Category Archives: life cultivation

06 Herbal Medicine Solutions First Step Replenish vital yuanqi, strengthen the body, and eliminate coldness and dampness. Second Step If the original descending channel is blocked, vital yuanqi will be obstructed. Therefore, while strengthening the spleen and stomach, we also need to dredge the meridians to unblock the vital yuanqi. Case Study: Coronary Heart DiseaseContinueContinue reading “Energize Your Body: Embracing the Power of Herbal Medicine 03”

04 A Case for Illustration 01 The Natural Stance Dr. Guo Yaning had a patient who, despite having no major health issues, suffered from chronic stomach problems, especially after dinner. Even a bowl of porridge would leave her feeling bloated. She also experienced heart palpitations. Despite hospital checkups, no issues were found. The patient’s faceContinueContinue reading “Energize Your Body: Embracing the Power of Herbal Medicine 02”

01 Introduction As practitioners of life cultivation focused on body revitalization, some of us engage in slow-moving exercises in the morning, while others use a tapping stick to stimulate our bodies. The goal is to improve the circulation of vital yuanqi. Tapping all over the body activates the circulation of vital yuanqi, providing energy forContinueContinue reading “Energize Your Body: Embracing the Power of Herbal Medicine 01”

05 The Herbal Medicine Approaches The heart governs the mind, so these diseases are usually caused by problems with the heart subsystem. While the upper body is mostly hot, this disease is related to the kidneys and is not necessarily caused by fire, but by coldness and dampness. From the perspective of the Yuanqi CircleContinueContinue reading “No Fear of Alzheimer’s Disease: Embracing the Power of Herbal Medicine 02”

01 Introduction As practitioners of life cultivation, we learn to revitalize our bodies as carefully as we tend to our plants. Hence, the term “cultivation.” We know we are going to die, but we want to die the right way. As we grow older, we notice our vision, memory, and reaction abilities deteriorating. Some ofContinueContinue reading “No Fear of Alzheimer’s Disease: Embracing the Power of Herbal Medicine 01”

03 Manifestations of Dampness Although dampness is often accompanied by wind or coldness, it is quite different from coldness. It may exist independently or alongside coldness. When coldness and dampness combine, the condition becomes much more complicated to treat. 01 How to Identify Excessive Dampness Excessive dampness in the body manifests in two main ways:ContinueContinue reading “Combat Coldness and Dampness: Embracing the Power of Herbal Medicine 02”

01 What are Coldness and Dampness? In traditional herbal medicine, coldness and dampness are two of the six evil spirits (harmful pathogenic factors) from the external environment that can cause serious diseases in the human body. But what exactly are coldness and dampness? 02 Manifestations of Coldness 01 The Reason for Coldness to Move UpwardContinueContinue reading “Combat Coldness and Dampness: Embracing the Power of Herbal Medicine 01”

04 Herbal Medicine Treatments 01 Urinary Problems In addition to gynecological diseases, urinary incontinence is a common chronic condition in the elderly. In women, it is similar to prostatitis in men, with symptoms like frequent urination, urgency, and sometimes urinary pain when taking medicine. These symptoms are caused by the coldness of the kidneys. AContinueContinue reading “Revitalize Your Kidneys: Embracing the Power of Herbal Medicine 02”

01 Introduction As practitioners of life cultivation, we learn fundamental herbal knowledge to condition our bodies daily. This knowledge also helps us seek second opinions when in doubt about a herbal prescription. In this section, we will explore how coldness and dampness affect our bodies and the methods to treat these issues, bringing vitality backContinueContinue reading “Revitalize Your Kidneys: Embracing the Power of Herbal Medicine 01”

04 The Middle and Peaceful Way The origins of traditional herbal medicine date back to a time even earlier than the establishment of China (Zhong-guo). Historical records indicate that while the nation of China originated during the Han Dynasty, the term “Chinese medicine” (Zhong-yi) appeared in the Huangdi Neijing (Yellow Emperor’s Canon of Internal Medicine)ContinueContinue reading “Balance Your Body: Embracing the Power of Herbal Medicine 02”