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
The “fasting therapy” in traditional Chinese medicine does not mean forcing yourself to go without food; its core principle is moderation in eating—that is, not eating until you’re full at every meal, but leaving a little room. For modern people who suffer from overnutrition, food stagnation, and poor spleen and stomach function (weak digestion and … Read more
Hypertension is a common condition among middle-aged and elderly people. Once established, hypertension is a chronic disease that is difficult to cure and can lead to secondary changes in many organs, particularly the heart, brain, and kidneys. I. Definition of Hypertension Hypertension refers to clinically elevated systolic or diastolic blood pressure. Mainland China adopts the … Read more
Hypertension, also known as primary (or essential) hypertension, is a systemic chronic wellness characterized by persistently elevated blood pressure. Long-term hypertension can easily lead to serious life-threatening or disability-causing complications in important organs such as the Heart, brain, and Kidneys. The causes of high blood pressure are not yet fully understood, but it is commonly … Read more
