{"id":5261,"date":"2026-08-11T05:12:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T05:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/?p=5261"},"modified":"2026-08-13T05:20:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T05:20:55","slug":"flu-and-cough-relief-a-practical-tcm-guide-for-the-whole-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/zh\/tcm\/flu-and-cough-relief-a-practical-tcm-guide-for-the-whole-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Flu and Cough Relief: A Practical TCM Guide for the Whole Family"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5261\" class=\"elementor elementor-5261\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6fb1655a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6fb1655a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7c16af9b\" data-id=\"7c16af9b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-145dd6e2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"145dd6e2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-42020f2\" data-id=\"42020f2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af2b25c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"af2b25c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Flu and Cough Relief: A Practical TCM Guide for the Whole Family<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bd05bc elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2bd05bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Flu season often brings a wave of sore throats, coughs, blocked noses, headaches, and body aches. While many people think of a cold as just one illness, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views it differently.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">TCM believes that treatment should be based on <strong>the individual, the environment, and the symptoms<\/strong>, rather than using the same approach for everyone.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This practical TCM guide shares simple acupressure, massage, and moxibustion techniques that may help relieve common cold and flu symptoms naturally<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36e7dee elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"36e7dee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The TCM principle of personalized treatment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a81f4be elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a81f4be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T122629.899-1024x767.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5275\" alt=\"tcm flu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T122629.899-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T122629.899-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T122629.899-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T122629.899-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T122629.899.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a508f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a508f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">TCM has a concept called <strong>&#8220;treatment according to the individual, the season, and the environment.&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This means:<\/span><\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Different people may experience different types of colds.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Symptoms may change depending on the weather and environment.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Treatment should be adjusted according to the body&#8217;s condition.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In TCM, common colds are often classified as <strong>wind-cold<\/strong> or <strong>wind-heat<\/strong>, although other patterns may also occur.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">One useful clue is the type of mucus.<\/span><\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Clear, watery mucus<\/strong> is often associated with cold.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Yellow or thick mucus<\/strong> is more commonly associated with heat.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Body heaviness, fatigue, and muscle soreness are also important signs. In TCM, these symptoms are often linked to <strong>Dampness<\/strong>, which may occur when the spleen&#8217;s function of fluid transformation is affected.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ff94fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4ff94fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A simple TCM approach to cold and flu symptoms<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-805e95c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"805e95c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T124132.229-1024x767.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5276\" alt=\"tcm sg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T124132.229-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T124132.229-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T124132.229-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T124132.229-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T124132.229.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1acb5a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1acb5a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">TCM aims to restore the body&#8217;s natural circulation of Qi and Blood and remove the blockage that is causing symptoms.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A useful place to start is the <strong>neck and upper back<\/strong>, which act as important pathways between the brain and the rest of the body.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">When the muscles around the neck become tight, circulation may be affected, contributing to headaches, blocked sinuses, and upper respiratory discomfort.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-685580c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"685580c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T124142.445-1024x767.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5277\" alt=\"tcm neck\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T124142.445-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T124142.445-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T124142.445-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T124142.445-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T124142.445.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94a386f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"94a386f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1. For headaches and neck tension<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Gently feel both sides of the neck.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">You may notice one side feels tighter or more tender.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Massage the <strong>Yunmen (LU2)<\/strong> and <strong>Zhongfu (LU1)<\/strong> area just below the collarbone using small circular motions for about <strong>5\u20136 gentle circles on each side<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This may help relax neck tension and improve upper chest and neck circulation.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb715f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cb715f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T125022.218-1024x767.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5278\" alt=\"tcm acupoint\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T125022.218-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T125022.218-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T125022.218-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T125022.218-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T125022.218.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4466ae5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4466ae5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>2.For nasal congestion<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Feel the muscles at the back of the neck, near the base of the skull.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">People with nasal congestion often find tender or swollen areas there.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Gently lift and massage the tight tissue upward for several repetitions.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This may help open the nasal passages and relieve congestion.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3.For shoulder tightness and body aches<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Massage the <strong>Jianjing (GB21)<\/strong> area on the top of the shoulders.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Look for the most tender point and gently knead it for a few moments on both sides.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Pregnant women should avoid strong stimulation of GB21.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63f1cb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"63f1cb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T125105.858-1024x767.