Healthcare Articles & Books
A growing library of healthcare articles, books and guides on Chinese medicine, acupuncture, naturopathy, and integrative wellness — curated and written by Dr. Md. Forhad Shamim.
Article8 min readUnderstanding Qi and the Meridian System
Dr. Md. Forhad Shamim
What Qi really is, how it flows through the meridian system, and why blockages cause disease in Chinese medicine.
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Article6 min readMoxibustion: Benefits and Clinical Uses
Dr. Md. Forhad Shamim
Moxibustion explained — what it is, how it's used alongside acupuncture, and what conditions it's best suited for.
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Guide9 min readTuina: A Guide to Chinese Massage Therapy
Dr. Md. Forhad Shamim
What Tuina is, how it works with meridians and acupoints, and what conditions it's best suited for.
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Article7 min readAcupuncture for Chronic Pain Relief
Dr. Md. Forhad Shamim
How acupuncture helps with back pain, neck pain, migraines and fibromyalgia — mechanisms, evidence and expectations.
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Book10 min readUnani & Ayurvedic Regimental Therapy
Chinese Wellness Center
An accessible overview of regimental therapies that complement Traditional Chinese Medicine practice.
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Article6 min readAcupuncture: Myths & Evidence
Dr. Md. Forhad Shamim
A practical look at what acupuncture can and can't do, grounded in both classical texts and modern research.
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Guide8 min readThe Naturopathic Patient Handbook
Chinese Wellness Center
Day-to-day guidance on naturopathic care, nutrition and supporting your body's healing response.
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Book12 min readFoundations of Chinese Medicine
Dr. Md. Forhad Shamim
A beginner's introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine, meridians, and the philosophy of balance.
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