Wednesday, December 31, 2025

00 tips and tricks from world-class TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) experts.

 100 tips and tricks from world-class TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) experts. I’ve organized them into categories for easier understanding and practical use:

1. General Health & Lifestyle

  1. Wake up before sunrise to harmonize with natural circadian rhythm.

  2. Drink warm water in the morning to activate the digestive system.

  3. Avoid cold drinks; they weaken the spleen and stomach.

  4. Practice deep breathing daily to circulate Qi.

  5. Maintain a balanced posture; slouching disrupts energy flow.

  6. Walk barefoot on natural ground for grounding and kidney health.

  7. Sleep with the head facing east to harmonize with Yang energy.

  8. Limit night-time exposure to bright light to protect the liver.

  9. Use a humidifier in dry environments to nourish lung Yin.

  10. Massage the temples to relieve liver Qi stagnation.

2. Diet & Nutrition

  1. Eat according to season: warm foods in winter, cool foods in summer.

  2. Prioritize whole, unprocessed foods.

  3. Chew food thoroughly to enhance spleen function.

  4. Avoid excessive raw or cold foods if you have weak digestion.

  5. Incorporate bone broth for kidney and bone health.

  6. Eat small, frequent meals to avoid overloading the spleen.

  7. Use ginger in cold seasons to warm the stomach.

  8. Incorporate garlic to improve circulation.

  9. Use sour foods moderately to support liver function.

  10. Limit greasy and fried foods to prevent damp accumulation.

3. Herbs & Supplements

  1. Use Dang Shen for spleen Qi deficiency instead of expensive ginseng.

  2. Huang Qi (Astragalus) strengthens immunity.

  3. Rehmannia (Shu Di Huang) nourishes blood and Yin.

  4. Gou Qi Zi (Goji berries) improves vision and liver/kidney health.

  5. He Shou Wu for hair growth and kidney essence.

  6. Chuan Xiong for blood circulation and headaches.

  7. Ginger + Jujube combination strengthens spleen/stomach.

  8. Hawthorn (Shan Zha) aids digestion of fatty foods.

  9. Use Licorice (Gan Cao) to harmonize herbal formulas.

  10. Cordyceps boosts energy and kidney Qi.

4. Exercise & Qi Cultivation

  1. Practice Tai Chi for circulation and balance.

  2. Qi Gong strengthens internal energy and immunity.

  3. Moderate jogging improves lung and heart function.

  4. Stretching meridians daily prevents stiffness.

  5. Practice self-massage along acupuncture points.

  6. Regular walking in nature balances Yin and Yang.

  7. Avoid excessive high-intensity exercise in hot weather.

  8. Alternate hot and cold exposure for kidney and lung strength.

  9. Focus on posture while exercising to avoid energy blockages.

  10. Visualize Qi flow during movement for enhanced effects.

5. Emotional & Mental Health

  1. Meditate to calm liver Qi stagnation.

  2. Journaling reduces emotional stress.

  3. Avoid excessive worry; overthinking weakens the spleen.

  4. Practice gratitude to boost heart Yin.

  5. Laugh daily to promote lung Qi circulation.

  6. Spend time in sunlight to lift mood and regulate liver function.

  7. Aromatherapy with lavender or sandalwood calms the mind.

  8. Deep breathing during anger prevents liver fire flare-ups.

  9. Listen to soothing music to strengthen the heart.

  10. Visualize letting go of negative emotions to prevent stagnation.

6. Skin, Hair & Beauty

  1. Use green tea compress for oily or inflamed skin.

  2. Wash face with warm water to avoid weakening kidney Qi.

  3. Massage face along meridians for anti-aging.

  4. Consume black sesame seeds for hair and kidney health.

  5. Eat lotus seeds to strengthen skin and spleen.

  6. Apply honey masks to nourish lung Yin.

  7. Use goji berry decoctions for radiant complexion.

  8. Avoid excessive sun exposure to prevent liver heat signs.

  9. Drink chrysanthemum tea to detoxify and calm liver Yang.

  10. Maintain balanced sleep for natural beauty and hormone regulation.

7. Sleep & Rest

