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12/11/2025

Discover how your Lungs control your water metabolism and why constipation in elderly people is often a Lung problem rather than just needing laxatives. Learn why Movicolon and similar medications only move the problem around instead of solving it, and how Lung Qi and Lung Yin work together to keep your bowels and urination functioning properly. I also explain how Yin deficiency can lead to edema and why breathing and movement are so important for healthy bowel movement

Discover how your Lungs control your water metabolism and why constipation in elderly people is often a Lung problem rather than just needing laxatives. Learn why Movicolon and similar medications only move the problem around instead of solving it, and how Lung Qi and Lung Yin work together to keep....

04/11/2025

This week we zoom in on Lung Yin deficiency- You learn how loss of body fluids through sweating, blood loss or diarrhea can dry out the Lung, just like a plant that doesn't get water shrivels up. There are three forms of Lung Yin deficiency and we explain why smoking and alcohol can damage your fluids so much. And why do you actually get heat attacks and dry cough with a Yin deficiency? Time to understand this important pattern thoroughly!

This week we zoom in on Lung Yin emptiness - You learn how loss of body fluids through sweating, blood loss or diarrhea can dry out the Lung, just like a plant that doesn't get water shrivels up. There are three forms of Lung Yin emptiness and we explain why smoking and alcohol can damage your fluid...

28/10/2025

Podcast 30: Lung Yang Deficiency: When Fluids Stagnate and Movement Stops
Hey there! Welcome to a new episode of TCM Lover!
Last time we talked about what happens when the warming aspect of the Lung disappears. But today we're diving deeper into the moving aspect of Lung Yang.
Did you know that the Lung is responsible for dispersing fluids throughout your entire body? Like a fine mist they're sprayed to the areas under your skin. And when that movement gets disturbed? Then all kinds of things can go wrong.
In this episode you'll learn:
What the difference is between Qi and YangHow the Lung sends fluids to your mouthWhy a dry mouth doesn't always have to be a Yin deficiencyHow a Lung Yang deficiency can lead to Blood stasisWhy you might suddenly start bedwettingAnd how the Lung influences Heart and Kidneys
We discuss symptoms like a blocked nose, cold spots on your back, edema, a gray face with purple lips, and much more.

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21/10/2025

Lung Yang Deficiency
Think you know Lung Qi deficiency? There's more. This episode dives into Lung Yang deficiency - a pattern that goes much deeper than shortness of breath. What happens when your lungs lose their warming power? Your qi contracts, cold solidifies in your lung lobes, and suddenly you understand why besides being constantly tired, spontaneously sweating and catching every cold, you're also feeling cold. We show how this ancient wisdom from the Yellow Emperor to Pu Fu-Zhou explains what you see in practice. Recognize that patient with cold between the shoulder blades, swollen face or endless runny nose? This podcast is for you.
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07/10/2025

This episode covers two related Lung syndromes: the Lung as upper source of water, and failure of the upper body to control the lower body. We explore how the Lung regulates waterways through its spreading and descending functions, and what happens when external pathogens block the Lung or when Lung Qi becomes too weak to move fluids. The second part explains how weak Lung Qi fails to control the bladder and intestines, leading to bedwetting, incontinence, and emptiness constipation. Both syndromes share the same root cause: failure of the Lung's descending function. Key principle: Qi is the commander - when qi is too weak to move downward, fluids get stuck and control over the lower body is lost. Treatment focuses on strengthening Lung Qi and restoring its descending function.

This episode covers two related Lung syndromes: the Lung as upper source of water, and failure of the upper body to control the lower body. We explore how the Lung regulates waterways through its spreading and descending functions, and what happens when external pathogens block the Lung or when Lung...

