The Traditional Chinese Medicine Popularization Classroom meets you every day at 5 PM. Five Points for Nourishing the Stomach “Less, Slower, Lighter, Softer, Warmer” The Huangdi Neijing states, “Those who are good at treatment address the skin and hair.” This can be understood as referring to the skin and muscle surface, or it can be … Read more
In the system of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Eight Extraordinary Meridians, particularly the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel) and Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel), function as two invisible energy networks that maintain the temporal and spatial order of the human body. These two special meridians do not directly participate in the circulation … Read more
Recently, many women have come to me for verification. “Sister Yao, you often say that it’s important for women to supplement Qi and blood! But I have a blood stasis constitution, and I’m afraid to supplement because I’m worried it will cause blockage!” I asked the health-conscious women, who said that? They said, “They said … Read more
What is Qi Deficiency? Qi deficiency refers to a series of pathological changes and symptoms caused by insufficient original Qi. Original Qi is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that represents the most fundamental and important Qi, serving as the driving force behind human life activities. TCM theory posits that original Qi originates from … Read more
The Five Elements, in fact, refer to five categories of substances, which classify the myriad materials in the universe according to their properties. These are: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Wood represents plants, Fire represents heat energy, Earth represents land, Metal represents metals, and Water represents liquids. There exists a relationship of mutual generation … Read more
Mr. Li Have you heard of the nine constitutions in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)? Professional Answer Yes, according to TCM theory, the human body can be classified into nine different constitutions: Harmonious, Qi Deficiency, Yin Deficiency, Yang Deficiency, Phlegm-Dampness, Damp-Heat, Qi Stagnation, Blood Stasis, and Special Constitution. Do you know what your constitution is? Mr. … Read more
Individuals with a Phlegm-Damp Constitution Why Are They More Prone to “Lumps”? Nodules, polyps, cysts… We often see these “lumps” mentioned in our health check reports. What exactly are they? Specialists might tell you: Nodules are observed through imaging, and tissue hyperplasia or local inflammation can manifest as nodules in the body, such as thyroid … Read more
Click the “blue text” above to follow me In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), differentiation of syndromes is emphasized, and since each person’s constitution is different, various methods are needed for health maintenance. Currently, there are nine main constitutions among the Chinese population, with the relatively healthy balanced constitution accounting for 32.75%. After reading this, you … Read more
Soft skin, Qi deficiency constitution Speaks in a particularly low voice, lacks energy, breathes shallowly, and speaks quickly Not tolerant to cold or heat; sweats easily when hot and fears cold when temperatures drop Feels tired after slight physical labor Prone to colds, and recovers more slowly than those around them Attention! If you fit … Read more
The manifestations of Qi deficiency constitution include a weak voice, easy fatigue, susceptibility to colds, and difficulty in recovery after illness. Below, we will specifically look at the manifestations of Qi deficiency constitution. Qi deficiency constitution is characterized by weak Qi, low vitality, and diminished organ function. This condition often arises from congenital insufficiency, long-term … Read more