Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), as a traditional medical system with thousands of years of heritage, centers on the "Holistic View" and "Syndrome Differentiation." Through comprehensive conditioning, it helps the human body restore its self-regulation and self-healing capabilities.
TCM Internal Medicine
Supporting Inner Balance and Everyday Health
TCM Diagnosis
TCM diagnosis emphasizes the "Four Examinations" (synergistic diagnosis), namely: Inspection, Listening & Smelling, Inquiry, and Palpation. The physician performs:
Dr Li Rui combines modern medical knowledge with diagnostic reports to gain a comprehensive understanding of the patient's condition and make an accurate diagnosis.
TCM Treatment Characteristics
Syndrome Differentiation
TCM treatment is not primarily based on the name of a disease, but on "Syndrome Differentiation." By understanding the cause and mechanism of the illness, the physician identifies the patient's constitution and pathological state to formulate targeted, individualized treatment plans. This "personalized and precise" thinking embodies the unique efficacy of TCM in treating different diseases with the same method, or the same disease with different methods based on the individual.
Treating Root and Symptoms
TCM treatment not only relieves immediate symptoms ("the branch") but also addresses the underlying cause and constitution ("the root"). By harmonizing Yin, Yang, Qi, and blood, it improves the body's disease resistance to achieve thorough improvement and long-term recovery.
Preventive Care (Zhi Wei Bing)
Based on the theory of the Five Elements, TCM regulates the constitution in advance to prevent diseases before they occur, following the principle: "The superior physician treats the disease before it arises."
Integrated Chinese & Western Medicine
TCM can complement Western medicine to significantly improve efficacy. For example, during cancer chemotherapy or IVF procedures, TCM conditioning can increase success rates and alleviate the side effects of long-term medication.
Natural herbal medicines have minimal side effects. TCM offers diverse and natural treatment methods—including herbs, acupuncture, and cupping—to achieve ideal results while avoiding the harsh side effects of some long-term Western drugs.
TCM Internal Medicine Treatment Scope
Dr Li Rui
MOH-registered TCM physician with a Master’s degree from the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences and over 30 years of clinical experience
Dr Li Rui holds a Master’s degree in TCM and a Bachelor’s degree in Western Medicine. With over 30 years of clinical experience, she specializes in precise syndrome differentiation and personalized holistic treatment. Her practice is highly regarded by patients for its meticulous diagnosis and gentle, stable efficacy. Dr Li frequently integrates dietary advice, lifestyle adjustments, and emotional counseling to help patients in Singapore achieve a healthy lifestyle.
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