▲ Luo Yongjia, born in 1938, is from Nanhai County, Guangdong Province (now Nanhai, Foshan). He is a renowned TCM physician in Guangdong Province, the chief physician at the Guangzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, former director of the hospital, deputy director of the Guangzhou Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, professor at Guangzhou University … Read more
Follow me for new insights every day. Insomnia, a seemingly simple phenomenon, actually encompasses multiple factors related to the body, mind, and society. It is not only about a fatigued body but also involves the hidden psyche. According to TCM theory, sleep is the result of the interplay between Yin and Yang. When there is … Read more
Author | Laika Editor | Chunfeng Review | XiaoyeCommunity | Add WeChat chunfeng52566, note “Join Group” to exchange TCM knowledge I have a patient who, during the hot summer, did not dry off after a cold shower and felt discomfort in the lower abdomen the next day, with frequent and intermittent urination, and a sensation … Read more
Harmonizing Yin and Yang to restore their integrated state is the key to preventing and treating insomnia in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Insomnia is not merely a physical issue; it can also involve psychological and social factors. TCM believes that sleep relies on the harmony of Yin and Yang. When Yin and Yang are imbalanced, … Read more
From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Yin and Yang not only constitute the human body but also serve as the fundamental substances that maintain life activities. The essence, blood, and body fluids within the human body belong to Yin due to their relative stillness, while Qi belongs to Yang due to its relative … Read more
Theme of This Issue Li Fangli, Director of the Preventive Medicine Department at Shenzhen Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (Longgang), advocates for “harmonizing Yin and Yang, treating body and spirit together, and strengthening the foundation to prevent disease,” emphasizing a human-centered approach and the unity of heaven and humanity, which refers to the … Read more
Recently, I was hospitalized due to illness and experienced significant discomfort. The doctor was concerned that the pain would affect my sleep, so they instructed the nurse to apply a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herbal paste to my Yongquan (Kidney 1) point to help me sleep. So, where is the Yongquan point located? Location of … Read more
Mr. Gao is a patient with coronary atherosclerotic heart disease, who came to the municipal TCM hospital’s preventive treatment department due to “palpitations and chest tightness for many years”. After examining the patient, Director Gao Jiaqi, a chief TCM physician, found that the patient experienced discomfort in the epigastric region, fullness after eating, poor appetite, … Read more
Good medicine is often not found in pharmacies, but in the kitchen. One essential spice in the kitchen is Rou Gui (Cinnamon). Many people only know to use cinnamon as a seasoning, but it can also be used to address various health issues. Today, I will share 7 uses of cinnamon that can help with … Read more
Record of Classical Formulas Diary | Issue 1258 2022.02.06 WeChat Official Account: TCM Lin Jiaming Today’s Headlines: TCM Lin Jiaming Lychee Micro Course: TCM Lin Jiaming Update Frequency: Daily updates Video Account: TCM Lin Jiaming, live broadcast every Thursday at 6 PM, rebroadcast every Thursday at 8:15 AM. Warm Reminder: Due to changes in the … Read more