Blood Stasis Syndrome refers to the obstruction of blood, characterized by symptoms such as pain, masses, bleeding, purple tongue, and a choppy pulse. When the flow of Qi and blood in the body’s meridians is obstructed, blood that leaves the meridians fails to be expelled or dissipated in time, remaining in one place, or blood … Read more
↑ Click the above 【Health Preservation Path】 to follow us ↑ Introduction: Blood stasis is one of the common pathogenic factors in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). From a TCM perspective, diseases such as stroke, coronary heart disease, tumors, and liver cirrhosis are all related to blood stasis. What manifestations indicate the presence of blood stasis … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a long history and rich experience, centering on the human body. TCM theory comprehensively analyzes the patient’s condition through the four diagnostic methods: observation, listening, inquiry, and palpation, to provide personalized and comprehensive treatment plans. TCM treatment is based on the principle of “differentiation of syndromes and treatment accordingly,” which … Read more
Qi stagnation caused by overeating and excessive worry is closely related to symptoms of bloating, stomach pain, and acid reflux. (Image designed by Doucefleur@iStockphoto) Bloating, stomach pain, and acid reflux are common clinical issues. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes these are related to the dysfunction of Qi movement within the body, which affects the Spleen … Read more
Qi Deficiency (气虚) is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that refers to a series of pathological changes and syndromes caused by insufficient vital energy (元气). Qi is considered the most fundamental substance of the human body, formed by the essence (精气) from the kidneys, the energy (气) absorbed and transformed by the spleen … Read more
Identifying All Yang Deficiency Syndromes For individuals with Yang deficiency, Yin energy must naturally be abundant (the term Yin energy refers to the abundance of water, which is blood. When blood is abundant, Qi is weak, which is the cause of Yang deficiency). Although all symptoms of fire may appear externally (this fire is called … Read more
1. What is Yin Deficiency? Li Lao believes that “Yin” is not an empty term, but refers to all bodily fluids. The Daoist scripture states: “Tears, saliva, essence, fluids, sweat, blood, and other liquids all belong to Yin.” Li Lao considers Yin to be the moisture present in all body tissues. The term “deficiency” means … Read more
Introduction: In daily life, it is rare for individuals not to experience heat symptoms. The distinction lies in whether the heat is due to deficiency (xu huo) or excess (shi huo). Young individuals, being physically robust, generally do not experience deficiency and often have excess heat; whereas elderly individuals, with liver and kidney yin deficiency, … Read more
In recent years, many people have asked me: What is the most important aspect of health preservation? My answer is four words: Yin-Yang Balance. Everything in the world can ultimately be divided into two categories: one is Yin, and the other is Yang. Yin and Yang are two opposing energies; one is positive and the … Read more
Zhang Zhongjing was not only a great clinical physician but also a health preservation expert deeply influenced by the principles of the Neijing. Under the theoretical guidance of preserving yuanqi (original qi) and preventing diseases, he utilized methods such as herbal therapy, dietary therapy, physical therapy, and acupuncture to strengthen the body and expel pathogens, … Read more