dietary therapy

Resolving Phlegm-Dampness: Sun Simiao’s Formula for Improved Health

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Resolving Phlegm-Dampness: Sun Simiao's Formula for Improved Health

Wen Dan Decoction foot baths have been recommended for a long time. Today, I will share two cases of regulating phlegm-dampness constitution, with different triggers but similar results. Often, having comparisons, distinctions, and references leads to deeper thinking, understanding the reasons behind phenomena, which helps one better understand their constitution and achieve more effective regulation.Case … Read more

Identifying and Regulating Phlegm-Damp Constitution in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Identifying and Regulating Phlegm-Damp Constitution in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Click the blue text to follow us! Identification and Regulation Phlegm-Damp Constitution “All diseases arise from phlegm”. The phlegm-damp constitution refers to a condition where the body’s organ functions are disordered, leading to the disruption of the movement of qi, blood, and body fluids, resulting in the accumulation of water and dampness, which transforms into … Read more

Phlegm and Dampness: A TCM Perspective on Health and Remedies

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Phlegm and Dampness: A TCM Perspective on Health and Remedies

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

Understanding the Phlegm-Damp Constitution in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Phlegm-Damp Constitution, Phlegm Type Body Regulation and Health Preservation – Helping You Achieve a Lighter Body 01 Constitutional Characteristics 1. Physical Characteristics: Obese body shape, soft and full abdomen. 2. Common Manifestations: Oily facial skin, excessive sweating and stickiness, chest tightness, and phlegm accumulation. Dull yellow complexion, eyelid edema, tendency to feel drowsy, sticky or … Read more

Nourishing Yin and Replenishing Body Fluids: 11 Common Methods

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Nourishing Yin and Replenishing Body Fluids: 11 Common Methods

Replenishing Body Fluids Formulas Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that body fluids (jin) have the function of moistening the skin and pores; while liquid (ye) serves to lubricate joints, moisten orifices, nourish the brain, and support the organs. When the body lacks fluids, symptoms such as dry intestines leading to constipation, dry throat, dry mouth, … Read more

Autumn Dryness and Difficulty in Bowel Movements? It May Be Yin Deficiency and Fluid Deficiency. Five Methods to Keep Your Bowels Unobstructed

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Autumn Dryness and Difficulty in Bowel Movements? It May Be Yin Deficiency and Fluid Deficiency. Five Methods to Keep Your Bowels Unobstructed

In autumn, the climate is dry, and many people experience symptoms of hard stools and difficulty in bowel movements.Each time they go to the bathroom, it requires a lot of effort. They turn red, their legs go numb, and only a little air is expelled. With more effort, they may even suffer from anal fissures, … Read more

Blood Stasis Constitution and Cancer Risk: A Comprehensive Guide for Friends with Blood Stasis to Clear Internal Blockages

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Blood Stasis Constitution and Cancer Risk: A Comprehensive Guide for Friends with Blood Stasis to Clear Internal Blockages

Blood stasis, as the name suggests, refers to the stagnation of blood.As the old saying goes: “Running water does not rot.” Blood is like water in a pipeline; if its flow is obstructed or stagnant, it will deteriorate and become foul.In my view, individuals with a blood stasis constitution are the ones who need to … Read more

Blood Stasis Causes Numerous Illnesses! How to Determine if You Have Blood Stasis? How to Invigorate Blood and Resolve Stasis?

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Blood Stasis Causes Numerous Illnesses! How to Determine if You Have Blood Stasis? How to Invigorate Blood and Resolve Stasis?

As the saying goes, “Nine out of ten women suffer from blood stasis.” This “stasis” primarily refers to blood stasis, which can lead to numerous health issues. Many problems faced by women, such as facial spots, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, pelvic inflammation, blocked fallopian tubes, infertility, amenorrhea, menopausal syndrome, hypertension, coronary heart disease, various hyperplasia, nodules, … Read more

Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis: The Condition of Being Stuck

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Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis: The Condition of Being Stuck

Qi stagnation and blood stasis syndrome is particularly common among women, especially those who are meticulous, perfectionist, and overly cautious. “Qi is the commander of blood, and blood is the mother of qi”; “When qi flows, blood flows; when qi stagnates, blood stasis occurs.” Qi stagnation and blood stasis are interrelated issues; where there is … Read more

What Causes Qi Stagnation?

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What Causes Qi Stagnation?

1. Overeating Five Flavors Eating too much of anything you like is not good. Especially, consuming excessive amounts of rich, fatty, and spicy foods can disrupt the normal rhythm of digestion, leading to thick blood, causing Qi to follow the blood flow, and subsequently resulting in Qi stagnation. 2. Coldness Cold causes stagnation; a state … Read more