What do recurring aches, acupoints and that one painfully familiar spot during foot reflexology have in common? They sparked lively conversations at our third ๐๐๐ก๐ก๐ฃ๐๐จ๐จ ๐ฝ๐๐ก๐๐ฃ๐๐๐๐ session held on 10 September 2026! ๐
With nearly 50 alumni in attendance, we explored how evidence-based Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practices can complement Western medicine in supporting holistic well-being. Led by Dr Lin Ho Wong, one of the few practitioners in Singapore trained in both Western Medicine and TCM, the session offered a uniquely integrative approach to everyday wellness.
Through engaging stories, simple stretches, and hands-on acupressure techniques, Dr Wong demonstrated how both disciplines offer valuable perspectives on musculoskeletal health. While Western medicine focuses on diagnosing structural issues, managing inflammation, and restoring function, TCM views discomfort through the balance and circulation of qi (vital energy) and blood.
He also explained how foods high in fat and sugar can trigger inflammation from both perspectives, contributing to inflammatory responses in Western medicine while generating internal โ๐๐ข๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ด๐ดโ (ๆนฟๆฐ) and โ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ตโ (็ญๆฐ) in TCM. Thankfully, his advice was reassuring: there is no need to eliminate favourite indulgences altogether. Wellness is about moderation, not deprivation.
The session concluded with a lively Q&A moderated by Jason Tan (MCM 2013), covering everyday health concerns ranging from the safety and risks of herbal medicine to the efficacy of foot reflexology. The enthusiastic participation reflected a growing interest in understanding wellness through both Western and TCM lenses.
And yes, someone had to ask: ๐ช๐ด ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ฆ ๐ข๐ฏ ๐ข๐ค๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ช๐ฏ๐ต ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ ๐ธ๐ฆ๐ช๐จ๐ฉ๐ต ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ด๐ด?
Dr Wongโs answer? ๐ก๐ผ. It looks like there are no shortcuts after all! ๐
