Any disease begins with an interference of life energy, rather than a destruction at the level of physical organs. Any destruction is an accumulative process, and when it accumulates to a certain extent, it is said that “the disease comes like a mountain collapse.” Therefore, it is essential to pay attention to this initial interference … Read more
Section One: The Eight Extraordinary Meridians The Eight Extraordinary Meridians refer to the Ren Mai (Ren Meridian), Du Mai (Du Meridian), Chong Mai (Chong Meridian), Dai Mai (Dai Meridian), Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Heel Meridian), Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Heel Meridian), Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Meridian), and Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Meridian). The … Read more
The fitness Qigong, Baduanjin, is loved and pursued by the masses due to its simple movements, ease of practice, and noticeable effects. The author believes that the deeper reason for its popularity is closely related to the health principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Guiding Qi and the body is one of the characteristics of … Read more
With the improvement of living standards, people’s awareness of health care has become increasingly strong. The autumn and winter seasons are also when many people choose to nourish their bodies, so the term “nourish” has been frequently mentioned recently. When it comes to “nourishing,” there is always an unavoidable topic, which is “deficiency,” such as … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the body’s qi (vital energy) and xue (blood) are transformed from food by the spleen and stomach, thus making them the foundation of postnatal health. However, irregular eating habits, excessive consumption of fatty foods, overthinking, picky eating, and irregular meal times can harm the spleen and stomach. So how … Read more
A patient recently asked me in a private message: What is the difference between Spleen-Stomach Yang Deficiency (Pi Wei Xu Han) and Spleen-Kidney Yang Deficiency (Pi Shen Xu Han)? Previously, a doctor at the hospital diagnosed him with one of these conditions, but he couldn’t remember which one. He described his symptoms as diarrhea, lower … Read more
Health remedies to promote wellness Click below to follow for free↓↓↓ The stomach is a very “delicate” organ, yet many people’s gastrointestinal systems are constantly overloaded. Overeating, a preference for cold and raw foods, smoking, excessive drinking, irregular meal times, and negative emotions can gradually weaken the spleen and stomach, leading to Spleen and Stomach … Read more
The spleen and stomach refer to the Spleen Meridian (脾经, Pí jīng) and Stomach Meridian (胃经, Wèi jīng). Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) holds that the spleen and stomach belong to the Earth element (土, Tǔ) and are part of the Middle Jiao (中焦, Zhōng jiāo), serving as the “source of Qi and blood production”. They … Read more
Daily updates on health knowledge and TCM prescriptions…Follow along with the editor to become healthier! Note: The content of this article is sourced from the internet. If there are any copyright infringements, please contact the editor for removal. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the spleen and stomach play crucial roles in the storage and digestion … Read more
Spleen and stomach Yang deficiency, also known as pi wei xu han (脾胃虚寒), is a type of deficiency cold syndrome caused by weakness of the spleen and stomach. This condition is commonly seen in various chronic spleen and stomach diseases, such as chronic gastritis, gastrointestinal ulcers, and functional dyspepsia. The spleen governs transportation and transformation, … Read more