This summer has been exceptionally hot! High temperature warnings have been issued across the country! Feeling so hot that you are sweating, as if just pulled out of the water, and the sun can easily scorch you. This image shared by netizens is quite vivid. Image source: @Internet Hot, hot, hot, unable to sleep soundly … Read more
For listeners who enjoy audiobooks, you can click below to listen. Nowadays, many people pay great attention to eliminating dampness, as it not only leads to physical bloating and fatigue but also causes discomfort and poses a series of health risks. Moreover, if dampness accumulates over a long period without timely and effective clearance, it … Read more
Phlegm and dampness are essentially two different types of pathogenic factors. Due to their close relationship, they often appear simultaneously, hence the term “phlegm-dampness” is commonly used. However, upon closer examination, it becomes evident that although both are phlegm-dampness, the pathways of their formation differ, leading to different treatment approaches. Generally speaking, the formation of … Read more
What is Phlegm-Dampness? Phlegm-Dampness refers to pathological products caused by dysfunction of the lungs, spleen, and kidneys, leading to abnormal water metabolism in the body, characterized by both phlegm and dampness. The so-called phlegm is a pathological product formed by the accumulation and condensation of water in the body, which is thick and sticky. It … Read more
The imbalance between body fluids (津液, jīnyè) and Qi-Blood (气血, qìxuè) is commonly seen in clinical practice, primarily manifesting as water retention with Qi obstruction, Qi loss following fluid loss, fluid depletion leading to blood dryness, and fluid deficiency with blood stasis. 1. Water Retention with Qi Obstruction: This condition occurs when body fluids accumulate … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Case Study / Clinical Reference Article for Learning TCM In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), treating common fevers is a fundamental skill, as routine as eating. It should be easy to treat, yet sometimes it is not. Today, I will share a case of a child who had a persistent fever for several … Read more
Abnormal metabolism of body fluids The metabolism of body fluids essentially refers to the continuous generation, distribution, and excretion of body fluids. Normal metabolism of body fluids is a fundamental condition for maintaining a relatively constant balance between the generation, distribution, and excretion of body fluids within the body. Abnormal metabolism of body fluids indicates … Read more
Summary of TCM Courses 01 All Courses by Ni Haixia 02 Comprehensive TCM Treatments for Common Diseases 03 Focused Study on TCM Topics 04 Online Reading of TCM Learning Books 1. How Long Should a Person Live to Fulfill Their Natural Lifespan? Why is the average lifespan of modern people only seventy to eighty years, … Read more
The effects and benefits of cupping therapy, as well as its contraindications, indicate that cupping can help the body expel wind, cold, and dampness. Especially in summer, cupping is a method that uses cups as tools to promote the flow of qi and blood. Cupping on the Dazhui (大椎) point can treat febrile diseases. … Read more
1. Cold – Cupping Therapy Points Treatment Method 2. Frequent Colds, Bronchitis – Cupping Therapy Points Treatment Method 3. Emphysema, Asthma – Cupping Therapy Points Treatment Method 4. Gastroenteritis – Cupping Therapy Points Treatment Method 5. Stomach Disorders – Cupping Therapy Points Treatment Method 6. Hiccups, Cholecystitis – Cupping Therapy Points Treatment Method 7. Abdominal … Read more