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1. When the will is calm and desires are few, the heart is at peace and does not fear; the body may be weary but not fatigued, and the vital energy flows smoothly. Each person follows their desires and all can achieve their wishes.——Huangdi Neijing: On Ancient NaturalnessExplanation: A calm mind with few desires leads … Read more
Today is the Winter Solstice. As one of the twenty-four solar terms, the Winter Solstice not only marks the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere but also serves as an important seasonal practice in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) regarding “storing” and “nourishing”. Bai Hua, the deputy chief physician of … Read more
Health Inquiry, Guidance, Classic Wellness, No Need to Seek Help When Sick “In the evening, the Yang energy of the body is already insufficient. If one persists in staying awake, it primarily harms the Yang energy and secondarily damages the Yin essence. Those who frequently stay up late often appear haggard and may seem older, … Read more
“In the evening, the Yang energy of the body is already insufficient. If one persists in staying up late, the first thing that suffers is the Yang energy, followed by the Yin essence.People who frequently stay up late often appear haggard and may seem older, which is due to the “damage to Qi and Blood.” … Read more
The theory of “Correspondence between Heaven and Man” is a well-known concept in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It states that the human body and nature are an inseparable and interrelated whole, meaning that nature changes according to human activities, and the human body also changes with the changes in nature! As winter approaches and the … Read more
★The Relationship of Yin and Yang and the Importance and Function of Yin-Yang Balance “Yin is the essence that stores and rises, while Yang is the protective force that solidifies.” This statement elucidates the physiological relationship between Yin and Yang. The term “rise” implies continuity. Yin essence continuously transforms into Qi, corresponding to the exterior, … Read more
This column is guided by Professor Lin Dingkun, a renowned TCM physician in Guangdong Province, the first recipient of the “Good Doctor in Guangdong” title, a central health consultation expert, and the director of the Orthopedics Department at Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine. We welcome your continued attention! This form originates from the … Read more
In the long history of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the theory of the Five Elements has always held a significant position. The Five Elements—Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth—are considered the fundamental components that constitute all things in the universe. Their interdependent relationships not only influence changes in the natural world but are also closely … Read more
The human body is a balance mechanism, with the bending and stretching of bones; the exhalation and inhalation of the lungs; the contraction and relaxation of the heart; the synthesis and decomposition of the liver… Only when these organs are in mutual balance and coordination can the functions of the human body be unified, maintaining … Read more
Leap month is an important component of the traditional Chinese calendar. Time is a dimension of human life. To ensure the orderly conduct of production and daily life, as well as to record history, people must measure time and master the methods of measuring and recording it. Different civilizations have different ways of keeping time, … Read more