  1. Go to bed before 11 pm to harmonize liver and gallbladder.

  2. Sleep in a cool, dark, and quiet environment.

  3. Avoid heavy meals before bedtime.

  4. Use acupressure on Anmian points for insomnia.

  5. Keep electronic devices away from the bed.

  6. Warm foot baths before sleep improve kidney Yin.

  7. Lavender or chamomile tea aids restful sleep.

  8. Avoid stimulating emotions before bedtime.

  9. Gentle stretching or Tai Chi in the evening relaxes the body.

  10. Maintain a consistent sleep schedule.

8. Digestion & Detox

  1. Drink warm water after meals to aid digestion.

  2. Eat slowly to reduce damp accumulation.

  3. Use hawthorn and malt for fat digestion.

  4. Avoid excessive cold drinks to protect the spleen.

  5. Gentle abdominal massage in clockwise direction aids bowel movement.

  6. Practice mindful eating to reduce bloating.

  7. Use ginger and licorice tea for nausea or digestion weakness.

  8. Limit sugar and processed foods to prevent damp heat.

  9. Eat fermented foods moderately to improve gut flora.

  10. Rotate herbs like dandelion or burdock for liver detox.

9. Pain, Inflammation & Injury

  1. Apply warm compress to relieve chronic joint pain.

  2. Use acupressure for tension headaches.

  3. Gentle Qi Gong helps with chronic back pain.

  4. Herbal plasters with turmeric or safflower improve circulation.

  5. Avoid cold exposure after injury.

  6. Use bone broth or gelatin to nourish joints.

  7. Ginger or cinnamon decoctions reduce inflammation.

  8. Massage along meridians to relieve stiff muscles.

  9. Hot foot baths with herbs relieve lower back tension.

  10. Practice meditation to reduce pain perception.

10. Seasonal & Preventive Health

  1. Spring: Eat more leafy greens to nourish liver

  2. Spring: Gentle stretching and outdoor walks to move liver Qi.

  3. Summer: Eat cooling foods like watermelon and cucumber to clear heat.

  4. Summer: Limit heavy, greasy foods to prevent damp-heat.

  5. Autumn: Eat pears and white foods to nourish lung Yin.

  6. Autumn: Avoid excessive cold and dryness in diet.

  7. Winter: Eat warming foods like lamb, ginger, and dates to strengthen kidney Yang.

  8. Winter: Limit exposure to cold and dampness to protect joints.

  9. Seasonal tea blends help balance organ energy per season.

  10. Adjust sleeping patterns to the rising and setting of the sun.

    11. 12. Qi, Blood & Energy Management

    1. Practice morning Qi Gong to stimulate energy circulation.

    2. Deep diaphragmatic breathing nourishes blood and Qi.

    3. Use acupressure on ST36 (Zusanli) for overall vitality.

    4. Massage CV6 (Qihai) for Qi strengthening.

    5. Gentle stretching prevents Qi stagnation.

    6. Visualize energy flowing along meridians during exercise.

    7. Avoid overworking; excessive stress depletes Qi.

    8. Practice intermittent fasting carefully to conserve Qi.

    9. Moderate sun exposure improves Yang Qi.

    10. Avoid excess sexual activity if Qi or kidney essence is weak.

    13. Women’s Health

    1. Use Dang Gui to nourish blood and regulate menstruation.

    2. Avoid cold drinks during menstruation to prevent cramps.

    3. Eat red dates and longan for blood deficiency.

    4. Apply warm compress to the lower abdomen for menstrual pain.

    5. Practice gentle Qi Gong to relieve PMS symptoms.

    6. Use herbal teas like chamomile or chaste tree for hormonal balance.

    7. Eat iron-rich foods like spinach to support blood.

    8. Avoid excessive cold or raw foods in winter for uterine health.

    9. Maintain regular sleep to balance hormones.

    10. Use acupressure points SP6 and LI4 for gynecological issues.

    14. Men’s Health

    1. Eat walnuts and black sesame seeds for kidney essence.

    2. Moderate sexual activity to conserve vitality.

    3. Use herbal formulas like He Shou Wu for longevity.

    4. Practice abdominal breathing to strengthen kidney Qi.

    5. Avoid alcohol excess, which depletes liver and kidney.

    6. Qi Gong exercises enhance reproductive health.

    7. Maintain regular sleep to support hormone production.

