The twelfth Chinese Solar Term is called " Da Shu", "Greater Heat". It's the sixth Solar term in Summer of the year. It arrives on 22/07/2016.
This is the hottest period of a year. In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, there is correspondence between human and nature. During this Solar term, the Yang Qi, also known as 'Yang Energy', in nature stays at high level, this happens in human body as well.
According to one of the most well known healing principles of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) -- Winter diseases get cared in Summer, this is the golden time of a year for curing / helping chronic conditions could get worse in winter, and for diseases prevention.
In this season, moxibustion would be one of the most popular and effective therapies in TCM. It's also one of the easiest one for people to carry out at home.
The following acupuncture points could be used with moxibustion therapy for regimen and healthcare in this season.
Pi Shu, also known as 'BL 20', 'UB 20'
Shen Shu, also known as 'BL 23', 'UB 23'
Nei Guan, also known as 'Inner Gate', 'P 6', 'Pericardium-6'
Guan Yuan, also known as 'CV 4'
Zu San Li, also known as 'ST 36, ST-36'
Ying Ling Quan, also known as 'SP 9', 'Spleen 9'
San Yin Jiao, also known as 'SP 6', 'Spleen 6'
Friday 22 July 2016
Thursday 14 July 2016
Hippocrates Health Quotes (3)
The ancient sages, both in the East and the West, passed down a lot of wisdom in form of proverbs. Going to share some of Hippocrates health quotes here.
“Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity.”
“What medicines do not heal, the lance will; what the lance does not heal, fire will.”
“Natural forces within us are the true healers of disease.”
“All parts of the body which have a function, if used in moderation and exercised in labors in which each is accustomed, become thereby healthy, well developed and age more slowly, but if unused they become liable to disease, defective in growth and age quickly.”
“Cure sometimes, treat often, comfort always.”
“The soul is the same in all living creatures, although the body of each is different.”
“Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity.”
“What medicines do not heal, the lance will; what the lance does not heal, fire will.”
“Natural forces within us are the true healers of disease.”
“All parts of the body which have a function, if used in moderation and exercised in labors in which each is accustomed, become thereby healthy, well developed and age more slowly, but if unused they become liable to disease, defective in growth and age quickly.”
“Cure sometimes, treat often, comfort always.”
“The soul is the same in all living creatures, although the body of each is different.”
Wednesday 13 July 2016
Hippocrates Health Quotes (2)
The ancient sages, both in the East and the West, passed down a lot of wisdom in form of proverbs. Going to share some of Hippocrates health quotes here.
“A wise man should consider that health is the greatest of human blessings, and learn how by his own thought to derive benefit from his illnesses.”
“The natural healing force within each of us is the greatest force in getting well.”
“Everything in excess is opposed by nature.”
“Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a mater of opportunity.”
“The physician must be able to tell the antecedents, know the present, and foretell the future — must mediate these things, and have two special objects in view with regard to disease, namely, to do good or to do no harm.”
“If we could give every individual the right amount of nourishment and exercise, not too little and not too much, we would have found the safest way to health.”
“A wise man should consider that health is the greatest of human blessings, and learn how by his own thought to derive benefit from his illnesses.”
“The natural healing force within each of us is the greatest force in getting well.”
“Everything in excess is opposed by nature.”
“Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a mater of opportunity.”
“The physician must be able to tell the antecedents, know the present, and foretell the future — must mediate these things, and have two special objects in view with regard to disease, namely, to do good or to do no harm.”
“If we could give every individual the right amount of nourishment and exercise, not too little and not too much, we would have found the safest way to health.”
Hippocrates Health Quotes (1)
The ancient sages, both in the East and the West, passed down a lot of wisdom in form of proverbs. Going to share some of Hippocrates health quotes here.
"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.”
“Wherever the art of Medicine is loved, there is also a love of Humanity. ”
“Declare the past, diagnose the present, foretell the future.”
“As to diseases, make a habit of two things — to help, or at least, to do no harm.”
“It is far more important to know what person the disease has than what disease the person has.”
“Primum non nocerum. (First do no harm)”
Thursday 7 July 2016
Moxibustion & the 11th Chinese Solar Term
The eleventh Chinese Solar Term is called " Xiao Shu", "the lesser heat", "Minor heat'. 'Slight heat'. It's the fifth Solar term in Summer of the year. It comes on 07/07/2016.
The heat of Summer rises more. There could be more rainfalls as well. People may feel exhausted and uncomfortable due to the rising heat and increasing humidity. For general health, it's important to nourish the heart to clam mind and to invigorate spleen to eliminate dampness in the system. Moxibustion therapy can be a good option for health preservation and helping ailments during this period of time.
We mentioned a very well known and effective method of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) --"Winter diseases get cared in Summer" in our article 'Moxibustiont & the 10th Chinese solar term'. The countdown for this healing method usually starts from the beginning of this Solar term - Xiao Shu.
The following acupuncture points could be used with moxibustion therapy for regimen and healthcare in this season.
Da Zhui, also known as 'Great Hammer', 'GV 14, GV-14'
Ming Men, also known as 'Gate of vitality', 'Life Gate', 'GV 4'
Zhong Wan, also known as 'CV 12, Ren-12'
Shen Que, also known as 'Spirit Gate', 'CV 8, CV-8'
Guan Yuan, also known as 'CV 4'
Zu San Li, also known as 'ST 36, ST-36'
The heat of Summer rises more. There could be more rainfalls as well. People may feel exhausted and uncomfortable due to the rising heat and increasing humidity. For general health, it's important to nourish the heart to clam mind and to invigorate spleen to eliminate dampness in the system. Moxibustion therapy can be a good option for health preservation and helping ailments during this period of time.
We mentioned a very well known and effective method of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) --"Winter diseases get cared in Summer" in our article 'Moxibustiont & the 10th Chinese solar term'. The countdown for this healing method usually starts from the beginning of this Solar term - Xiao Shu.
The following acupuncture points could be used with moxibustion therapy for regimen and healthcare in this season.
Da Zhui, also known as 'Great Hammer', 'GV 14, GV-14'
Ming Men, also known as 'Gate of vitality', 'Life Gate', 'GV 4'
Zhong Wan, also known as 'CV 12, Ren-12'
Shen Que, also known as 'Spirit Gate', 'CV 8, CV-8'
Guan Yuan, also known as 'CV 4'
Zu San Li, also known as 'ST 36, ST-36'
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