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Physician Poh Yu Min 傅瑜敏医师, East Region (2026)

23/06/2026

TCM Treatment for Ovarian Cysts

Are you having sharp pain at the lower abdomen? Feeling bloated or heavy? Pain during in*******se? These can all be signs of an ovarian cyst. TCM can help relieve pain in lower left abdomen or sharp pain lower right abdomen, while also addressing the root cause of ovarian cysts.

Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that develop on or within an o***y. These cysts are quite common and often form naturally during the menstrual cycle. While many ovarian cysts are harmless and resolve on their own without causing symptoms, some can lead to pain and may indicate underlying health issues.

TCM has centuries-old methods of helping to regulate women’s hormonal health and offers natural solutions for reproductive care, especially focusing on ovarian health.

Symptoms of Ovarian Cysts

Many people may have ovarian cysts without knowing it, because they do not always cause painful symptoms. However, sometimes a cyst can cause a lot of pain, or may cause pain and bloating that comes and goes during different phases of the menstrual cycle, or due to other factors.

Pelvic Pain, dull or sharp ache in the lower abdomen, often on one side: ache in lower left abdomen, lower left hand abdominal pain, pain in lower right abdomen.

Bloating, feeling of fullness or heaviness in the abdomen.

Pain During In*******se, discomfort during sexual activity.

Menstrual irregularities, unusual bleeding patterns, including heavier or lighter periods

Frequent urination, increased urge to urinate due to pressure on the bladder.

Constipation, difficult bowel movements.

Nausea, vomiting, especially if a cyst causes the o***y to twist (ovarian torsion)

Ovarian Cyst Diagnosis and Treatment

In Western medicine, ovarian cysts are typically diagnosed through a pelvic examination followed by imaging studies such as ultrasound, which helps determine the cyst’s size, shape, and composition. Additional tests like blood work may be conducted to assess hormone levels or rule out malignancy.

Sometimes the o***y and/or fallopian tube becomes twisted and is pulling on surrounding tissues; this is called ovarian torsion. This cuts off circulation to the o***y, which not only can cause severe pain, but can lead to the “death” of the o***y. This is a serious condition, which requires surgery to untwist or remove the o***y and sometimes the fallopian tube.

When there is no ovarian torsion, the treatment for a cyst will usually involve a wait and see approach, monitoring the cyst over time to see if it resolves naturally, especially if it’s small and asymptomatic.

Hormonal contraceptives may be prescribed to prevent the formation of new cysts, though they won’t shrink existing ones.
In cases where cysts are large, persistent, or causing significant discomfort, surgical removal may be recommended. Procedures range from minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery to more extensive laparotomy, depending on the cyst’s characteristics and suspicion of malignancy.

TCM offer alternative approaches to treating ovarian cysts, focusing on restoring balance.

Qn: Can Acupuncture Help Treat Ovarian Cysts?

If you are experiencing serious pain in the left lower quadrant or right lower quadrant, it is important to seek urgent medical care and diagnostics, because ovarian torsion can, in some cases, lead to a rupture and even possibly life-threatening sepsis.

However, in many cases, an enlarged cyst can be helped with complementary therapy with acupuncture and other TCM treatment for cysts.

In TCM, we do not just look at treating the symptoms of a cyst that has already formed. We dig deeper to look at the reasons why cysts are developing on the ovaries. Acupuncture offers a multifaceted approach to treating ovarian cysts by addressing underlying
imbalances and promoting the body’s natural healing processes.

A comprehensive treatment protocol for ovarian cysts may include:

-Electro-Acupuncture: By identifying the precise location of the cyst through palpation or medical imaging, practitioners can apply electro-acupuncture directly to the affected area. This involves inserting needles into specific abdominal and lower back points and administering electrical stimulation for approximately 30 minutes, aiming to reduce the cyst’s size and alleviate associated symptoms.

-Meridian Point Stimulation: Targeting points along the Liver and Gall Bladder meridians helps to relieve stagnation and promote the smooth flow of Qi. Additionally, points will be used to address dampness and phlegm accumulation, which are often associated with cyst formation.

In addition to acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine plays a crucial role in the treatment of ovarian cysts. Specific herbs are known for their properties in invigorating blood circulation and resolving phlegm stagnation. These herbs can be integrated into formulas tailored to the individual’s specific pattern of disharmony, considering factors like Spleen dampness, Liver Qi stagnation, and internal heat.