    8. Use hot foot baths to strengthen kidney Yang.

    9. Avoid excessive cold exposure, especially to lower back.

    10. Eat bone broth to nourish marrow and kidney essence.

    15. Respiratory Health

    1. Use ginger, honey, and warm water to soothe lungs.

    2. Avoid excessive cold foods during respiratory illness.

    3. Practice nasal breathing to warm and filter air.

    4. Acupressure on LU7 for cough relief.

    5. Steam inhalation with herbs like peppermint or honeysuckle.

    6. Light exercise improves lung Qi.

    7. Avoid smoking; it damages lung Yin.

    8. Wear a scarf in cold weather to protect lungs.

    9. Use pear or chrysanthemum tea for dry cough.

    10. Moderate sunlight exposure boosts lung function.

    16. Digestive Health

    1. Eat slowly and chew thoroughly to protect spleen Qi.

    2. Avoid overeating or irregular meals.

    3. Eat small amounts of warm, cooked foods.

    4. Use ginger, jujube, and licorice decoctions for stomach discomfort.

    5. Limit sugar to prevent damp accumulation.

    6. Avoid excessive raw vegetables if digestion is weak.

    7. Use abdominal massage clockwise to aid bowel movement.

    8. Drink warm water after meals for better digestion.

    9. Hawthorn and malt help digest fatty foods.

    10. Eat porridge or congee in morning to gently nourish stomach.

    17. Liver Health

    1. Avoid excess alcohol; it injures liver Yin.

    2. Practice meditation and stress management for liver Qi.

    3. Eat green vegetables to nourish liver.

    4. Avoid emotional suppression; express feelings safely.

    5. Massage LR3 (Taichong) for liver Qi stagnation.

    6. Drink chrysanthemum tea for liver heat.

    7. Include sour foods moderately to support liver function.

    8. Avoid staying up late; liver detox occurs at night.

    9. Practice gentle exercise to move stagnant liver Qi.

    10. Avoid greasy and processed foods for liver health.

    18. Kidney Health

    1. Eat black foods like black beans, sesame, and goji.

    2. Drink moderate amounts of warm water to nourish kidney Yin.

    3. Practice Tai Chi or Qi Gong to strengthen kidney Qi.

    4. Avoid excessive sexual activity or overexertion.

    5. Use herbs like Shu Di Huang and He Shou Wu for kidney essence.

    6. Massage KI3 (Taixi) for kidney health.

    7. Foot baths with ginger or herbal decoctions strengthen kidney Yang.

    8. Avoid prolonged cold exposure, especially lower back and feet.

    9. Maintain proper sleep to conserve kidney energy.

    10. Avoid processed foods and excess sugar, which damage kidney Yin.

    19. Immune Health

    1. Use Huang Qi (Astragalus) to boost immunity.

    2. Eat warming foods in winter to prevent cold invasions.

    3. Moderate exercise strengthens Qi and immunity.

    4. Avoid excess stress; stress depletes Wei Qi.

    5. Drink warm teas with ginger and jujube for preventive health.

    6. Consume garlic and onions moderately to prevent infections.

    7. Adequate sleep is essential for Wei Qi circulation.

    8. Acupressure on LI4 and ST36 boosts immunity.

    9. Seasonal adjustments in diet prevent imbalance and disease.

    10. Avoid damp environments, which weaken immune system.

    20. Pain & Inflammation Management

    1. Use warming herbs for cold-induced pain.

    2. Apply herbal poultices for localized inflammation.

    3. Acupressure relieves headaches, neck, and back pain.

    4. Qi Gong and stretching prevent chronic pain.

    5. Avoid cold drinks after injury.

    6. Hot foot baths improve circulation and relieve joint stiffness.

    7. Massage along meridians to release tension.

    8. Ginger, cinnamon, and turmeric decoctions reduce inflammation.

    9. Proper posture prevents musculoskeletal pain.

    10. Visualization techniques reduce perception of pain.

Another 100 world-class TCM expert tips, continuing from the previous lists. These focus on longevity, anti-aging, brain health, emotional mastery, detox, daily living, acupuncture wisdom, and powerful lifestyle principles.

