Weekly Acupuncture Point The small acupuncture points contain profound health principles. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) states, “Heaven nourishes humans with the five qi, and the heavenly qi connects through the nose; Earth nourishes humans with the five flavors, and the earthly qi connects through the mouth.” This means that the nose can breathe in the … Read more
Click on “The Path of Beneficial Life” above to share practical health and wellness knowledge every day. The term “coordination” refers to the regulation of the body’s physiological functions and the relationship between the body and the external environment. The term “balance” has two meanings: First, it refers to the dynamic balance of normal physiological … Read more
Our ancestors made a great discovery when they accidentally struck their bodies with stones—Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture. In ancient times, when people accidentally struck their bodies with sharp objects like stones or thorns, they experienced unexpected relief from pain. Thus, the ancients began to consciously use sharp stones to stimulate certain parts of the body … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture Treatment Acupuncture is a method that employs unique techniques such as needling and moxibustion to achieve the prevention and treatment of diseases, with effects of harmonizing Yin and Yang, supporting the right Qi and expelling pathogenic factors, and unblocking the meridians. 1. Harmonizing Yin and Yang The occurrence of diseases fundamentally … Read more
Ai Jiu (Moxibustion) Ai Jiu is primarily made from mugwort (艾绒, ài róng), which has aromatic properties. The warmth and unique scent released during burning can quickly open the body’s meridians, accelerate blood circulation, and achieve the purpose of strengthening the body and expelling pathogens. Through its effects of warming the meridians, dispelling cold, promoting … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture Health Preservation Acupuncture is a treasure of our traditional medicine. Guided by TCM theory, it stimulates specific meridians and acupuncture points through needling and moxibustion, mobilizing the body’s own defense mechanisms to achieve the goals of disease prevention and treatment. The Remarkable “Needle” In simple terms, acupuncture treatment involves stimulating corresponding … Read more
Cinnamon (Rou Gui) is a plant from the Lauraceae family, classified as a medium-sized tree with rough bark that appears gray-brown from a distance, similar to the outer bark of other tree species. The cinnamon we commonly use has had its outer rough skin and impurities removed; this part is the true medicinal portion. In … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us…… Fire Dragon Moxibustion Fire Dragon Moxibustion is a shorthand for the moxibustion applied along the Du Mai (Governing Vessel), originating from the medicinal steaming method in the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon). In the Jin Dynasty, Ge Hong developed the “medicinal steaming” into a method called “isolated … Read more
1 The Simplest Method of Qi Supplementation: Clapping Hands in the Morning Clapping hands is very simple, yet its effects are profound. Clapping is a method of health preservation that embodies the utmost yang energy, primarily functioning to supplement Qi. The hands are the stronghold of yang energy, while the feet are the stronghold of … Read more
The “Huangdi Neijing Health Preservation Methods for the Five Organs and Six Bowels” explains that the human body is a microcosm of the universe, where the five organs (wuzang) and six bowels (liufu) reflect larger issues when they encounter minor problems. The human body is a system that emphasizes balance and harmony, with each organ … Read more