Implementing lifestyle modifications is also essential in managing and preventing ovarian cysts. Your TCM practitioner will talk with you in-depth about dietary changes that may help combat Spleen dampness. Meditation and movement practices like Qi Gong and Tai Qi can help alleviate stress and promote the smooth flow of Qi. Some simple changes in physical habits, like crossing the legs can contribute to Qi stagnation in the pelvic region.

By integrating these acupuncture techniques, herbal remedies, and lifestyle adjustments, TCM offers a holistic and individualized approach to treating ovarian cysts, aiming to restore balance and promote overall reproductive health.

Seeking TCM Treatment for Ovarian Cysts @ Joy TCM Clinic
Acupuncture treatment can help relieve the pain of ovarian cysts as well as help balance hormones and organ system health, so that cysts don’t keep coming back again. If you are experiencing any menstrual pain, PCOS or infertility issues, please do not hesitate to come in for a consultation. Kindly whatsapp 91900257 for an appointment today!

22/06/2026

二十四节气养生·夏至

夏至三象

夏至天象：夏至时节，太阳到达黄经90°。夏至这一天，太阳直射地面的位置到达一年的最北端，几乎直射北回归线，此时，北半球各地的白昼时间达到全年最长。

夏至地象：夏至时节，降雨量较多，正是盛夏到来的时候，所以在江南地区会多次出现暴雨天气，严重的时候还会有洪涝灾害。在北方地区，也会经常出现降雨，时不时地就有大雨、小雨或雷阵雨。

夏至人象：夏至的气温较高，虽然并不是一年中最热的时候，但也是一年中少有的高温阶段，很容易导致中暑，所以要注意避暑。

夏至三候

一候鹿角解
鹿的角生于头顶上方，朝前生，中医认为鹿角属阳。夏至日后阴气渐生而阳气始衰, 故而性质属阳的鹿角便开始逐渐退化、脱落。

二候蝉始鸣
雄性的知了在夏至后因感阴气之生便鼓翼而鸣。

三候半夏生
半夏是个喜阴的药草，在夏至第三候阴气渐深时，半夏开始生长了。

饮食养生

扁鹊曾说:“不知食宜者，不足以存生”。夏至时节阳气发散，体表阳盛，体内脏腑尤其是脾胃之阳相对减弱，故春夏当养阳。若反贪凉饮冷，则寒湿之邪更伤脾胃。此外，夏季本多雨，湿气亦重，此时适当增加健脾利湿或解暑的食物，如薏苡仁、赤小豆、白扁豆、绿豆等，有助于恢复脾胃气机。

代茶饮

【材料】西洋参3克，莲子10克，芦根3克，乌梅3克，五味子3克，麦冬5克。

【做法】开水冲泡饮用

【功效】益气养心，滋阴降火

起居养生

《黄帝内经》中记载：“夏三月，此为蕃秀。天地气交，万物华实，夜卧早起，无厌于日。”即按照昼夜规律晚睡早起，不要完全阴居避暑，应适当晒太阳，同时保持心情舒畅、心平气和的状态。中午应适当午休，中医理论认为，午时 (上午11时~下午1时) 是一天之中阳气最盛、阴气初始的时刻，午时小睡一会儿，可以很好地滋阴护阳，使阴阳平衡，午睡时间一般以半小时到一小时为宜。

运动养生

夏季运动最好选择在清晨（不宜早于6时）或傍晚天气较凉爽时进行，场地宜选择在河边、湖边、公园等空气新鲜的地方。以舒缓运动为主，不宜过于剧烈，避免大汗淋漓，损伤阴阳。推荐散步、慢跑、瑜伽、太极拳、广播操和游泳等运动。

情志养生

夏季心阳最旺，当重点关注心脏保养，培养乐观外向的心态，保持精神饱满，心胸开阔，正如《黄帝内经·四气调神大论》中说:“使志无怒，使华英成秀，使气得泄，若所爱在外，此夏气之应，养长之道也。”这样有利于气机的通泄，否则有碍气机调达。除此之外，应调整呼吸，使心神宁静，就不会感到天气炎热了。如果懈怠厌倦，恼怒忧郁，则对身体不利。