21. Longevity & Anti-Aging Wisdom

  1. Preserve kidney essence; it is your life battery.

  2. Avoid chronic late nights to prevent premature aging.

  3. Eat warm cooked foods to strengthen digestive fire.

  4. Reduce chronic stress to prevent Qi depletion.

  5. Walk daily; movement nourishes life force.

  6. Eat more bitter foods occasionally to clear internal heat.

  7. Warm the abdomen to strengthen life energy.

  8. Avoid overeating; longevity prefers moderation.

  9. Maintain emotional calm; anger ages the liver.

  10. Consume bone broth to nourish marrow and Jing.

  11. Eat black sesame for longevity nourishment.

  12. Avoid extreme dieting; it damages spleen and blood.

  13. Drink warm teas rather than iced beverages.

  14. Practice slow breathing to extend life force.

  15. Keep the neck and lower back warm to protect kidneys.

  16. Avoid shock and sudden emotional trauma when possible.

  17. Smile gently often; it supports heart and spirit.

  18. Regular gentle sweating removes toxins.

  19. Avoid constant air-conditioning exposure.

  20. Nourish Yin to age gracefully.

22. Brain, Memory & Nerves

  1. Eat walnuts for brain and kidney essence.

  2. Goji berries nourish eyes and brain.

  3. Practice calm focus meditation to strengthen Shen.

  4. Avoid excessive fear; it weakens kidneys and memory.

  5. Deep sleep regenerates brain Qi.

  6. Practice breathing into lower abdomen to calm nerves.

  7. Avoid information overload.

  8. Acupressure at Yintang calms the mind.

  9. Drink chrysanthemum-goji tea for eye-brain fatigue.

  10. Avoid excessive caffeine; it scatters Shen.

  11. Gentle neck stretches improve brain blood flow.

  12. Massage scalp daily to stimulate brain energy.

  13. Reduce screen time before bed.

  14. Listening to calm classical music nourishes heart spirit.

  15. Daily sunlight supports mental clarity.

  16. Avoid chronic multitasking; it weakens focus.

  17. Practice Tai Chi for neurological longevity.

  18. Good digestion supports clear thinking (Spleen–Brain link).

  19. Stay socially connected for healthy Shen.

  20. Laugh to strengthen lung and brain Qi.

23. Emotional Mastery (TCM Mental Health)

  1. Anger damages liver.

  2. Fear damages kidney.

  3. Overthinking damages spleen.

  4. Sadness weakens lungs.

  5. Excess joy scatters heart spirit — seek calm joy.

  6. Practice emotional release rather than suppression.

  7. Breathe slowly when emotional storms arise.

  8. Keep heart and kidney energies harmonized through rest.

  9. Avoid resentments; they stagnate liver Qi.

  10. Walk in nature to stabilize emotions.

  11. Talk to trusted friends to move emotional stagnation.

  12. Tea rituals calm the spirit.

  13. Keep life moderate; extremes damage organs.

  14. Sleep early to restore emotional stability.

  15. Avoid toxic environments physically and emotionally.

  16. Practice gratitude to nourish heart Yin.

  17. Meditation strengthens Shen.

