Liver Qi Stagnation is one of the most common conditions affecting women. In fact, this is primarily caused by accumulated anger over time. The symptoms of Liver Qi Stagnation mainly include the following aspects: 1. Manifestations in the mental aspect include depression, neurasthenia, and a feeling of unhappiness. 2. Physical manifestations mainly include a sensation … Read more
Liver Qi Stagnation, also known as Liver Qi Constraint (gan qi yu jie), is often caused by emotional stress, depression, and anger that harms the liver. The pathology manifests as Qi stagnation in certain areas of the body, leading to symptoms such as distension and pain. If phlegm and Qi are mutually constrained, or if … Read more
The liver is a very important organ in our body responsible for detoxification. If people often experience anger and depression, it can harm the liver. This leads to a condition known as gan yu qi zhi (liver qi stagnation), which is a term used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Today, we will explore what liver … Read more
Qi stagnation leads to blood stasis, and blood stasis causes a hundred diseases! People consume grains and cereals, working from sunrise to sunset. Nowadays, people’s diets are primarily meat-based, coupled with high work pressure, late nights, drinking, and smoking, which induce a constitution of Qi stagnation and blood stasis. Modern medicine refers to this as … Read more
Author | Ban Jin Fu Zi Feeds You Images | Zi Fei Yu Edited | Chun Feng Reviewed | Xiao YeRecently, I encountered a patient who said that last month she had a big argument with her son. After the argument, she felt a persistent distension and pain in her hypochondrium. Rubbing it could relieve … Read more
Because “the Shanzhong (Ren 17) must be activated before use,” this means that the Shanzhong point should not be used for tapping, massaging, or guiding until it is activated. The acupuncture meridian point chart suggests that while tapping or massaging an unactivated point may initially have benefits, over time it can leave some potential side … Read more
In recent years, the concept of health preservation through Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has gradually gained popularity, with more and more people choosing TCM methods to nourish their bodies. So what specific methods does TCM offer for health preservation, and how should we implement them? 1. TCM Health Preservation: The Key is Preventing Disease Before … Read more
In recent years, with the improvement of people’s living standards and the significant enrichment of material life, health has become an increasingly important topic for humanity. People are trying to maximize their health levels and quality of life.Health preservation, recognized as a necessary path to strengthen the body and prolong life, has naturally become a … Read more
Health preservation, also known as health maintenance or Daoist health cultivation, refers to the methods and philosophies aimed at protecting and enhancing life. It encompasses all practices beneficial to physical and mental health, such as diet, exercise, breathing, and emotional regulation. During the Pre-Qin period, three academic schools focused on health preservation: the health preservers, … Read more
In recent years, the concept of health preservation through Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has gradually gained popularity, with more and more people choosing TCM methods to nourish their bodies. So what specific methods does TCM offer for health preservation, and how should we implement them? 1. TCM Health Preservation: The Key is Preventing Disease Before … Read more