Excerpt from Ling Shu: The Origin of All Diseases – Section Five (Mechanisms and Treatment Principles of Internal Injury Diseases) This section discusses the mechanisms and treatment principles of internal injury diseases. 【Original Text】 The Yellow Emperor said: What about those arising from Yin? Qi Bo replied: Worry and thought injure the heart; excessive cold … Read more
Obesity has become one of the serious diseases threatening human health. Recently, the World Health Organization pointed out that obesity is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic diseases. Data shows that since 1980, the global obesity rate has more than doubled, and by 2014, there were 1.9 billion … Read more
Health Talk brings you health knowledge Click below to follow for free↓↓↓ What is Damp-Heat Constitution? People with Damp-Heat Constitution tend to be irritable and often experience feelings of frustration and anger. So how can we regulate Damp-Heat Constitution? How can one tell if they have a Damp-Heat Constitution, and what are the symptoms? What … Read more
When we consult a TCM practitioner, they often tell patients that they have a damp-heat constitution or phlegm-damp constitution. So, what exactly is damp-heat? What is damp-heat? How is it formed? Damp-heat is a combination of two pathogenic factors from the six excesses, namely dampness (shī zhāi) and heat (rè zhāi). Dampness refers to the … Read more