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Functions of the Lungs in TCM

Thursday, November 22nd, 2007

The Lung is known as the "canopy" of all the internal organs as it is the superior-most organ in the body. The flow of the lung qi therefore is always down and out. In addition, the lung is the middle man between the body and its environment. It is internally-externally ...

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Functions of the Spleen in TCM

Thursday, November 22nd, 2007

The Spleen is the root of all post-natal Qi. Combined with the Stomach it takes all things consumed and converts them into energy. If any lack of qi is found in the body, the Spleen is the first place to look for an imbalance. It is internally-externally related to the ...

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Tongue Diagnosis

Wednesday, September 5th, 2007

by Cathy WongChinese medicine practitioners believe the appearance of your tongue can reveal a lot about your health. Tongue diagnosis is an important part of the Chinese medical assessment. During an examination, the practitioner usually looks at the overall tongue coating, shape, and color. Then he or she looks at specific ...

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Moxibustion

Friday, August 17th, 2007

Moxibustion therapy means treating disease with ignited â⿬ſmoxa-woolâ⿬ (è⿰¾ç»⿿)to produce heart on the points or certain locations of the human body.

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What is the True Great Physician — DEDICATION

Thursday, August 16th, 2007

When a great physician treats diseasesï¼ſ he/she has to be mentally calm and his disposition firm. He/she should not give way to wishes and desiresï¼ſ but has to develop first of all a marked attitude of compassion.

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