Foundations of TCM

  • Yin-Yang Theory
  • Five Elements Theory
  • Meridians & Acupoints
  • Qi, Blood, and Body Fluids
  • Zang-Fu Organs

Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinical Thinking Method Three: Analysis of Yin-Yang Interference

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinical Thinking Method Three: Analysis of Yin-Yang Interference

Diseases are ever-changing, yet they always fall into the two major categories of Yin and Yang. However, for each individual patient, the specifics differ. Due to varying causes, constitutions, living environments, and disease progression, complex individual differences arise. Therefore, there are various conditions such as Yin excess and Yang deficiency, Yang excess and Yin deficiency, … Read more

What Causes ‘Yin Excess and Yang Deficiency’? Symptoms to Watch for in Both Men and Women

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What Causes 'Yin Excess and Yang Deficiency'? Symptoms to Watch for in Both Men and Women

What is ‘Yin Excess and Yang Deficiency’? ‘Yin Excess and Yang Deficiency’ is a theory in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It refers to a condition where the balance of Yin and Yang in the body is disrupted, leading to various diseases. TCM posits that Yin and Yang mutually constrain each other; when Yin is strong, … Read more

The Formation of the ‘Yin Dominance and Yang Decline’ Pattern in Feng Shui

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The Formation of the 'Yin Dominance and Yang Decline' Pattern in Feng Shui

“Women are made of water, men are made of mud,” this is a saying from “Dream of the Red Chamber” by Jia Baoyu, and it is a simple summary of the different emotional natures of men and women in society. Under the influence of the traditional Chinese philosophy of ‘Heaven and Man as One’, mountains, … Read more

Why Do Modern People Experience Excess Yin and Deficient Yang?

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Why Do Modern People Experience Excess Yin and Deficient Yang?

Summary of TCM Courses 01 All Courses by Ni Haixia 02 Comprehensive TCM Treatments for Common Diseases 03 Focused Study on TCM Topics 04 Online Reading of TCM Learning Books 1. How Long Should a Person Live to Fulfill Their Natural Lifespan? Why is the average lifespan of modern people only seventy to eighty years, … Read more

Comprehensive Compilation of 100 Symptoms of Yang Deficiency

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Comprehensive Compilation of 100 Symptoms of Yang Deficiency

1. Face color pale, lips light white, eyelids pale, excessive clear saliva. 2. Complexion dull, dark and lackluster, with a blackened glabella and facial swelling. 3. Dry mouth without thirst, prefers warm drinks. 4. Tongue pale red or pale white, enlarged tongue with tooth marks on the edges, white, slippery, thick and greasy tongue coating. … Read more

Discussing Yang Deficiency in the Cold Season

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Discussing Yang Deficiency in the Cold Season

Article by Luo Dalun Illustrations by 8 Years Old Edited by Yun Shao If you pay close attention, you will find that winter is a process where cold fronts sweep from the north to the south. On days without cold fronts, the temperature rises slightly, becoming a bit warmer, but after a few days, the … Read more

What Are the Symptoms of Kidney Yang Deficiency? Here Are 5 Key Points!

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What Are the Symptoms of Kidney Yang Deficiency? Here Are 5 Key Points!

Our ancestors said: “Cold is the evil of Yin, which easily injures Yang Qi.” Since the source of Yang Qi in the human body originates from the kidneys, cold evil is most likely to harm Kidney Yang. When Kidney Yang is injured, it can lead to health issues such as cold pain in the lower … Read more

Insufficient Yang Energy Leads to Various Illnesses! 5 Signs Indicating Yang Deficiency and 6 Ways to Nourish Yang Qi

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Insufficient Yang Energy Leads to Various Illnesses! 5 Signs Indicating Yang Deficiency and 6 Ways to Nourish Yang Qi

As the standard of living continues to improve, people are increasingly concerned about their health. Many factors affect human health, among which the sufficiency of Yang Qi is crucial. The Huangdi Neijing states: “Yin forms the body, Yang transforms Qi; when Yang is insufficient, myriad diseases arise.” We often say, “All things grow with the … Read more

Understanding Yang Deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding Yang Deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Discussing Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, and the various diseases of the world. Understand and learn to establish a TCM mindset as we delve into the “Huangdi Neijing” with Wendon. Hello everyone! Today, we will talk about Yang Deficiency. Many friends are familiar with this term, but there are often misunderstandings surrounding it. This … Read more

What to Do About Yang Deficiency and Yin Deficiency? Understanding Your Constitution for Personalized Health Management

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What to Do About Yang Deficiency and Yin Deficiency? Understanding Your Constitution for Personalized Health Management

Are you afraid of the cold with a pale complexion?Do you have a flushed face and dry mouth?Tracing back to the root, it is related to your constitution.Identifying your constitutionis essential to take control of your health! Identifying Constitution for Personalized Health Management There are nine types of human constitution. One is balanced, while the … Read more