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Introduction In Chinese Medicine we tend to look at the transformational aspect of the myriad beings. Transformation represents the changes in things and beings in time. And with good reason, because this is how we treat disease. Yet, it is the functionality that brings Chinese Medicine diagnostic methods together and
Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Line 1 Question: "Superior practitioners treat diseases before they arise. Why is this?" The master said: "Treating disease before it arises means that when one sees a liver condition for example, one will know that the liver condition will pass to the spleen,
The lines of the Shāng Hán Lùn or Treatise on Cold Damage are the core structure of the text, and they have a very specific meaning in classical Chinese medical literature. The genius of the writer Zhang Ji are reflected in the lines as well as the whole of ancient
Introduction The document, The Foundations of Classical Chinese Medicine, explores the foundational principles of Chinese medicine and Daoist philosophy, linking these concepts to cosmology, natural cycles, and metaphysical theories. It covers the role of key elements like Yin, Yang, Qi, and Jing in understanding the universe, health, and the human
Being bored is for some people something to be avoided at all costs. We feel a constant need to be entertained and connected. It turns out that being bored is a key to being happy. Being bored allows time for a default mode network to function. When this happens the
Summer is here, and many are heading toward sunny holiday destinations. It seems like the perfect time to talk about The White Tiger and unfortunately for some heatstroke. Have you ever experienced heatstroke? I have, and I can tell you, it made me vomit. Western Medicine: Signs and Symptoms of
Salt has been labeled both a silent killer and a vital nutrient. But what if both modern science and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) actually agree on one thing - salt is essential, and balance is key? In this article, we’ll explore how salt works in the body, dispel some
At the end of September, I will attempt to run/walk 182k with 7000 m vertical ascent. I hear you thinking, but why Paul. And this is my second attempt. And what does this have to do with ancient Chinese wisdom? Let me explain. It all started with a YouTube
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