Li Zhenhua: Ten Methods for Treating Exogenous Diseases!

Exogenous disease syndromes are caused by external pathogens attacking the body, entering the interior, and lingering within, leading to dysfunction of the organs. Due to the different natures of the pathogens, the damage to the organs and the characteristics of the syndromes also vary. As stated in the “Treatise on the Spleen and Stomach”: “Internal … Read more

Issues and Solutions in the Theory of Exogenous Pathogenic Factors

Issues and Solutions in the Theory of Exogenous Pathogenic FactorsXiao Xiangru, Dong ZhengpingThe theory of exogenous pathogenic factors in TCM includes the “Six Excesses” and the concept of miscellaneous qi (epidemic qi, pestilential qi). Among the “Six Excesses”, “Wind” often refers broadly to external pathogens rather than specific causes; “Fire” cannot be an exogenous factor; … Read more

Understanding the Prevention and Treatment of Summer Exogenous Diseases in Lingnan

Understanding the Prevention and Treatment of Summer Exogenous Diseases in Lingnan

Understanding the Prevention and Treatment of Summer Exogenous Diseases in Lingnan Medical Guidance by Professor Wu Wei Written by: Wang Lin, Associate Chief Physician of Cardiology, Graduate Students Lin Zhichao, Yun Yingjie Exogenous diseases refer to a series of symptoms that occur when the human body is invaded by external pathogenic factors, which include wind, … Read more

Why Practice Tai Chi? Here Are Many Unexpected Benefits!

1. Regular practice canextend lifespan.2. Reduces the likelihood of colon cancer. Studies show that moderate daily Tai Chi practice can reduce your risk of colon cancer by at least thirty percent.3. Your bones will become stronger. Tai Chi practice can make bones denser, significantly reducing the risk of osteoporosis.4. Reduces fat. Of course, you can … Read more

The Improvement of Physiological Functions through Fitness Qigong

The Improvement of Physiological Functions through Fitness Qigong

Fitness Qigong is a traditional sport with ethnic characteristics. Regular practice of Fitness Qigong is beneficial for improving physical fitness and enhancing physiological functions. Results from performance tests indicate that Fitness Qigong significantly improves physiological functions in several aspects: 1. Improved Reaction Speed Reaction speed refers to the time taken from the appearance of a … Read more

Cautions in Practicing Guo Lin Qigong: Avoid Wasting Your Efforts

Cautions in Practicing Guo Lin Qigong: Avoid Wasting Your Efforts

Qigong is a “wonder” in the treasure trove of Chinese medicine, a healthcare exercise with distinct national characteristics within the heritage of traditional Chinese medicine. When mentioning qigong, many practitioners immediately think of Guo Lin Qigong. The hot search terms related to “Guo Lin Qigong” online are often associated with cancer resistance and rehabilitation, leading … Read more

Guided Health Practices in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Guided Health Practices in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Guided Health Practices Ming Dynasty – Hu Wenhuan (1368-1644) The author of the book “Guided Health Practices” is unknown, but it was edited by Hu Wenhuan. This work is a specialized text on using guidance and massage methods for health and disease treatment. The book lists twenty-seven methods of guidance for conditions such as stroke, … Read more

How Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Treat Lower Back Pain? Simple Techniques to Alleviate Symptoms

How Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Treat Lower Back Pain? Simple Techniques to Alleviate Symptoms

Author Introduction: Guo Chaoqing Guo Chaoqing, Master in TCM Orthopedics from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Doctor in Acupuncture and Tuina, has studied under renowned TCM practitioners such as Professor Zhan Hongsheng, a fifth-generation inheritor of the Shi’s Orthopedics, Professor Cheng Yingwu, a fifth-generation inheritor of the Ding’s Tuina school, Professor Qian Yulin, a … Read more

Liu Changxi: The Fundamental Connotation of Fasting Includes Guidance and Abstinence, with Guidance Techniques as the Core

Liu Changxi: The Fundamental Connotation of Fasting Includes Guidance and Abstinence, with Guidance Techniques as the Core

Fasting (Bigu) refers to a method of inducing the body’s potential and innate qualities through a series of practices such as breath control (shiqi), swallowing saliva, and guidance techniques, without any “nutritional substances” provided. This method aims to help the body obtain energy, eliminate accumulated fats, toxins, and waste, thus entering a new balanced state. … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Guidance for Health (For Professionals)

Traditional Chinese Medicine Guidance for Health (For Professionals)

To solidify the implementation of the “Health Shanghai Action (2022-2024)” activities related to “Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Guidance for Health,” under the guidance of the Shanghai Health Promotion Committee Office, the Shanghai Institute of Inheritance and Guidance Medicine is conducting public welfare activities combining online video teaching with offline health dissemination aimed at youth students, … Read more