穴位养生

关元穴

定位：在下腹部，前正中线上，当脐中下3寸。

功效：大补元阳、温肾散寒、清热利湿，主治消化系统的疾病，此外还可以强身健体、固本。

按摩方法：双手拇指指腹顺时针揉摩关元穴，以穴位处微微感到胀痛为度，每日一次，每次坚持按揉3～5分钟。

神门穴

定位：在腕部，腕掌侧横纹尺侧端，尺侧腕屈肌腱的桡侧凹陷处。

功效：滋阴降火、养心安神，主治失眠、心悸等症。

按摩方法：双手拇指指腹顺时针揉摩神门穴，注意力道，以穴位处微微感到胀痛为度，每日一次，每次坚持按揉3～5分钟。

19/06/2026

端午安康 | 藏在习俗里的中医养生智慧，请查收！

端午节到了，粽叶飘香，艾草芬芳。在中医看来，端午节不仅是一个传统节日，更是一个 “驱邪避瘟、防病健体”的重要养生节点。每年端午正值初夏，阳气最盛、湿气最重，也是养生调理的黄金时段。今天，就让我们一起解锁那些藏在端午习俗里的养生智慧。

天然的“防疫系统”

挂艾草、佩香囊

民间素有“家有三年艾，郎中不用来”的俗语。艾草药性温，能温通经络、散寒祛湿，用途十分广泛。端午前后，将新鲜艾草悬挂于门窗两侧，或点燃艾条产生艾烟，可有效抑菌驱虫、净化室内空气。

不过要提醒大家：艾草与菖蒲虽好，但密闭空间大量燃烧艾叶，浓烟反而会刺激呼吸道，哮喘、慢阻肺患者尤其要避开。悬挂门厅或煮水擦地，才是更安全的选择。

端午香囊也是养生好物。由艾叶、藿香、苍术、肉桂、白芷等中药材配伍制成的香囊，气味清雅，具备芳香辟秽、健脾和驱散蚊虫的功效。艾叶祛湿散寒、丁香理气健脾、薄荷清暑提神、藿香祛秽防虫——夏季佩戴，既能驱蚊防虫，又能清新空气。

温馨提示：香囊适合老人、儿童及亚健康人群，但孕妇及过敏人群不宜佩戴。

冬病夏治

艾灸的好时机

中医讲究“春夏养阳，端午灸阳”。端午节正是一年中阳气最盛的时候，此时进行艾灸，能温阳益气、强健体魄、提高机体免疫力。

艾灸适合虚寒体质的人群调理。但实热、阴虚之人艾灸如同“火上浇油”；血压不稳、糖尿病皮肤感觉迟钝者，切勿自行艾灸。

如果觉得艾灸操作门槛高，更简单的方法是——睡前用艾叶煮水泡脚至微微出汗，能有助改善睡眠。每周泡1-2次，每次15-30分钟，祛湿解乏、舒缓身心。

端午节
美味之中有讲究

吃粽子

粽子是端午的主角，但吃法不对，也可能给身体带来负担。

从中医角度看，粽子本身暗藏养生智慧：糯米味甘性温，能补中益气、健脾养胃；包裹粽子的苇叶、竹叶则有清热生津、利尿除烦的作用，二者搭配实现阴阳调和。

但要注意以下几点：
01
控制分量：糯米质地黏腻，消化难度较高，肠胃虚弱者、老年人、儿童，以及糖尿病、心脑血管等慢性病患者，建议单次不超过两个。

02
趁热吃，不配冷饮：粽子要趁热吃，千万不要搭配冰水、冷饮同食，以免刺激肠胃。

03
选对馅料：红枣、赤豆粽健脾养血；蛋黄肉粽高脂高盐，湿热体质要少吃；冰粽、凉粽寒凉伤阳，最伤脾胃。

04
搭配有方：吃粽子后如果腹胀积食，可以饮用陈皮生姜茶（陈皮3克、生姜3片、红枣2颗）温中化湿；或者用陈皮、麦芽、山楂、乌梅调配养生茶饮，理气和中、帮助消化。

05
选对时间：尽量选择早餐或午餐吃粽子，白天活动量大、代谢旺盛，肠胃有充足时间消化；晚上吃极易引发积食。

端午安康，不止是一句祝福，更是一份对身体的关照。愿这份中医养生攻略，陪你度过一个健康、舒心的端午佳节！

祝大家端午安康，万事顺遂！

18/06/2026

经常胃胀反酸、容易腹泻？这8类食物要少吃
如果你总被胀气、反酸、拉肚子困扰，多半是脾胃偏弱，这8类食物能避则避
#脾胃不好怎么办 #日常养胃 #少吃生冷 #湿气重

12/06/2026

每周小贴士

走路多了小腿肚发酸？坐着“敲敲小腿”
平时出门买菜、遛弯走多了，是不是总觉得小腿肚又酸又胀，像灌了铅一样沉？

快试试这招超舒服的“坐姿敲小腿”！稳稳坐在椅子上，稍微弯下腰，双手握成空心拳，从膝盖下方沿着小腿肚两侧和后侧，一直轻轻敲打到脚踝。每天听着“砰砰”的空心声来回敲个2分钟，直到小腿微微发热，能非常好地放松紧绷的肌肉，赶走酸胀感！大家赶紧把图存下来，晚上睡前敲一敲，腿脚轻快睡得香！

