The Second Half of Life with Qi Deficiency – Season 1

The Second Half of Life with Qi Deficiency - Season 1

After sending out yesterday’s article, I couldn’t bear to look at some of the comments. Some said I only wrote half, others called me lazy. Alright, my fellow Qi deficiency friends, let’s hurt each other… So, is the result of Qi deficiency really just laziness? NO NO NO Don’t underestimate Qi deficiency, okay? Laziness is … Read more

A TCM Expert Discusses: Staying Away from Phlegm-Dampness for a Lighter Body

A TCM Expert Discusses: Staying Away from Phlegm-Dampness for a Lighter Body

Did you know? From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), human constitution is divided into nine major types, with the best type being called Pinghe Tizhi (平和体质, Harmonious Constitution), which belongs to the healthy category. The other eight types fall under sub-health conditions, one of which is known as Tan Shi Tizhi (痰湿体质, Phlegm-Damp … Read more

Many Strange Illnesses Are Caused by Phlegm-Dampness: This Article Clarifies Phlegm-Dampness!

Many Strange Illnesses Are Caused by Phlegm-Dampness: This Article Clarifies Phlegm-Dampness!

Due to the decline in the spleen’s ability to transform and transport water and dampness, or obstacles in the circulation and excretion of fluids within the body, water and fluids cannot properly nourish the body, leading to abnormal accumulations that become pathological substances. This abnormal accumulation of water and fluids is referred to as “Phlegm-Dampness” … Read more

Detailed Explanation of Common Internal Diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine: 20. Esophageal Obstruction

Detailed Explanation of Common Internal Diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine: 20. Esophageal Obstruction

【Diagnosis and Treatment Summary】 Esophageal obstruction is characterized by blockage and difficulty in swallowing, while obstruction of the diaphragm refers to the refusal of food and subsequent vomiting. Phlegm and qi obstruction lead to diaphragm dispersal, and over time, the “Three Obstructions” syndrome emerges: Fluid deficiency and heat obstruction require An Zhong Decoction; Blood stasis … Read more

Differentiation of Zang-Fu Syndromes in Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Total of 58 Syndromes

Differentiation of Zang-Fu Syndromes in Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Total of 58 Syndromes

1. Differentiation of Heart and Small Intestine Diseases Heart disease syndromes: Deficiency syndromes include insufficiency of Qi, blood, Yin, and Yang; Excess syndromes include Qi stagnation, phlegm-heat, cold obstruction, and blood stasis.Symptoms of heart disease: Common manifestations include mental disturbances, abnormal spirit, palpitations, insomnia, vivid dreams, forgetfulness, irritability, delirium, as well as changes in complexion, … Read more

Understanding Tongue Coating and Dietary Therapy: A Family Health Empowerment Series

Understanding Tongue Coating and Dietary Therapy: A Family Health Empowerment Series

Please call me Qian Dong. Continuing to learn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with you, exploring life~ In the previous article, we discussed the concepts of cold dampness, damp-heat, and qi deficiency. In this article, we will use tongue coating as a case study. 1. Cold Dampness Adults generally do not have a normal tongue coating. … Read more

Constipation: Not Just Heat, but Also Qi Stagnation, Cold Accumulation, Qi Deficiency, and Fluid Deficiency

Constipation: Not Just Heat, but Also Qi Stagnation, Cold Accumulation, Qi Deficiency, and Fluid Deficiency

​ Constipation is a very common symptom. The occurrence of this issue is largely related to daily lifestyle. If one often stays up late or is in a prolonged state of high tension, it can easily lead to spasmodic contractions, resulting in constipation. At the same time, if one consumes overly refined foods and lacks … Read more

Managing Qi Deficiency and Fluid Loss During the Dog Days of Summer with Two Renowned Formulas: Qing Shu Yi Qi Decoction

Managing Qi Deficiency and Fluid Loss During the Dog Days of Summer with Two Renowned Formulas: Qing Shu Yi Qi Decoction

Click on 【Herb Query】, then click the upper right corner 【···】 Set asStarred/Top for easy accessNowadays, there are many exercise videos online, and some people have started to follow along, even running outdoors in the hot summer to sweat more. However, after a few days of practice, they feel unwell, their mental state worsens, and … Read more

Utilizing the Same-Named Formula “Qing Shu Yi Qi Decoction” for Summer Heat and Qi Deficiency

Utilizing the Same-Named Formula "Qing Shu Yi Qi Decoction" for Summer Heat and Qi Deficiency

Currently, there are many exercise videos online, and some people have started to follow along, even running outdoors in the hot weather to sweat more. However, after a few days of this, they feel unwell, their mental state declines, and they easily become irritable and fatigued. Climbing stairs makes them feel palpitations, and they may … Read more

What to Do About Three Patterns: Yin Deficiency with Fluid Deficiency, Qi and Yin Deficiency, and Both Yin and Yang Deficiency?

What to Do About Three Patterns: Yin Deficiency with Fluid Deficiency, Qi and Yin Deficiency, and Both Yin and Yang Deficiency?

01Yin Deficiency with Fluid Deficiency ① Yin Deficiency with Fluid Deficiency 【Manifestations】Thirst with a desire to drink, dry throat and tongue, five hearts heat, yellow urine and dry stools, or night sweats, red tongue or thinness, scanty or even bare red coating,fine and rapid pulse. 【Treatment Principle】Nourish Yin and increase fluids. 【Formulas】Liu Wei Di Huang … Read more