Don’t worry about Spleen and Stomach Yang deficiency, keep these nourishing secrets! The Spleen and Stomach in our body are the foundation of postnatal health, acting like the “chief steward” of the body, managing the transformation and absorption of nutrients. Nowadays, many people suffer from Spleen and Stomach Yang deficiency due to various unhealthy lifestyle … Read more
Liver Qi Stagnation is one of the most common conditions affecting women. In fact, this is primarily caused by accumulated anger over time. The symptoms of Liver Qi Stagnation mainly include the following aspects: 1. Manifestations in the mental aspect include depression, neurasthenia, and a feeling of unhappiness. 2. Physical manifestations mainly include a sensation … Read more
The liver is a very important organ in our body for detoxification. If people often experience anger and depression, it can harm the liver. This leads to a condition known as “Liver Qi Stagnation” (gan yu qi zhi), which is a term used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Today, we will explore what Liver Qi … Read more
“All diseases arise from Qi.” Many people experience headaches, chest tightness, irritability, and various discomforts after getting angry. The root cause is often due to liver Qi stagnation. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the liver governs the smooth flow of Qi and plays a role in regulating emotions. When this function is disrupted, it … Read more
Hey, friends! In the past two years, the overall environment has not been good, and many people have complained to me about feeling overwhelmed by stress, feeling like they can hardly “live on”. Every day, they are shrouded in pessimistic emotions, doing things they are unwilling to do, and their tempers are getting worse.As a … Read more
Why are there so many people with damp-heat constitution nowadays? Hot pot, barbecues, beer-fueled nightlife, and staying up late are all part of our lifestyle. Generally speaking, individuals with significant damp-heat constitution exhibit the “Three Yellows”: first, a sallow complexion; second, a yellow and greasy tongue coating; and third, yellowish and turbid urine. Traditional Chinese … Read more
Damp-Heat Diseases Xue Shengbai of the Qing Dynasty (1) The damp-heat syndrome begins with aversion to cold, followed by heat without cold, sweating, chest fullness, a white tongue, and thirst without desire to drink. My note: This line outlines the damp-heat syndrome. Damp-heat diseases mostly belong to the Yangming and Taiyin categories. If the central … Read more
It is the season for colds, and many people are falling ill, asking what medicine to take. Faced with a dizzying array of cold medications in pharmacies, it can be hard to choose. Here, I summarize the confusions faced by many. Whether it is influenza or a common cold, although they are quite different, they … Read more
The common cold is a respiratory disease caused by various viruses. Self-massage of specific acupuncture points can stimulate the body’s immune function, reducing or alleviating the occurrence of colds. Wind-Heat Cold (Feng Re Gan Mao) is usually caused by constipation, often associated with the Yangming Meridian syndrome. Typically, the sequence is as follows: after two … Read more
From Head to Toe Health Preservation Editor’s Note: The saying goes, “There is a method to eating,” which means that there is a proper way to consume food. Do you know what foods are most beneficial for the brain, heart, liver, spleen, lungs, kidneys, stomach, and hair?This comprehensive food map for the whole body must … Read more