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Understanding Qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding Qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine

We often hear terms like “Qi deficiency” (气虚), “tonifying Qi” (补气), “nourishing both Qi and blood” (气血双补), and even “Yuan Qi” (元气) and “Wei Qi” (卫气). These familiar yet unfamiliar terms are all related to “Qi”. So, what exactly is Qi? Our ancestors placed great importance on studying the invisible energy that cannot be seen … Read more

Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis: Pulse Diagnosis (Part 1)

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis: Pulse Diagnosis (Part 1)

Pulse Diagnosis Pulse diagnosis is divided into two parts: pulse diagnosis and pressure diagnosis. Both methods involve the use of the hands to touch, feel, and press on the patient’s body surface to obtain important diagnostic information. Pulse diagnosis refers to the examination of the pulse; pressure diagnosis involves touching and pressing on the skin, … Read more