As the old saying goes: "When yang qi is sufficient, illness doesn't cling"—this truly hits the nail on the head. Have you ever felt this way: lacking energy all day, head feeling heavy and foggy, hands and feet always icy cold, catching a cold or runny nose easily with just a little breeze; feeling bloated and uncomfortable in the stomach after eating anything, poor digestion, and constantly feeling short of breath? These seemingly insignificant minor ailments, from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, may actually be signals of insufficient yang qi.

Actually, it can also be considered that this is caused by yang qi failing to ascend. And letting yang qi descend is quite straightforward—many people, as soon as they experience symptoms of excessive internal heat or constipation, immediately think of taking Sanhuang Tablets or Niuhuang Jiedu Tablets for quick relief, which can indeed provide temporary alleviation. However, if the yang qi within the body cannot ascend, it's like having the heater at home not working—cold will seep from the inside out. Without elevating yang, the fundamental issue cannot be resolved.

Traditional Chinese Medicine holds that "yang transforms qi, yin shapes form." Yang qi is like a little sun within our bodies, helping the spleen and stomach convert the food we eat into energy that nourishes the whole body. If you often eat ice cream, drink cold beverages, or casually take yin-nourishing medicines like Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, it’s like pouring cold water on this little sun. Over time, the spleen and stomach—the logistics department responsible for transporting and transforming nutrients—will go on strike first, leading to problems like poor appetite, indigestion, insomnia, dizziness, and loose stools.

The methods to replenish yang qi are actually right around us. When cooking, you can add an extra couple of slices of ginger or sprinkle some dried chili peppers into your stir-fries; these common seasonings can help boost yang qi. Medicinal herbs commonly used in TCM, such as Evodia fruit, Sichuan pepper, cinnamon, and dried ginger, are also excellent for supplementing yang. Additionally, patent medicines like Fuzi Lizhong Wan, Guifu Lizhong Wan, and Guifu Dihuang Wan can be very helpful in regulating yang qi deficiency.

However, it’s important to remember that this article is for educational purposes only. Everyone’s constitution is different—some are naturally prone to excess heat, while others are inherently deficient and cold. Medication should not be approached with a one-size-fits-all mentality; it must be tailored to individual circumstances. If you experience physical discomfort, please seek timely medical attention for a safer and more effective approach.