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“Surrounding Wei to Rescue Zhao” refers to a tactical strategy in which an attacking enemy is forced to retreat by striking at its rear strongholds. The term originates from the Battle of Guiling during the Warring States period, when the State of Qi came to the aid of the State of Zhao; the key figures … Read more
Dehydration is the root cause of many chronic conditions. Issues such as headaches, lower back pain, high blood pressure, and gastrointestinal ulcers may all be linked to chronic insufficient water intake, and these problems can be alleviated through proper hydration. The Story of Ironing Clothes One day, when I was heading out to run some … Read more
The human body’s “highway” typically refers to the circulatory system, which consists of the heart, blood vessels, and blood. It is responsible for delivering oxygen, nutrients, and hormones throughout the body while removing waste products and carbon dioxide. A Story of Traffic Congestion When we enjoy the abundant produce from all over the country, and … Read more
We no longer need the outdated mindset of “as long as I’m not sick, that’s good enough”; instead, we need a holistic view of health that integrates physical, mental, social, and lifestyle factors. Simply put, health is not a destination—it’s a state that results from the cumulative effect of every choice you make in your … Read more
The saying “one illness, one medicine” is not wrong in itself, but the key to “the best therapeutic effect” lies not in how good the medicine is, but in whether it is the right treatment for the condition. No single medicine can cure all illnesses; it is only the right one that works best. The … Read more
Dizziness refers to a sensation of mental fogginess or lack of clarity, typically without a feeling of the world spinning; it is often associated with insufficient blood flow to the brain, sleep disorders, or chronic fatigue. The Difference Between Dizziness and Vertigo Dullness in the Head: A sensation of heaviness and dullness in the head, … Read more
The saying, “In all things, do not overdo it; excess will surely harm the body,” boils down to the concept of “moderation”—whether it’s eating, working, managing emotions, or enjoying oneself, once you go too far, both your physical and mental health are prone to problems. This saying is particularly common in traditional Chinese medicine and … Read more
“Affluent Diseases”—commonly referred to in Chinese as “wealth-related diseases”—refer to a class of chronic, noncommunicable diseases closely associated with affluent lifestyles, with the core contributing factors being excessive nutrition and insufficient physical activity. These conditions do not constitute a single disease but rather a collective term for a group of metabolic disorders. The most common … Read more
“Deficiency and Excess Syndromes” are a pair of core principles in the Eight Principles of Differential Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Simply put, a “Deficiency Syndrome” refers to a deficiency of the body’s vital energy (zhengqi) and a decline in organ function, such as qi deficiency, blood deficiency, yin deficiency, and yang deficiency; an “Excess … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, blood pressure is viewed through the lens of imbalances in qi, blood, yin, and yang: high blood pressure is often attributed to “excessive liver yang,” while low blood pressure is often attributed to “deficiency of qi and blood.” The Story of Washing the Floor With the Spring Festival approaching, my wife … Read more
