How to Nourish a Yin Deficiency Constitution?

How to Nourish a Yin Deficiency Constitution?

Miss Zhang, 24 years old, experiences heat in her palms and soles during the summer, often feels thirsty, and has a flushed face and dizziness in the afternoon heat. Sister Tan, 45 years old, has similar issues, including dry mouth, dry eyes, irritability, and poor sleep, making it difficult for her to fall asleep. Director … Read more

The Huangdi Neijing and the Five Movements and Six Qi

The Huangdi Neijing and the Five Movements and Six Qi

There are as many as seven articles in the Huangdi Neijing regarding the Five Movements and Six Qi. The Suwen states: “Without understanding the years of increase, the rise and fall of Qi, and the origins of deficiency and excess, one cannot be a craftsman.” The Five Movements and Six Qi represent a high-level knowledge … Read more

The Roots of Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency with Cold

The Roots of Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency with Cold

What is Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency with Cold Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency with Cold refers to the deficiency of Yang Qi in the spleen and stomach, characterized by an excess of Yin and cold. Why is this condition more common in women? It is because women tend to have a more Yin constitution. … Read more

The Root of All Illness: Blood Stasis Syndrome

The Root of All Illness: Blood Stasis Syndrome

For listeners who enjoy audiobooks, you can click below to listen to the audio. 【Author Introduction】 Lu Weixing, male, chief physician, professor, doctoral supervisor, currently serves as the deputy director of the Cardiology Department at Dongzhimen Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, and chairman of the Cardiovascular Disease Professional Committee of the Beijing Association … Read more

Understanding Blood Stasis: Key Considerations for Effective Treatment

Understanding Blood Stasis: Key Considerations for Effective Treatment

Blood Stasis Modern diseases such as coronary heart disease, stroke, hypertension, diabetes, and tumors are all related to blood stasis. When blood stasis occurs, many people consider taking blood invigorating herbs to improve circulation. However, while taking these herbs, they often overlook a crucial factor that may worsen blood stasis. Why does blood stasis become … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights: Improving Blood Stasis in Women

Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights: Improving Blood Stasis in Women

This is the “VTN Health and Beauty in 60 Seconds” segment Accompanying you on day 290 Traditional Chinese Medicine often states that nine out of ten women have blood stasis. Most women have a blood stasis constitution, and as they age, in addition to natural aging, they also experience issues such as dull facial complexion, … Read more

Understanding Qi Deficiency: Causes, Symptoms, and Dietary Recommendations

Understanding Qi Deficiency: Causes, Symptoms, and Dietary Recommendations

Qi and blood are fundamental to human health. Qi deficiency or blood deficiency can significantly harm the body. So, what causes Qi deficiency? Who is most susceptible to it? How can individuals with Qi deficiency adjust their health? What should they eat? Let’s explore these questions. Most Susceptible Groups to Qi Deficiency1Individuals with Congenital Deficiencies … Read more

The Relationship Between the Five Elements and the Human Body

The Relationship Between the Five Elements and the Human Body

The mysterious culture of the Five Elements in China has influenced the Chinese people for thousands of years. Our joys and sorrows, emotions, and every aspect of life are imbued with the wisdom of the Five Elements! The Heart Corresponds to Joy “The Heart corresponds to joy” refers to the physiological functions and emotional states … Read more

Health Preservation During Winter Solstice: Emphasizing Yin-Yang Balance

Health Preservation During Winter Solstice: Emphasizing Yin-Yang Balance

The Winter Solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year, marking the turning point where Yin reaches its peak and Yang begins to emerge. Health preservation during the Winter Solstice not only emphasizes the concept of “storing” in winter and nurturing Yin but also stresses the importance of achieving a balance between … Read more

Are You Also Suffering from Phlegm-Damp Constitution?

Are You Also Suffering from Phlegm-Damp Constitution?

Click the blue text above to follow us Phlegm-damp constitution, as the name suggests, is a condition characterized by an excess of phlegm and dampness in the body. This condition is commonly referred to in folk terms as having “too much dampness.” Individuals with this constitution often exhibit obesity, a soft and distended abdomen, a … Read more