Strengthening the Body and Expelling Pathogens: TCM Strategies for Disease Prevention

Strengthening the Body and Expelling Pathogens: TCM Strategies for Disease Prevention

Click the blue textto follow us In the prevention and treatment of epidemics, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers natural advantages guided by the principles of “preventing disease before it occurs, preventing changes in existing diseases, and preventing recurrence after recovery.” Moxibustion is one of the treasures of TCM for disease prevention. Moxibustion has a history … Read more

Understanding Damp-Heat Constitution: Characteristics and Dietary Adjustments

Understanding Damp-Heat Constitution: Characteristics and Dietary Adjustments

In our daily lives, many people exhibit symptoms of damp-heat. So, what exactly is damp-heat, and how can one regulate a damp-heat constitution? What dietary choices can effectively alleviate these symptoms? Let’s explore this together. What is Damp-Heat Constitution Damp-heat constitution refers to a physical condition characterized primarily by the internal accumulation of damp-heat. The … Read more

Understanding Gao Fang: What Is It and Who Can Benefit?

Understanding Gao Fang: What Is It and Who Can Benefit?

What is Gao Fang?Gao Fang, also known as medicinal paste, is named after its dosage form and is one of the eight types of traditional Chinese medicine preparations, which include pills, powders, pastes, elixirs, wines, tinctures, soups, and tablets. Gao Fang typically consists of around 20 different Chinese herbs and is made by repeatedly decocting … Read more

Treating Damp-Heat Constitution: Unique TCM Formulas!

Treating Damp-Heat Constitution: Unique TCM Formulas!

湿·热 damp and hot 2019/11/20 Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) categorizes body constitutions into nine types: Harmonious, Qi Deficiency, Yin Deficiency, Yang Deficiency, Damp-Heat, Qi Stagnation, Phlegm-Damp, Blood Stasis, and Special Constitution. The Harmonious constitution is considered normal, while the other eight are classified as imbalanced constitutions, indicating a sub-healthy state. This article primarily discusses the … Read more

Symptoms and Management of Damp-Heat Constitution

Symptoms and Management of Damp-Heat Constitution

In this great era, I have the opportunity to connect with many patients on WeChat, helping them overcome their health issues, which is the greatest comfort for me as a doctor. —— Teacher Li What is Damp-Heat Constitution? This is a highly clicked question online. We know that there are nine major constitutions in Traditional … Read more

Master Wang Qi: Methods for Regulating Summer Damp-Heat Constitution

Master Wang Qi: Methods for Regulating Summer Damp-Heat Constitution

▲ Master Wang Qi Recently, some friends have complained that with the rising temperatures and increasing humidity, their faces have become increasingly oily, their makeup easily smudges, and they have developed many pimples.For those in the “battle against acne,” your pimples may not be solely caused by external damp-heat; perhaps the “damp-heat” is within your … Read more

Nurturing the Damp-Heat Constitution (Medicinal Diet Therapy)

Nurturing the Damp-Heat Constitution (Medicinal Diet Therapy)

Damp-Heat Constitution 1. Definition A constitution type characterized primarily by the internal accumulation of damp-heat. 2. Characteristics of the Constitution (1)Physical Characteristics: The body tends to be overweight, generally characterized by substantial flesh, with both muscle and fat present. (2)Common Manifestations: Main Symptoms: The face is often greasy and dull, prone to acne and pimples, … Read more

The Dangers of Phlegm-Damp Constitution: Traditional Wisdom on Phlegm and Disease

The Dangers of Phlegm-Damp Constitution: Traditional Wisdom on Phlegm and Disease

Before reading this article, please click the blue text above, and then click “Follow” so you can continue reading for free. The editor updates health knowledge daily, and everyone is welcome to comment! 1. What is Phlegm-Damp Constitution? The phlegm in phlegm-damp constitution is not the phlegm we usually think of, but refers to the … Read more

Effective Methods for Regulating Phlegm-Damp Constitution! Resolving Phlegm in All Organs and Treating Phlegm-Related Diseases

Effective Methods for Regulating Phlegm-Damp Constitution! Resolving Phlegm in All Organs and Treating Phlegm-Related Diseases

“Phlegm is the root of all diseases,” and “many ailments are caused by phlegm.” Phlegm is a pathological product formed by the accumulation and condensation of body fluids, and it is also a pathogenic factor. Phlegm is a Yin pathogen that easily injures Yang Qi. Its nature is viscous, obstructing and blocking, leading to a … Read more

Regulating Phlegm-Damp Constitution

Regulating Phlegm-Damp Constitution

Phlegm-Damp Constitution refers to a condition where the body’s organ functions are disordered, leading to the disruption of the movement of Qi, blood, and body fluids, resulting in the accumulation of dampness and phlegm. This condition is often characterized by obesity, fullness in the abdomen, chest tightness, excessive phlegm, easy fatigue, a heavy sensation in … Read more