（注：本文仅供日常保健参考，不能替代医疗。皮肤有伤、炎症者请暂停，严重不适请及时就医。）

11/06/2026

“湿浊”不是单纯的湿。

湿，偏“水气停住”

湿更像什么？

像身体里多了一层湿毛巾：
🔺身体沉
🔺头昏重
🔺四肢困
🔺舌苔腻
🔺大便黏
🔺容易水肿、困倦

湿的重点是：

水液代谢不出去，停在那里了。
它是“黏”“重”“拖”“慢”。

🔺浊，偏“垃圾混在一起”
浊就不只是水了。
浊是什么？
是身体里面本来应该分清楚的东西，
没有分清楚。
清的没有升上去，
浊的没有降下去，
最后混在一起，变成一团“脏水”。
就像一锅汤本来应该：
🔺清汤往上
🔺渣滓往下
🔺该吸收的吸收
🔺该排掉的排掉
结果脾胃运化不动，肠道排不干净，气机又堵着，
就变成：水湿 + 食积 + 痰 + 热 + 代谢垃圾 + 炎症产物
混在一起。
这就叫“浊”。
所以浊不是一种东西，
它是一种混乱状态。

🔺湿浊，比湿更麻烦在哪里？
湿只是“水停了”。
浊是“水里已经混进垃圾了”。
湿久了，会变浊。
浊久了，会生热。
热久了，会化火。
火再久，就会耗津液、伤气血、扰睡眠。
所以你看很多人不是单纯湿气重，
而是已经进入这种状态：
🔺舌苔厚腻，甚至发黄
🔺口气重
🔺大便臭、黏、冲不干净
🔺脸油、长痘、湿疹反复
🔺鼻炎、痰多、嗓子总不清爽
🔺身体沉，但又容易上火
🔺睡不沉，醒来还是累
🔺脑子昏，不清亮
这就不是“湿”这么简单了，
这是湿浊夹热、浊气上扰。

🔺为什么湿浊会让人睡不好？
因为睡觉需要身体“安静”。
但湿浊重的人，身体晚上其实还在加班。
中医讲：
胃不和，则卧不安。
中焦一堵，清浊不分，
浊气下不去，反而往上扰。
所以人会出现：
🔺睡前胃胀
🔺半夜醒
🔺梦多
🔺口干口苦
🔺翻来覆去
🔺醒来很累
不是单纯心静不下来，
是身体里面那锅“浊水”没有沉下去。
浊不降，神就不安。

🔺从现代营养角度怎么理解“浊”？
可以把“浊”理解成身体内部的代谢垃圾和炎症负担。
比如：
🔺高油高糖吃多了
🔺烧烤外卖太多
🔺长期熬夜
🔺肠道菌群乱
🔺便秘、排不干净
🔺血糖波动大
🔺慢性炎症偏高

这些东西长期堆着，
身体就会处在一个“脏、堵、热、慢”的状态。
这就是现代人常见的“浊”。
它不一定马上变成大问题，
但会让人一直处在亚健康里：
没精神、睡不好、皮肤差、容易上火、容易反复。
🔺所以调湿浊，不能只祛湿

如果只是祛湿，可能不够。
因为你面对的不是一滩清水，
而是一滩混了垃圾、油脂、热气的浊水。

10/06/2026

8 Wellness Tips to Achieve Optimal Fertility Wellness

The ability to get pregnant and deliver a healthy baby is the dream of many women and couples. Unfortunately, one of every six women and couples may experience infertility and can have difficulty conceiving.

Although the use of fertility therapies is very common, many medical providers may overlook what women and couples may do themselves to optimize their fertility.

Optimal fertility is affected by a variety of factors including:
Age
Prior medical and pregnancy history
Timing of sexual in*******se
Lifestyle factors like drug and alcohol consumption
However, many not be aware of best practices to optimize their own wellness.

Here are eight wellness tips that can put you back in the driver’s seat and may improve your overall health and fertility potential:

1. Reduce Stress
Hearing you need to be less stressed to be more fertile might make you scream, but think of it from the perspective of the body. If your body is constantly running on adrenaline, it’s in a constant state of fight or flight. It is ideal to create a more receptive frame of mind when it comes to fertility.

