In the vast population, there are 9 types of constitutions: 1 balanced and 8 imbalanced.Health maintenance should be tailored to one’s constitution; otherwise, it may backfire and increase the burden on the body. ▲ Nine Constitutions in Traditional Chinese Medicine In the previous issue, we learned about the identification and regulation of Yang Deficiency Constitution … Read more
Phlegm-dampness causes numerous diseases! Modern people’s poor lifestyle habits, such as drinking cold beverages and beer, using air conditioning and fans, and staying up late, lead to a predominance of phlegm-dampness in most individuals, resulting in various health issues. Symptoms like cough, nausea, and dizziness may all be caused by phlegm-dampness. In my view, the … Read more
Jiang Xianghe, your professional and reliable moxibustion guidance teacher! When it comes to phlegm-dampness, many people often recall a well-known saying: “The spleen is the source of phlegm, and the lungs are the container for phlegm.” The generation of phlegm-dampness is closely related to the spleen and lungs. The spleen transforms phlegm-dampness, which then travels … Read more
Click the blue text below the title to follow Yuyi Health Guidance As the saying goes, “most diseases are caused by phlegm,” and “dampness is the source of all diseases.” Therefore, eliminating phlegm and dampness is particularly important. In daily life, there are indeed many people troubled by phlegm and dampness, and once afflicted, even … Read more
Phlegm-Damp Obstructing the Lungs This is a disease name that refers to the obstruction of phlegm-dampness in the lungs, preventing the lung qi from descending and dispersing. Symptoms include a cough with abundant phlegm that is white and thin, easily expectorated, a feeling of fullness and oppression in the chest, exacerbation of cough with movement, … Read more
During a recent Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) consultation, the doctor asked me about my sleep. I replied that I sleep well, almost through the night without dreams. The doctor examined my tongue coating, which was thick and white, and remarked that it was no wonder I felt sleepy; a phlegm-damp constitution often leads to excessive … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that “all diseases are caused by phlegm-dampness.” Modern medicine also indicates that phlegm-dampness is a significant factor in various diseases. Research has found that approximately 20.9% of hypertension, 19.4% of diabetes, and 11.7% of obesity are related to phlegm-dampness. (Proportion of diseases related to phlegm-dampness) Today, we will discuss why … Read more
As the saying goes, “Many diseases are caused by phlegm” and “Dampness is the source of all diseases“. Therefore, eliminating phlegm and dampness is particularly important. In daily life, there are indeed many people troubled by phlegm and dampness. Even minor ailments can become persistent and difficult to cure for those affected by phlegm and … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment of Phlegm-Damp Syndrome Phlegm-Damp Syndrome refers to the condition caused by spleen deficiency leading to improper transportation of fluids, resulting in the accumulation of dampness and phlegm. Over time, this leads to phlegm obstructing the lungs, characterized by symptoms such as cough with abundant white phlegm, chest fullness, and discomfort. Clinically, … Read more
Expert Interviewed: Liu Daming, Associate Chief Physician of the Department of Spleen and Stomach Diseases, Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Li Hongmei, Chief Physician of Internal Medicine, Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine There is a group of people who are overweight, have oily skin, and thick, greasy tongue coating, … Read more