Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) holds that humans experience emotional fluctuations, known as qi qing (七情), which include xi (喜), nu (怒), you (忧), si (思), bei (悲), kong (恐), and jing (惊). Among these, nu, xi, si, you, and kong are referred to as the wuzhi (五志), which are closely linked to the five internal … Read more
Currently, there are many articles discussing seasonal health maintenance, but I believe that if everyone follows the same health regimen during a season, there might be an issue. Today, I will discuss how individuals with Qi deficiency should nourish themselves in autumn. First, let’s take a look at what individuals with Qi deficiency are like. … Read more
Article by: Luo Dalun Illustrated by: Ba Sui Edited by: Yun Shao The weather has suddenly turned cool; I just saw the weather forecast indicating a new cold front is approaching Xinjiang, which may affect northern China in the coming days. As the weather gets colder, how should we nourish ourselves? There are many articles … Read more
Click↑ Follow us in blue! II. The Relationship Between the Six Fu Organs The physiological functions of the six Fu organs—gallbladder (Dan), stomach (Wei), large intestine (Da Chang), small intestine (Xiao Chang), bladder (Pang Guang), and San Jiao—are different, yet they all serve as organs for the transformation of food and the movement of fluids. … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the concept of body constitution refers to the relatively stable inherent characteristics formed during the life process of an individual, based on both congenital endowment and acquired factors, encompassing morphological structure, physiological function, and psychological state. There are nine basic types of TCM body constitutions: Pinghe Zhi (Balanced Constitution), Qi … Read more
Many people experience issues with liver qi stagnation. Initially, liver qi stagnation may only manifest as emotional disturbances, causing feelings of discomfort and a sense of blockage. Individuals often resort to sighing or losing their temper to relieve the stagnant qi within. This is due to insufficient liver qi flow, leading to stagnation and blockage … Read more
Qi (气) and blood (血) are the two fundamental substances in the human body, playing a crucial role in life activities. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, the meridians (经络) are energy pathways that permeate the body, corresponding to blood vessels, where “Qi” flows. The heart merely provides the driving force for blood circulation, while … Read more
Yang Qi has a warming effect, capable of warming the body’s organs and limbs; it also has a protective function, as “Yang guards the exterior and provides stability.” When Yang Qi is insufficient, the body’s ability to promote blood and body fluids slows down, leading to phlegm-dampness and blood stasis. The entanglement of phlegm and … Read more
The Chinese Health and Wellness Hall focuses on the health of the Chinese people, sharing health information, wellness knowledge, mental health, TCM health preservation, healthy diet, dietary therapy, health knowledge, common life knowledge, and sexual health every day. Avoid sub-health; health is a mindset! Understanding health preservation allows you to take charge of your own … Read more
1. What is Health Preservation? Health preservation essentially means maintaining life. The two key points of health preservation are: 1. Cultivating Correctness: Cultivating correctness means that individuals should engage in normal and regular thinking activities and lifestyles, which is to maintain zhengqi (正气, vital energy). 2. Following Nature: This requires individuals to not only adapt … Read more