Taixi

Moxibustion at One Point to Strengthen the Kidneys, Nourish Yin, and Stop Night Sweats for a Beautiful Sleep

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Moxibustion at One Point to Strengthen the Kidneys, Nourish Yin, and Stop Night Sweats for a Beautiful Sleep

What causes sweating during sleep? In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this is referred to as “night sweats” (dàohàn), characterized by abnormal sweating after falling asleep, which stops upon waking.Night sweats indicate a deficiency of Yin energy, which is cold, cool, and watery in nature, typical of Yin deficiency.When Yin is deficient, it cannot restrain Yang; … Read more

Nourishing Health through TCM: Understanding Yin Deficiency Constitution

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Nourishing Health through TCM: Understanding Yin Deficiency Constitution

Nourishing Health through TCM Understanding Yin Deficiency Constitution Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a long and rich history. Comparing Yang deficiency to a lack of sunlight and warmth in the body, Yin deficiency can be likened to a lack of nourishing water. Yin deficiency refers to the deficiency of Yin fluids, which encompass all nourishing … Read more

Identification and Management of Yin Deficiency Constitution

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Identification and Management of Yin Deficiency Constitution

Wishing everyone good health and family happiness! As one of the constitutional types in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Yin deficiency constitution is a common condition. Individuals with a Yin deficiency constitution are prone to health risks such as excessive internal heat, thus requiring timely regulation and improvement. Below are some methods for managing Yin … Read more

Understanding Daoyin Anjiao from a Western Medicine Perspective (Part 1)

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Introduction Recently, I stumbled upon a small sharing I wrote three years ago. At that time, I had just started learning Daoyin Anjiao (导引按蹻), practicing it daily, and was in a passionate relationship with acupuncture points. Reading articles back then, you could feel the curiosity and excitement of a TCM novice, along with a certain … Read more

Nine Acupuncture Points for Moxibustion to Address 90% of Diseases

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There are many acupuncture points in the human body, among which 9 are the most commonly used in health preservation and disease treatment. These points are frequently recommended for moxibustion, as they can regulate the spleen and stomach, support the vital energy, and strengthen the foundation, applicable to 90% of diseases. 1. Dazhui (Governing Vessel … Read more

Daoist Health Preservation: Qigong and Meditation

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Daoist Health Preservation: Qigong and Meditation

The term “Qigong” originates from Daoism and originally referred to a type of skill related to the manipulation of qi (气). Qigong is practical and easy to disseminate, thus it has gained widespread attention and developed vigorously. In the Qing Dynasty, Yang Jixing summarized Daoist qi methods in his work “Zhidao Zhenquan”, categorizing them into … Read more