DeDe A menstrual cycle delayed by 8–9 days, or even occurring every 40–50 days, is called Delayed Menstruation (Yuejing Houqi). If it is only delayed by 3–5 days without any other signs of imbalance, it is not classified as Delayed Menstruation. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the occurrence of delayed menstruation with scanty flow involves … Read more
A menstrual cycle that advances by eight or nine days, or even results in two periods within one month, is termed “Preceded Menstruation”. If it only advances by three to five days without any other discomfort, it should be considered within the normal range. Preceded Menstruation often occurs together with heavy menstrual bleeding. Traditional Chinese … Read more
Heatstroke is an acute condition that occurs during summer or in high-temperature work environments. Prolonged exposure to intense sunlight or excessively high temperatures are the main factors leading to this condition. The condition is most commonly seen in the elderly, individuals with weak constitutions, long-term bedridden patients, and postpartum women. Mild clinical manifestations may include … Read more
Edema refers to a condition in which fluids overflow into the superficial layers of the body, causing swelling in the face, eyelids, limbs, abdomen, back, or even the entire body. In severe cases, it may also be accompanied by pleural effusion and ascites. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the pathogenesis primarily involves dysfunction of the … Read more
Introduction to Medicinal Cuisine Walnut, Goji Berry, Black Rice, and Millet Congee is a classic nourishing congee that integrates traditional dietary therapy wisdom with modern nutritional science. Black rice and millet serve as the primary grains, complemented by walnut kernels and goji berries. These four ingredients work synergistically, simmered into a deep purple, fragrant congee … Read more
Night sweats (盗汗) refer to a condition characterized by unconscious sweating after falling asleep, which stops upon waking, followed by a feeling of feverishness after the sweating subsides. Night sweats and spontaneous sweating (自汗) are both abnormal sweating phenomena, falling within the scope of “sweating pattern” (汗证) in traditional Chinese medicine. According to TCM, abnormal … Read more
A condition occurs when calorie intake exceeds expenditure, leading to excessive fat accumulation, resulting in a bulky physique and body weight significantly above the normal range. Standard body weight can be calculated using the following formulas: for males, standard weight (kg) = height (cm) – 100; for females, standard weight (kg) = height (cm) – … Read more
A chronic endocrine and metabolic imbalance resulting from a combination of various environmental and genetic factors, often caused by absolute or relative insufficiency of insulin secretion, leading to disturbances in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, water, and electrolytes. This condition can be classified into two types: primary and secondary. It may occur at any … Read more
Low back pain is a condition primarily characterized by pain in the lumbar region, which may manifest as localized pain on one or both sides of the lower back. Pain that radiates from the lower back to the lower abdomen, hip and thigh region, coccyx, or other areas is also classified under low back pain. … Read more
A common condition affecting the joints, it is characterized primarily by joint pain (most often in both knees and both elbows), soreness, numbness, a heavy sensation, and limited movement. Episodes are frequently triggered by weather changes, cold exposure, overexertion, and similar factors. During flare-ups, the affected areas experience intense pain, sometimes accompanied by a sensation … Read more