Health Preservation and Wellness Knowledge in Traditional Chinese Medicine for Chinese Citizens
Basic Concepts and Knowledge in TCM
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Health preservation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refers to health care activities guided by TCM theories, aimed at enhancing physical fitness, preventing diseases, and prolonging life through various methods.
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The philosophy of TCM health preservation is to align with nature, maintain yin-yang balance, and adapt to individual differences.
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Emotional well-being, diet, daily routine, and exercise are the four cornerstones of TCM health preservation.
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TCM health preservation emphasizes comprehensive care and regulation, starting from youth and maintaining consistency.
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The TCM concept of “preventing disease before it occurs” encompasses the entire process of health and disease, mainly including three stages: first, “preventing disease before it occurs”; second, “preventing changes in existing diseases”; and third, “preventing recurrence after recovery”.
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Health care with Chinese herbs utilizes the natural properties of herbs to regulate the balance of qi (vital energy), blood, yin, and yang in the body. When taking Chinese herbs, one should consider differences in age, constitution, and season.
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Food and medicine share the same source. Commonly used dual-purpose herbs include: honey, yam (Shan Yao), lotus seeds (Lian Zi), jujube (Da Zao), longan flesh (Long Yan Rou), goji berries (Gou Qi Zi), walnuts (Hua Ren), poria (Fu Ling), ginger (Sheng Jiang), chrysanthemum (Ju Hua), mung beans (Lu Dou), sesame (Zi Ma), garlic (Da Suan), Sichuan pepper (Hua Jiao), and hawthorn (Shan Zha).
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The five major acupoints for health preservation in TCM are: Dan Zhong (膻中), San Yin Jiao (三阴交), Zu San Li (足三里), Yong Quan (涌泉), and Guan Yuan (关元).
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The basic methods of self-acupoint pressure include: point pressing, kneading, pinching, grasping, rubbing, tapping, and pounding.
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Gua Sha (scraping therapy) can invigorate blood circulation, relax muscles, unblock meridians, relieve depression, and dispel pathogens.
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Cupping therapy can dispel cold and dampness, remove blood stasis, relieve swelling and pain, and eliminate toxins and heat.
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Moxibustion can promote qi and blood circulation and warm the meridians.
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When decocting Chinese herbs, avoid using aluminum or iron cooking vessels.
Healthy Lifestyle and Behaviors
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Maintain a calm mindset, adapt to social conditions, and live and work with a positive and optimistic attitude.
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Maintain regular daily routines, align with the natural changes of day and night and the seasons, and be consistent.
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Seasonal living tips: In spring and summer, it is advisable to sleep late and rise early; in autumn, sleep early and rise early; in winter, sleep early and rise late.
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Diet should focus on a balanced combination of grains, vegetables, fruits, and poultry, avoiding picky eating.
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Chew food thoroughly and slowly, avoid overeating, and focus on meals while maintaining a pleasant mood.
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Breakfast should be substantial, lunch should be filling, and dinner should be light.
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Wash hands before meals and rinse mouth after meals.
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Women have physiological cycles such as menstruation, pregnancy, lactation, and menopause, each with its own characteristics for health preservation.
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Avoid smoking and limit alcohol consumption to reduce the occurrence of related diseases.
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As people age, their feet age first; foot baths have good health-preserving effects.
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Moderate sexual activity; desires should not be suppressed or indulged excessively.
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Individuals with weak constitutions may need to supplement appropriately in winter.
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Do not overfeed children.
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Source: National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine
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