The word “stress” has become interchangeable with almost every situation we don’t want or wish we didn’t have to deal with. If you define every inconvenience, time crunch, missed opportunity or delay as stress, your body will respond by being stressed.
Some things in life are just inconveniences (though annoying), so change your perception and save the alarm bells for something truly urgent or alarming.

Tips to Reduce Stress
-Regular yoga practice
-Meditation sessions
-Set your phone on do not disturb or minimize notifications
-Schedule time for yourself
-Check out our blog on coping with emotional stress during infertility.

2. Get a Solid 8 Hours of Sleep
Sleeping well is an art form. Our bodies repair themselves during the hours of 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. But many of us are still up doing the last load of laundry or finishing up those last emails, which reduces our precious repair time.

Do your best to be in bed, if not asleep, by 10 p.m.
Based upon prior studies, blue light spectrum emitted from tablets, phones and computer screens, inhibits the production of melatonin and may disturb our ability to close down shop for the day.
Rather than scrolling through your phone or computer before bed to read that last email or to check on your Twitter feed, try creating a restful oasis with luxury linens, cool color palettes and soothing lighting to help you drift off to sleep when it’s lights out.

Deep restful sleep helps the body reset and ensures energy reserves are replenished. This is a key method to ensuring your energy tank is full and to optimize your well-being.

Tips to Improve Sleep
-Set a regular bedtime
-Put away your phone at least 1 hour before bed
-Dim the lights before bedtime
-Use an eye mask to block light

3. Practice Mindful Eating

Being conscious about eating is not just limited to what you put in your mouth. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the season of the year should also be considered when choosing your weekly menu.

What you eat and drink should take care of the daily demands of life each day. If your diet is inadequate, your body will draw from energy reserves that are usually reserved in case of a life-threatening situation or to conceive a baby.

By choosing seasonal foods, you can help your body deal with the demands of the season and keep your body in an all-systems-go posture when you are trying to conceive.

Eating warm meals and drinking hot beverages, greatly reduces the demands placed on the body to maintain its interior warmth and moisture. Choosing recipes for casseroles, soups, congees (think Chinese oatmeal) combine the warmth and moisture needed to keep our womb warm.

Foods Beneficial for Fertility
-Chinese Red Dates
-Walnuts
-Maca Herb
-Monk’s Hand Fruit
-Tangerine Peel
-Fatty Fish
-High Fiber Foods

4. Cultivate a Support Network

For many women, their infertility journey has become a major facet of their lives. They don’t share their struggles with friends or family because they don’t want to admit something is really wrong or they may feel shame about having difficulties.

Going at it alone is not the answer.

Creating a “fertility tribe” to lean on during the process of conceiving can provide significant support. Beyond confiding in friends and family, there are many avenues out there for finding support such as fertility support group, healthcare specialists (doctors, TCM Physicians) and fertility massage therapists etc.

5. Balance “Being” and “Doing”

In TCM, it is imperative that “being” (Yin) and “doing” (Yang) energies are balanced each day. Our culture promotes, go, go, go and very little, be, be, be.

These days, having time to relax or live in the moment creates distress. Finding the right balance between Yin and Yang can be challenging in a culture that undervalues resting.

We see this clearly play out in some modern yoga practices where the spiritual aspects have been overwhelmed by high intensity, over heated calisthenics.

More is not always better.

Cultivate balance by setting aside a little time each day to reconnect with your spirit. It may be a cup of tea in the morning before the world wakes up, a short meditation practice before bedtime, or taking five minutes to feel grateful for all of the things that went right in your day.

6. Track Your Menstrual Cycle

Many women may not have a clear understanding of how their monthly menstrual cycle works. The most common area of uncertainty is when the most fertile time of the cycle is.

Women often assume that the “fertile window” is around mid-cycle. However, this is usually valid if a woman’s period happens every 28 days. In many cases, an over-the-counter kit can be used to predict the time of ovulation (monthly release of an egg).

The “fertile window” is the 5 days leading up to ovulation and including the day of ovulation.

Understanding your body and knowing when to try to conceive during the “fertile window” can often be the difference between whether you conceive or not. Get to know your body and your cycle. It may be the shortest and easiest route to pregnancy.

7. Exercise Regularly – But Don’t Over do It

The movement of Qi is essential for balanced living and healthy fertility in TCM. Qi is essential for maintaining warmth and the smooth flow of energy through the energy pathways or “meridians” that govern the body. When exercise becomes too explosive or intense, it tends to deplete energy and drains fertile potency through the loss of too much sweat (dehydration) or overconsumption of too many calories.

