Caution for Children Eating Fruits: Beware of Spleen and Stomach Deficiency and Cold | Review of Zhang Xichun’s Medical Cases

Caution for Children Eating Fruits: Beware of Spleen and Stomach Deficiency and Cold | Review of Zhang Xichun's Medical Cases

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Daily Health Drink Recipes Using Five Grains

Daily Health Drink Recipes Using Five Grains

Using a combination of five grains, fruits, and the essence of traditional Chinese medicine, this “medicinal food” functional drink integrates the ancient formula with modern techniques. It cleverly merges the traditional Chinese nourishing food culture with trendy beverages, while also exploring new avenues to preserve the original “taste, aroma, and nutrition” of the ingredients, truly … Read more

Spring Dietary Tips: “Sweet Foods Nourish the Spleen”

Spring Dietary Tips: "Sweet Foods Nourish the Spleen"

With the arrival of the spring equinox, we finally welcome longer days and shorter nights. The gentle spring rain nourishes the earth, and the spring breeze caresses our faces. New buds sprout, flowers bloom, and all things grow as yang energy rises. This environment is most conducive to transforming fluids and blood into vital energy. … Read more

Rain Water: 4 Medicinal Dietary Recipes for Soothe Liver Qi and Nourish Spleen and Stomach

Rain Water: 4 Medicinal Dietary Recipes for Soothe Liver Qi and Nourish Spleen and Stomach

Rain Water (Yushui) is the second solar term in the 24 solar terms, occurring between February 18-20 each year. According to the “Monthly Orders and the Seventy-Two Seasonal Phenomena” (Yueling Qizhi), it states: “After the beginning of spring, the following is Rain Water, and when the east wind thaws, it disperses and becomes rain water.” … Read more

Symptoms of Blood Deficiency

Blood deficiency (xue xu) is a manifestation of blood disorder, referring to a pathological state characterized by insufficient blood production or a decline in the nourishing function of blood. The common symptoms of blood deficiency include the following aspects: 1. Symptoms of blood deficiency in women include scanty menstruation with pale color, and in severe … Read more

How to Regulate Spleen and Stomach Deficiency Cold: Six Foods to Nourish the Spleen and Stomach

How to Regulate Spleen and Stomach Deficiency Cold: Six Foods to Nourish the Spleen and Stomach

1. Pay attention to warmth and maintain a regular lifestyle Keep warm: Especially protect areas prone to cold, such as the shoulders, neck, and feet. Exercise moderately; excessive sweating from intense workouts should be avoided. Regular lifestyle: In winter, follow the principle of going to bed early and rising late, extending sleep duration appropriately. Remember, … Read more

Which Foods Should Not Be Combined? Sharing Various Porridge Recipes!

Which Foods Should Not Be Combined? Sharing Various Porridge Recipes!

​ We often hear elders say that some foods should not be mixed together, otherwise it could lead to poisoning, or that some are fatal, and so on. Foods that should not be eaten together: 1. Sprouted or green potatoes are toxic and should not be eaten. 2. Fresh daylilies (Jin Zhen Cai) are toxic … Read more

Characteristics and Conditioning Methods for Qi Deficiency Constitution

Characteristics and Conditioning Methods for Qi Deficiency Constitution

The types of human constitution in China can be divided intonine categories: the healthy and harmonious constitution; three types of deficiency constitution: Qi deficiency, Yang deficiency, and Yin deficiency; four types of excess constitution: Phlegm-Damp, Damp-Heat, Blood Stasis, and Qi Stagnation; as well as the special constitution. The most typical characteristics of Qi deficiency constitution … Read more

Are You Out of Breath with Minimal Activity? You Might Have Qi Deficiency! Don’t Worry, This Can Help!

Are You Out of Breath with Minimal Activity? You Might Have Qi Deficiency! Don't Worry, This Can Help!

Frequent fatigue and shortness of breath with minimal movement Don’t underestimate these issues; you might have Qi Deficiency (Qi Xu). Let’s hear what the experts say. Dr. Ni Cheng Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Research Center for TCM Constitution and Reproductive Medicine Never underestimate Qi Deficiency; this constitution can lead to various diseases. Hazards of … Read more

Dietary Nourishment for Individuals with a Balanced Constitution in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Dietary Nourishment for Individuals with a Balanced Constitution in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Weinan Central Hospital, TCM Department Head Nurse: Du Haiyan With the development of the times, people are increasingly focusing on health and wellness. From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), different constitutions require different nourishment plans. Below, I will share insights on this topic: 1. What are the nine types of TCM constitutions? These … Read more