Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency (Pí Wèi Xū Hán) is a term in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that refers to the deficiency of Yang Qi in the spleen and stomach, characterized by the presence of internal cold. This condition includes both Spleen Yang Deficiency and Stomach Yang Deficiency, often caused by dietary imbalance, excessive consumption … Read more
Skipping breakfast, eating irregularly for lunch, and overeating at dinner; sitting for long periods and being inactive, feeling anxious and stressed when under pressure… Life is getting better, but the spleen and stomach are getting worse. How can one determine if the spleen and stomach are healthy? How to scientifically care for the spleen and … Read more
As winter arrives, have you experienced stomach pain or coldness due to the cold weather and consumption of cold foods? Does the pain worsen after fatigue or exposure to cold? Symptoms such as vomiting clear fluids and fatigue may indicate a deficiency of Spleen and Stomach Yang. Today, we will explore Spleen and Stomach Yang … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the spleen and stomach are the “foundation of postnatal life,” and there is a saying that “injuries to the spleen and stomach lead to a hundred diseases.” The famous Ming dynasty physician Zhang Jingyue also proposed that “health preservation should prioritize the spleen and stomach,” referring to them as … Read more
3 methods to relieve liver qi stagnation 01. Massage the Shan Zhong (Central Palace) point When massaging the Shan Zhong point, if there is pain, nodules, or a cord-like feeling, it may indicate liver qi stagnation. Massage method: Use your thumb to press against the skin (preferably through a thin layer of clothing) and push … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the liver and gallbladder are understood differently than in Western medicine, where they refer to the liver and gallbladder organs. In TCM, the liver stores blood and governs the flow of Qi throughout the body. If the physiological functions of the liver are disrupted, it can affect the functions of … Read more
Have you ever experienced such feelings? There was a time when I often felt chest tightness and shortness of breath. Even a little walking would leave me gasping for air, and I felt weak when speaking. When I got anxious or talked for too long, I would easily become breathless; Sometimes, my mood would inexplicably … Read more
Colds can be categorized into different types. Generally, they are classified as wind-heat colds and wind-cold colds. How can we distinguish between wind-cold and wind-heat colds? Differences Between Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat Colds 1. Different Causes Wind-cold colds are caused by the invasion of wind-cold evil and the failure of lung qi to disperse. Wind-heat colds … Read more
Wind-heat colds can occur in all seasons, with the main symptoms being significant sore throat, often accompanied by fever, muscle aches, fatigue, and cough with yellow phlegm. The treatment principle for wind-heat colds typically involves dispersing wind and clearing heat, transforming dampness and resolving the exterior, as well as clearing heat and detoxifying. Commonly used … Read more
– Tao Yuan Ren Yi – Common Spring Wind-Heat Colds, How to Deal with Them? Colds are generally divided into two main categories: Wind-Heat colds and Wind-Cold colds. The causes, symptoms, treatment principles, and medications for these two types of colds differ significantly. Let’s explore this together! VLO· One Wind-Heat Cold Wind-Heat colds occur due … Read more