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5279\" alt=\"tcm acupoint\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T125105.858-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T125105.858-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T125105.858-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T125105.858-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T125105.858.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1d6035 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a1d6035\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">4.For chest tightness and poor breathing<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Place one hand behind your back to gently lift the shoulder blade.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Use the other hand to massage along the inner border of the shoulder blade several times on each side.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Many people notice easier breathing and less chest tightness afterwards.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">5. For bloating and poor appetite<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">When you have a cold, it&#8217;s common to lose your appetite or feel bloated.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Gently massage around the <strong>xiphoid process<\/strong> (the small tip at the lower end of the breastbone).<\/span><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This area is often sensitive when the stomach is under stress.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">6. For fever<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A traditional TCM approach is <strong>moxibustion at the Yintang area (between the eyebrows)<\/strong> and the bridge of the nose.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This method is traditionally used for adults and children.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For young children, it may be easier to perform gentle moxibustion while they are sleeping.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">7. For early-stage cold symptoms<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Before nasal congestion or fever develops, TCM practitioners often focus on <strong>Yanglingquan (GB34)<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Moxibustion or gentle tapping around GB34 may help support the body&#8217;s defensive Qi and is traditionally used both for early symptoms and prevention.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff413d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ff413d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-9-1024x767.gif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5280\" alt=\"tcm acupoint\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-9-1024x767.gif 1024w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-9-300x225.gif 300w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-9-768x575.gif 768w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-9-16x12.gif 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1063c6d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1063c6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>8. For cough relief<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Several areas are commonly used.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1. Zhongfu (LU1) and Yunmen (LU2)<\/span><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Gently massage these points below the collarbone.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">2. The center of the breastbone<\/span><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Slowly massage down the middle of the sternum.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tender or slightly raised areas may respond well to gentle circular massage.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">3. The neck tendons<\/span><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Turn your head slightly to one side.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Massage the groove beside the prominent neck tendon, moving downward toward the collarbone.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This area may initially trigger coughing, but many people find that the cough settles afterwards.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This technique is also commonly used for <strong>sore throat and throat irritation<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-094cdf3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"094cdf3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>9. For sneezing<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">TCM commonly uses:<\/span><\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Yintang (between the eyebrows)<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Xuehai (SP10)<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Hegu (LI4)<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Geshu (BL17)<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Gentle massage for a few minutes may help reduce sneezing in some individuals.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13cc56f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"13cc56f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-11-1024x767.gif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5282\" alt=\"tcm acupoint\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-11-1024x767.gif 1024w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-11-300x225.gif 300w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-11-768x575.gif 768w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-11-16x12.gif 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04b13ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"04b13ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">10. For excessive phlegm<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Massage or tap <strong>Fenglong (ST40)<\/strong> on both lower legs.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">ST40 is traditionally known as one of the main TCM points for resolving phlegm and Dampness.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">About <strong>50 gentle taps on each side<\/strong> is commonly used.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18017d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"18017d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T131532.792-1024x767.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5283\" alt=\"tcm acupoint\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T131532.792-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T131532.792-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T131532.792-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T131532.792-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T131532.792.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-185edf5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"185edf5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>11. For blocked nose<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Instead of only pressing Yingxiang (LI20), try gently <strong>pinching and massaging both sides of the nasal bridge<\/strong> from top to bottom.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Focus on the areas that feel particularly sore or tight.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ad933e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0ad933e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-10-1024x767.gif\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5281\" alt=\"tcm acupoint\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-10-1024x767.gif 1024w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-10-300x225.gif 300w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-10-768x575.gif 768w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-10-16x12.gif 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3901810 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3901810\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>12. For sore throat<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Massage the groove behind the large neck tendon.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Look for a firm or tender spot and gently massage it for several repetitions.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This technique is traditionally used for <strong>throat pain, hoarseness, and tonsil discomfort<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>13. For body aches at the beginning of a cold<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Massage or use moxibustion on:<\/span><\/p><ul data-spread=\"false\"><li><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Yanglingquan (GB34)<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Fenglong (ST40)<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Fuliu (KI7)<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fuliu is particularly useful in TCM for cold-related body aches and joint discomfort.