The spring climate is variable, warm and humid, which can easily trigger some seasonal discomforts, such as cough and throat discomfort. During spring, many people are also affected by changes in the external environment, leading to excess dampness in the body and increased phlegm. It is suitable to use dietary therapy to help the body … Read more
1. What is Qi Deficiency Constitution According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Qi deficiency refers to the pathological changes characterized by insufficient vital energy, weakened organ function, and reduced resistance to disease. If the body exhibits these characteristics, it can be determined as a Qi deficiency constitution. Qi deficiency constitution is primarily due to the … Read more
Cold hands and feet, loose stools, frequent urination at night…These seemingly insignificant “deficiency-cold” symptoms, if not addressed for a long time, may quietly lead to blood stasis, resulting in cardiovascular diseases, uterine fibroids, joint stiffness, and other issues. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that “deficiency of Yang leads to cold, and cold condenses to blood … Read more
In daily life, doctors often diagnose conditions such as xue xu (血虚, Blood Deficiency), xue yu (血瘀, Blood Stasis), xue han (血寒, Blood Cold), and xue re (血热, Blood Heat). What are the differences among these conditions, and which one might you or your family be experiencing? After confirming symptoms and constitution with a healthcare … Read more
In daily life, doctors often diagnose conditions such as blood deficiency, blood stasis, blood cold, and blood heat. What are the differences among these conditions, and which one might you or your family be experiencing? After confirming symptoms and constitution with a healthcare provider, what else can you do besides regular treatment? 血 虚 (Blood … Read more
The Chronic Disease Joint Studio of the Luopu Community Health Service Center at Panyu Second Hospital has received positive feedback from the local community after launching TCM identification services. Today, we continue to introduce a series of TCM identification articles, focusing on the Qi Deficiency constitution. Constitution Characteristics Overall Characteristics Insufficient vital energy, primarily characterized … Read more
After the start of winter, temperatures drop, and some people often feel a dull pain in their abdomen, which can lead to diarrhea in severe cases. Especially in the morning, exposure to cold wind can trigger abdominal pain and diarrhea. Dr. Zhang Beiping, a chief physician at Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, indicates … Read more
Previously, I mentioned that eating smaller meals more frequently is not as beneficial as rumored. Some friends have asked how many meals a day are appropriate. For most people, especially those with poor spleen and stomach function, three meals a day is undoubtedly the best choice. Today, let’s continue discussing this topic. 01 Why are … Read more
Spleen deficiency can lead to symptoms such as loose stools and indigestion, which over time can affect the body’s normal nutrient intake, resulting in malnutrition and decreased immunity, potentially leading to other diseases. How can we strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness? Let’s explore this article together! Long-term spleen deficiency may result in chronic bleeding … Read more
In spring, the temperature fluctuates greatly, leading to frequent colds. However, although they are both classified as colds, there are distinctions between Wind-Cold (Feng Han) and Wind-Heat (Feng Re) colds, with different causes and treatments, especially regarding dietary therapy. 1Differences Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds Wind-Cold (Feng Han) Cold typically occurs in cold seasons, such … Read more