  18. Prayer/mantra chanting stabilizes heart spirit.

  19. Keep living space tidy; clutter stagnates Qi.

  20. Emotional peace equals physical health in TCM.

24. Powerful Daily Life TCM Secrets

  1. Warm breakfast is medicine.

  2. Avoid eating late at night.

  3. Stop drinking icy beverages.

  4. Always protect the neck from wind.

  5. Stretch after waking to move Qi.

  6. Don’t sit too long; stagnation creates disease.

  7. Eat according to season always.

  8. Avoid strong wind blowing directly on body.

  9. Keep feet warm, head cool.

  10. Don’t suppress urination or bowel movements.

  11. Don’t shower immediately after eating.

  12. Don’t sleep with wet hair.

  13. Avoid arguing before bed.

  14. Keep belly warm in winter.

  15. Avoid heavy emotions during meals.

  16. Eat until 70–80% full.

  17. Avoid lying down immediately after meals.

  18. Develop daily body awareness.

  19. Respect body signals.

  20. Prevention is superior to treatment — core TCM philosophy.

25. Detoxification & Cleansing Principles

  1. Support liver first — emotional and dietary care.

  2. Avoid chemical-filled foods where possible.

  3. Drink warm water regularly.

  4. Sweat naturally through gentle exercise.

  5. Congee cleanses gently.

  6. Ginger tea removes internal cold toxins.

  7. Chrysanthemum clears heat toxins.

  8. Avoid harsh extreme detox trends.

  9. Keep bowels moving daily.

  10. Avoid constipation; it breeds toxins.

  11. Bitter foods support detox.

  12. Green leafy vegetables move liver Qi.

  13. Reduce alcohol.

  14. Avoid greasy food build-up.

  15. Regulate sleep for natural detox cycles.

  16. Deep breathing detoxes lungs.

  17. Avoid emotional toxicity.

  18. Hot herbal foot baths aid circulation and detox.

  19. Regular light sweating cleans internal waste.

  20. Detox is about balance, not punishment.

26. Acupuncture & Meridian Wisdom

  1. ST36 = vitality, immunity, digestion.

  2. LI4 = great pain relief point.

  3. LR3 = liver Qi balance.

  4. KI1 grounding point calms anxiety.

  5. PC6 prevents nausea & calms heart.

  6. SP6 supports women’s health.

  7. DU20 lifts mood & energy.

  8. Pressing ears stimulates whole-body healing.

  9. Tapping meridians increases energy flow.

  10. Meridians mirror emotions — treat both together.

27. Spiritual & Shen Nourishment

  1. Quiet mind equals strong life energy.

  2. Inner peace prevents disease.

  3. Nature restores spirit essence.

  4. Meaningful purpose strengthens Shen.

  5. Living morally and kindly strengthens health.

  6. Respect body as a temple of Qi.

  7. Cultivate compassion; it nourishes heart.

  8. Avoid jealousy; it damages liver.

  9. Practice forgiveness to move stagnant Qi.

  10. A peaceful heart creates a healthy body.


another 100 powerful TCM master-level tips (311–410) focusing on advanced herbal wisdom, kidney & vitality secrets, elite martial-arts health preservation, chronic illness support, and wealth-energy alignment through TCM lifestyle.

