Case Study Ms. Zhang, 50 years old, often feels a sensation of tightness in her chest, difficulty in breathing, and experiences fatigue easily during conversations or light activities, making her prone to catching colds. Upon inquiry, it was discovered that these symptoms began after hiring a nanny from another region. Ms. Zhang was suspicious of … Read more
Human constitution is categorized into nine basic types: Pinghe (平和质, Harmonious Constitution), Qi Deficiency (气虚质), Yang Deficiency (阳虚质), Yin Deficiency (阴虚质), Phlegm-Dampness (痰湿质), Damp-Heat (湿热质), Blood Stasis (瘀血质), Qi Stagnation (气郁质), and Special Constitution (特禀质). Among these nine types, all except the Pinghe constitution are considered imbalanced. When the constitution is imbalanced, diseases are not … Read more
To nurture a Qi deficiency constitution, it is essential to tonify the spleen and strengthen its function. Excessive thinking can damage the spleen, and overexertion can also harm it. Since the spleen is responsible for generating Qi, a deficiency in spleen Qi will first affect the lungs, leading to lung Qi deficiency and a weakened … Read more
Health status can be divided into three categories: first, a healthy state without disease; second, a state of wanting to be ill but not yet ill; third, a state of being ill but not yet transmitted. “Preventing disease before it occurs” addresses these three states, emphasizing the importance of health maintenance to prevent disease, early … Read more
Jin Kui Yao Lue The Jin Kui Yao Lue is a section of the Shang Han Za Bing Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage and Miscellaneous Diseases) written by the famous Eastern Han physician Zhang Zhongjing. It is also the earliest existing specialized book in China discussing the diagnosis and treatment of miscellaneous diseases. The Jin … Read more
The First Chapter: Diseases and Syndromes of the Zang-Fu Organs and Meridians Original Text: The question is: Why does a skilled physician treat diseases before they manifest? The master replied: To treat diseases before they manifest means to recognize the disease of the liver and understand that it transmits to the spleen. One must first … Read more
Chapter 1, Section 1 of the Essentials of the Golden Chamber Section 1 Question: What does it mean for a skilled physician to treat diseases before they manifest? The Master replied: To treat diseases before they manifest means to recognize liver diseases and understand that the liver transmits to the spleen, thus one must first … Read more
Diseases of the Organs and Meridians: Chapter One 【Original Text】 Question: Why does the superior physician treat diseases before they occur? The master said: To treat diseases before they occur means to recognize the disease of the liver and understand that it transmits to the spleen. One should first strengthen the spleen. If the spleen … Read more
Today is the Winter Solstice. As one of the twenty-four solar terms, the Winter Solstice not only marks the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere but also serves as an important seasonal practice in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) regarding “storing” and “nourishing”. Bai Hua, the deputy chief physician of … Read more
Health Inquiry, Guidance, Classic Wellness, No Need to Seek Help When Sick “In the evening, the Yang energy of the body is already insufficient. If one persists in staying awake, it primarily harms the Yang energy and secondarily damages the Yin essence. Those who frequently stay up late often appear haggard and may seem older, … Read more