01 What are the Five Elements 这是一个标题 Yin and Yang are actually opposing properties, such as: Heaven is Yang, Earth is Yin; Day is Yang, Night is Yin; Up is Yang, Down is Yin; Heat is Yang, Cold is Yin, etc. However, opposites cannot exist without each other; it is precisely because of the opposition … Read more
Respect Life, Cultivate Virtue“Diagnosis and Treatment” – Tongue Diagnosis: Phlegm-Damp ConstitutionThe 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 a corpulent body shape, … Read more
Individuals with a Phlegm-Damp Constitution Why Are They More Prone to “Lumps”? Nodules, polyps, cysts… We often see these “lumps” mentioned in our health check reports. What exactly are they? Specialists might tell you: Nodules are observed through imaging, and tissue hyperplasia or local inflammation can manifest as nodules in the body, such as thyroid … Read more
Manifestations of Phlegm-Damp Constitution Dampness is the gradual accumulation of water, and water can accumulate to form phlegm. Dampness is sticky and pathogenic, causing lingering and difficult-to-resolve conditions. Phlegm can be categorized into cold phlegm, heat phlegm, dry phlegm, and wind phlegm. Visible phlegm can be coughed up or form lumps; invisible phlegm changes with … Read more
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In the treasure trove of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), constitution identification serves as a key that opens the door to a healthy life. TCM categorizes human constitutions into nine types: Pinghe (平和质, Harmonious Constitution), Qixu (气虚质, Qi Deficiency Constitution), Yangxu (阳虚质, Yang Deficiency Constitution), Yinxu (阴虚质, Yin Deficiency Constitution), Phlegm-Dampness (痰湿质), Damp-Heat (湿热质), Xueyu (血瘀质, … Read more
In daily life, we often hear people jokingly say that they can gain weight just by drinking water. In fact, there are indeed people with such a constitution. These individuals generally have a plump body, a round face, a sticky mouth, and a bloated abdomen, and they snore while sleeping at night. This is what … Read more
Huangdi Neijing: Suwen “I have heard that in ancient times, people lived to be a hundred years old in both spring and autumn, and their movements did not decline; whereas today, people at fifty years old show signs of decline. Is it due to the changing times? Or is it a loss on the part … Read more
Yin deficiency constitution is often caused by external invasion of dryness and heat, excessive consumption of warming and drying foods, prolonged worry and overthinking, irregular sexual activity, or prolonged illness, leading to dysfunction of the organs and a depletion of yin fluids. This results in a deficiency of yin fluids, generating internal heat, which manifests … Read more
First, let’s take a questionnaire: 1. Do you feel heat in your palms and soles? ☑2. Do you feel heat in your body or face? ☑3. Is your skin or lips dry? ☑4. Are your lips redder than those of most people? ☑5. Do you often experience constipation or dry stools? ☑6. Is your face … Read more