The fourteenth Chinese Solar Term is called ‘Chu Shu’, the end of heat. The hot Summer ends completely. It’s the 2nd solar term in Autumn of the year. It occurs on 23/08/2016.
In Nature, this is the transition period for the temperature changes from hot to cold. The human beings are in correspondence with the Universe. This is the transition period for the Yang Qi (Yang Energy) and Yin Qi (Ying Energy) changes in human body as well.
The following acupuncture points could be used with moxibustion therapy for regimen and healthcare during this period of time.
Da Zhui, also known as ‘GV 14’
Xin Shu, also known as ‘BL 15’, ‘UB 15’
Pi Shu, also known as ‘BL 20’, ‘UB 20’
Shen Shu, also known as ‘BL 23’, ‘UB 23′
Guan Yuan, also known as ‘CV 4’
Zu San Li, also known as ‘ST 36’, ‘Stomach 36’
Tuesday 23 August 2016
Tuesday 16 August 2016
How many people still keep this ancient tradition - drinking hot drinks in hot weather?
The following link shows that another ancient tradition is still good for people's wellbeing nowadays:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3709011/Why-ditch-ice-cream-cup-tea-Hot-drinks-really-cool-summer-experts-reveal.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3709011/Why-ditch-ice-cream-cup-tea-Hot-drinks-really-cool-summer-experts-reveal.html
Saturday 6 August 2016
Moxibustion & the 13th Chinese Solar Term
The thirteenth Chinese Solar Term is called "Li Qiu", The beginning of Autumn. The leaves of trees starts to fall. The Yang energy in Nature descents. It comes on 07/08/2016.
The Yin Qi, also known as Yin Energy, in nature gets stronger slowly and steadily. And the Yang Qi, also known as Yang Energy, descents gradually in the mean time. This is applicable to the Yin and Yang energies in human body as well. This is the starting time to store Yang Qi for Autumn and Winter.
The following acupuncture points could be used with moxibustion therapy for regimen and healthcare in this season.
Da Zhui, also known as 'GV 14'
Pi Shu, also known as ‘BL 20’, ‘UB 20’
Shen Shu, also known as ‘BL 23’, ‘UB 23’
Zhong Wan, also known as ‘CV 12, Ren-12’
Guan Yuan, also known as ‘CV 4’
Zu San Li, also known as 'ST 36', 'Stomach 36'
San Yin Jiao, also known as ‘SP 6’, ‘Spleen 6’
The Yin Qi, also known as Yin Energy, in nature gets stronger slowly and steadily. And the Yang Qi, also known as Yang Energy, descents gradually in the mean time. This is applicable to the Yin and Yang energies in human body as well. This is the starting time to store Yang Qi for Autumn and Winter.
The following acupuncture points could be used with moxibustion therapy for regimen and healthcare in this season.
Da Zhui, also known as 'GV 14'
Pi Shu, also known as ‘BL 20’, ‘UB 20’
Shen Shu, also known as ‘BL 23’, ‘UB 23’
Zhong Wan, also known as ‘CV 12, Ren-12’
Guan Yuan, also known as ‘CV 4’
Zu San Li, also known as 'ST 36', 'Stomach 36'
San Yin Jiao, also known as ‘SP 6’, ‘Spleen 6’
Tuesday 2 August 2016
How did ancient Chinese judge the level of a doctor's in TCM?
The following words are the standards for judging the level of a doctor's in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in China for centuries. They are still applicable to doctors of TCM nowadays.
"Superior Doctors Prevent Disease.
Mediocre Doctors Treat Impending Disease.
Inferior Doctors Treat Actual Disease."
There are different ways of preventing and treating various conditions in TCM. Taiji (Tai Chi), Qigong (Chi Kung), Chinese herbal medicine and moxibustion can be used for both preventing diseases and helping / treating / curing diseases.
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