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Burn-out in TCM: the three storeys of exhaustion, from Spleen Qi to collapsed Jing
Pathologies Pillar
14 min read

Burn-out in TCM: exhaustion in three storeys

Burn-out read through TCM: Qi deficiency (Spleen-Lung), Yang deficiency (Kidney-Heart) then collapsed Jing. The three storeys of exhaustion and how diet supports recovery at each stage.

Gout in TCM: the Damp-Heat that crystallises in the big toe, purines and draining foods
Pathologies Pillar
13 min read

Gout in TCM: the Damp-Heat that crystallises

Gout read as Damp-Heat-Toxin in the channels: the big toe attack, the direct link between diet and uric acid, the purine-rich foods to avoid and the documented draining foods.

Chronic anxiety in TCM: the Shen without anchoring, Yin deficiency, Phlegm-Fire and the fear of the Kidneys
Pathologies Pillar
13 min read

Chronic anxiety in TCM: the Shen without anchoring

Anxiety read through TCM: the Shen without shelter, the Yin deficiency that heats, the Phlegm-Fire that clouds, the fear of the Kidneys. Differential diagnosis and anchoring through diet.

Hypertension in Chinese medicine: Liver Yang rising over Kidney Yin Deficiency
Pathologies Pillar
12 min read

Hypertension in TCM: Liver Yang rising

Hypertension read as ascending Liver Yang over Kidney Yin Deficiency: the mechanics of the rise, foods that descend, and the role of stress.