Retention of Food in the Stomach

This pattern is affiliated with binge eating, and caused by overeating, eating too quickly (as a habit), eating in a hurry because you are pressed for time; worrying while eating, or eating too close to bedtime or having a heavy meal right before bed. It can also be caused by food that is too rich […]

Invasion of Lungs by Wind Cold

This pattern is the common cold. In Chinese medicine it is due weakness of the body’s chi in relation to pathogenic factors such as exposure to wind and cold. This pattern can also be caused by too-cold air-conditioning weakening the body’s chi; or activities such as working out inside and then going outside into cool, […]

Stasis of Blood in the Stomach

This pattern develops over a long period of time due to heartburn, gastric ulcer, regular binge eating; constantly eating in a hurry or while working; difficulty in managing stress, anger and frustration; ongoing resentment; constant financial pressure causing intense worry; unresolved emotions such as bitterness about your life, and constantly criticising, arguing and quarrelling with […]