The Comprehensive Guide to the Five Elements, Organs, and Dietary Health in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Comprehensive Guide to the Five Elements, Organs, and Dietary Health in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Five Elements are interrelated through generation and restriction.   Generation: Wood generates Fire, Fire generates Earth, Earth generates Metal, Metal generates Water, Water generates Wood. —- Generation represents development. Restriction: Wood restrains Earth, Earth restrains Water, Water restrains Fire, Fire restrains Metal, Metal restrains Wood. —- Restriction represents balance. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), … Read more

The Influence of the Five Elements on Organs, Personality, and Emotions in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Influence of the Five Elements on Organs, Personality, and Emotions in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Five Elements are interrelated, with mutual generation and mutual restraint. Mutual Generation: Wood generates Fire, Fire generates Earth, Earth generates Metal, Metal generates Water, Water generates Wood. —- Generation represents development. Mutual Restraint: Wood restrains Earth, Earth restrains Water, Water restrains Fire, Fire restrains Metal, Metal restrains Wood. —- Restraint represents balance. In Traditional … Read more

The Comprehensive Guide to the Five Elements, Organs, and Nourishment in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Comprehensive Guide to the Five Elements, Organs, and Nourishment in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Five Elements are interrelated through generation and restriction.   Generation: Wood generates Fire, Fire generates Earth, Earth generates Metal, Metal generates Water, Water generates Wood. —- Generation represents development. Restriction: Wood restrains Earth, Earth restrains Water, Water restrains Fire, Fire restrains Metal, Metal restrains Wood. —- Restriction represents balance. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), … Read more

The Power of the Five Elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Power of the Five Elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Five Elements are interrelated through generation and overcoming. Generation: Wood generates Fire, Fire generates Earth, Earth generates Metal, Metal generates Water, Water generates Wood. —- Generation represents development. Overcoming: Wood overcomes Earth, Earth overcomes Water, Water overcomes Fire, Fire overcomes Metal, Metal overcomes Wood. —- Overcoming represents balance. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the … Read more

The Five Elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Interactions and Health Implications

The Five Elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Interactions and Health Implications

The Five Elements: Generating and Overcoming Relationships    Generating Relationships: Wood generates Fire, Fire generates Earth, Earth generates Metal, Metal generates Water, Water generates Wood. —- Generation represents development.  Overcoming Relationships: Wood overcomes Earth, Earth overcomes Water, Water overcomes Fire, Fire overcomes Metal, Metal overcomes Wood. —- Overcoming represents balance.  In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), … Read more

Health Preservation During Winter Solstice: Emphasizing Yin-Yang Balance

Health Preservation During Winter Solstice: Emphasizing Yin-Yang Balance

The Winter Solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year, marking the turning point where Yin reaches its peak and Yang begins to emerge. Health preservation during the Winter Solstice not only emphasizes the concept of “storing” in winter and nurturing Yin but also stresses the importance of achieving a balance between … Read more

Analysis of Secrets to Health and Longevity

Analysis of Secrets to Health and Longevity

​ Currently, the average lifespan of Chinese people is 75 years. Can we live another 10 years? The answer is yes, because we have traditional health-preserving experiences that have been tested over 5,000 years. If we can promote these experiences and apply them to our health practices, then we Chinese people can certainly achieve better … Read more

How to Consume Bai Shao (White Peony) for Health Benefits

How to Consume Bai Shao (White Peony) for Health Benefits

Bai Shao (白芍) is both medicinal and ornamental. It nourishes the blood, astringes yin, softens the liver, alleviates pain, and pacifies liver yang. Clinically, it can be used for liver blood deficiency, irregular menstruation, and has a good effect on astringing liver yin and nourishing blood. 1. Nourishing Blood and Softening the Liver Combined with … Read more

Liver Qi Stagnation? Health Preservation Tips for Suboptimal Health

Liver Qi Stagnation? Health Preservation Tips for Suboptimal Health

Health Preservation for Liver Qi Stagnation Health Preservation For health preservation regarding liver qi stagnation, the focus is primarily on the following aspects: regulating qi, relieving stagnation, and nourishing the liver and spleen. PART 01 Dietary Health Preservation The liver governs the smooth flow of qi and is crucial for the proper functioning of the … Read more

42 Principles of Health Preservation in Traditional Chinese Medicine for Chinese Citizens

42 Principles of Health Preservation in Traditional Chinese Medicine for Chinese Citizens

Click the blue text to follow us Health Preservation in Traditional Chinese Medicine 42 Principles 1. Basic Concepts and Knowledge 1 Health preservation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refers to health care activities guided by TCM theories, utilizing various methods to enhance physical fitness, prevent diseases, and prolong life. 2 The philosophy of TCM health … Read more