Use exercise as a way of reducing stress, gently maintaining the balance and movement of the body’s energy and promoting core warmth needed for conception.

Signs You’re Exercising Too Much
-Fatigue that lingers after workouts
-Shorter or more irregular periods
-Body fat loss that disrupts hormone balance (there is an ideal balance between estrogen and body fat)
-Dry hair/skin/nails
-Injuries to joints.

As with most things in life, exercise is good when utilized in moderation.

8. Treat Each Day as a New Opportunity

Each day is a new opportunity to focus on one piece of your fertility puzzle and get the support you need to turn struggles into triumphs. Having a positive perception can make a huge difference during this time in your life. Focusing on “fertility” instead of “infertility” may make all the difference between seeing options or roadblocks.

When navigating the fertility journey, optimizing your wellness may be as important as your fertility treatment plan. Taking care of yourself and seeking the support of family, friends, and a talented team of providers will allow you to focus on achieving future success.

TCM Fertility Program @ Joy TCM Clinic

Whether you’re trying to conceive naturally or with the assistance of IUI/IVF, TCM offers a comprehensive approach to enhance fertility. By addressing the root causes of infertility and promoting overall health, TCM can improve the chances of conception and support a healthy pregnancy. For those seeking TCM fertility treatments in Singapore, Joy TCM Clinic provides expert care and personalized treatment plans to help you on your fertility journey.
During each treatment session, you can expect a variety of treatments (acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, scraping, Chinese herbal medicine) that will be administered. Each treatment session is customized personally for you and according to each stage of your menstrual cycle.

It’s a Team Effort: Include Your Partner

One of the most important things we tell patients is: fertility is a shared journey. While female fertility is often the focus, male health matters just as much. In fact, around 40% of fertility issues involve the male partner.

That’s why it is encouraged that both partners to come to the first consultation. We can check for simple but important factors like; s***m health, hormone balance, or lifestyle exposures that may be interfering. And having these conversations as a couple makes the process more supportive and less stressful.

When to Seek Advice

You don’t need to wait a year of “trying” before checking in with your doctor—especially if:
• Your periods are irregular or absent
• You’re over 35
• You’ve had a miscarriage before
• You have a history of conditions like PCOS or endometriosis
• You’re feeling anxious and want to be proactive

For couples under 35, we typically start investigations after 12 months of trying. If you are over 35, it’s best to check in after 6 months. But there’s no harm in seeking guidance earlier.

Book a Fertility Consultation with us today! (whatsapp via 9190 0257)

By integrating TCM with modern fertility treatments, individuals can benefit from a holistic approach that supports both physical and emotional well-being. Embrace the ancient wisdom of TCM and take proactive steps towards achieving your fertility goals.

05/06/2026

二十四节气养生·芒种

芒种是农历二十四节气中的第9个节气，夏季的第三个节气，表示仲夏时节的正式开始；太阳到达黄经75°时叫芒种节气。芒种字面的意思是“有芒的麦子快收，有芒的稻子可种”。《月令七十二候集解》：“五月节，谓有芒之种谷可稼种矣。”此时中国长江中下游地区将进入多雨的黄梅时节。

芒种三象

芒种天象：太阳黄经达75°，芒种在小满和夏至之间，是处在转折期的一个节气。在芒种期间，太阳将逐日靠近它在北半球运行轨迹的最北端，北半球白昼时间最长的日子也就要到了。

芒种地象：这个时节气温显著升高、雨量充沛、空气湿度大，适宜晚稻等谷类作物种植。

芒种人象：芒种时节湿热弥散，湿邪重浊易困脾胃，使人感到食欲不佳、精神困倦，因此养生要点是健脾除湿。

芒种三候

一候螳螂生：螳螂于上一年深秋产卵，到芒种时节，小螳螂感受到阴气初生破壳生出。

二候鵙始鸣：鵙是指伯劳鸟，是一种小型猛禽。喜阴的伯劳鸟在枝头出现，并且感阴而鸣。

三候反舌无声：反舌是一种能够学习其它鸟鸣叫的鸟，此时它却因感应到了阴气的出现而停止鸣叫。

饮食养生

唐代孙思邈提倡人们“常宜轻清甜淡之物，大小麦曲，粳米为佳”。因此在饮食调养方面应以清补为主，健脾、祛湿为原则。适当摄入有利于生津止渴、清热泻火、排毒通便的食物。比如黄瓜、西瓜、木耳、薏米。我国古代劳动人民在长期的生活实践中总结出了夏季饮食养生“六宝”，值得借鉴：第一饮酸梅汤，第一菜黄瓜，第一菌木耳，第一谷薏米，第一粥绿豆粥，第一瓜西瓜。同时夏季气候炎热，人体代谢旺盛，汗易外泄，耗气伤津，应忌食肥甘厚味辛热之品，避免进一步耗伤津气。

