The Six Nature Energy- Cold
The cold energy may be easier to understand as it is a sensation of coldness. The coldness we felt during fever is an invasion of the cold energy; therefore, fever is not necessary all caused by heat energy but can also be caused by cold energy.
Chinese Medicine and newborn baby
They are in the state of spring. Similar to a sprouted seed. It wants to grow. However, at this time, the earth energy for the baby is relatively weak. The earth energy is responsible for the digestive system and to support the respiration system
【The six nature energy - Chi】The autumnal equinox
Our body’s Yang energy is cycling back to our Kidney as well; therefore, it is key to help your body to cycle the Yang energy.
The herbal formula “Four Agents Decoction” for red blood cell deficiency and liver CHI disfunction.
The liver is the barn of our blood. Roughly half of our blood flow through our liver every minute. In term of the theory of Chinese medicine, the Liver is more than just a factory and detoxification facility of our body. It also acts as a valve for our circulation (circulation of blood and chi).
The secret of the Acupuncture Meridians- Episode 1
What is Acupuncture meridian? Does it exist? Who discovered it?
Angelica sinensis - for blood deficiency and stagnation.
Study shows it contain high dose of iron and other element for blood synthesis. It is widely used in many herbal formula to treat, blood and circulation related diseases.
Water Is Meant to Move: A Closer Look at Dampness
Dampness isn't the enemy in Chinese medicine. It only becomes a problem when the body's natural cycle of water gets stuck. Here's how TCM pictures it, from steam to clouds and rain.
Cover Your Neck on Windy Days: What Chinese Medicine Means by Wind
Of the six energies in nature, Chinese medicine gives Wind special attention. Here is why a windy day gets to you more than a cold, still one, and a simple way to protect yourself.
Period Pain, Irregular Cycles and What Chinese Medicine Sees Behind Them
Stress often finds its way into a woman's cycle. Here is how Chinese medicine understands period pain and irregular periods, and what it looks for behind them
Summer Dampness: Why Humid Days Slow You Down
Heat isn't the only thing that climbs in summer. Here is how Chinese medicine understands humidity, digestion and why iced drinks can hit harder on hot days.
Why Sleep Breaks at 2 AM, and What Chinese Medicine Sees in It
"Why do I keep waking up at 2 AM?" Here is how Chinese medicine understands broken sleep, and why it's rarely about just one thing.
Feeling Drained After Being Sick? How TCM Views the Recovery Period
Getting better and feeling like yourself again are not always the same thing. Here is how Traditional Chinese Medicine views the recovery period after an illness.
What Are the Five Elements? How TCM Connects the Body and Nature
The Five Elements are one of the core ideas in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Here is how TCM uses Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water to understand our organs and how they relate.
The Uses of Turmeric: Digestion and Circulation in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Turmeric is more than a trendy spice. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it has long been valued for supporting digestion and promoting circulation.
What Is Yin and Yang? The Foundation of Balance in TCM
Yin and Yang are the two complementary forces behind everything in Traditional Chinese Medicine, including the human body. Here’s what they mean and why their balance matters.