Aode Traditional Chinese MedicineHealth HeadlinesConsult a DoctorTCM Mall TCM Says: Why We Need to Tonify Qi In traditional TCM theory, “tonifying Qi” is an important concept. TCM believes that the highest realm of health preservation is the balance of Yin and Yang, and the equilibrium of Qi and blood. So, why do we need to … Read more
Source | Guangdong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Source: Zhang Qicheng, Life Times, Health China, Health Appointment, Central Broadcasting Network, etc.) Nowadays, people are increasingly concerned about health maintenance and actively seek various methods to improve their health. However, some individuals are hesitant to engage in health practices due to perceived complexity. Are there simpler … Read more
九针 (Jiǔ Zhēn) The Nine Needles is a classification of ancient acupuncture instruments, consisting of nine types of needles: 镵针 (Chán Zhēn), 圆针 (Yuán Zhēn), 鍉针 (Lüē Zhēn), 锋针 (Fēng Zhēn), 铍针 (Pí Zhēn), 圆利针 (Yuán Lì Zhēn), 毫针 (Háo Zhēn), 长针 (Cháng Zhēn), and 大针 (Dà Zhēn). This classification is derived from the Huangdi … Read more
1. Principles of Appropriate Positioning Before Acupuncture Supine Position: Suitable for the head, face, chest, and abdomen. Lateral Position: Suitable for the lateral parts of the body. Prone Position: Suitable for the head, neck, back, sacral region, and lower limbs. Seated Forward Position: Suitable for the back of the head, neck, and back. Lateral Seated … Read more
ClickBlue↑FollowUs! Promoting Qi, Retaining Qi, and Guiding Qi (1) Promoting Qi Method Promoting Qi refers to various techniques used to hasten the flow of meridian Qi. The Shen Ying Jing states: “Using the right thumb and index finger to hold the needle, gently shake, advance and retreat, and twist; the needle should tremble as if … Read more
The Slippery Pulse is Not Necessarily a Sign of Pregnancy The pulse pattern of pregnancy has historically been interpreted in two different ways. For instance, the Neijing states “the Shaoyin pulse is very active” (Su Wen: Ping Ren Qi Xiang Lun) and “Yin deficiency leads to Yang counteracting” (Su Wen: Yin Yang Bie Lun). The … Read more