代茶饮

冬瓜荷叶茶:冬瓜10克，荷叶6克，陈皮6克，山楂6g

用法:沸水冲泡，加上蜂蜜调制饮用

功效:醒脾开胃

起居养生

夏日昼长夜短，睡眠易受干扰，宜晚睡早起以适应其季节特点，适当地接受阳光照射以顺应旺盛的阳气，调畅气血的运行。中午最好能小睡一会儿，时间以30分钟至1个小时为宜。若无法午睡，可在午间闭目养神以解除疲劳。另外，司机及高空作业的人一定要防止“夏打盹”，以免发生意外。同时芒种过后可勤洗澡，以使皮肤疏松，“阳热”易于发泄。

运动养生

芒种已属夏天，此时阳气升发，在养生上要注意排汗，排汗可帮助排出人体内的毒素，不仅让人有精神，而且可以预防疾病。适当打球、跑步等，通过运动排汗，利于气血的运行。但夏季炎热，最好不要在日晒强烈的白天出门锻炼。建议在气温较为凉爽的早晨或者傍晚适当运动，以散步、慢跑、太极拳、广播操等低强度运动为好。运动时宜身穿宽松、吸汗的衣物，随身带一瓶水，防止脱水。锻炼前要做好充分的热身准备，由于人体能量消耗很大，锻炼时更要控制好活动强度。

情志养生

芒种时节，气温进一步升高，人体因出汗而变得懒散少动，因此宜保持轻松、愉快的状态，不可烦恼忧郁，以使气机宣畅，通泄自如。尤其是老人更要有意识地进行精神调养，以免因情绪剧烈波动而引发疾病，可以通过每天唱半小时的歌曲来调畅情志。

穴位养生

阴陵泉

定位：小腿内侧，胫骨内侧髁下缘凹陷中

功效：清热祛湿，健脾利水

操作：按揉3-5分钟或艾灸悬灸10分钟。

丰隆

定位：位于小腿前外侧，外踝尖上8寸，距胫骨前缘2横指

功效：除湿祛痰，调和胃气

操作：按揉2分钟或艾条悬灸10分钟。

04/06/2026

Treating the Root Cause: How TCM Identifies Imbalances in Skin Diseases

Our skin is not only our protective barrier to the environment, but also a mirror to our internal health. In TCM, imbalances in our body often manifest themselves as skin disorders. Their root causes may involve the imbalances between Yin, Yang, Qi and the Blood, or pathogenic factors such as wind, dryness, dampness, cold or heat.

TCM treats skin disorders in a unique way. It addresses both the root causes and branch symptoms of a condition to restore healthy balance to the body.

The Concept of Balance in TCM:

TCM is rooted in the belief that health is a state of harmony within the body as well as between the body and our evnriornment. This is summed up in the idea of Yin and Yang, opposites that depend on one another and balance each other.

Pathogenic Influences

The six pathogenic factors—wind, cold, heat, dampness, dryness, and summer heat—represent various environmental forces that can disrupt our internal balance and contribute to illness. When our bodies are imbalanced, either due to emotional stress, poor diet, or other factors, the body’s natural ability to fight off illness becomes damaged and we become more vulnerable to these pathogenic influences.

Wind:

Wind is an important pathogenic factor in TCM dermatology because it often leads to the uncomfortable symptom of itching. It is associated with conditions like eczema, urticaria, and pruritus, which may manifest as itching and rashes that move or change quickly. Many herbs which dispel wind are known to reduce itch and lessen the allergic responses.

Heat or Fire:

Heat and fire are yang pathogenic factors that are associated with fever, inflammation, irritability, and infection. Heat is the root cause of many inflammatory skin conditions like acne, rosacea, psoriasis, and many eczema cases. Redness on the skin is a sign of heat. The redder the skin the stronger the heat. Inflamed blisters are also can be a sign of strong toxic heat. Herbal medicines that relieve heat have been found to be anti inflammatory and antibacterial. Cupping and scraping can also be used to rapidly reduce intense heat.

