Internal Damp Phlegm Dampness, a Yin disorder, includes any overly wet or moist condition in the body. It can come from the environment, or it can be due to poor diet or internal organ weakness. Damp excess in the digestive tract, lungs, urinary bladder, sexual...
The Spleen Qi is the force in charge of production and supplying of energy for the daily functions of the body. Metaphorically described in Chinese medicine as the minister of economics, it controls the process of digestion and assimilation – the factory that produces...
If a Spleen-Pancreas deficiency is allowed to worsen, it can degenerate to what is called “Deficiency of digestive fire”. Whenever Fire- the Yang, warming principle, is lacking, such an imbalance has all the symptoms of Spleen Qi deficiency together with signs of cold...
Main Indications of Spleen Qi Deficiency It is not necessary to have all of the indications of Spleen Qi Deficiency, but rather a few symptoms would suggest a pattern of Spleen Qi Deficiency: Chronically tired A feeling of being “stuck” in life Poor...
Treatment of Excess Type Liver Qi Stagnation and Liver Fire From early in life we consume dense, heavy foods: cheese, baked goods, meats, fried potatoes, ice cream etc. push a thick, dense substance through a strainer, and eventually the small openings get clogged,...
Treatment of Excess Type Liver Qi Stagnation and Liver Fire From early in life we consume dense, heavy foods: cheese, baked goods, meats, fried potatoes, ice cream etc. push a thick, dense substance through a strainer, and eventually the small openings get clogged,...
The Liver in Chinese Medicine In traditional Chinese medicine the Liver is the organ that governs the smooth flow of Qi throughout the whole person, in both body and mind. To be in a good state of health – physically and emotionally – the body needs to have a smooth,...
If you routinely experience sudden anger or upset, you most probably suffer of Liver Yang energy ascending. Usually the ascending intense emotions are short lived and your agitation subsides quickly. Liver Yang Rising is a mixed Deficiency and Excess pattern. Liver...
In traditional Chinese medicine the Liver is the organ that governs the smooth flow of Qi throughout the whole person. To be in a good state of health – physically and emotionally – one needs to have a smooth, uninterrupted flow of Qi in both body and mind. When...
The Kidneys are the powerhouse of the body, supplying energy to enable growth, fertility, immunity, stamina, endurance, recovery power, stress management and supplying reserve energy to any organ running low on Qi.Just like the growth, development, and life span of a...
The Benefits of Yin in the Body Yin is the coolant of the body and what prevents us from overheating. Yin pertains to substance and form; therefor the nourishment of the body with nutrients through the Blood is a Yin attribute. When balanced with Yang energy, Yin...
Yang is the warming principle of the body. If the Kidney Yang is deficient the warmth of the body will diminish. Thus a deficient Kidney Yang will manifest as internal coldness. There are many causes that lead to the exhaustion of Kidney Yang. Chronic illness may...
