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The Secrets of the Eight Characters: How Your Five Elements Determine Your Personality Trajectory!

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The Secrets of the Eight Characters: How Your Five Elements Determine Your Personality Trajectory!

In this complex world, every individual is unique, possessing distinct personality traits and life trajectories. In ancient Chinese metaphysics, the theory of the Five Elements reveals the mysterious and profound connection between personality and destiny. By understanding your Five Element attributes, you may gain clearer self-awareness, leverage your strengths, avoid weaknesses, and move towards a … Read more

Comprehensive Guide to the Five Elements (Dozens of Aspects You May Not Know)

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Comprehensive Guide to the Five Elements (Dozens of Aspects You May Not Know)

Inheriting the legacy of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth 1. The Five Directions and Five Elements: The East is Wood, the South is Fire, the West is Metal, the North is Water, and the Center is Earth. This corresponds to the meaning of the He Tu: “One and six are North … Read more

What is Yang Deficiency? Key Considerations for Yang Deficiency Constitution

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What is Yang Deficiency? Key Considerations for Yang Deficiency Constitution

Click the blue text to follow this amazing public account~ In daily life, many friends may exhibit symptoms such as pale complexion, lack of taste, excessive sweating, fatigue, pale tongue coating, and even introverted personality. In fact, these are due to a constitution of Yang Deficiency (yang xu). How does Yang Deficiency constitution develop? Some … Read more

The Commonality of Yang Deficiency in Modern Individuals: A Primary Cause of Illness

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The Commonality of Yang Deficiency in Modern Individuals: A Primary Cause of Illness

The causes of Yang deficiency are numerous. Some individuals are born with deficiencies and have weak constitutions; modern people often experience excessive fatigue, depleting their vital energy (zheng qi), extreme emotional states damaging their organs, and prolonged periods of recovery; irregular eating habits harm the spleen and stomach, leading to deficiency of qi and blood; … Read more

Luo Dalun: Insufficient Yang Qi (Yang Deficiency) is the Fourth Factor for Women’s Sensitivity to Cold, with External Cold and Internal Causes Often Being Interrelated, and Internal Causes Being the Main Reason for Women’s Cold Sensitivity

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Luo Dalun: Insufficient Yang Qi (Yang Deficiency) is the Fourth Factor for Women’s Sensitivity to Cold, with External Cold and Internal Causes Often Being Interrelated, and Internal Causes Being the Main Reason for Women’s Cold Sensitivity

Insufficient Yang Qi (Yang Deficiency) is the fourth factor for women’s sensitivity to cold. Yang deficiency means that the fire of the Mingmen (Gate of Life) is insufficient. The cold sensitivity caused by Yang deficiency indicates that this person indeed has insufficient Yang Qi, which means that the fire of the Mingmen and the fire … Read more

Six Symptoms of Yang Deficiency: The Fourth is a Common Pain!

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Six Symptoms of Yang Deficiency: The Fourth is a Common Pain!

After entering the hot season, the weather will become increasingly warm. During the dog days of summer, most people choose to cool off with “ice” options, such as chilled watermelon, ice pops, and iced cola. However, behind these “summer favorites” lies the hidden secret of “Yang deficiency”! What is “Yang Deficiency”? Yang deficiency refers to … Read more

Understanding Yang Deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding Yang Deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Click the blue text Follow us Yang deficiency constitution is characterized by insufficient Yang Qi, leading to a state of constitution marked by cold and deficiency. 【Constitution Characteristics】 The body is often plump or the complexion is pale and dull, generally sensitive to cold and prefers warmth, with fatigue in the limbs, clear and long … Read more

Introduction to TCM Concepts 1: The Principle of Yin-Yang Balance in All Things, Not Just in TCM

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Introduction to TCM Concepts 1: The Principle of Yin-Yang Balance in All Things, Not Just in TCM

Phoenix TCM: A media platform focused on TCM news for the global Chinese community Source | This article is authorized for publication from the “Introduction to TCM Concepts” textbook by Li Wenqiang. All rights reserved by the copyright holder. Editor: Mu Mu. For business inquiries and submissions, please contact via WeChat: aicaojilu Editor’s Note:The Guangming … Read more

The Key to Health: Balancing Yin and Yang! TCM Teaches You How to Eat, Sleep, and Adjust for a Healthy Body and Mind!

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The Key to Health: Balancing Yin and Yang! TCM Teaches You How to Eat, Sleep, and Adjust for a Healthy Body and Mind!

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is based on the principles of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements. As stated in the “Su Wen: On the Full Form of Life,” “Life has form and is inseparable from Yin and Yang.” The normal life activities of the human body result from the opposing and interdependent relationship between … Read more

The Treasure of the National Martial Arts Institute

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The Treasure of the National Martial Arts Institute

“Hunyuan Yiqigong” is a practice that originated from the Nanjing National Martial Arts Institute during the Republic of China period. It can be regarded as the treasure of the National Martial Arts Institute. “Hunyuan Yiqigong” involves simple and natural breathing techniques, where one does not hold their breath or exert force during practice. The movements … Read more