How to Prevent and Heal Influenza and Common Cold Using Acupressure and Acupuncture

Common cold and flu may occur throughout the year, but are mostly seen in winter and spring. Common cold and flu may show symptoms such as nasal obstruction and discharge, cough, fever, sneezing, headache, chilliness, sore throat, general aching of the body, and melancholy. Acupressure and acupuncture methods can be used to help [...]

The Concepts of Exterior and Interior in Chinese Medicine

Exterior and interior of the body (called “Biao Li” in Chinese) are important concepts in traditional Chinese medicine. These concepts describe and define the locations of the diseases, and are very important for diagnosis and the selection of treatment methods. Exterior and interior are two of the eight principal syndromes (Ba Gang), indicating the relative [...]

The Color White in Chinese Medicine

The color white is matched with metal and the lung according to the Five Element Theory. In Chinese medicine, the color white usually represents deficiency (or asthenia) of the blood, and cold factors. The observation of such color is important for diagnosis. There are several concepts in Chinese medicine that contain the color white.

White coating [...]