About Chinamax

Last Updated: March 31, 2026

    Our Mission: Make TCM-inspired wellness accessible, playful, and actually sustainable for modern life.

What is Chinamax?

Chinamax is a habit tracking application inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles. We believe that ancient wisdom and modern technology can work together to support your wellness journey.

Whether you're new to TCM or already familiar with practices like drinking hot water, foot soaking, or qigong, Chinamax helps you build these habits in a fun, gamified way—without the pressure.

Why We Built This

We noticed that most wellness apps fall into one of two categories:

Too serious: All about optimization, productivity, and "fixing" yourself
Too gimmicky: Quick fixes with no real substance

Chinamax is different. We combine:

TCM wisdom: Time-tested practices that have helped people for thousands of years
Modern UX: Clean, intuitive design that makes tracking effortless
Gamification: Aura points, levels, and badges that make wellness feel like an RPG
Privacy first: Your data stays on your device. Period.

Our Core Values

🌿 Holistic Wellness

We don't just track habits—we help you understand the "why" behind each practice. From hot water for digestion to foot soaking for better sleep, we explain the TCM principles in a way that makes sense for modern life.

🎮 Playful Progress

Wellness doesn't have to be boring. Earn Aura Points, level up, unlock badges, and watch your progress with beautiful charts and heatmaps. Make self-care feel like a game you actually want to play.

🔒 Privacy by Design

Your wellness journey is personal. That's why we built Chinamax with privacy as a core principle:

No personal information collected
All data stored locally on your device
Optional leaderboard with anonymous profiles
No ads, no tracking, no selling your data

💚 No Pressure, Just Support

Missed a day? No guilt trips. We're here to support you, not shame you. Build habits at your own pace, with gentle reminders that help, not nag.

The 10 TCM-Inspired Habits

Chinamax features 10 carefully selected habits based on TCM principles:

🔥 Hot Water: Better digestion, better life
🩴 Slippers: Keep those feet warm
🍳 Hot Breakfast: Actual fuel for your day
🍵 Red Date Tea: Ancient energy drink
🧘 Qigong: Like yoga's chill cousin
🥗 Mindful Eating: Stop doomscrolling while you eat
🦶 Foot Soaking: Self-care that actually relaxes you
💧 Cold Showers: For when you're feeling brave
🧠 Meditation: Quiet the mental chaos
📔 Gratitude Journal: Wholesome vibes only

Our Promise

We're committed to:

No ads: Ever. Your attention is not our product.
No subscriptions: Free to use, with all features included.
No data collection: Your wellness journey is yours alone.
Continuous improvement: We're always listening to feedback and making Chinamax better.

Join the Community

Chinamax is more than an app—it's a community of people who believe in holistic, sustainable wellness. Whether you're here for the TCM wisdom, the gamification, or just the simple joy of checking off daily habits, we're glad you're here.

    Remember: Wellness is a journey, not a destination. Start small, be consistent, and trust the process. Your future self will thank you.

Contact Us

Have questions, suggestions, or just want to share your wellness story? We'd love to hear from you. While we can't provide medical advice, we're always here to help with any questions about the app.

You can reach us through our Feedback Page or send us an email at hello@chinamax.app.