Overview of Poisoning Drug reactions refer to adverse effects caused by the introduction of therapeutic, diagnostic, or preventive medications into the body through various administration routes, such as oral intake, injection, nebulization, or suppositories. A small portion of these reactions are toxic responses, which can occur independently or coexist with other reactions. Additionally, there are … Read more
Chinese Medicine Academy xyzych1988 This article is excerpted from the “Lecture on the Essentials of the Golden Cabinet”. For more details, click the “Read the original text” at the bottom left of the article. Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine Li Jinyong How to Study the ‘Essentials of the Golden Cabinet’ This book summarizes the rich … Read more
Great physicians possess sincerity and cultivate the righteous Qi of the universe, embracing the grand view of heaven and earth. Chapter 1: The Sequence of Zang-Fu Organs and Meridians – Section 10 Symptoms and Signs of Zang-Fu Organ and Meridian Disorders Section 10 Question: The text states, “Jue Yang acts alone,” what does this mean? … Read more
【Original Text】Article 1: The disease of Taiyang manifests as a floating pulse, stiffness and pain in the head and neck, and aversion to cold. 【Translation】The disease characterized by a floating pulse, stiffness and pain in the head and neck, and aversion to cold can be diagnosed as Taiyang disease. The author believes that understanding symptoms … Read more
From the characteristics of Tai Chi, practicing requires not only to achieve “lightness and softness, continuity and uniformity, roundness and naturalness, coordination and completeness,” but also to consider the issue of rhythm. Otherwise, whether too slow or too fast, lacking in dynamic changes, it becomes difficult to showcase the characteristics and style of Tai Chi.Furthermore, … Read more
1. Tai Chi often does not provide immediate noticeable fitness effects, similar to slow walking or hiking, but this is not the case. The reasons for this feeling are twofold: First, the practice time is insufficient, meaning the exercise volume is inadequate. If one only practices the simplified Tai Chi three times a day, taking … Read more
First, Practice Calmness Do not be overly excited; keep your mind clear and relaxed as if preparing to rest. Adjust your posture correctly and roughly go through the major points once or twice—it’s okay if you don’t get it perfect. Just avoid slouching, puffing your chest, or leaning forward or backward. Some friends wish to … Read more
Common Needle Insertion Techniques in Clinical Practice The needle insertion technique refers to the various methods employed by practitioners to insert needles subcutaneously into acupuncture points. The commonly used needle insertion techniques are as follows: 1. Single-Hand Needle Insertion Technique – Primarily used for shorter needles. (1) Insertion Method: The practitioner holds the needle with … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis – Pulse Diagnosis Everyone is familiar with pulse diagnosis. Whenever we visit a TCM practitioner, they will check our pulse and can understand our health condition through it. Many people are curious about how TCM can determine our physical condition just by feeling the pulse. Today, let’s learn about what pulse … Read more
Olfactory diagnosis, as a key component of the four diagnostic methods, actually encompasses both listening to sounds and smelling odors. Currently, in terms of theoretical organization, clinical practice, and modern research, the study of olfactory diagnosis is relatively less compared to the detailed exploration of sounds. In clinical practice, the body odor of patients has … Read more