Understanding and Managing Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency

Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency is a common condition, and those who focus on health know to eat less or avoid cold and raw foods. But where does this deficiency come from? Let’s take a look at the symptoms of Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency. Common symptoms include abdominal distension, reduced appetite, or vomiting sour … Read more

Comprehensive Guidelines for Moxibustion: Precautions Before, During, and After Treatment

Comprehensive Guidelines for Moxibustion: Precautions Before, During, and After Treatment

Precautions Before Moxibustion: 1. Since moxibustion should not be exposed to wind, please close doors and windows before treatment; the room should not be ventilated. This applies in summer as well; do not ventilate or turn on the air conditioning. 2. Do not perform moxibustion immediately after eating; wait at least 1 hour after a … Read more

Can Heat and Cold Syndromes Occur Simultaneously?

Expert Q&A · The People’s Health EncyclopediaDaily selection of a「Popular Q&A」 Question Can heat and cold syndromes occur simultaneously? Heat syndrome and cold syndrome can indeed occur in the same patient, resulting in a condition known as mixed cold and heat syndrome. This situation is referred to as 寒热错杂证 (han re cuo za zheng), which … Read more

Disorder of Cold and Heat in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Disorder of Cold and Heat in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Click the blue text to follow us Chronic cold legs, diarrhea, and menstrual pain in women may all be caused by an imbalance of cold and heat in the body. In the human body, the heart corresponds to the Li (离) trigram, representing fire, akin to the sun in the sky; the kidneys correspond to … Read more

Observing Tongue Quality to Distinguish the Health of the Kidneys in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Observing Tongue Quality to Distinguish the Health of the Kidneys in Traditional Chinese Medicine

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there is a saying that “observing tongue quality can discern the deficiency or excess of the organs.” The tongue serves as a direct “window” to assess the body’s health. By examining the tongue’s quality and coating, we can evaluate the condition of the internal organs. Today, the doctor will teach … Read more

Eliminating Phlegm-Dampness: Focus on Regulating the Lung, Spleen, and Kidney

Eliminating Phlegm-Dampness: Focus on Regulating the Lung, Spleen, and Kidney

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 Causes ‘Yin Excess and Yang Deficiency’? Symptoms to Watch for in Both Men and Women

What Causes 'Yin Excess and Yang Deficiency'? Symptoms to Watch for in Both Men and Women

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

Discussing Yang Deficiency in the Cold Season

Discussing Yang Deficiency in the Cold Season

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

What Are the Symptoms of Kidney Yang Deficiency? Here Are 5 Key Points!

What Are the Symptoms of Kidney Yang Deficiency? Here Are 5 Key Points!

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

Understanding Yang Deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding Yang Deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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