Why Traditional Chinese Medicine “Doesn’t Work” — And What Everyone Gets Wrong

In this episode, four licensed Traditional Chinese Medicine doctors come together to unpack one big question: Why do people say TCM doesn’t work?

From viral ear seed trends to “30 jujube” recipes, parasite cleanses, and aggressive surgeries, we explore how misinformation, quick-fix culture, and influencer wellness are distorting a 3,000-year-old medical system.

We discuss:

• Why one-size-fits-all herbal advice can backfire

• The danger of overdosing “harmless” foods like jujube or turmeric

• Why removing symptoms isn’t the same as healing the root

• Surgery vs. internal environment: what most people aren’t told

• Why TCM is not slow — but it is individualized

• How to follow seasonal living and understand your constitution

TCM isn’t about trends, aesthetics, or shortcuts. It’s about balance, diagnosis, and working with your body — not against it.

If you’ve ever wondered whether Chinese medicine really works, this episode will change the way you think about it.

👩🏻‍⚕️ Featured Doctors

• Dr. Jennifer Ng – Licensed Acupuncturist, Facial Acupuncture & Face Reading
  Instagram: @acu.by.jen

• Dr. Jiaming Ju – Licensed Acupuncturist, Chronic & Autoimmune Conditions
  Instagram: @byjiamingju

• Dr. Onlai Cheang – Licensed Acupuncturist, Dermatology & Hormone Health
  Instagram: @onlai.acupuncture

• Dr. Shuang Hou – Licensed Acupuncturist, Founder of Cura x Cura, Chinese Herbal Medicine
  Instagram: @shuanghoulac