Liver Qi Stagnation, also known as Liver Qi Constraint (gan qi yu jie), is often caused by emotional stress, depression, and anger that harms the liver. The pathology manifests as Qi stagnation in certain areas of the body, leading to symptoms such as distension and pain. If phlegm and Qi are mutually constrained, or if … Read more
Gout is a condition caused by elevated blood uric acid levels, leading to the deposition of uric acid crystals in the joints, which can result in acute arthritis and recurrent episodes. In severe cases, it may cause joint bone destruction and kidney damage, significantly affecting overall health. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) considers gout to fall … Read more
1. Why Should We Perform Gua Sha on the Shoulders and Neck? The aging process begins at the shoulders and neck; this area is where toxins are most likely to accumulate, making it a key factor in disease. The source of all ailments stems from blood, and the cause of all diseases is Qi. In … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us Fire needle therapy has a history of thousands of years in China. It involves rapidly inserting a needle that has been heated to red-hot into acupuncture points or affected areas to treat diseases. As recorded in the “Ling Shu: Official Needle”, “Cui ci zhe, ci fan zhen ze … Read more
The relationship between Taoism and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is very close, and the influence of Taoist internal alchemy on the study of pulse diagnosis in TCM is particularly worthy of research. Internal alchemy practices use the human body as a furnace, and the meridian system within the body is the pathway for the circulation … Read more
Cupping therapy utilizes the principle of thermal expansion and contraction, where the air inside the cup is heated and expelled, creating a negative pressure that adheres the cup to the skin. After a period of suction, the skin under the cup will exhibit local bruising, thereby promoting qi circulation, invigorating blood flow, reducing swelling, and … Read more
Strengthen the Body, Learn the Eight Pieces of Brocade Together “Eight Pieces of Brocade” (Ba Duan Jin) is a set of health-preserving exercises highly valued by both Buddhism and Daoism in ancient China, originating from the Northern Song Dynasty, with a long history. Its movements are simple and easy to perform, with significant effects. The … Read more