In China, rheumatism belongs to the bi category - meaning "painful obstruction," which causes such symptoms as pain, numbness, paralysis, lack of sensation, and stiffness. The closest Chinese medicine term is fēngshī bing, which literally means "Wind-Damp disease." And the ... Continued
Summer – The Fire Element According to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Fire is the element of summer, the most Yang season. It is during this time when it is best to apply the principle of Yang: expansion, growth, lightness, and (outdoor) activity. It’s a good time to rise early and enjoy time in the sun – in other words, “put your heart into ... Continued
The Wood Element According to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Wood is the element of Spring, a time of new beginnings. Plants come alive after being dormant through winter. Young shoots push through the earth, reflecting the ascending and active (Yang) nature of spring. It reminds us to “rise early with the sun” and take “brisk ... Continued
TCM Dampness – Treating Poor Digestion With Chinese Medicine
Whenever I drive outside of the city where I live, I find it interesting to watch the nature of the landscape change. At first the city gives way to more remote neighborhoods and smaller towns. After a while, the landscape becomes large tracts of farmland. In this part of ... Continued
Natural Cough Remedies for Cough Relief
A cough is a cough is a cough... right? Well, not really. Coughs are funny in that they seem to have their own unique personality. You can have a chronic dry cough, a loud hacking cough, or an annoying tickle in your throat. In Chinese medicine, the characteristics and ... Continued
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