The north wind quietly infiltrates. Before experiencing the rich autumn, winter has already arrived. Beginning of Winter This week, we welcome the solar term of the Beginning of Winter. After the Beginning of Winter, it signifies the official arrival of winter. Recently, with the sudden drop in temperature, do you often feel cold in your … Read more
When visiting a TCM practitioner, you may often hear about Qi deficiency. Qi deficiency can be categorized into Heart Qi deficiency, Spleen Qi deficiency, Lung Qi deficiency, and Kidney Qi deficiency. Today, I will introduce four Qi-boosting TCM formulas. 1. Yu Ping Feng Granules (玉屏风颗粒) Yu Ping Feng Granules are suitable for individuals who frequently … Read more
When visiting a TCM doctor, they often mention Qi deficiency.Qi deficiency can be categorized into heart Qi deficiency, spleen Qi deficiency, lung Qi deficiency, and kidney Qi deficiency. Today, I will introduce four Qi-boosting TCM formulas.1. Yu Ping Feng Granules — Tonify Lung QiYu Ping Feng Granules are suitable for those who frequently catch colds … Read more
When visiting a TCM practitioner, you may often hear about Qi deficiency. Qi deficiency can be categorized into heart Qi deficiency, spleen Qi deficiency, lung Qi deficiency, and kidney Qi deficiency. Today, I will introduce four Qi-boosting TCM formulas. 1. Yu Ping Feng Granules (Jade Windscreen Granules) Yu Ping Feng Granules are suitable for individuals … Read more
In daily life, when we notice symptoms such as red and swollen eyes, sore throat, and blisters at the corners of the mouth, we know that this indicates excess heat in the body. At this point, we might choose to take heat-clearing and fire-eliminating medicines or herbal teas, but often we find that they do … Read more
When it comes to phlegm-dampness, there is a saying in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): “Stubborn phlegm causes strange diseases.” The evil of phlegm-dampness can travel throughout the body with our Qi (气) mechanism, reaching every corner. Another saying in TCM is: “All diseases are caused by phlegm.” Phlegm-dampness can move with the flow of Qi … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that “all diseases are caused by phlegm-dampness.” Modern medicine also indicates that phlegm-dampness is a significant factor in various diseases. Research has found that approximately 20.9% of hypertension, 19.4% of diabetes, and 11.7% of obesity are related to phlegm-dampness. (Proportion of diseases related to phlegm-dampness) Today, we will discuss why … Read more
During the process of treating patients, I have found that some people’s hands are truly cold.Not only are their hands cold, but their feet, knees, and thighs are also cold, and this coldness can even reach their buttocks and abdomen.In their own words, they feel as if they have just walked out of an ice … Read more
In our daily lives, we often hear people say that they have insufficient Yang energy or Yang deficiency. The first thing that comes to mind is usually a fear of cold. Today, I will discuss the other manifestations of Yang deficiency, its dangers, and how to regulate a Yang deficiency constitution. The Ming dynasty physician … Read more