In clinical practice, we often encounter patients who feel they have excessive phlegm. They have tried many phlegm-relieving medications, yet the phlegm remains unresolved. What could be the reason for this? This is likely because the correct method has not been identified. There is a saying in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): “Phlegm is cleared by … Read more
What is ‘Yin Excess and Yang Deficiency’? ‘Yin Excess and Yang Deficiency’ is a theory in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It refers to a condition where the balance of Yin and Yang in the body is disrupted, leading to various diseases. TCM posits that Yin and Yang mutually constrain each other; when Yin is strong, … Read more
Article by Luo Dalun Illustrations by 8 Years Old Edited by Yun Shao If you pay close attention, you will find that winter is a process where cold fronts sweep from the north to the south. On days without cold fronts, the temperature rises slightly, becoming a bit warmer, but after a few days, the … Read more
Our ancestors said: “Cold is the evil of Yin, which easily injures Yang Qi.” Since the source of Yang Qi in the human body originates from the kidneys, cold evil is most likely to harm Kidney Yang. When Kidney Yang is injured, it can lead to health issues such as cold pain in the lower … Read more
Discussing Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, and the various diseases of the world. Understand and learn to establish a TCM mindset as we delve into the “Huangdi Neijing” with Wendon. Hello everyone! Today, we will talk about Yang Deficiency. Many friends are familiar with this term, but there are often misunderstandings surrounding it. This … Read more
Many people have asked me, “I often feel cold in my hands and feet, is it a Yang deficiency constitution?” “I can’t stand summer, is it a Yin deficiency constitution?” What exactly are Yin deficiency and Yang deficiency? A person’s constitution is influenced by both congenital inheritance and acquired factors, and is generally stable over … Read more
During the winter season when cold waves invade, who is most susceptible to injury? The first to be affected are those with yang deficiency. Individuals with yang deficiency have insufficient yang energy, making them particularly vulnerable to cold pathogens. Therefore, today we will discuss the manifestations of yang deficiency in various organs! First, Heart Yang … Read more
Yang Qi has a warming effect, capable of warming the body’s organs and limbs; it also has a protective function, as “Yang guards the exterior and provides stability.” When Yang Qi is insufficient, the body’s ability to promote blood and body fluids slows down, leading to phlegm-dampness and blood stasis. The entanglement of phlegm and … Read more
1. Differences Between Yang Deficiency and Kidney Yang Deficiency There are the following differences: Yang deficiency is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that primarily refers to the deficiency and decline of Yang Qi in the body, leading to reduced physiological functions, weakened metabolic activities, and low reactivity, resulting in a pathological phenomenon of … Read more
Yang deficiency refers to the condition where the body’s yang energy is weak, leading to reduced or weakened functions, decreased metabolic activity, and low reactivity, characterized by insufficient yang heat. Due to the lack of yang energy, the body’s ability to resist cold decreases, thus the yang deficiency constitution is generally characterized by “cold” symptoms, … Read more