Traditional Chinese Medicine has been used for prevention and early treatment for more than two centuries in the home as part of our cultural heritage in the practice of family medicine. Pain and insomnia are common malady impairing quality of life. While western medicine may not be effective, with side effects and problem of dependence, traditional treatments such as massage, acupuncture, herbs, diet and body-mind therapy are useful alternatives. These two lectures will introduce the scientific principles of these therapies and some simple self-help methods.