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Are your nails brittle and prone to breakage? This could be a sign of calcium deficiency!Have you noticed your nails becoming weak and breaking easily at the slightest touch? Or perhaps they've developed unexplained vertical ridges and lost their shine? These seemingly insignificant changes might be your body's alarm bells signaling a calcium deficiency! Zhang Auntie, a middle-aged woman who enjoys square dancing, recently experienced this firsthand. Her nails became unusually fragile, easily damaged even by simple housework

Feeling a Lump in Your Throat, Excess Phlegm? Traditional Chinese Medicine: It May Be Related to the Spleen, Stomach, and Dampness A Detailed Explanation of Treatment MethodsWang Auntie had been deeply troubled recently. Every morning upon waking, she felt as though something was stuck in her throat, unable to be coughed up or swallowed

Seeking Yang Within Yin: Cleverly Supplementing Yang to Bid Farewell to Cold Hands and FeetMany people suffer from cold hands and feet and are often sensitive to cold. This is frequently attributed to a deficiency of Yang energy (Qi), leading them to try various Yang-tonifying medications

Does Graying Pubic Hair Really Mean Declining Sexual Function? Unraveling the Secrets of Pubic HairTraditional beliefs often mistakenly link bodily changes to health problems, and graying pubic hair is no exception. Many equate graying pubic hair with declining sexual function, but is this accurate? In reality, hair changes are influenced by genetics, hormone levels, and overall health

2024 Winter Health Protection Guide: Five Bad Habits Secretly Weakening Your ImmunityIn December 2024, the National Health Commission issued the latest winter health protection tips, reminding the public to pay attention to the prevention of respiratory diseases such as influenza and pneumonia. Winter is a high-incidence season for respiratory diseases, yet many people overlook the potential threats to their health posed by some daily habits

How to Differentiate Kidney Yang Deficiency (Kidney Yang Xu) from Kidney Yin Deficiency (Kidney Yin Xu)? Professor Jia Liancheng, Director of Urology at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine's Affiliated Hospital, Explains the Differences in SymptomsDifferentiating between Kidney Yang Deficiency and Kidney Yin Deficiency is crucial in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnosis and treatment. While both fall under the category of kidney deficiency, their symptoms and treatment methods differ significantly

TCM Health Preservation: Five Quick Self-Tests for Qi Deficiency and Protecting Your HealthIn today's fast-paced modern life, we often ignore the subtle signals our bodies send, signals that often foreshadow potential health problems. "Qi deficiency" (Qi Xu), a common constitution discussed in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is often the underlying cause of many chronic illnesses, silently impacting our health

Treatment of Urticaria with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Differentiation of Syndromes and Internal-External RegulationTCM considers urticaria to be closely related to spleen and stomach deficiency and internal accumulation of damp-heat. Therefore, regulating the spleen and stomach and dispelling wind and cold are crucial in its treatment

A Morning Glass of Water: Health Elixir or Health Hazard? Three Types of Water to Avoid on an Empty Stomach the Damage Can Be Worse Than Skipping Breakfast!45-year-old Wu Auntie has always prioritized health. Years ago, she heard that drinking water on an empty stomach in the morning helps with detoxification and beauty, so she developed a habit of drinking a large glass of water every morning

Three Treasures for Healthy Living During the Greater Snow Festival: Radish, Mutton, and Red Dates, Guarding Your Winter HealthWinter's biting winds bring a surge in respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses. The sudden temperature drops around the Greater Snow Festival (Dxu) often catch people off guard, leaving those with weaker constitutions feeling unwell

A Scientific Guide to Winter Bathing: Avoiding Misconceptions Like "Reverse Bathing" to Protect Your HealthAfter the Minor Snow (Xiaoxue) solar term, the cold intensifies, and bathing becomes a crucial way for many to combat the chill. However, this seemingly simple act harbors numerous health risks

Insufficient Yang Qi and Excess Damp-Phlegm? A Detailed Explanation of the Efficacy, Function, and Health-Preserving Methods of Huoxiang Zhengqi Wan (Chinese Herbal Medicine)Modern society's fast-paced lifestyle leaves many feeling exhausted and heavy. Behind these symptoms may lie important pathological concepts in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): insufficient Yang Qi and excess Damp-Phlegm