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For Individuals with Blood Stasis Constitution, Simply Supplementing Blood is Not Enough; One Must First Identify the ‘Blockage’

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For Individuals with Blood Stasis Constitution, Simply Supplementing Blood is Not Enough; One Must First Identify the 'Blockage'

Among a crowd, the person with the brightest and most radiant skin that seems to glow— Surely, that is not me. Every time I look in the mirror, I feel like the mirror is deceiving me: Why is my skin getting darker? I apply sunscreen every day, and when I go out, I cover up … Read more

How to Determine if You Have Blood Stasis? Five Major Symptoms of Blood Stasis Constitution and Correct TCM Adjustments

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How to Determine if You Have Blood Stasis? Five Major Symptoms of Blood Stasis Constitution and Correct TCM Adjustments

The Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon) posits that Qi and blood are one entity. Previously, we discussed the implications of Qi deficiency. Today, we will talk about blood deficiency—specifically, blood stasis. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that blood is transformed from Qi, and when Qi and blood are obstructed, it can coagulate into spots, … Read more