Many people believe that a decline in physical condition and aging are solely due to “deficiency.” However, in reality, aging is not only due to deficiency; more often, it is a mix of deficiency and excess. Deficiency can manifest as Qi Xu (Qi Deficiency), Shen Xu (Kidney Deficiency), etc. Excess can occur due to Xue … Read more
Abdominal diagnosis, also known as abdominal palpation, is a part of the diagnostic process in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is aimed at determining the condition of deficiency or excess to guide treatment strategies, differing from modern medical examinations that focus on the morphology of organs or the presence of tumors. However, it is essential … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Preservation Before reading, please click the blue text above “Traditional Chinese Medicine Moxibustion Health Preservation“, then click “Follow” so you can receive the highest quality articles, completely free subscription, please feel assured to follow. 1. Ren Zhong = Emergency Qi Regulation Pill.Ren Zhong is a key acupuncture point for emergency fainting; … Read more
1: Small Acupuncture Points, Big Effects2: The Human Body Has 10 “Super Acupuncture Points”, Each One a Precious Herb!3: 6 Most Safe Acupuncture Points to Treat Various Illnesses1: Small Acupuncture Points, Big Effects Our body is filled with numerous acupuncture points, which are not randomly generated but are treasures waiting to be developed. Learning to … Read more
The meridians are the channels through which Qi and blood circulate in the human body according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, collectively referred to as Jingmai (经脉) and Luomai (络脉). They play a crucial role in connecting the internal and external aspects of the body, linking the upper and lower parts, and integrating the … Read more
Introduction: In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), phlegm-dampness is a pathological condition that arises in the human body. This article will clarify how phlegm-dampness forms, how to identify and analyze the strange diseases caused by it, and how to select appropriate treatments and herbal formulas. This article is worth keeping for reference. What is Phlegm-Dampness in … Read more
This Article Overview Feeling discomfort in the throat with persistent phlegm that cannot be coughed out, needing to spit phlegm every morning upon waking, and conditions like colds, coughs, rhinitis, and chronic bronchitis seem to be related to what Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refers to as “phlegm.” Many people even self-diagnose themselves as having a … Read more
Recently, Ms. Li has been feeling very down. Why is that? Due to work-related stress, she has been quite anxious lately, and on top of that, she has been having trouble sleeping at night. Her abdomen feels constantly bloated, and she has no appetite. During a recent health check-up, she even discovered a nodule issue, … Read more
In the previous days, we discussed the deficiency syndromes, which refer to the lack of necessary elements in the body. In the coming days, we will talk about five types of excess syndromes. What is phlegm-dampness? It is the excessive accumulation of moisture in the body that cannot be transformed, resulting in a thick substance … Read more
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), phlegm-dampness can be divided into four distinct stages: Spleen Qi Deficiency (脾虚), Spleen Qi Deficiency with Excess Dampness (脾虚湿盛), Internal Generation of Phlegm-Dampness (痰湿内生), and Phlegm-Stasis Interlocking (痰瘀互结). Each of these stages presents different tongue appearances and clinical manifestations, and the treatment methods vary significantly at each stage. The … Read more