How to Nourish Individuals with Yin Deficiency During Summer?

How to Nourish Individuals with Yin Deficiency During Summer?

Yin deficiency constitution, simply put, refers to the insufficient presence of substances that govern stillness and moisture within the body. If we liken a person to a functioning machine, Yin acts as the lubricant and coolant. When there is a lack of lubricant, the machine will run hot; similarly, if the body lacks Yin, it … Read more

Understanding Body Constitution for Health Preservation (Yin Deficiency Type)

Understanding Body Constitution for Health Preservation (Yin Deficiency Type)

Health Preservation Hall of Body constitution varies from person to person, and can change with time and place. Some people gain weight easily, while others remain slim regardless of their diet; some are not afraid of cold or heat, while others feel cold even in warm clothing; some have delicate skin without much care, while … Read more

How to Identify Qi Deficiency Constitution? How to Regulate Qi Deficiency?

(Image source from the internet) 【Definition】 A constitution characterized by insufficient vital energy (yuanqi), with weak breath and low functional status of the body and organs. 【Causes】 Innate weakness, lack of nourishment after birth, or qi deficiency after illness. For example, if family members are generally weak, or if parents were weak during pregnancy, or … Read more

Identification of Qi Deficiency and Yang Deficiency Constitutions in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Identification of Qi Deficiency and Yang Deficiency Constitutions in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Click the blue text to follow us Qi Deficiency Constitution 【Characteristics】Prone to colds, easily sweats, pale or sallow complexion, weak and soft muscles, low voice, shortness of breath and fatigue, introverted personality, not lively.【Common Diseases】Chronic gastritis, obesity, frequent colds, hyperlipidemia, low-grade fever, organ prolapse, lack of energy, weakness in limbs, insomnia and forgetfulness, dizziness and … Read more

Understanding Body Constitution for Health Preservation (Qi Deficiency Type)

Understanding Body Constitution for Health Preservation (Qi Deficiency Type)

Health Preservation Hall Body constitution varies from person to person, and can change with time and place. Some people gain weight easily, while others do not gain weight no matter how much they eat; some are not afraid of cold or heat, while others feel cold even when dressed warmly; some have delicate skin without … Read more

Constitutional Health Preservation – Harmonious Constitution (Type A)

Constitutional Health Preservation - Harmonious Constitution (Type A)

Constitutional Health Preservation – Harmonious Constitution (Type A) This video is reprinted from Bilibili UP “Director Chen Guozhen” “ 1. Overall Characteristics of Harmonious Constitution: The main characteristics include the balance of Yin, Yang, Qi, and Blood, with a moderate body shape, rosy complexion, and abundant energy. 2. Physical Characteristics: Well-proportioned and robust physique. 3. … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Health Tips for Autumn Equinox

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Health Tips for Autumn Equinox

The Autumn Equinox is the sixteenth of the twenty-four solar terms and the fourth solar term of autumn. Like the Spring Equinox, the “Autumn Equinox” was one of the earliest established solar terms by ancient people. According to the “Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) – Treatise on the Regulation of the Spirit in Four … Read more

Spring TCM Health Preservation: Balancing Yin and Yang

Spring TCM Health Preservation: Balancing Yin and Yang

Characteristics of Spring Climate The Spring Equinox (Chunfen) is one of the twenty-four solar terms and the fourth solar term of spring. It occurs around March 21 each year, as stated in the “Spring and Autumn Annals: The Influx and Ebb of Yin and Yang”: “The Spring Equinox is when Yin and Yang are balanced, … Read more

Dietary Considerations After Recovery from Exogenous Diseases

Dietary Considerations After Recovery from Exogenous Diseases

Under the guidance of Western medicine and nutritional theories, the mainstream view holds that after recovering from an illness, it is necessary to promptly replenish nutrition. This so-called nutrition mainly refers to protein; that is, delicious foods such as meat, eggs, and dairy. Among patients who have recovered from fever, some immediately start cooking a … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Gāo Formulas: Essential Guidelines for Use

Traditional Chinese Medicine Gāo Formulas: Essential Guidelines for Use

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) gāo formulas, also known as gāo jì (膏剂) or gāo zī (膏滋), are a type of internal herbal preparation that provides comprehensive benefits such as nourishment, supplementation, and preventive treatment. They are one of the commonly used forms of Chinese medicine, alongside pills, powders, and elixirs. Gāo formulas are semi-fluid preparations … Read more