TCM constitution

Preventing COVID-19 and Regulating Body Constitution: The Benefits of Winter Medicinal Pastes!

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Preventing COVID-19 and Regulating Body Constitution: The Benefits of Winter Medicinal Pastes!

Introduction (Image source: Baidu Images) “Preventive treatment of disease” (治未病) is the core concept of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in disease prevention and treatment. Health preservation (养生) is a unique advantage of TCM, and medicinal pastes (膏方) are one of the most appropriate applications for health preservation and preventive treatment. The term “膏” originally referred … Read more

How to Adjust Phlegm-Damp Constitution? Expert Advice from Professor Wu Huanlin, a Disciple of Master TCM Practitioner Deng Tie Tao

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How to Adjust Phlegm-Damp Constitution? Expert Advice from Professor Wu Huanlin, a Disciple of Master TCM Practitioner Deng Tie Tao

▲Professor Wu Huanlin is the academic successor of Master TCM Practitioner Deng Tie Tao and the head of the Cardiovascular Department at Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine. “Eating three hundred lychees daily, I would not hesitate to be a Lingnan person.” This famous quote by Su Dongpo not only made lychee famous but … Read more

Understanding the Cold and Hot Properties of Fruits for Optimal Health: A Comprehensive Guide

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Understanding the Cold and Hot Properties of Fruits for Optimal Health: A Comprehensive Guide

Fruits are beneficial, but consuming the wrong ones can harm your health! Some fruits, when eaten in excess, can lead to symptoms such as toothache, red and swollen eyes, mouth ulcers, and nosebleeds; Other fruits can cause stomach discomfort and diarrhea, leading to digestive disturbances. In fact, even the best fruits can be harmful if … Read more

Understanding Fruits in TCM: Choosing the Right Ones for Your Constitution

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Understanding Fruits in TCM: Choosing the Right Ones for Your Constitution

Source: Health Times (ID: jksb2013) Fruits are beneficial, but if not consumed correctly, they can harm health! Some fruits, when eaten excessively, can cause symptoms like toothache, red and swollen eyes, and mouth sores; others can lead to stomach discomfort and diarrhea, disrupting digestive function. In fact, no matter how good the fruit is, eating … Read more

The Huangdi Neijing and the Five Movements and Six Qi

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The Huangdi Neijing and the Five Movements and Six Qi

There are as many as seven articles in the Huangdi Neijing regarding the Five Movements and Six Qi. The Suwen states: “Without understanding the years of increase, the rise and fall of Qi, and the origins of deficiency and excess, one cannot be a craftsman.” The Five Movements and Six Qi represent a high-level knowledge … Read more

Blood Stasis and Its Impact on Health: How to Care for Individuals with Blood Stasis Constitution

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Blood Stasis and Its Impact on Health: How to Care for Individuals with Blood Stasis Constitution

★ Symptoms of Blood Stasis Constitution 1. Poor Memory Some individuals have difficulty remembering things, a condition referred to in TCM as “forgetfulness,” indicating a tendency to forget. Why does this happen? It is due to impaired blood circulation, where blood fails to nourish the heart, thus not providing sufficient blood to support cognitive functions. … Read more

How to Improve Blood Stasis Constitution

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How to Improve Blood Stasis Constitution

Modern blood stasis constitution is very common, affecting our appearance and physical health, and is one of the culprits leading to cardiovascular diseases (such as cerebral infarction, myocardial infarction, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia). Many practitioners recommend that older individuals consume San Qi (Panax notoginseng) to resolve blood stasis and prevent sudden high-risk situations. After the age … Read more

Transforming Blood Stasis and Nourishing Qi Deficiency: Start with Understanding Your Constitution

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Transforming Blood Stasis and Nourishing Qi Deficiency: Start with Understanding Your Constitution

Blood stasis refers to poor blood circulation Qi deficiency means lack of energy Different constitutions Require different adjustments Should we “transform” or “nourish”? Let’s hear what the experts say. Blood stasis refers to poor blood circulation Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that there is a susceptibility and tendency between constitution and disease.Blood stasis constitution is … Read more

Blood Stasis Constitution Easily Leads to Cancer! TCM Offers 5 Ways to Regulate Blood Stasis Constitution to Promote Blood Circulation and Reduce Illness!

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Blood Stasis Constitution Easily Leads to Cancer! TCM Offers 5 Ways to Regulate Blood Stasis Constitution to Promote Blood Circulation and Reduce Illness!

In daily life, have you ever experienced these troubles?Sometimes, when the body is slightly bumped,bruises appear on the skin and take a long time to fade;the skin tone is dark, prone to spots, and dark circles are prominent,despite using many whitening skincare products with little effect;sometimes the body also feels pain for no reason.These are … Read more

Qi Deficiency: Understanding and Treating Your Qi Deficiency Constitution with Moxibustion at Three Key Acupuncture Points

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Qi Deficiency: Understanding and Treating Your Qi Deficiency Constitution with Moxibustion at Three Key Acupuncture Points

What is Qi Deficiency? Qi deficiency refers to a series of pathological changes and symptoms caused by insufficient original Qi. Original Qi is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that represents the most fundamental and important Qi, serving as the driving force behind human life activities. TCM theory posits that original Qi originates from … Read more