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Understanding the Differences Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding the Differences Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds in Traditional Chinese Medicine

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), colds are typically classified into two categories: Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat. Wind-Cold colds occur when the body is invaded by the Wind-Cold pathogen, and treatment should involve warming herbs. If cooling herbs are mistakenly used, the Wind-Cold cannot be expelled through sweating, leading to a prolonged illness. Wind-Heat colds arise from … Read more

Characteristics of Wind-Cold Common Cold

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Characteristics of Wind-Cold Common Cold

The Wind-Cold common cold is caused by the invasion of wind-cold, leading to the failure of lung qi to disperse, and is prevalent in autumn and winter. Its symptoms include severe chills, mild fever, body aches, nasal congestion with a heavy voice, coughing, and runny nose. Both Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can … Read more

Clinical Manifestation and Treatment of Wind-Cold Common Cold

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Clinical Manifestation and Treatment of Wind-Cold Common Cold

Clinical Manifestation of Wind-Cold Common Cold: Wind-Cold Binding the Exterior Today we will discuss a type of common cold, known as Wind-Cold Common Cold (实证感冒, shí zhèng gǎn mào), characterized by Wind-Cold binding the exterior. The common cold is something everyone is familiar with, as it is quite prevalent. When the body’s immune system is … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach to Wind-Cold Common Cold

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach to Wind-Cold Common Cold

The Wind-Cold Common Cold is a common external pathogenic disease caused by the invasion of wind-cold evil qi, characterized clinically by nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, cough, headache, chills, fever, and general malaise. Etiology and Pathogenesis In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Wind-Cold Common Cold is also referred to as “Shang Feng” (伤风), which means to … Read more

The Nearly Lost Art of ‘Listening’ Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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The Nearly Lost Art of 'Listening' Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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

What Does Traditional Chinese Medicine ‘Listening’ Diagnose?

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What Does Traditional Chinese Medicine 'Listening' Diagnose?

The Nanjing states, “To know by observation is called spirit; to know by listening is called sage; to know by questioning is called skill; to know by palpation is called cleverness.” In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), diagnosing a condition emphasizes “observation, listening, questioning, and palpation, integrating the four examinations.” So what is “listening diagnosis,” and … Read more

I Am Not Lazy, I Am Qi Deficient

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I Am Not Lazy, I Am Qi Deficient

Click on the “Yang Dad” above to follow us Written by | Erjie Once, my friend asked me: What are your special skills? I replied: I have a special talent for daydreaming. I even emphasized: The average person cannot daydream as long as I do. I enjoy daydreaming, absolutely daydreaming, not playing on my phone, … Read more

Yan Yuhong’s Health Class | What to Do About Qi Deficiency in Autumn?

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Yan Yuhong's Health Class | What to Do About Qi Deficiency in Autumn?

In autumn, the characteristics of individuals with Qi deficiency are most pronounced As autumn arrives, one type of constitution that becomes particularly evident is that of Qi deficiency. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) holds that autumn is governed by the Lung Qi. If the Lung Qi in the body is sufficient, one may feel a sense … Read more

How Should Individuals with Qi Deficiency Nourish Themselves in Autumn?

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How Should Individuals with Qi Deficiency Nourish Themselves in Autumn?

Currently, there are many articles discussing seasonal health maintenance, but I believe that if everyone follows the same health regimen during a season, there might be an issue. Today, I will discuss how individuals with Qi deficiency should nourish themselves in autumn. First, let’s take a look at what individuals with Qi deficiency are like. … Read more

How Should People with Qi Deficiency Nourish Themselves in Autumn? | Life Tips

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How Should People with Qi Deficiency Nourish Themselves in Autumn? | Life Tips

Article by: Luo Dalun Illustrated by: Ba Sui Edited by: Yun Shao The weather has suddenly turned cool; I just saw the weather forecast indicating a new cold front is approaching Xinjiang, which may affect northern China in the coming days. As the weather gets colder, how should we nourish ourselves? There are many articles … Read more