both Yin and Yang deficiency

Understanding Your Body Constitution: Damp-Heat, Blood Stasis, Qi Stagnation, and More

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Understanding Your Body Constitution: Damp-Heat, Blood Stasis, Qi Stagnation, and More

　　Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that body constitution is a relatively stable individual characteristic formed through the interaction of innate endowment and acquired influences, which helps individuals adapt to natural and social environments throughout their life. According to the “Classification and Determination of TCM Body Constitution” standards by the Chinese Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine, … Read more

Self-Help Guide for Yang Deficiency Constitution | Self-Assessment + Dietary Therapy + Tea Therapy + Exercise to Rescue Your “Ice Beauty” Constitution!

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Self-Help Guide for Yang Deficiency Constitution | Self-Assessment + Dietary Therapy + Tea Therapy + Exercise to Rescue Your "Ice Beauty" Constitution!

Do you experience the following symptoms?‌ Feeling cold in your hands and feet in summer while using air conditioning, and still shivering in winter even when bundled up Despite getting enough sleep, you often feel drowsy, and your lower back and knees feel heavy as if filled with lead Frequent trips to the bathroom after … Read more

Moxibustion: Not Only Nourishing but Also Draining

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Moxibustion: Not Only Nourishing but Also Draining

TCM Book Club Issue 1972 Daily updates to accompany the growth of TCM practitioners IIntroduction: Moxibustion is widely known for tonifying Yang deficiency, but is it limited to this function? Can it be used for excess heat conditions? How should it be applied? How can we avoid harming Yin? Furthermore, how should we define the … Read more

Comprehensive Dietary Therapy for Different Body Constitutions in TCM

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Comprehensive Dietary Therapy for Different Body Constitutions in TCM

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a theory of body constitution that categorizes individuals into nine types. Each constitution requires different nurturing methods. Understanding your body constitution is akin to finding a health shortcut, allowing you to nourish your body through simple dietary therapy. Let’s explore which constitution you belong to and what foods you should … Read more

Essential Knowledge of Classic Pulse Diagnosis: Yang Deficiency Causes Sweating! Frequent Fainting with No Apparent Cause Indicates Yang Not Guarding

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Essential Knowledge of Classic Pulse Diagnosis: Yang Deficiency Causes Sweating! Frequent Fainting with No Apparent Cause Indicates Yang Not Guarding

Today, we continue to discuss the fascinating aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), where pulse diagnosis can reveal discomfort in the body. Theoretically, this can save a lot on examination costs. However, in large hospitals, one must undergo a comprehensive examination with instruments to feel reassured! Despite the availability of modern instruments, we must not … Read more

Understanding Body Signals from a TCM Perspective

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Understanding Body Signals from a TCM Perspective

Understanding Body Signals from a TCM Perspective 1. Blood Deficiency Affects the HeadIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), “blood deficiency” (xue xu) refers to insufficient blood volume or quality within the body, which often leads to discomfort in the head. When blood is deficient, the blood supply to the head is inadequate, resulting in symptoms such … Read more

Who is Prone to Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency?

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Who is Prone to Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency?

　　The spleen and stomach are crucial parts of our body’s health. Individuals with poor spleen and stomach function are more likely to experience health issues. Spleen deficiency is one of the most common symptoms, and those with spleen deficiency often suffer from diarrhea, poor nutrient absorption, and over time may develop malnutrition or anemia. Therefore, … Read more

Five Effective Acupuncture Points for Moxibustion to Improve Cold Body Constitution

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Five Effective Acupuncture Points for Moxibustion to Improve Cold Body Constitution

Cold hands and feet are referred to as Yang Deficiency Constitution in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Yang deficiency means insufficient Yang energy, leading to inadequate heat production in the body, which naturally results in a state of cold intolerance. This constitution is more common in women than in men, particularly among younger individuals. However, many … Read more

Exploration of the Conditions Related to the Chen Xi Mai (Deep and Fine Pulse)

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Exploration of the Conditions Related to the Chen Xi Mai (Deep and Fine Pulse)

Ming Yi Open Class >>>Lesson 3431<<< Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) literature contains rich discussions on pulse diagnosis. In the Yuan dynasty, Dai Qizong clearly proposed the pulse diagnosis concepts of “fen, he, ou, bi, lei”. Among these, “fen” refers to the understanding of a specific pulse pattern, while “he” refers to the elaboration of combined … Read more

The Yin-Yang Revelation: Zheng Qinan’s Discussion on Yang Deficiency and Yin Deficiency

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The Yin-Yang Revelation: Zheng Qinan's Discussion on Yang Deficiency and Yin Deficiency

Inheriting the fire of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth. Ai Yu Xiang Tang 1. Q&A on Yang Deficiency Question: Why do the head and face feel cold? Answer: The head is the apex of all Yang, where Yang Qi is abundant, thus it can withstand cold. If it cannot withstand cold, … Read more