According to the “Book of Rites: Li Yun”, it states: “What is human emotion? Joy, anger, sorrow, fear, love, hatred, and desire, these seven are innate and do not require learning.” This indicates that these seven emotions are inherent to every individual and can be expressed or experienced without formal education. The seven emotions refer … Read more
Due to changes in dietary structure, many young people now prefer spicy and greasy foods. Especially in summer, they enjoy drinking chilled beverages and beer while eating barbecued food. Over time, this can lead to the accumulation of damp-heat in the body. It is important to understand the specific manifestations of this condition and to … Read more
Promoting health knowledge for a better life Click below to follow for free↓↓↓ In the human body, when dampness is predominant, the movement of Yang Qi is easily obstructed, leading to stagnation. Excess Qi can turn into fire; when fire combines with dampness, it transforms into damp-heat, and in some cases, even damp-toxicity. Due to … Read more
“You have a lot of dampness in your body” — many parents and friends, even those without medical knowledge, can say this. The term “dampness” is certainly familiar to Chinese people; we have heard it countless times from our elders and TCM practitioners throughout our lives. As children, during the summer, our elders would often … Read more
Please click on the blue text “Shanghai Medical Practitioner” above, then click “Follow” so you can receive my informative articles daily. Damp-heat constitution refers to a state where body fluids cannot be properly expelled, leading to retention within the body. Over time, this stagnation transforms into heat, characterized by feverish body, yellow and turbid urine, … Read more
【Disclaimer】The content is sourced from the internet. If there is any infringement, please contact us for removal! The audio is synthesized by software; please forgive any poor experience. Source: Yijian Jingfang In my clinical practice, I categorize damp-heat diseases into four stages based on the amount of dampness and the degree of obstruction: Damp Obstruction, … Read more
Host: Wang Xinmei In daily life, we often hear people say: “It has been damp and hot these days; we should drink some herbal tea to adjust or have some red bean and coix seed porridge.” When visiting a TCM practitioner, one often hears the term “damp-heat.” So, what is damp-heat, what are its manifestations, … Read more
Editor’s Note Damp-heat syndrome is caused by the dual pathogenic factors of dampness and heat, commonly occurring during the rainy season. It generally arises from the simultaneous invasion of both dampness and heat. This condition tends to be prolonged and difficult to resolve, primarily affecting the spleen and stomach, leading to a series of symptoms … Read more
“Damp-heat is the source of all diseases,” a statement that many do not understand. However, anyone well-versed in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) health preservation can grasp the underlying principle. Dampness and heat are two external pathogenic factors that can cause illness in all seasons. Dampness is heavy, turbid, and sticky, making it difficult to eliminate, … Read more
The damp-heat constitution is actually easy to identify, such as a tendency to be overweight, oily skin, feeling hot in the afternoon, and a yellow greasy tongue coating. These signs indicate the presence of damp-heat in the body. However, many people do not see good treatment results after using heat-clearing and damp-dispelling medicines. This is … Read more