30/09/2025

When Your Balloon Slowly Deflates
Do you feel constantly tired? Do you catch a cold every month? Do you sweat spontaneously without doing anything? Then you might be dealing with Lung Qi deficiency - one of the most common patterns in Chinese medicine.
In this podcast we dive into the pattern where your Lung can't do its work properly anymore. The Lung regulates your breathing, produces your Qi together with the Spleen, and spreads your Wei Qi for your defense against illnesses. When these functions weaken, you notice it in everything: shortness of breath with small effort, a weak voice, spontaneous sweating, and constantly getting sick.
You'll learn to recognize why some people always wear a scarf, why they need to rest after climbing one flight of stairs, and why their voice gets softer and softer as the day progresses. Lung Qi deficiency is like a balloon that slowly deflates.
We discuss the mechanism behind this pattern, the combination of symptoms to watch for, how to distinguish it from other patterns, and practical lifestyle advice for people with Lung Qi deficiency.
Perfect for TCM students who want to understand Lung pathology, or for practitioners who want to better recognize and help their patients.
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24/09/2025

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23/09/2025

The Magical Dance of LU-5 & SP-9
Ever wondered why some acupuncturists use just two needles and get better results than others who turn you into a pincushion? Today we're diving into one of Chinese medicine's most beautiful secrets: the powerful point combination of Lung 5 and Spleen 9.
These two points together form a kind of "reset button" for your qi system. Imagine your body is an orchestra where everyone's playing out of tune - one musician too loud, another too soft, and the conductor is nowhere to be found. LU-5 and SP-9 are like two experienced musicians who team up to get everything back on track. They make sure qi rises where it should rise, and descends where it should descend.
What makes this point pair so special is that they don't just address their own organ, but bring the entire Tai Yin system - your lungs AND your spleen - into harmony. The result? An elegant, minimalist treatment that's often more effective than complicated protocols.
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16/09/2025

The Spleen does more than digest - it's also the security guard that keeps your blood neatly inside your blood vessels. When your Spleen weakens, blood can escape: downward (bloody stools), into your skin (bruising), or upward (nosebleeds). Worrying and stress weaken your Spleen directly, which is why stressed people often get unexpected bleeding. It usually starts innocently with digestive problems, but as your Spleen gets weaker, it eventually can't hold your blood either. Think of a woman with long periods after childbirth or a manager with nosebleeds during meetings - both Spleen problems. Chinese medicine sees the connection: restore your Spleen and both your digestion and bleeding improve together. It's not about fighting separate symptoms, but addressing the underlying weakness. Next week: point combinations to make your Spleen strong again.

The Multi-Faceted Spleen - Blood GuardianThe Spleen does more than digest - it's also the security guard that keeps your blood neatly inside your blood vessels. When your Spleen weakens, blood can escape: downward (bloody stools), into your skin (bruising), or upward (nosebleeds). Worrying and stres...

09/09/2025

Why does a bloated belly feel "too full" when it actually comes from a lack of Spleen Qi? The Spleen works as the manager of your digestive factory - when weak, it causes blockages and stagnation instead of smooth flow. "Grain and water movement failure" means food gets stuck rather than moving through your system properly. Center Qi depression traps energy in the middle warmer, making everything feel heavy and pulled downward. Different patterns emerge: solid food remnants that won't move or Water-Damp that becomes sticky and thick. A vicious cycle develops where eating less actually makes the Spleen weaker, which worsens digestion even more. Real examples like Maria's stress-induced evening bloating and Jan's lunch-skipping show how timing and lifestyle trigger these complaints. The solution isn't eating less but restoring the Spleen's transformation function through regular, warm meals and addressing the root weakness.

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02/09/2025

Drenthe the Netherlands, around half past eight in the evening. Rising mist in late summer = Spleen = Dampness :). Heaters/central heating (Yang Ming) are being turned on again to remove the excess moisture (Tai Yin) indoors so that a pleasant balance is restored again.
Nice observation connecting the seasonal transition with Traditional Chinese Medicine principles! The late summer dampness (associated with the Spleen system) creates an imbalance that we naturally correct by adding Yang energy of the Yang Ming system through heating to dispel the excess Tai Yin moisture. It's a perfect example of how we intuitively work with TCM concepts in daily life to maintain harmony between our internal and external environments.

02/09/2025

Discover the powerful combination of Taibai SP-3 and Taiyuan LU-9 - two yuan points that restore the tai yin system. From loose stools and after-dinner fatigue to shortness of breath and spotting between periods: learn when and how to use these points for qi deficiency. Includes real case study and crucial needling techniques that make the difference between success and failure.

The previous podcast we talked about the Spleen. Discover the powerful combination of SP-3 and LU-9 - two Yuan points that restore the Tai Yin (SP and LU) system when this system is deficient. From loose stools and after-dinner fatigue to shortness of breath and spotting between periods: learn when....