Health Preservation Hall Body constitution varies from person to person, and can change with time and place. Some people gain weight easily, while others do not gain weight no matter how much they eat; some are not afraid of cold or heat, while others feel cold even when dressed warmly; some have delicate skin without … Read more
The standard for “Classification and Identification of TCM Constitutions” has been officially released, categorizing constitutions into Pinghe Constitution (平和质), Qixu Constitution (气虚质), Yangxu Constitution (阳虚质), Yinxu Constitution (阴虚质), Phlegm-Damp Constitution (痰湿质), Damp-Heat Constitution (湿热质), Blood-Stasis Constitution (血瘀质), Qiyu Constitution (气郁质), and Special Constitution (特禀质). This classification employs interdisciplinary methods from epidemiology, immunology, molecular biology, genetics, … Read more
The body constitution refers to the relatively stable inherent characteristics formed during a person’s life, based on both congenital endowment and acquired factors, encompassing aspects of morphology, physiological functions, and psychological states. Classification of body constitutions: Pinghe constitution (平和质), Qi deficiency constitution (气虚质), Yang deficiency constitution (阳虚质), Yin deficiency constitution (阴虚质), Phlegm-damp constitution (痰湿质), Damp-heat … Read more
The Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) is regarded as a classic of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The more one reads it, the deeper one understands its profound insights. We are grateful to our ancestors for leaving us such a precious cultural heritage. The Huangdi Neijing states: “Do not treat the already sick, but prevent … Read more
The first page of the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) presents the first question from the Yellow Emperor: “I have heard that the people of ancient times lived to be a hundred years old in both spring and autumn, and their movements did not decline; yet people today, at fifty years old, show signs … Read more
1. Ren zhe, tian di zhi zhen ye. (Ling Shu • Yu Ban)The most precious thing in nature is humanity.2. Sheng zhi ben, ben yu yin yang. (Su Wen • Sheng Qi Tong Tian Lun)The yin and yang qi of nature is the root of life.3. Ren sheng you xing, bu li yin yang. (Su … Read more
1. When the will is calm and desires are few, the heart is at peace and unafraid, the body may be weary but not fatigued, and the vital energy flows smoothly; each person follows their desires and all can achieve their wishes. ——Huangdi Neijing: On Ancient Naturalness Explanation: A calm mind with few desires leads … Read more
1. Harmony between Heaven and Humanity, Adapting to Nature The “Suwen: Baoming Quansheng Lun” states: “Heaven covers, Earth supports, all things are complete, none is more precious than humanity. Humans are born from the qi of Heaven and Earth, shaped by the laws of the four seasons.” In the natural world, the weather descends, the … Read more
The Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) can be summarized with three “firsts”: it is the first classic of TCM theory; the first manual on health preservation; and the first encyclopedia of life. For any issues related to tendons, treating the Gan (Liver) is correct. For any issues related to bones, treating the Shen … Read more
1. I know that all diseases arise from the Qi. Anger causes Qi to rise, joy causes Qi to relax, sadness causes Qi to dissipate, fear causes Qi to descend, shock causes Qi to become chaotic, and overthinking causes Qi to stagnate. Explanation: I have come to understand that many diseases occur due to changes … Read more