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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) advocates for health preservation tailored to individuals, times, and places. The general principle is to harmonize yin and yang, align with nature, maintain a cautious lifestyle, regulate the organs, ensure smooth meridian flow, and nurture both body and spirit. The TCM philosophy of individualization is reflected in health preservation as “nurturing … Read more
Characteristics of Phlegm-Damp Constitution Overall Characteristics: Phlegm and dampness accumulate, primarily characterized by a corpulent body, fullness in the abdomen, and a greasy tongue coating. Physical Characteristics: Obese body shape, soft and full abdomen. Common Manifestations: Oily facial skin, excessive sweating, chest tightness, phlegm accumulation, a greasy or sweet mouth, a preference for rich, sweet, … Read more
Recently, many readers have left messages asking if there are any ways to relieve “autumn dryness”. Every time I see similar messages, I always feel at a loss for where to start. Although it is simply referred to as “autumn dryness”, it encompasses many layers of issues. From the perspective of cold and heat, there … Read more
01 Many people say I can predict the future, but I really cannot. I just understand the reasons behind things, which allows me to know what the outcomes will be. I see that wealthy people study why they became rich, while those who are unfortunate or poor analyze the reasons for their misfortune. Finding the … Read more
2017/10/31 TUESDAY As autumn arrives, the weather becomes dry, leading to an increase in cases of 便秘 (bian mi) (constipation). New mothers often remain bedridden for extended periods after childbirth, resulting in reduced physical activity and slowed intestinal peristalsis. Additionally, the abdominal wall expands during pregnancy and becomes lax postpartum, leading to difficulty in bowel … Read more
Family Dynamics and the Interplay of the Five Elements A successful young female entrepreneur once said to me during a casual chat, “My brother is so unambitious; I need to buy him a few apartments in Beijing and help him find a wife. In the future, he will have to rely on me.” I replied, … Read more
Before reading this article, please click the blue text above “Unexpectedly” and then click “Follow” so you can continue to receive articles for free. Table of Interactions of the Five Elements in Zodiac Signs In 1950, the Year of the Metal Tiger (Geng Yin) belongs to Wood (Tiger) In 1951, the Year of the Metal … Read more
Who Are the Most Incompatible Signs with Gemini? Gemini’s Lack of Gentleness and Bad Temper, Gemini is prone to anger, jealousy, heartache, overthinking, and being willful. When angry, they may not want to talk; when happy, they may laugh foolishly; when wronged, they keep it to themselves; when they care, they want you to know. … Read more
The Five Elements are interrelated through generation and overcoming. Generation: Wood generates Fire, Fire generates Earth, Earth generates Metal, Metal generates Water, Water generates Wood; this represents development. Overcoming: Wood overcomes Earth, Earth overcomes Water, Water overcomes Fire, Fire overcomes Metal, Metal overcomes Wood; this represents balance. In Daoist medicine, the concepts of “Five Elements, … 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) with the Zodiac signs, leading to the interactions of the Zodiac signs. The Twelve Zodiac Signs are categorized into the Five Elements: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. Correspondingly, the Zodiac signs … Read more