28. Advanced Herbal Master Wisdom

  1. Use herbs based on syndrome, not just symptoms.

  2. Always warm digestion before tonifying.

  3. Tonics are harmful if there is dampness or stagnation.

  4. Clear heat before tonifying Yin.

  5. Move stagnation before boosting Qi.

  6. Never tonify when infection or fever is present.

  7. Shan Yao strengthens spleen & kidney simultaneously.

  8. Dang Gui nourishes blood and moves blood — rare dual action.

  9. Bai Shao nourishes liver blood and calms anger.

  10. Fu Ling strengthens spleen and drains damp gently.

  11. Chen Pi regulates Qi and digestion — key longevity herb.

  12. Ban Lan Gen for early sore throat & flu stage.

  13. Hawthorn + Malt excellent after heavy meals.

  14. Ju Hua + Goji Tea = eye & liver harmony.

  15. Bupleurum (Chai Hu) relieves liver Qi stagnation.

  16. Licorice harmonizes formulas but avoid excess.

  17. Dandelion tea clears heat-toxins.

  18. Use warming herbs in winter, cooling in summer.

  19. Herbal medicine must match constitution, not fads.

  20. Always consult a TCM professional for long-term herbal use.

29. Kidney, Jing & Sexual Vitality Secrets

  1. Kidney stores Jing — foundation of life.

  2. Jing determines longevity, fertility, hair, brain power.

  3. Over-sex drains Jing prematurely.

  4. Include black foods for kidney nourishment.

  5. Warm the lower back & Dan Tian daily.

  6. Avoid shock, fear, and chronic stress — they leak kidney energy.

  7. Try kidney-breathing meditation (breathe into lower abdomen).

  8. Warm foot soaks before sleep restore kidney Yang.

  9. Avoid icy drinks — they damage kidney.

  10. Go to bed early to protect Jing.

  11. Gentle strength training supports kidney & bones.

  12. Avoid relentless ambition without rest — depletes essence.

  13. Excess coffee burns kidney Yin.

  14. Deep slow breaths restore kidney calm.

  15. Rest after illness to avoid kidney weakness.

  16. Strengthen legs — kidneys rule bones.

  17. Avoid cold exposure to feet.

  18. Moderate warmth therapy boosts kidney vitality.

  19. Jing preservation = slow aging.

  20. Protect kidneys → protect destiny.

30. Elite Martial-Arts Health Preservation Principles

  1. Power comes from relaxed strength.

  2. Never tense while training — stagnates Qi.

  3. Always warm up joints slowly.

  4. Practice rooting (grounding stance).

  5. Train breath more than muscles.

  6. Exhale through movements to direct Qi.

  7. Focus mind in Dan Tian.

  8. Cultivate softness before hardness.

  9. Stillness meditation improves power.

  10. Internal calm = external strength.

  11. Avoid emotional training — anger wastes energy.

  12. Stretch meridians regularly.

  13. Keep spine flexible — spine is energy highway.

  14. Practice balance often.

  15. Train tendons — longevity resides in tendons.

  16. Sudden explosive movements should be controlled internally.

  17. Do not train to exhaustion daily.

  18. Respect body warning signs.

  19. Recovery is part of mastery.

  20. Internal arts (Tai Chi / Qi Gong) preserve life longer than brute force.

31. Chronic Illness & TCM Strategy (General Guidance, Not Medical Advice)

  1. Treat root cause, not symptoms only.

  2. Strengthen spleen for metabolic & digestive issues.

  3. Calm liver for emotional-related illnesses.

  4. Nourish kidney for chronic fatigue.

  5. Support lungs for immunity weakness.

  6. Balance Yin-Yang rather than just suppressing.

  7. Chronic illness often involves Qi stagnation — move gently.

  8. Avoid cold raw foods long-term.

  9. Avoid extreme diets.

  10. Prioritize sleep healing cycles.

  11. Keep bowels moving regularly.

  12. Gentle sweating helps detox stagnation.

  13. Reduce greasy foods to reduce internal damp.

  14. Emotional healing is essential for body healing.

  15. Avoid chronic stress lifestyles.

  16. Slow, consistent habits heal better than sudden intense changes.

  17. Warm abdomen therapy aids digestion disorders.

  18. Herbal strategies are tailored, not universal.

  19. Movement + rest balance speeds recovery.

  20. Never self-treat serious illness without professional guidance.

32. Wealth Energy & Prosperity Alignment (TCM Perspective)

  1. Strong spleen → better decision making.

  2. Calm liver → clear strategic thinking.

  3. Stable kidney → courage + resilience.

  4. Harmonized heart → confidence & leadership presence.

  5. Clear Shen (spirit) attracts opportunities naturally.

  6. Wake early — wealthy Qi rises with morning sun.

  7. Avoid chaos living space — clutter = stagnation.

  8. Eat regularly to stabilize energy flow and mindset.

  9. Warm digestion → creative, productive brain.

  10. Emotional stability → better financial judgment.

  11. Avoid greed — it damages spleen & heart.

  12. Calm ambition attracts stable wealth.

  13. Sleep early → clearer execution power.

  14. Gentle daily exercise improves wealth Qi flow.

  15. Internal peace = powerful external performance.

  16. Health first → wealth follows.

  17. Practice gratitude to nourish heart spirit.

  18. Clear liver stagnation to clear money stagnation mindset.

  19. Strong Qi = strong life momentum = wealth attracting force.

  20. Prosperity aligns with balanced Yin-Yang living.

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