In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), emotional and psychological issues leading to disease are not limited to anger. It is commonly said in TCM that excessive emotions, referred to as 七情 (qī qíng), can be detrimental to health. This concept suggests that any emotion, even joy, should not be excessive, as it can become a risk … Read more
☞【Tianjin First Affiliated Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Smart Outpatient Guide】☜☞【Mobile App for Checking Test Reports】☜Cardiology Department Liu Yu According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theory, humans experience seven emotions: joy, anger, worry, thought, sadness, fear, and shock. Normal emotional activities do not harm human health; rather, they help regulate the body’s balance. Emotional activities … Read more
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
Written by/ TCM Medical Theory When the east wind blows, all pulses exhibit a string-like quality. At this time, the vital energy of a person may also encounter issues. In spring, all things are born, and the pulse becomes hard, showing a string-like appearance. In autumn, it tends to show a retraction. However, some individuals … Read more
(1) Pulse Characteristics The main feature of the Xian Mai (Xian Pulse) is that it is straight and long, moving up and down like a bowstring. There are no specific requirements for the pulse position or frequency. The pulse can be superficial or deep, and the frequency can be fast or slow. A typical Xian … Read more
1. The pulse is characterized by floating, sinking, slow, and rapid, which are the core principles. 2. The essence of pulse theory is as fine as a hair; only a few can grasp the subtleties. Understanding the general idea suffices; the four terms floating, sinking, slow, and rapid correspond to deficiency and excess, cold and … Read more
In martial arts novels, masters often possess the ability to discern a person’s condition through their voice. In fact, doctors also have the capability to diagnose illnesses by listening to sounds. The auditory diagnosis in TCM, one of the four diagnostic methods, includes listening to sounds. This article discusses how to assess a patient’s physical … Read more
Listening to the “Five Sounds” to Observe the Five Organs In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), listening to the “Five Sounds” allows practitioners to observe the health of the five organs. It is often said that sound expresses emotions, and these sounds emanate from the body. A skilled physician can discern which organ is experiencing issues … Read more