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Application of the Five Elements Theory in Clinical Practice: Examples Worth Collecting

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Application of the Five Elements Theory in Clinical Practice: Examples Worth Collecting

Click the blue text to follow us Editor’s Note: The Five Elements Theory is an important component of the theoretical system of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), encompassing the concepts of “generating” and “overcoming” relationships. The so-called generating relationship refers to mutual promotion, while the overcoming relationship indicates mutual restriction. In clinical practice, this principle can … Read more

Qi Stagnation in the Spleen

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Qi Stagnation in the Spleen

When the “Qi” in our body does not function properly, we become ill and uncomfortable. Qi stagnation refers to a pathological state where the flow of Qi is obstructed and stagnant. Qi stagnation is primarily caused by emotional distress, or by the obstruction of phlegm, dampness, food accumulation, heat, and blood stasis, which affects the … Read more

Understanding the Five Elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding the Five Elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine

In the world, both tangible and intangible things are associated with the theory of the Five Elements, which we refer to as Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. With the Five Elements, there are naturally relationships of mutual generation and mutual restraint, allowing the world to develop and maintain balance. Do you know what the … Read more

The Theory of Five Elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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The Theory of Five Elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine

1. The Five Elements1. Origin of the Theory of Five Elements:The Theory of Five Elements is the essence of traditional Chinese culture, referring to the movement of five fundamental substances: Wood (growth, gentleness, smoothness), Fire (warmth, rising, brightness), Earth (transformation, support, acceptance), Metal (cleansing, refinement, contraction), and Water (coolness, nourishment, downward flow).Ancient Chinese people recognized … Read more

Health Strategies for Yang Deficiency Constitution

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Health Strategies for Yang Deficiency Constitution

Subscribe to Topics and Featured Articles Health Strategies for Yang Deficiency Constitution — Warming and Nourishing the Spleen and Kidney, Revitalizing Yang QiYang Deficiency Constitution (Cold Intolerant Type) — Fear of Cold, Lack of Vitality Wearing cotton clothes in winter and short sleeves in summer is normal for most people. However, there are some individuals … Read more

Strengthening the Body: Have You Learned the Ba Duan Jin?

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Strengthening the Body: Have You Learned the Ba Duan Jin?

Ba Duan Jin (Eight Pieces of Brocade) is an excellent traditional Chinese health exercise. The entire set of movements is gentle and continuous, combining dynamic and static elements, aligning the bones and softening the muscles. It is simple to learn and has significant fitness and health benefits, not limited by time or space, making it … Read more

The Significant Effects of Acupuncture in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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The Significant Effects of Acupuncture in Traditional Chinese Medicine

When medication fails Only acupuncture can reach How much do you know about the effects of acupuncture in Traditional Chinese Medicine? Acupuncture is one of the most common treatment methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It involves the use of needles and moxibustion to stimulate specific acupuncture points (穴位, xuewei) on the body, enhancing the … Read more

Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine

1. “In ancient times, the best physicians were those who treated the state, the good physicians treated people, and the inferior physicians treated diseases.” In ancient times, good chancellors understood Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), hence the saying “Great sages are proficient in medicine.” Chinese middle school textbooks should include foundational content on TCM. 2. The … Read more