Weekly Insight To prevent illness and diagnose diseases, one must deeply observe the physical condition, leaving no detail unnoticed. —— Tang Dynasty, Sun Simiao Enjoy a cup of fragrant tea, calm your mind, read a medical book, and understand the principles of civilization. Next, let’s delve into the world of medical literature together! In the … Read more
Observation diagnosis (望诊) is the most intuitive and straightforward method among the four diagnostic methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The “Nanjing – Difficulty 61” describes observation diagnosis: “To know by observation is called spirit (神),” highlighting the importance of observation in diagnosing diseases. Observation diagnosis is divided into general observation, local observation, observation of … Read more
1. Why is it called Tai Chi Chuan? A. The Tai Chi diagram divides Yin and Yang, and Tai Chi Chuan is situated between emptiness and fullness, hence the name Tai Chi Chuan. B. The Tai Chi diagram divides Yin and Yang; Tai Chi Chuan emphasizes full-body relaxation, leading with the crown, containing the chest … Read more
Xu Ling Ding Jin, Chen Jian Zhui Zhou, Han Xiong Ba Bei, Qi Chen Dan Tian… What do these Tai Chi terms mean? How should they be understood? How can they be achieved? This article organizes common Tai Chi terms and explains them in detail. If you like it, don’t forget to bookmark and share. … Read more
1. Practicing Tai Chi often does not yield immediate fitness results, similar to activities like walking or hiking, but this is a misconception. The reasons for this perception are twofold: Firstly, the practice time is insufficient, meaning the exercise volume is inadequate. If one only practices the simplified Tai Chi three times a day, taking … Read more
1. Preparation Activities.Before exercising, it is essential to perform preparatory activities such as stretching, bending, and squatting; otherwise, it is easy to cause sprains, bruises, fractures, etc. Practicing Tai Chi places a significant static load on the lower limbs, with the burden on the ankles, knees, and surrounding ligaments being particularly heavy, often several times … Read more