Understanding Acupuncture in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding Acupuncture in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acupuncture, unlike our traditional understanding, does not solely refer to the insertion of silver needles into acupuncture points; it also includes moxibustion, encompassing both needling and moxibustion techniques. Acupuncture plays a significant role in traditional Chinese medicine and is even recognized abroad as one of China’s new four national treasures.What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is a … Read more

Inheriting Acupuncture Techniques and Promoting Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture

Inheriting Acupuncture Techniques and Promoting Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture

The Origin of Acupuncture It is said that acupuncture originated during the era of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, with Fuxi credited for its invention. He “tasted a hundred herbs and created nine needles” (as recorded by the Eastern Han physician Huangfu Mi in the “Chronicles of the Emperors”). Ancient texts such as the … Read more

Reflections on Moxibustion: A Monthly Journal

Reflections on Moxibustion: A Monthly Journal

The energy of the ocean should not be underestimated. Returning from the sea, I continue to work in a state of relaxed joy and self-awareness. Every day, I maintain a calm mind and read scriptures, understanding the functions of ai jiu (moxibustion) on a more subtle level. Yin qi (Yin energy), Yang qi (Yang energy), … Read more

Understanding the Eight Principles of Diagnosis: A Gateway to Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding the Eight Principles of Diagnosis: A Gateway to Traditional Chinese Medicine

This article is sourced from the “Medical Education Network”. Understanding the Eight Principles of Diagnosis is equivalent to stepping into the realm of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Moreover, those who understand the Eight Principles are more adept at moxibustion. The Eight Principles of Diagnosis are based on the “Huangdi Neijing” (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) and … Read more

Treatment Strategies for Spleen and Kidney Yang Deficiency

Treatment Strategies for Spleen and Kidney Yang Deficiency

In clinical practice, patients with Spleen and Kidney Yang Deficiency are quite common, presenting with both Spleen Yang deficiency leading to impaired transformation and Kidney Yang deficiency causing excessive water and dampness. The main clinical manifestations include three aspects: â‘  Yang deficiency with excessive cold, leading to stagnation of Qi, resulting in a pale complexion, … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatments for Kidney Yang Deficiency

Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatments for Kidney Yang Deficiency

Kidney Yang Deficiency can be treated with methods such as acupuncture and tuina (Chinese therapeutic massage). Acupuncture Body Acupuncture Points: Guanyuan (CV4), Ciliao (BL32), Fuliu (KD7), Mingmen (GV4). Use tonifying techniques, retain needles for 30 minutes, or apply warming acupuncture for 3-5 treatments. Kidney Moxibustion: Qihai (CV6), Shenshu (BL23), Sanyinjiao (SP6), Zusanli (ST36), apply moxa … Read more

Quick Identification of Kidney Yang Deficiency: Just Four Steps

Quick Identification of Kidney Yang Deficiency: Just Four Steps

Currently, the topic of “tonifying” is widely recognized, regardless of age or gender. Anything that tonifies is considered good, especially those that tonify the kidneys. There are numerous methods and forms of kidney tonification, yet many feel overwhelmed by the options. Some people feel better after tonifying, while others feel worse, which reflects the TCM … Read more

How to Nourish Qi and Blood: 4 Effective Methods from Traditional Chinese Medicine

How to Nourish Qi and Blood: 4 Effective Methods from Traditional Chinese Medicine

Qi and Blood Deficiency refers to the conditions of Qi Xu (Qi Deficiency) and Xue Xu (Blood Deficiency) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The result of Qi and Blood deficiency can lead to a decline in organ function and cause premature aging.Qi Xu: This indicates a decline in organ function and poor resistance to disease. … Read more

Common Manifestations of Blood Deficiency: How Many Do You Have?

Common Manifestations of Blood Deficiency: How Many Do You Have?

Click the blue text above to follow me and learn about moxibustion health preservation.Have you ever experienced this: after squatting for a long time, you suddenly stand up and feel a darkness in front of your eyes, dizziness, and even almost fall? Or after working or studying for a while, you feel your head swelling … Read more

10 Steps to Improve Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency! Highly Effective! (Save for Reference)

10 Steps to Improve Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency! Highly Effective! (Save for Reference)

The spleen and stomach are the foundation of postnatal life and should not be harmed.Once damaged, recovery will be slow and difficult.Here are some methods for daily spleen and stomach care for your reference.1Regulating the Spleen and Stomach—Ten Steps 1. Eat regularly, in moderation, and chew slowly This is the first step in maintaining the … Read more