Sharing Experiences of the Three Stages of Daoyin Practice

Sharing Experiences of the Three Stages of Daoyin Practice

Health originates from movement; today I would like to share a classmate’s experience with Daoyin practice. ​ I started practicing Daoyin on February 19th last year. It has been a whole year, and here are my reflections: 1. During this year, I frequently traveled for work and attended meetings, using various modes of transportation including … Read more

12 Nourishing Medicinal Soups: Incorporating Herbs into Your Meals for Health!

12 Nourishing Medicinal Soups: Incorporating Herbs into Your Meals for Health!

1. Sha Shen Yu Zhu Fresh Huai Shan Stewed Old Chicken Ingredients: Sha Shen (Glehnia Root) 10g, Yu Zhu (Polygonatum) 10g, Old Chicken half, Fresh Huai Shan (Chinese Yam) 200g, Lean Pork 100g, Dried Tangerine Peel 1/3 slice, Honey Dates 2 pieces, Salt to taste Method: 1. Clean the old chicken and cut it into … Read more

Distinguishing Emotions: Understanding the Seven Emotions (Joy, Anger, Worry, Thought, Sadness, Fear, Shock)

Distinguishing Emotions: Understanding the Seven Emotions (Joy, Anger, Worry, Thought, Sadness, Fear, Shock)

The seven emotions—xi (joy), nu (anger), you (worry), si (thought), bei (sadness), jing (shock), and kong (fear)—are types of responses in the interaction between the environment and living beings, representing individual experiences with external manifestations. The five intentions—shen (spirit), hun (soul), po (corporeal soul), yi (will), and zhi (willpower)—are inherent characteristics and instincts of living … Read more

Normal Pulse Patterns in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Normal Pulse Patterns in Traditional Chinese Medicine

ClickBlue↑ to follow us! The normal pulse, known in ancient times as Ping Mai (平脉), is the pulse of a healthy person without disease. The characteristics of a normal pulse include three parts having pulse, with a breath rate of four beats per breath (or five beats during a leap year, equivalent to 72-80 beats … Read more

Comprehensive Observation in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Comprehensive Observation in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Comprehensive observation primarily involves assessing the patient’s overall appearance, including complexion and demeanor, to form a general understanding of the nature of the illness, such as cold or heat, deficiency or excess, and the severity of the condition. Observation of Shen (Spirit) Shen, in a broad sense, refers to the external manifestation of life activities … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis – Observation Method

Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis - Observation Method

Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis – Observation Method Overview of Observation Diagnosis The four diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refer to the “Four Examinations” proposed by Bian Que, which are: Observation (Wang), Auscultation (Wen), Inquiry (Wen), and Palpation (Qie). These four methods are still widely used today and are important bases for TCM syndrome … Read more

The Theory of the Five Organs and Their Spirits: Heart Houses the Shen, Lung Houses the Po, Liver Houses the Hun…

The Theory of the Five Organs and Their Spirits: Heart Houses the Shen, Lung Houses the Po, Liver Houses the Hun...

Click the blue text above to follow us Health Preservation in the Inner Canon Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the five organs house the five spirits, and eating is akin to offering sacrifices to our “five organ spirits”. But do you know why the “five organs” are referred to as “temples”? The concept of … Read more

The Theory of the Five Organs and Their Spirits: Heart Houses the Shen, Lung Houses the Po, Liver Houses the Hun, Spleen Houses the Yi, Kidney Houses the Zhi!

The Theory of the Five Organs and Their Spirits: Heart Houses the Shen, Lung Houses the Po, Liver Houses the Hun, Spleen Houses the Yi, Kidney Houses the Zhi!

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) posits that the five organs house the five spirits, and eating is akin to offering sacrifices to our “five organ spirits”. But do you know why the “five organs” are referred to as “temples”? The concept of the five organs housing spirits may seem esoteric, yet it is grounded in evidence. … Read more

The Theory of the Five Organs and Their Spirits: Heart Houses the Shen, Lung Houses the Po, Liver Houses the Hun, Spleen Houses the Yi, Kidney Houses the Zhi

The Theory of the Five Organs and Their Spirits: Heart Houses the Shen, Lung Houses the Po, Liver Houses the Hun, Spleen Houses the Yi, Kidney Houses the Zhi

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the five organs house the five spirits, and eating is akin to offering sacrifices to our “five organ spirits”. But do you know why the “five organs” are referred to as “temples”? The concept of the five organs housing spirits may sound mystical, but it is based on evidence. … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine for Nourishing Health

Traditional Chinese Medicine for Nourishing Health

With the changes in modern lifestyles, especially the prevalence of staying up late, the resulting depletion of jinye (body fluids) has shown a trend of affecting younger individuals. The depletion of jinye refers to the reduction in the quantity of body fluids, leading to insufficient nourishment of internal organs and external surfaces, resulting in a … Read more