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Understanding ‘Seven Emotions and Five Aspirations’: Cultivating Emotional Health in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding 'Seven Emotions and Five Aspirations': Cultivating Emotional Health in Traditional Chinese Medicine

What is the Concept of Emotions in Traditional Chinese Medicine? Seven Emotions Five Aspirations Emotions (情志, qing zhi) is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that refers to the “Seven Emotions and Five Aspirations”. The seven emotions include joy, anger, worry, thought, sadness, fear, and shock. These emotions are closely related to the functional … Read more

The Seven Emotions and Health Qigong

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The Seven Emotions and Health Qigong

Click on “青风若水” above to follow us The seven emotions: joy, anger, worry, contemplation, sadness, fear, and shock, are normal phenomena of life activities and generally do not cause illness. However, abnormal fluctuations in these “seven emotions” can directly affect the functions of the organs, disrupt the flow of qi and blood, and lead to … Read more

What Are the Seven Emotions and Six Desires of Humans?

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What Are the Seven Emotions and Six Desires of Humans?

Please click the blue text above Free Subscription “Emotion” has different connotations. Generally speaking, “emotion” refers to feelings such as familial love, friendship, and romantic love. However, the seven emotions of humans do not refer to feelings but rather to moods. Everyone has their own unique emotions, as all animals have emotions, and humans, as … Read more

Preventing and Treating Emotional Injuries: TCM Approaches to Emotional Wellness

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Preventing and Treating Emotional Injuries: TCM Approaches to Emotional Wellness

Emotions Will Health Life Everyone experiences the “seven emotions” and desires. The so-called “seven emotions” refer to the seven emotional changes of joy, anger, worry, thought, sadness, fear, and shock. Among these, joy, anger, worry, thought, and fear are known as the five emotions, which are closely related to the five organs. Abnormal emotional activities … Read more

Distinguishing Between ‘Wind-Cold’ and ‘Wind-Heat’ Colds: Key Differences and Precautions

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Distinguishing Between 'Wind-Cold' and 'Wind-Heat' Colds: Key Differences and Precautions

Introduction: Winter is a peak season for colds. Wearing too many clothes can lead to a Wind-Heat cold, while wearing too few can result in a Wind-Cold cold. However, many people struggle to distinguish between the two. Let’s explore this topic together. How to Differentiate Between ‘Wind-Cold’ and ‘Wind-Heat’ Colds Wind-Cold Cold Symptoms: Chills, no … Read more

The Six Body Parts Most Susceptible to Wind and Cold! Protect Yourself with These Tips!

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The Six Body Parts Most Susceptible to Wind and Cold! Protect Yourself with These Tips!

Autumn has arrived! The weather is getting cooler! I have no clothes to wear! It is said that “In spring, keep warm; in autumn, endure the cold, to avoid miscellaneous diseases.” This means that in spring, one should not rush to take off their winter clothes, but rather keep warm for a while longer. In … Read more

How to Distinguish Between Empty and Full States and Stabilize the Center of Gravity in Tai Chi

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How to Distinguish Between Empty and Full States and Stabilize the Center of Gravity in Tai Chi

（一）Distinguishing Between Empty and Full StatesThe entire set of Tai Chi movements is an integrated exercise formed by the transformation of empty and full states, movement and stillness, hardness and softness. In a posture and movement that is upright, relaxed, and gentle, it is required to clearly distinguish between empty and full states in the … Read more

Understanding Yin and Yang: The Essence of Taijiquan

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Understanding Yin and Yang: The Essence of Taijiquan

The transformation of xū shí (emptiness and fullness) in Taijiquan is essential for the practice and movement of the form. It can be likened to human walking; without the transformation of xū shí, one cannot step in any direction. Therefore, the transformation of xū shí is a natural attribute of Taijiquan, often referred to as … Read more

The Relationship of Yin and Yang in Tai Chi: How to Apply It?

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The Relationship of Yin and Yang in Tai Chi: How to Apply It?

Therapeutic QuoteThe mind in chaos breeds a hundred diseases; a calm mind brings an end to all ailments.—— “Hygiene Treasure” In Tai Chi, there is always a relationship of yin (阴) and yang (阳), with concepts of emptiness (虚) and fullness (实) present everywhere. Understanding emptiness and fullness allows one to know oneself and the … Read more

Understanding the Concept of ‘Upper Deficiency and Lower Excess’ in Qigong

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Understanding the Concept of 'Upper Deficiency and Lower Excess' in Qigong

The concept of deficiency and excess in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refers to the comparison between Zheng Qi (正气, righteous qi) and Xie Qi (邪气, pathogenic qi) in the Eight Principles (八纲, ba gang) diagnostic framework. A deficiency of Zheng Qi indicates a state of deficiency, while an excess of Xie Qi indicates a state … Read more