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This episode covers two related Lung syndromes: the Lung as upper source of water, and failure of the upper body to cont...
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...

When Your Balloon Slowly DeflatesDo you feel constantly tired? Do you catch a cold every month? Do you sweat spontaneous...
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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The Magical Dance of LU-5 & SP-9Ever wondered why some acupuncturists use just two needles and get better results than o...
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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The Spleen does more than digest - it's also the security guard that keeps your blood neatly inside your blood vessels. ...
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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Drenthe the Netherlands, around half past eight in the evening. Rising mist in late summer = Spleen = Dampness :). Heate...
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.

Discover the powerful combination of Taibai SP-3 and Taiyuan LU-9 - two yuan points that restore the tai yin system. Fro...
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....

The Spleen and Raw Food: Challenging TCM AssumptionsEpisode DescriptionFor decades, TCM practitioners have warned agains...
26/08/2025

The Spleen and Raw Food: Challenging TCM Assumptions
Episode Description
For decades, TCM practitioners have warned against raw food, claiming it damages Spleen Qi and causes digestive problems. But what if this foundational teaching is wrong?
In this episode, we examine groundbreaking research that challenges one of Traditional Chinese Medicine's most widely accepted beliefs. When researchers tested the "raw food damages the Spleen" theory on 41 participants, the results were shocking.
Classical Chinese texts contain no warnings about raw foodThe surprising study results: raw food eaters had 35% Spleen deficiency vs 52% in the control groupHow people eating 91-100% raw food for 5+ years showed only 11% Spleen deficiency
Why individual constitution matters more than rigid dietary rules
Traditional TCM symptoms of Spleen Qi deficiency include fatigue, poor appetite, loose stools, weak limbs, and a swollen tongue with tooth marks. While these symptoms are real, the automatic assumption that raw food causes them may be oversimplified.
The research suggests we need more nuanced, individualized approaches rather than blanket dietary restrictions.

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Sinking Spleen Qi: When the Ascending Force FailsSinking Spleen Qi is a form of Spleen Qi deficiency where the ascending...
01/08/2025

Sinking Spleen Qi: When the Ascending Force Fails
Sinking Spleen Qi is a form of Spleen Qi deficiency where the ascending function of the Spleen completely fails. Instead of sending/holding Qi and organs upward, everything sinks downward.
Recognizable symptoms are organ prolapse (uterus, intestines, a**s), frequent urination with urgency, chronic diarrhea and a heavy sinking feeling in the lower abdomen. Mentally you see depression, concentration problems, soft voice and a bent posture.
Main causes are chronic overwork, prolonged stress, persistent illness or living in damp conditions. Constitutional weakness also plays a role. The Spleen slowly exhausts itself until the ascending force completely disappears.
Want to know more? Listen to this podcast.

Sinking Spleen Qi: When the Ascending Force FailsSinking Spleen Qi is a form of Spleen Qi deficiency where the ascending function of the Spleen weakens or completely fails. Instead of sending/holding Qi and organs upward, everything sinks downward.Recognizable symptoms are organ prolapse (uterus, in...

Bruising in acute leukemia occurs due to a shortage of platelets (thrombocytes). These platelets are important for blood...
29/07/2025

Bruising in acute leukemia occurs due to a shortage of platelets (thrombocytes). These platelets are important for blood clotting - they ensure that bleeding stops by clumping together and forming a kind of 'bandage'.
In acute leukemia, the bone marrow becomes overwhelmed by abnormal white blood cells (leukemia cells). These cancer cells literally take up the space where healthy blood cells are normally made, including platelets. The result is that far too few platelets are in circulation.
Without enough platelets, even small bumps or pressure can lead to bleeding under the skin. Hence those bruises that appear without anyone remembering bumping into something. They are often seen especially on legs, arms and torso.
Other related signs are small red dots (petechiae), prolonged bleeding from small wounds, and sometimes also nosebleeds or gum bleeding.
CHINESE MEDICINE:
Pathology concerning Blood and lymph is very complex. Often there is a latent pathogen (toxin) present along with an existing physiological imbalance and something that 'triggers' the situation. Also consider genetic factors. The white blood cells suddenly start working faster but make abnormal cells. This results in fewer platelets being made, causing even a small bump to give a bruise. This hyperactivity (yang excess/Heat) affects the blood (enters the blood level) and causes the bleeding, mouth ulcers, bleeding gums. Yang excess eventually leads to blood deficiency. (Spleen deficiency/bruises, prolonged bleeding from small wounds etc.)

Podcast 19: When your Spleen goes on vacation... 🥱You know that feeling? You've eaten "healthy" - a big smoothie bowl wi...
15/07/2025

Podcast 19: When your Spleen goes on vacation... 🥱
You know that feeling? You've eaten "healthy" - a big smoothie bowl with raw nuts, a fresh salad with ice-cold cucumber - and yet you feel like you've been hit by a truck. Welcome to the world of spleen qi deficiency!
In our Western world, we often think raw equals healthy. But your spleen thinks very differently about this. This hardworking "processing center" of your body loves warmth, regularity, and a bit of structure. Throw cold smoothies, stress, and irregular meals at it, and your spleen just goes on strike.
The result? You feel like you're wading through syrup. Everything feels heavy, your digestion gets stuck, and that energy you need for your day? Nowhere to be found.
But don't panic! With a little understanding and the right approach, you can get this important organ in your body back in balance.
In this podcast, we take you through:

Why your spleen is actually so important
How to recognize that your spleen needs help
Steps to get your transformation engine running again

Put on a cup of warm tea and come listen!

When your spleen goes on vacation... 🥱You know that feeling? You've eaten "healthy" - a big smoothie bowl with raw nuts, a fresh salad with ice-cold cucumber - and yet you feel like you've been hit by a truck. Welcome to the world of spleen qi deficiency!In our Western world, we often think raw e...

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