Changes in weather can easily lead to discomfort in the body, and if one is not careful, they may catch a cold and develop a fever. How should one manage a fever at home? Bloodletting, Gua Sha, and Foot Soaking, Do these three methods actually help reduce fever? Let’s take a look together. “ Is … Read more
Recently, there has been an increase in patients visiting the clinic with headaches. Most of these cases have arisen due to the sudden drop in temperature, leading to exposure to cold while outside. Patients report frontal headaches, migraines, and generalized headaches. The onset is often sudden, with severe pain that can radiate to the neck … Read more
The spleen (pi) is the largest lymphatic organ in the human body, playing a crucial role in filtering and storing blood. Although the spleen’s functions are powerful, it is soft and fragile; once subjected to strong external forces or certain internal factors, it may undergo pathological changes, which can be life-threatening in severe cases. The … Read more
In the realm of medicinal herbs, there are those that disperse cold and those that warm or cool the body. Generally, herbs that affect Qi treat Qi-related issues, while those that affect taste treat blood-related issues. Forsythia (Lian Qiao) is known for its fragrant properties that can help expel toxic evils. —— “Shen Nong’s Materia … Read more
Safflower (Honghua) is the dried flower of the plant from the Asteraceae family. It is harvested in summer when the flowers change from yellow to red, taking care not to damage the base ovary. The flowers are cleaned of impurities and dried in the shade or with gentle heat; the best quality is soft and … Read more
1. Napping Method Napping is something everyone learns to do from kindergarten, but at that time, we might have hated it because it took away our playtime. As we grow older, we sometimes find ourselves not much different from those children. Some people say they don’t have time to nap, yet they spend their lunch … Read more
“Health preservation (养生, yǎng shēng) is both a verb and a noun. It originally referred to various methods of nurturing life, enhancing physical constitution, and preventing diseases to achieve longevity. The term ‘养’ (yǎng) means to nourish, maintain, and supplement; while ‘生’ (shēng) refers to life, existence, and growth. In modern terms, ‘health preservation’ refers … Read more
Editor’s Note “It is easy to eliminate a thousand cold, but difficult to dispel dampness.” The presence of dampness in the body can lead to various diseases. Many people know that dampness needs to be eliminated, but the dampness in the body can be categorized as either ‘cold’ or ‘heat’. The methods for dispelling dampness … Read more
To prevent not finding it next time! According to the “Treatise on Damp Diseases in Traditional Chinese Medicine”, “dampness” can induce over 140 diseases, so when the body’s “dampness” is strong, it is essential to pay attention! As summer heat and the plum rain season arrive, especially after the Grain in Ear (Mangzhong) solar term, … Read more