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Introduction The blood stasis constitution is characterized by changes in hemodynamics due to various reasons, leading to slowed blood flow or local blood stasis, and even extravasation of blood outside the vessels. Individuals with a blood stasis constitution typically present with a dull complexion, dark lips, dark circles under the eyes, rough skin, easy bruising, … Read more
Characteristics of Blood Stasis Constitution: Pale or sallow complexion, pale lips, dizziness, palpitations, insomnia, numbness in hands and feet, pale tongue, and weak, thin pulse. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the main symptoms are related to sluggish blood circulation, often caused by long-term emotional repression, prolonged exposure to cold environments, or dysfunction of internal organs. … Read more
Blood stasis is a familiar concept, but a type of “special blood stasis” is often overlooked. Research shows that among patients with coronary heart disease, 51% of men and 54% of women have this neglected special blood stasis, yet only6.3% of these patients receive appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Part 1: The Overlooked Special Blood Stasis … Read more
Yes, I am a “Qi Deficiency Person”.Qi deficiency people have a hard time:They can’t stand straight, can’t sit straight, and love to lounge on the sofa, feeling deflated like a balloon;They have a vacant look, catch colds easily during seasonal changes, and feel the effects of spring and autumn;My period often arrives early, and I … Read more
Qi deficiency, the most unacceptable issue, is not aging, not weakness, not fatigue, but rather “baldness.” Every year as autumn winds begin, we often hear people complain about hair loss, and this year is no exception.A friend of mine expressed that she is afraid to wash her hair because after washing, she sees the hair … Read more
The Five Elements are interrelated through generation and restriction. Generation: Wood generates Fire, Fire generates Earth, Earth generates Metal, Metal generates Water, Water generates Wood. —- Generation represents development. Restriction: Wood restrains Earth, Earth restrains Water, Water restrains Fire, Fire restrains Metal, Metal restrains Wood. —- Restriction represents balance. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), … Read more
The Five Elements are interrelated through generation and restriction.Generation: Wood generates Fire, Fire generates Earth, Earth generates Metal, Metal generates Water, Water generates Wood. —- Generation represents development.Restriction: Wood restricts Earth, Earth restricts Water, Water restricts Fire, Fire restricts Metal, Metal restricts Wood. —- Restriction represents balance.Traditional Chinese Medicine emphasizes the “Five Elements, Five Qi, … Read more
FollowFoot Health Decoding to check the following diseases (Disease Search) Insomnia, vivid dreams, varicose veins, phlebitis, vasculitis, acne, pimples, zits, colitis, chronic leg pain, rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis, leg pain, knee pain, psoriasis, vitiligo, eczema, psoriasis, nephritis, cold, uremia, gynecology, uterine fibroids, dysmenorrhea, cold uterus, menstrual disorders, cold hands and feet, postpartum illness, breast hyperplasia, osteoporosis, … Read more
The Five Elements are interrelated through generation and overcoming.Generation: Wood generates Fire, Fire generates Earth, Earth generates Metal, Metal generates Water, Water generates Wood. —- Generation represents development.Overcoming: Wood overcomes Earth, Earth overcomes Water, Water overcomes Fire, Fire overcomes Metal, Metal overcomes Wood. —- Overcoming represents balance.In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the concepts of the … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the concept of the five organs refers primarily to the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys. The health of these organs is essential for vitality and spirit. Many people often say “the five colors nourish the five organs”; what does this actually mean? I suspect many share my curiosity. Today, … Read more