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
For more exciting content, please click the blue text above to follow us! In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), anemia is a relatively common symptom, and its causes mainly include the following aspects. Firstly, spleen and stomach deficiency is an important factor leading to anemia. TCM believes that the spleen and stomach are the foundation of … Read more
The old TCM doctor shares health knowledge with you Click below to follow for free↓↓↓ Liver Qi stagnation refers to the condition where the liver fails to regulate and the Qi mechanism becomes obstructed. Most patients experience symptoms such as emotional depression, chest and rib distension, or abdominal bloating and pain. Typically, the occurrence of … Read more
If liver qi stagnation is caused by emotional distress, it can heal itself by regulating emotions and maintaining a cheerful mood. However, if it is caused by spleen deficiency and excessive dampness, self-healing is difficult because dampness is heavy, turbid, and sticky, and eliminating dampness is a lengthy process. Causes of Liver Qi Stagnation The … Read more
Recently, there has been a rise in flu cases, and individuals with weakened immune systems often exhibit cold symptoms during seasonal transitions. It seems that many people have been battling colds year after year since childhood. Recently, some friends have asked me, “I caught a cold, why hasn’t the cold medicine worked?” and “I’ve had … Read more
Recently, if we were to summarize the weather in one sentence, it would be “it changes suddenly and without warning.” One day it is fine, and the next day there could be a drastic drop in temperature. Under such significant temperature differences, people with runny noses and sneezing can be seen everywhere on the streets. … Read more
1. Key Points of Common Syndromes (1) Wind-Cold Attacking the Exterior Syndrome: Severe chills, mild fever, no sweating, stiffness and pain in the head and neck, nasal congestion with a heavy voice, clear and thin nasal discharge, possible throat itch and cough, white and thin phlegm, no thirst, and aching limbs and joints. Tongue coating … Read more
1. Drinking Ginger Soup in Winter: During the winter, temperatures are low, and the body tends to sweat easily. Drinking ginger soup can increase the body’s metabolic rate, generate more heat, and maintain immune function. 2. Eating More Vegetables in Spring: The spring climate is mild, making it suitable to consume fresh vegetables. This increases … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) nursing techniques are guided by the principles of traditional Qi Huang theory, representing a unique nursing skill with distinct therapeutic effects. This practice embodies the inheritance, innovation, and development of national medicine, playing a significant role in clinical nursing work. It is characterized by simple instruments, convenient operation, wide applicability, quick … Read more
Click the “blue words” to follow us! Definition The technique of acupoint massage (jingxue tuina) involves applying various methods such as pressing, point pressing, pushing, and tapping on the meridians and acupoints, which can relieve pain, regulate gastrointestinal function, and warm the meridians. Applicable Scope Applicable to various acute and chronic pain conditions caused by … Read more