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In the fast-paced and high-pressure work environment, everyone is hustling for a living and striving for their careers. However, behind this relentless pursuit lies much unspoken hardship and struggle. This has gradually formed a common phenomenon in our workplaces — the dilemma of ‘Xian Mai’ (string-like pulse) in the workplace. Da Pan is a highly … Read more
The Huangdi Neijing states: “In ancient times, people lived to be a hundred years old in both spring and autumn, and completed their natural lifespan.” It is said that in ancient times, the people of Ge Tian could all live to be a hundred years old. The elderly had white hair yet youthful faces, fully … Read more
The ancient Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) is not just a theoretical work of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) but also an encyclopedia of life sciences. The wisdom of health preservation contained within it remains remarkably advanced even after thousands of years. It is undeniable that the ancestors who authored the Huangdi Neijing possessed profound … 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
Nowadays, many people suffer from weakened spleen and stomach function due to poor diet and lifestyle habits. This leads to a condition known as spleen and stomach deficiency cold (脾胃虚寒). If this condition is not properly managed and one continues to consume cold and cooling foods, it can exacerbate the deficiency. So, what are the … Read more
Knowledge on Nurturing the Five Organs Nurturing the Five Organs, the Six Bowels will then be at peace. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) categorizes the important organs of the human body into two main types: the Zang (五脏) and the Fu (六腑). The former includes the heart (心), liver (肝), spleen (脾), lungs (肺), and kidneys … Read more
The Five Elements, in fact, refer to five categories of substances, which classify the myriad materials in the universe according to their properties. These are: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Wood represents plants, Fire represents heat energy, Earth represents land, Metal represents metals, and Water represents liquids. There exists a relationship of mutual generation … Read more
The Twelve Zodiac Signs are a unique creation of our Chinese nation. The ancients linked the principles of the Five Elements (Wu Xing) of mutual generation and mutual overcoming with the zodiac signs, evolving into the interactions of the zodiac signs.The Twelve Zodiac Signs are categorized into the Five Elements: Metal (Jin), Wood (Mu), Water … Read more
Click on the above “Public Account” to subscribe! Many people feel confused when they first learn about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and encounter the Five Elements, such as Metal generating Water, Water generating Wood, Fire overcoming Metal, and Wood overcoming Earth. However, the Five Elements are not as obscure as they seem; they belong not … Read more
In the past few issues, I have discussed how to achieve balance between Yin and Yang through health preservation. There is a classic saying in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) – “Carefully observe the location of Yin and Yang and adjust them to achieve balance as the goal.” This means finding the reasons for the imbalance … Read more