1 The Simplest Method of Qi Supplementation: Clapping Hands in the Morning Clapping hands is very simple, yet its effects are profound. Clapping is a method of health preservation that embodies the utmost yang energy, primarily functioning to supplement Qi. The hands are the stronghold of yang energy, while the feet are the stronghold of … 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
The earliest existing literature on the Six Character Formula can be found in the “Record of Nurturing Life and Extending Life” written by Tao Hongjing during the Southern and Northern Dynasties. Tao Hongjing was one of the representatives of the Maoshan sect of Taoism and a renowned physician. In the “Record of Nurturing Life – … Read more