Digestive Disorders
Sleep & Stress Management
Women’s Health (Menstruation, Fertility, Menopause)
Pain Management (Back Pain, Arthritis, Headaches)
Respiratory Health (Colds, Allergies, Asthma)
What foods are good for Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency? For Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency, it is advisable to consume foods that tonify the Spleen, invigorate Qi, awaken the Spleen, and aid digestion, such as Jing Mi (Japonica rice), Can Mi (glutinous rice), Guo Ba (crispy rice), Yi Mi (Italian rice), cooked Lou (lotus … Read more
Recently, a friend mentioned that they feel cold from the navel down and often experience a bitter taste and dry mouth. Their urine is very yellow and foul-smelling, and they frequently have diarrhea. They prefer drinking warm water and often drool while sleeping, unsure of what the issue might be.This friend’s symptoms actually indicate liver … Read more
The spleen and stomach are crucial parts of our body’s health. Individuals with poor spleen and stomach function are more likely to experience health issues. Spleen deficiency is one of the most common symptoms, and those with spleen deficiency often suffer from diarrhea, poor nutrient absorption, and over time may develop malnutrition or anemia. Therefore, … Read more
Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency with Cold is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that refers to the deficiency of Yang Qi in the spleen and stomach, leading to an excess of coldness. This condition includes both Spleen Yang Deficiency and Stomach Yang Deficiency (some consider it solely as Spleen Yang Deficiency). It is … Read more
Many people have a cold constitution, especially among women. When winter arrives and the weather turns cool, a cold wind blows, and the stomach begins to feel uncomfortable. Drinking a little hot water can alleviate the discomfort, which is referred to in TCM as Pi Wei Xu Han (Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency).What is Spleen … Read more
In the late Qing Dynasty, the Confucian master and modern poet Yu Pingbo’s great-grandfather, Yu Quyuan, who was a teacher of Zhang Taiyan and Wu Changshuo, and the author of the TCM literature “Neijing Bianyan,” once said: “When someone at home catches a slight cold, they firmly believe in the Gua Sha method, using a … Read more
Gua Sha is known to treat colds and heatstroke, but can it also address heart issues?Gua Sha can alleviate numerous ailments, and this is true Zhang Jing, Deputy Director of the Tui Na Department at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, points out that traditional Chinese medical texts state, “All diseases … Read more
Gua Sha is one of the traditional natural therapies in China. It is well-known among middle-aged and elderly individuals and is often used to treat various common ailments. The back is one of the most common areas for Gua Sha, and it is particularly effective for colds when applied along the sides of the spine. … Read more
Tuina for children is a method that combines both regulation and treatment, and when applied correctly, it can yield excellent results. However, like any method, it has its applicable scope, and pediatric tuina is no exception. Its indications include common and frequently occurring diseases of the pediatric digestive and respiratory systems, such as colds, coughs, … Read more
Lan Jinqiu, a pediatric tuina therapist at the Second Hospital of Jilin University, graduated from the Acupuncture and Tuina College of Changchun University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and has been engaged in pediatric tuina therapy for over 9 years. He specializes in early rehabilitation interventions for high-risk children such as premature infants and those with … Read more