Among a crowd, the person with the brightest and most radiant skin that seems to glow— Surely, that is not me. Every time I look in the mirror, I feel like the mirror is deceiving me: Why is my skin getting darker? I apply sunscreen every day, and when I go out, I cover up … Read more
1. What are the manifestations of Spleen Qi Deficiency? 1. Typical symptoms of Spleen Qi Deficiency: abdominal distension with reduced appetite, exacerbation of distension after eating, fatigue in limbs, mental exhaustion, shortness of breath and reluctance to speak, weight loss or obesity with edema, pale white tongue coating. 2. Typical symptoms of Spleen Yang Deficiency: … Read more
Characteristics of Phlegm-Damp Constitution The physical characteristics of phlegm-damp constitution include: a plump body shape, a soft and full abdomen. Common manifestations include: excessive facial oiliness, profuse and sticky sweating, chest tightness, excessive phlegm, a sticky or sweet mouth, a preference for rich, sweet, and sticky foods, a greasy tongue coating, and a slippery pulse. … Read more
Recently, the weather in Ningbo has been fluctuating between cold and warm, leaving friends in a cycle of taking off and putting on their autumn pants. However, this wave of cold air has passed, and the real warm spring breeze is about to arrive!!! Exciting news!!! Spring is a peak season for various diseases, but … Read more
The Five Elements are interrelated through generation and restriction. Generation: Wood generates Fire, Fire generates Earth, Earth generates Metal, Metal generates Water, Water generates Wood. —- Generation represents development. Restriction: Wood restrains Earth, Earth restrains Water, Water restrains Fire, Fire restrains Metal, Metal restrains Wood. —- Restriction represents balance. Traditional Chinese Medicine emphasizes the “Five … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), health and wellness must be considered from various aspects. Let’s explore these aspects together, and feel free to leave your comments below. Some people around us are particularly sensitive to cold. Even during the warm autumn days, while others are sweating profusely and wish for the air conditioning to run … Read more
Today, we will explore the extremely important concept of “blood” in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Blood is the red liquid that flows through our blood vessels, providing nourishment and moisture to the entire body, much like the body’s “nutrient fluid.” The Suwen: On Regulating the Menstrual Cycle states: “What a person possesses are blood and … Read more