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During a recent Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) consultation, the doctor asked me about my sleep. I replied that I sleep well, almost through the night without dreams. The doctor examined my tongue coating, which was thick and white, and remarked that it was no wonder I felt sleepy; a phlegm-damp constitution often leads to excessive … Read more
The phlegm-damp constitution refers to a physical state characterized by the accumulation of phlegm and dampness in the body, leading to a tendency towards obesity and other manifestations such as heaviness and turbidity.This constitution is a normal physiological state, not pathological nor entirely healthy, placing individuals with a phlegm-damp constitution in a sub-healthy state between … Read more
Recently, Ms. Li has been feeling very down. Why is that? Due to work-related stress, she has been quite anxious lately, and on top of that, she has been having trouble sleeping at night. Her abdomen feels constantly bloated, and she has no appetite. During a recent health check-up, she even discovered a nodule issue, … Read more
When it comes to phlegm, people might immediately think of the sticky substance that clogs the throat when coughing, or the saliva we spit out. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), phlegm is divided into two types—”visible phlegm” and “invisible phlegm.” “Visible phlegm” primarily exists in the lungs, which is the mucus secreted by the lungs … Read more
The phlegm-damp constitution refers to a condition where the functions of the internal organs are disordered, leading to the dysfunction of qi, blood, and body fluids, resulting in the accumulation of water and dampness, which transforms into phlegm and manifests as phlegm-dampness within the body. This condition is often characterized by obesity, fullness in the … Read more
Introduction In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the term “phlegm” (痰, tán) does not solely refer to the mucus produced in the lungs that can be expelled through coughing. TCM defines “phlegm” as pathological products characterized by turbidity, stickiness, and thickness, resulting from disorders in the metabolism of body fluids. When the spleen’s ability to transform … Read more
When it comes to phlegm-dampness, there is a saying in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): “Stubborn phlegm causes strange diseases.” The evil of phlegm-dampness can travel throughout the body with our Qi (气) mechanism, reaching every corner. Another saying in TCM is: “All diseases are caused by phlegm.” Phlegm-dampness can move with the flow of Qi … Read more
What should one do if there is phlegm-damp and phlegm-fluid in the body? Due to a preference for sweet, greasy, and cold foods, combined with imbalances of cold and heat, dampness can become a problem in the body. Over time, this can lead to a tendency towards being overweight or slightly overweight, with some individuals … Read more
Individuals with a phlegm-damp constitution exhibit 10 symptoms and have 5 methods for improvement! First, let’s discuss the 10 symptoms of phlegm-damp constitution 1. Dizziness, headache, and a feeling of heaviness in the head. 2. Nausea or vomiting of phlegm and saliva, or a gurgling sound in the gastrointestinal tract, or a sticky, greasy, dry … Read more
Phlegm-Damp Constitution refers to a condition where the body’s organ functions are disordered, leading to the disruption of the movement of Qi, blood, and body fluids, resulting in the accumulation of dampness and phlegm. This condition is often characterized by obesity, fullness in the abdomen, chest tightness, excessive phlegm, easy fatigue, a heavy sensation in … Read more