuncturists have traditionally used the Vaccaria plant’s black seeds as ear seeds, with newer versions being flashier.
Acupuncturists have traditionally used the Vaccaria plant’s black seeds as ear seeds, with newer versions being flashier.

TCM can be part of a country’s toolkit against rising heat: NUS study

A researcher said Singapore's hydration guidelines can be expanded to include herbal teas.
A researcher said Singapore's hydration guidelines can be expanded to include herbal teas.

Ancient cures and AI: WHO seeks evidence for traditional medicine

Fancy a wolfberry gelato or herbal cocktail? In China, TCM meets F&B amid wellness boom

jytcm - A bartender shakes up a herbal cocktail at Niang Qing, a TCM-themed bar in Shanghai.

ST PHOTO: JOYCE ZK LIM
jytcm - A bartender shakes up a herbal cocktail at Niang Qing, a TCM-themed bar in Shanghai.

ST PHOTO: JOYCE ZK LIM

TTSH to train TCM students from NTU on patient, integrative care

Second-year TCM students from NTU observing Dr Quah Teik Joo as he takes the pulse of stroke patient Tan Kay Chuan.
Second-year TCM students from NTU observing Dr Quah Teik Joo as he takes the pulse of stroke patient Tan Kay Chuan.

New master’s degree, AI lab for TCM among initiatives to enhance field in S’pore

Senior Minister of State for Health Dr Koh Poh Koon illustrated how TCM is increasingly integrated into our local healthcare system, in a speech at the inaugural Singapore Global Traditional Chinese Medicine Summit.
Senior Minister of State for Health Dr Koh Poh Koon illustrated how TCM is increasingly integrated into our local healthcare system, in a speech at the inaugural Singapore Global Traditional Chinese Medicine Summit.

Private lift, meals, housekeeping from $8.9k a month at S’pore’s first private assisted living project

Each suite features private lift access and kitchenettes, with senior-friendly amenities.
Each suite features private lift access and kitchenettes, with senior-friendly amenities.

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