Struggling to speak… or watching your child struggle to say a single word — it’s one of the most heartbreaking challenges a family can face.Whether it’s caused by developmental delay, stroke, brain injury, or neurodisorders like autism, speech loss is not just a physical issue. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), speech is deeply tied to the flow of Qi, blood,…
Pituitary Gland
The pituitary gland is a pea-sized powerhouse located at the base of the brain. Often called the “master gland,” it controls the release of many hormones that regulate: Damage, tumors (like pituitary adenomas), or dysfunction of the pituitary can cause hormonal chaos throughout the body. Symptoms of Pituitary Gland Imbalance: How TCM Understands the Pituitary Gland In Traditional Chinese Medicine…
Thalamus
The thalamus is a small but vital structure located deep in the brain’s center. Its job? Acting like a relay station, it processes and sends signals between the body and the brain. The thalamus is crucial for: When the thalamus is damaged — due to stroke, trauma, infection, or neurodegenerative disease — signals get confused, delayed, or shut down. Symptoms…
Amygdala
The amygdala is a small almond-shaped structure deep in the brain. It plays a central role in: When the amygdala is overactive or imbalanced, it contributes to: Amygdala and TCM Perspective Although the amygdala isn’t mentioned directly in classical TCM texts, its function aligns with multiple organ systems: TCM Interpretations: When these organs are weakened or out of balance, emotional…
Ischemic Stroke
An ischemic stroke happens when a blood clot blocks or narrows a blood vessel in the brain, cutting off oxygen supply and causing brain cells to die. It’s the most common type of stroke, accounting for around 87% of all stroke cases. Common Symptoms of Ischemic Stroke: Immediate medical attention is crucial during the first few hours of a stroke,…
Treatment
Acupuncture is an ancient form of Chinese medicine that has been used for over 2,500 years to treat a variety of ailments. It involves the insertion of fine needles into specific points on the body to stimulate the flow of Qi (pronounced chee), the body’s vital energy, and to promote healing. Acupuncture is commonly used to treat pain, digestive disorders,…
The Tole Malaysia
If you want to find the best herbal medicine for your condition, here we provide you the highest quality of herbs. These herbs may be found in traditional formulas combined with other herbs that are then individualized to specific conditions. We have grow our herbal plants in our own garden called TheTole Herbal Garden. The garden has been taken cared…
The Tole KL
TheTole centre has 2 branches. One is in Kuala Lumpur (KL) and the other one is in Puchong, Selangor. For new patient who wants to get acupuncture treatment in Puchong, you first need to come to KL branch for registeration and make health assessment. This is because KL branch is the HQ of TheTole. However, for those who are unable…
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient form of traditional Chinese medicine that has been practiced for over 2,000 years. It involves the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate the flow of Qi, or vital energy, which is believed to flow through channels or meridians in the body. Acupuncture has gained widespread acceptance in Western medicine and…