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e0e585 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6e0e585\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A quick 2-minute self-care routine<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2b0870 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c2b0870\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">When you first feel a cold coming on:<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"1\" data-spread=\"false\"><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Rub your hands together until warm.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Rub across the forehead.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Massage the temples.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Massage the back of the head.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Rub the front and back of the neck.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><br \/>This simple routine may help relax the head and neck, improve circulation, and support the body&#8217;s natural defenses.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39819fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"39819fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The TCM view of prevention<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae50478 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ae50478\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">TCM says <strong>&#8220;pathogens tend to enter where the body is weak.&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The goal is not simply to suppress symptoms, but to strengthen the body&#8217;s ability to recover.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Adequate rest, moderate exercise, stress management, and avoiding excessive fatigue are all considered important for maintaining strong defensive Qi.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Over-treatment is also discouraged.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Moxibustion, cupping, and gua sha are useful when appropriate, but excessive treatment may consume the body&#8217;s energy.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a26ddf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5a26ddf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Quick Q&A: TCM for cold and flu relief<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c25a9c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c25a9c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T131913.672-1024x767.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5284\" alt=\"tcm sg flu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T131913.672-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T131913.672-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T131913.672-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T131913.672-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T131913.672.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22d0a84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"22d0a84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>1. Can TCM help relieve flu symptoms naturally?<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">TCM may help relieve symptoms such as nasal congestion, cough, sore throat, headaches, and body aches through acupuncture, herbal medicine, acupressure, and moxibustion.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>2. Which TCM point is commonly used for cough relief?<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Zhongfu (LU1), Yunmen (LU2), and the area along the neck tendons are commonly used for cough and throat discomfort.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>3. What helps a blocked nose in TCM?<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Massaging the back of the neck and gently pinching the sides of the nasal bridge are commonly used techniques for nasal congestion.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>4. Is moxibustion used for fever?<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Yintang and the bridge of the nose are traditionally used in TCM for fever support, but persistent or high fever should be medically evaluated.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>5. What TCM point helps reduce phlegm?<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fenglong (ST40) is one of the most commonly used TCM points for phlegm and Dampness.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>6. Can children use these massage techniques?<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Gentle massage is commonly used in TCM for children, but pressure should be very light and persistent symptoms should be assessed by a healthcare professional.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>7. What helps body aches during a cold?<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Yanglingquan (GB34), Fenglong (ST40), and Fuliu (KI7) are traditionally used for cold-related body aches and joint discomfort.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>8. Can TCM help prevent frequent colds?<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">TCM focuses on strengthening the body&#8217;s defensive Qi through proper rest, digestion, stress management, and appropriate seasonal care.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>9. When should I seek medical attention?<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Seek medical care if you have high fever, difficulty breathing, chest pain, persistent symptoms, dehydration, or worsening illness.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>10. Can TCM be used alongside conventional medicine?<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Many people use TCM alongside conventional treatment. Consult qualified healthcare professionals before combining treatments, especially for children, older adults, pregnancy, or chronic medical conditions.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65acea3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"65acea3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T131913.672-1024x767.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-5284\" alt=\"tcm sg flu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T131913.672-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEO-photo-2026-08-13T131913.672-300x225.jpg 300w, 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loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GAT-Featured-image-28.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"diabetes old man\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GAT-Featured-image-28.jpg 600w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GAT-Featured-image-28-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GAT-Featured-image-28-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit_post_list_content_wraper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"meta-lists\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"meta-date\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-calendar-page-empty\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t05 6 \u6708 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span 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Try This TCM Remedy<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/zh\/tcm\/gout-relief-starts-here-2-simple-natural-strategies\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GAT-Featured-image-26.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"gout relief\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GAT-Featured-image-26.jpg 600w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GAT-Featured-image-26-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GAT-Featured-image-26-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit_post_list_content_wraper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"meta-lists\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"meta-date\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-calendar-page-empty\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t05 5 \u6708 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Gout Relief Starts Here: 2 Simple Natural Strategies<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/zh\/tcm\/tcm-perspective-on-anxiety-and-depression-its-not-just-emotional\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GAT-Featured-image-24.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"TCM Anxiety Featured image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GAT-Featured-image-24.jpg 600w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GAT-Featured-image-24-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GAT-Featured-image-24-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit_post_list_content_wraper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"meta-lists\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"meta-date\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon icon-calendar-page-empty\"><\/i>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t10 2 \u6708 2026\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">TCM Perspective on Anxiety and Depression: It\u2019s Not Just Emotional<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/guoantangtcm.com\/zh\/tcm\/qi-and-blood-the-real-foundation-of-health\/\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<img 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