Dampness:

Dampness can accumulate in the body and cause swelling, heaviness, and other symptoms. Dampness is a heavy pathogen causing a feeling of sluggishness. Skin conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis, many types of eczema, and acne have dampness as a factor. Symptoms may include weeping, non-inflammed blisters, or swelling of the skin, often accompanied by a sensation of heaviness. Dampness can also be a cause of itch. Herbs that clear dampness help to reducing inflammation, swelling, and itch. Some of the strongest anti-itch medicines help by addressing the damp accumulation.

Damp Heat:

In many inflammatory skin diseases, the dampness will combine with heat to form damp heat. Damp heat is a complex condition that arises when excess heat and dampness accumulate in the body, leading to many skin conditions. Damp heat can lead to skin issues like eczema, acne, or rashes, often characterized by redness, itching, weeping, oozing, and a sensation of warmth. The inflammation from damp heat often is associated with swelling, inflamed blisters, crusting, and oozing. This is also associated with infection. When treating damp heat, the degree of each component is precisely accessed to tailor the treatment approach. Herbs that clear damp heat are often anti-inflammtory and antibacterial.

Dryness:

Dryness is a pathogenic factor that can cause dry, flaky, or itchy skin, often seen in conditions like xerosis and aging skin. TCM treatments for dryness-related skin diseases may involve nourishing yin, moisturizing the skin, and promoting fluid balance with acupuncture, herbal medicine, and dietary therapy.

Cold

Cold can invade the body and cause a constriction of blood vessels, slowing down blood circulation and leading to pain, stiffness, and other symptoms. Cold is not a major factor in most skin diseases. Cold may show up as blue or pale on the skin.

Other diseases related to cold may be joint pain. Treatment will focus on warming the body, using techniques such as moxibustion, warming herbs, and acupuncture points that promote warmth and circulation.

Summer Heat (暑, shǔ):

Summer heat is a unique TCM concept that refers to the heat and humidity typically experienced during the summer months. It can lead to symptoms like fever, dehydration, dizziness, and fatigue, and is often associated with heat stroke and heat exhaustion. For skin diseases, it is primarily related to sunburns. TCM treatments for summer heat-related skin diseases aim to clear excess heat from the body, reduce inflammation, and promote fluid balance to allow the body to heal.

Treating the Root Cause of Skin Conditions @ Joy TCM Clinic
After determining the specific imbalance underlying the condition, our experienced physician Joy will create a treatment course to address it. Let’s take eczema for example. Eczema may be caused by many imbalances, with heat being the most common. The goal is to determine the type of heat, strength of the imbalance, and the presence of wind or dampness to create the correct treatment. This is done through looking at the skin, taking a medical history, and observing the pulse and tongue.

For blood heat with wind, herbs that reduce both blood heat and wind would be prescribed. But if there is more dampness, we would use herbs for damp heat. If it is a very strong flare then heat toxicity herbs would need to be used to reduce the heat toxins. Once you remove the toxins the body’s natural healing ability can return and to return to a state of balance.

The TCM therapeutic principle works by clearing away the heat and dampness through bowels, urine and skin; by expelling wind and detoxifying the body, as well as moistening the dryness and nourishing the Blood.

A combination of acupuncture treatment, external applications and the intake of herbal medication can bring about relief.
If you or your loved ones are experiencing any skin conditions, please don't hesitate to whatsapp us @ 91900257 for a consultation today! Kindly make an appointment before you make your way down. Thanks!

03/06/2026

养卵泡的12个习惯｜备孕姐妹照着做

姐妹们，养卵泡不用搞得很复杂，把这些小习惯慢慢揉进日常生活就好

🌙 睡觉晚上10点半到11点半之间睡，睡够7小时，睡前少刷手机

⏰ 起床每天固定时间起，起床后拉开窗帘见见光

🍳 吃早饭起床后一小时内吃，最好有蛋、奶或豆制品

🥚 每餐有蛋白鱼、蛋、瘦肉、豆腐都可以，别都堆在一顿吃

🍚 控糖主食每餐一小碗就够，少喝奶茶和甜饮料

🚶‍♀️ 动起来每周运动3-5次，每次半小时左右，快走也行

🪑 别久坐坐一小时就起来倒杯水、伸个懒腰

🥬 多吃菜每天一斤蔬菜，外卖和油炸偶尔吃就好

😌 给自己松口气每天留10分钟发发呆、听听歌，别绷太紧

⚖️ 体重稳住不要忽胖忽瘦，也别节食减肥

💊 补对营养素叶酸每天吃，维生素D查了再补

🌿 少碰塑料热食外卖热汤尽量不倒进塑料碗里吃

慢慢来，身体会感受到你的用心

Physician Poh Yu Min 傅瑜敏医师

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