In the universe, human life activities are closely related to nature. This perspective, which examines the physiological phenomena of the human body in conjunction with the natural world, is a unique aspect of ancient Chinese culture known as the “Correspondence between Heaven and Man”. Therefore, the Huangdi Neijing states: “Between heaven and earth, within the … Read more
As the ancient saying goes: “Women feel sorrow in spring, men feel sadness in autumn.” This refers to the tendency of women to become particularly melancholic in spring, often feeling sentimental. However, feeling down in spring is not exclusive to women; spring marks the beginning of a new year, and sensitive individuals may feel time … Read more
What is Yang Qi? Yang Qi is the combination of the innate Qi received from parents and the acquired Qi from respiration, along with the essence of food transformed by the Spleen and Stomach. It plays a role in nourishing the body’s tissues and maintaining the functions of the organs. As one ages, Yang Qi … Read more
The ancient Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) is not just a theoretical work of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) but also an encyclopedia of life sciences. The wisdom of health preservation contained within it remains remarkably advanced even after thousands of years. It is undeniable that the ancestors who authored the Huangdi Neijing possessed profound … Read more
Spring brings life, summer fosters growth, autumn harvests, and winter stores; these are the rules of nature. The changing seasons and climate have different impacts on the human body. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) emphasizes that individuals should follow the changes of nature, adjusting their spirit, diet, and daily activities to achieve health maintenance. 1. Key … Read more
The seven emotions, namely joy, anger, worry, thought, sadness, fear, and shock, represent the seven types of emotional activities in the human body.These emotions are different psychological states triggered by various external stimuli. Generally, the seven emotions are normal responses to external factors and do not cause illness. However, if external mental stimuli are sudden … Read more
Observation (望), Listening (闻), Inquiry (问), and Palpation (切) are the fundamental methods of diagnosing diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Although the ancients described the level of these four diagnostic methods as ‘divine craftsmanship,’ in real clinical practice, only those who flexibly apply all four methods can truly understand the underlying issues and treat … Read more
The flow sequence of the twelve meridians starts from the Middle Jiao, beginning with the Lung (Shou Taiyin Fei) and ending with the Liver (Gan), then returning from the Liver to the Lung, thus circulating continuously, as indicated by the arrows below: Starting from the Middle Jiao, from the Hand Taiyin Lung (Yin) → Hand … Read more