Yu Hao possesses an exceptionally deep foundation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory and excels at recognizing and understanding diseases from a higher-dimensional perspective. He believes there are four primary causes of illness.
The primary cause is that all wellness originate from qi. According to TCM, anger impairs qi, while excessive worry causes Qi Stagnation. If a person habitually overthinks, qi within the body tends to stagnate, leading to the formation of lumps or tumors. What we commonly refer to as various nodules, polyps, and tumors are simply manifestations of Qi Stagnation in different parts of the body. Although they have different names, the underlying cause—Qi Stagnation leading to the accumulation of phlegm and blood that fails to disperse—remains the same. Therefore, the root cause of all wellness is, first and foremost, excessive worry that impairs qi circulation.
The second cause is illness arising from overexertion. Professor Yu believes that modern lifestyles are too fast-paced, leading to overexertion and a state of chronic depletion; over time, this inevitably leads to problems. Research has found that modern people use their minds and eyes dozens or even hundreds of times more frequently than people in ancient times. When the mind cannot find peace and the body’s organs are constantly overtaxed, even a body of steel could not endure it—let alone a body of flesh and blood.
The third cause is moral decay. As the ancients said: “When virtue is complete, there is no danger.” When virtue is fully cultivated, there is no danger; when it is lacking, the body is prone to problems. People have long believed that morality is merely a matter of personal cultivation, but in fact, it is also a matter of health. We can observe that those of high moral character generally fall ill rarely and tend to live longer. Therefore, the ancients said: “Those of great virtue will surely enjoy a long life, while those who lack virtue yet possess wealth and status are in peril.” If a person lacks virtue, even if they possess wealth and status, they are in great danger. Such a person is far worse off than someone of virtue living a modest life. Therefore, Professor Yu believes that to achieve good health, one must possess virtue to match it.
The fourth reason is the excessive pursuit of coolness in summer. People today enjoy summer far too comfortably—with air conditioning, ice-cold beer, and popsicles—feeling nothing of the sweltering heat. However, behind this indulgence lies damage to the spleen; cold, yin energy accumulates within the body. Combined with the cold, yin energy from winter that hasn’t been fully processed, this accumulated coldness can lead to illness.
So, what should you do if you happen to fall ill? There are two main points:
First, maintain a positive mindset and learn to let go. Some people spend their entire lives rushing about—busy with work, buying a house, and raising children when they’re young. By the time their children have grown up, their health has already begun to fail. In fact, once you reach a certain age, you must learn to let go. Don’t chase after things that don’t belong to you, and don’t worry excessively about your children; let them go and live their own lives. This way, with a positive mindset and having let go of what you shouldn’t pursue, you’re already halfway to recovery.
Second, only you can save yourself. Humans possess the ability to heal themselves; you must believe in this innate capacity. The most powerful medicine is actually yourself. Even after contracting a serious illness, as long as your willpower remains strong and you undergo appropriate treatment, you can still live a full and healthy life.
Professor Yu has authored numerous works, including The Way of Medicine, Treating All Diseases at Their Root, Yin-Yang Nine Needles 1, Yin-Yang Nine Needles 2, The Growth Journey of a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, Records of True Insights into Medical Theory from Renzhitang, and Masters in Action—all of which are well-known books.
Curing All Diseases at Their Root primarily introduces the causes of illness in the human body, as well as how to prevent, regulate, and treat them at their root. It is an authoritative work on health preservation and disease treatment; after reading it, you will feel as if a light has been shed on the subject.
The Collection of Yin-Yang Nine Needle Techniques is divided into two parts. The first part introduces the fundamentals of the Yin-Yang Nine Needles, providing detailed explanations of the insertion sites, techniques, and primary indications for each method, accompanied by typical clinical case studies. The second part focuses on the application and theoretical considerations of the Yin-Yang Nine Needles, offering a deeper theoretical perspective.
Professor Yu’s works are deeply relevant to our daily lives and serve as classic guides for health preservation, disease prevention, and treatment. They are well worth reading and reflecting upon for everyone, offering a fresh perspective on Traditional Chinese Medicine. Studying them in conjunction with the “Yu Hao TCM Video and Audio Collection” will yield even better results.
