✵Some basic health preservation tips in TCM are introduced: TCM health preservation and its underlying concepts; the health preservation maxims of ancient herbalists; health preservation principles for the eight body constitutions; principles for using tonics; health preservation methods advocated by ancient herbalists; and daily-life health preservation tips, etc.
Introduction of TCM Health Preservation: "Maintenance" or "preservation" refers to following the natural laws of life through moderate exercise, external care, and other means—so that bodily functions and the skin may rest, recuperate, and restore their proper functioning. This represents the foundational level of health.
Health Preservation Maxim of ancient herbalist.
Health Preservation Maxim of ancient herbalists: Wan Quan, a renowned herbalist of the Ming Dynasty, was born into a family of physicians. He studied under eminent teachers and learned from many masters. He mastered the art of health maintenance. In his book Yang Sheng Si Yao (The Four Essentials of Health Preservation), he summarized the core principles guiding his lifelong practice of health preservation as follows: "Curb desires, move with caution, align with the seasons, avoid illness."
Health Preservation Principles for 8 types body constitutions.
Health Preservation Principles for the Eight Body Constitutions: According to the TCM system and clinical assessment—including symptoms, pulse diagnosis, and tongue coating—there are primarily eight constitutional types: Yin-deficiency constitution, Yang-deficiency constitution, Qi-deficiency constitution, Blood-deficiency constitution, Yang-excess constitution, Blood-stasis constitution, Phlegm-dampness constitution, and Qi-stagnation constitution.
Principles for Tonics.
Principles for Tonics: As tonics play a central role in health preservation, they have a long history in China. As the saying goes, "Tonic foods are better than tonic medicines." In spring—when all things begin to sprout—it is an ideal time to nurture the body.
Health Preservation method of old herbalist:enjoy what they have, not to seek fame and wealth.
Health Preservation Methods of Old Herbalists: Enjoy what you have; do not seek fame or wealth. The best way to treat a disease is to prevent it before it arises. We should not wait until we are truly ill before considering treatment. A person who wishes to enjoy longevity should not postpone attention to healthy eating and joyful living until old age.
Health Preservation Tips for daily life.
Health Preservation Tips for Daily Life: Here are some practical, easy-to-remember health preservation tips for daily life:• Taking more vitamin C is not always beneficial.
• Physical activity helps prevent arterial hardening.• Coffee may protect the liver in heavy drinkers.• Orange peel may help lower cholesterol.• Seafood consumption during pregnancy may reduce the risk of neonatal asthma.• Learning an additional language may slow cognitive aging.• Regular, appropriate exercise is key to longevity.• Drinking black tea may improve coronary blood flow.• Calcium supplementation may help prevent colon polyp proliferation.
✵Some basic health preservation tips in TCM are introduced: TCM health preservation and its underlying concepts; the health preservation maxims of ancient herbalists; health preservation principles for the eight body constitutions; principles for using tonics; health preservation methods advocated by ancient herbalists; and daily-life health preservation tips, etc.
Health Preservation Maxim of ancient herbalists: Wan Quan, a renowned herbalist of the Ming Dynasty, was born into a family of physicians. He studied under eminent teachers and learned from many masters. He mastered the art of health maintenance. In his book Yang Sheng Si Yao (The Four Essentials of Health Preservation), he summarized the core principles guiding his lifelong practice of health preservation as follows: "Curb desires, move with caution, align with the seasons, avoid illness."
Health Preservation Principles for the Eight Body Constitutions: According to the TCM system and clinical assessment—including symptoms, pulse diagnosis, and tongue coating—there are primarily eight constitutional types: Yin-deficiency constitution, Yang-deficiency constitution, Qi-deficiency constitution, Blood-deficiency constitution, Yang-excess constitution, Blood-stasis constitution, Phlegm-dampness constitution, and Qi-stagnation constitution.
Principles for Tonics: As tonics play a central role in health preservation, they have a long history in China. As the saying goes, "Tonic foods are better than tonic medicines." In spring—when all things begin to sprout—it is an ideal time to nurture the body.
Health Preservation Methods of Old Herbalists: Enjoy what you have; do not seek fame or wealth. The best way to treat a disease is to prevent it before it arises. We should not wait until we are truly ill before considering treatment. A person who wishes to enjoy longevity should not postpone attention to healthy eating and joyful living until old age.
Health Preservation Tips for Daily Life: Here are some practical, easy-to-remember health preservation tips for daily life:• Taking more vitamin C is not always beneficial.
• Physical activity helps prevent arterial hardening.• Coffee may protect the liver in heavy drinkers.• Orange peel may help lower cholesterol.• Seafood consumption during pregnancy may reduce the risk of neonatal asthma.• Learning an additional language may slow cognitive aging.• Regular, appropriate exercise is key to longevity.• Drinking black tea may improve coronary blood flow.• Calcium supplementation may help prevent colon polyp proliferation.