1. When the will is calm and desires are few, the heart is at peace and does not fear; the body may be weary but not fatigued, and the vital energy flows smoothly. Each person follows their desires and all can achieve their wishes.——Huangdi Neijing: On Ancient NaturalnessExplanation: A calm mind with few desires leads … Read more
The occurrence and development of diseases fundamentally stem from the disruption of the relative balance of Yin and Yang in the body, resulting in an excess or deficiency of Yin and Yang. Therefore, adjusting Yin and Yang, reducing the excess, and replenishing the deficiency to restore the relative balance of Yin and Yang, thereby promoting … Read more
Xiao Dou Dou For those who strive against the current Treatment Principle One: Balancing Yin and Yang The so-called balancing of Yin and Yang refers to the principle of reducing excess and supplementing deficiencies in response to the changes in the body’s Yin and Yang. This aims to restore Yin and Yang to a relatively … Read more
The occurrence and development of malignant tumors are due to the action of external carcinogenic factors such as chemical, physical, and biological agents on the body, leading to mutations in certain cells. If the body’s immune function is low or lacking, it cannot timely eliminate mutated cells or prevent the blind proliferation and spread of … Read more
Spring Equinox: A Time of Blossoming Read the material below and write according to the requirements. “Upholding righteousness and eliminating evil” is a fundamental principle in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for treating diseases. “Upholding righteousness” refers to supporting and nourishing the body’s vital energy (zhengqi), helping the body return to a normal state; “eliminating evil” … Read more
Since ancient times, the culture of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the culture of integrity have shared commonalities, both stemming from the mission of “treating diseases and saving lives.” The TCM principles of “preventing disease before it occurs, treating both the root and the symptoms, strengthening the foundation and nurturing the essence, and strengthening the … Read more
According to the “Huangdi Neijing” (Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon), “When the righteous qi is preserved within, evil cannot invade; where evil gathers, its qi must be deficient.” Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) emphasizes a holistic view of tumors, considering the balance of righteous and evil qi in the body. The occurrence and development of cancer is … Read more
Introduction: It is often heard from experienced TCM practitioners the phrase “扶正祛邪” (fǔ zhèng qū xié), but what does it specifically mean? Perhaps not many people know. In TCM, the occurrence of disease is related to the balance of the body’s righteous (正气, zhèng qì) and evil (邪气, xié qì) energies. The outcome of a … Read more
New Perspectives on Supporting the Right Qi and Expelling Pathogenic FactorsProfessor Ma Youdu, in his article “Supporting the Right Qi and Expelling Pathogenic Factors,” delves deeply into the concepts of supporting the right qi (zheng qi) and expelling pathogenic factors (xie qi). He posits that the evolution and outcome of diseases are determined by the … Read more
• The body’s self-defense is an innate and dynamically changing defense mechanism and potential ability that plays an important role in the prevention and treatment of diseases. Human life activities are constantly influenced by the external environment, and only by adapting to the four seasons and the environment can one remain safe and sound. • … Read more