Any disease begins with an interference of life energy, rather than a destruction at the level of physical organs. Any destruction is an accumulative process, and when it accumulates to a certain extent, it is said that “the disease comes like a mountain collapse.” Therefore, it is essential to pay attention to this initial interference … Read more
The fitness Qigong, Baduanjin, is loved and pursued by the masses due to its simple movements, ease of practice, and noticeable effects. The author believes that the deeper reason for its popularity is closely related to the health principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Guiding Qi and the body is one of the characteristics of … Read more
In the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the human body is an integrated whole centered around the organs (zangfu) and interconnected by meridians (jingluo). The relationship between the five organs (wuzang) and six bowels (liufu) has been particularly emphasized by physicians throughout history, guiding TCM diagnosis, treatment, and health preservation. What exactly is the … Read more
During the review process for acupuncture, the first thing everyone memorizes is usually the specific acupuncture points, often neglecting the meridians to which these points belong. However, the exam syllabus does not only test the meridians of specific points but also includes other points and their corresponding meridians. Don’t worry, I have brought you the … Read more
Disease inquiry, health guidance, classic wellness, no need to seek help when ill The meridians are the body’s natural pharmacy, and to control this divine treasure, it is sufficient to understand the operational principles of the 12 meridians, which is the essence of the entire meridian theory in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). There are over … Read more
Inheriting the legacy of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth. Ai Yu Xiang Tang The meridians consist of three Yin and three Yang: the three Yang are Yangming (阳明), Shaoyang (少阳), and Taiyang (太阳), while the three Yin are Taiyin (太阴), Jueyin (厥阴), and Shaoyin (少阴). The concept of the three Yin … Read more
The ancients divided a day and night (24 hours) into twelve time periods, each lasting 2 hours, represented by the twelve Earthly Branches (Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, and Hai). The time from 11 PM to 1 AM is known as Zi time, from 1 AM to 3 AM … Read more
1. Blood Stasis: Spots on the Face! Have you noticed that most people with spots are women? The reason women are more prone to spots is closely related to their constitution—women are predominantly yin, often cold in nature, tend to have stagnant qi due to their introverted personalities, and do not exercise frequently, which hinders … Read more
In the past few issues, I have discussed how to achieve balance between Yin and Yang through health preservation. There is a classic saying in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) – “Carefully observe the location of Yin and Yang and adjust them to achieve balance as the goal.” This means finding the reasons for the imbalance … Read more
During the rainy season, as the weather changes, the human body must adapt to these changes, causing the internal 阴阳 (Yin-Yang) to also fluctuate. Due to the body’s inability to keep pace with the rapid changes in nature, it is easy for 阴阳失调 (Yin-Yang disharmony) to occur, leading to illness.How can we adjust the balance … Read more