Treatment of "Internal Heat" (Shang Huo) Caused by Cold-Damp Stagnation in the Spleen and Stomach: Efficacy and Differentiation of Treatment of Zhigan-Ganjiang DecoctionAs a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner, I frequently encounter patients presenting with both cold constitution and symptoms of "internal heat" (Shang Huo). This often indicates cold-damp stagnation in the spleen and stomach...

Spleen Deficiency (Pi Xu): An In-Depth Analysis of Symptoms, Causes, and Dietary SolutionsZhang Auntie, 55, has recently been suffering from bloating, poor appetite, and postprandial diarrhea. After a medical examination, she was diagnosed with spleen and stomach weakness (Pi Wei Xu) and advised to adjust her diet...

Bahe Wan: An Underrated Remedy for Spleen and Stomach Health, Protecting Your GutBahe Wan, a seemingly ordinary name, hides powerful spleen and stomach-tonifying effects. In today's fast-paced lifestyle, spleen and stomach problems are increasingly common, with digestive disorders, bloating, and loss of appetite affecting many...

Qi Deficiency Constitution: From Symptoms to Tea Therapy for Renewed VitalityDo you often feel fatigued, easily catch colds, and lack energy? Do you get breathless even climbing stairs, have a weak voice, and frequently sweat so much that your clothes get soaked? If you experience these symptoms, you may be in a state of Qi deficiency. Qi deficiency, a common constitution type in Traditional Chinese Medicine, is like the feeling of being starved for days, leaving you weak, dizzy, with a racing heart, and utterly exhausted...

Can Pig Stomach Really Nourish Your Stomach? A Doctor Tells You the Truth!"Your gastritis needs attention. If you keep delaying treatment, it might develop into chronic gastritis," Dr...

Dry Mouth and Bitter Taste: Liver Fire or Stomach Fire? Learn to Identify the Source of Your HeatFrequent "heatiness" with a constant dry mouth and bitter taste, accompanied by bad breath, can be confusing. Is it liver fire or stomach fire? Many people are puzzled by this...

Can Pig Stomach Really "Replace Ten Doses of Medicine"? Unlocking the Truth About Traditional Dietary TherapyWe all feel it deep down as we age, our organs begin to "strike," particularly the digestive system, often leading to weak spleen and stomach, indigestion, and other problems. In Chinese culture, dietary therapy has always been a cornerstone of health preservation...

It's Chushu Tomorrow, "Autumn Supplement" Starts with a Careful Diet: Eat Less of 2 Yellows, More of 3 Whites, Enjoy Seasonal Foods for a Comfortable Fall Chushu is the last of the three "Shus" marking the hot and muggy weather. "Chu" means to stop or cease, indicating the end of the long summer heat...

Tomorrow's "Full Day" of Last Heat: Sunbathe, Dress Lightly, Eat Flatbread, Embrace Autumn Coolness!August 14, 2024, the eleventh day of the seventh lunar month, marks the beginning of the Last Heat. While the beginning of autumn has passed, the summer heat lingers, and the "Autumn Tiger" continues to show its power...

Bidding Farewell to Summer's Heat, Welcoming Autumn's Arrival: Traditional Customs and Modern Wellness PracticesTomorrow, August 14th, marks the eleventh day of the seventh lunar month, signifying the end of the hottest period of the year, "Sn F Tin" (the Three Folds of Summer), and the beginning of its final phase M F (the Final Fold). This special day is steeped in traditional customs and wisdom for maintaining health and well-being, inviting us to explore its secrets...

The Day of Entering the Dog Days: Insights into Modern Life Wisdom from Ancient Chinese Customs of "Unlucky Days"The summer solstice has passed, and the scorching heat is upon us. Tomorrow marks the beginning of the Dog Days, signifying the hottest period of the year...

How to Nourish Your "Body Fluids" in the Summer HeatSummer is a time of scorching heat, making people sweat profusely, unknowingly depleting their body fluids. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), body fluids are considered an essential "life liquid" that nourishes the five internal organs, moisturizes the skin and hair, and maintains normal bodily functions...