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| health of parents at conception/pregnancy inc. age of mother, smoking/alcohol levels, severe Shock in pregnancy |
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| Weak constitution symptoms |
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| may include: poor development, weak bones and teeth, retarded sexual development, poor memory, soreness of the back and/or premature greying of the hair |
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| depletion of qi, lack of rest, post heaven qi cannot accumulate - vicious cycle i.e. burning candle at both ends |
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Short term - pulse deep and weak, short history of stress i.e. studying for exams. Will return to normal after stress removed if resting and eating properly
Long Term - Pulse may be more 'set in stone', reflected in tongue. i.e. years of hard work, poor eating and rest/excessive exercise |
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| Excessive Sexual Activity cause |
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| Ejaculation/orgasm depletes kidney jing, in excess does not allow sufficient recovery before depletion again. |
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| Excessive Sexual Activity symptoms |
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| Marked fatigue, dizziness, blurred vision, low back ache and frequent urination. 'over-healthy' sex life. Depends on individual and effect on Kidney Qi |
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| Starvation, Anorexia, Bulimia, Rigid dieting, Inappropriate foods, over consumption |
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| Weakens spleen, potentially depletes qi and blood. sluggish digestion, heaviness, abdominal distension (overeating possible accumulation of damp/phlegm) |
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| Physical new or scars, minor - stagnation of qi. Major - stagnation of blood and obstruction |
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| pain, stiffness. Acute/chronic. site of old injury (prone to cold/damp) |
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| poor conditions/diet. yeasts, fungi, water-borne organisms, pollutants, radioactivity, medication. |
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| Parasites/Poisons symptoms |
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| not overly apparent, consider if treatment not progressing or if symptoms and no diagnosis |
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| Incorrect treatment: conventional, herbal or acupuncture |
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| Varied, depending on cause. |
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| Traditionally ghosts (gui), today mainly not letting something go or part of the shen/individual is unavailable |
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