Today, let’s learn more about the first type of body constitution – Blood Stasis TCM body constitution (血瘀体质). A person with blood stasis body constitution will experience some pains in various body areas. In TCM, there is a saying, “不通则痛” – it means that where there are blockages (blood or Qi clots), there will be pain. Clots are … Read more
We are into the Yu Shui (雨水) solar term (节气) starting from 19 Feb to 4 Mar 2024. Yu Shui is the 2nd solar term out of the entire 24. In this solar term, we will experience more rainfall while the temperature starts to increase. But at the same time, the air/wind will still be … Read more
Foods can cause different reactions to different people. Ginseng, if eaten by people who are not Yang or Qi deficient, can cause more harm than good. If a person with Yin deficiency keeps eating spicy and hot stuff, it can worsen his/her insomnia. If a person with blood stasis body type keeps eating/drinking cooling stuff like herbal tea, … Read more
We are into the Li Chun (立春) solar terms (节气) starting from 4 Feb to 18 Feb 2024. Li Chun is the 1st solar term out of the entire 24. Li Chun also means the beginning of the Spring season. Many people are familiar with Li Chun because of the money-depository habits and/or the egg-standing … Read more