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TCM Lover

Podcast: The Essence of Chinese Medicine
With Owen van de Ridder from the Netherlands

Owen explores the fascinating world of Chinese medicine! This podcast is your go-to destination for anyone interested in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), from curious listeners and students to seasoned practitioners.
Dive into topics like acupuncture, tui na, herbal medicine, spiritual growth, and diagnostic insights as we bring ancient wisdom to life in an accessible and inspiring way.

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  • English

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  • January 22 · 8 min

    41: Lung Blood deficiency: an unknown pattern

    Ever heard of Lung Blood Deficiency? It's rarely mentioned in classical texts and often confused with Lung Yin or Qi deficiency. Learn why it's easily missed and how it affects moistening, causes dry cough, and creates symptoms like dizziness and pale complexion.

  • January 14 · 9 min

    40: Lung Yin deficiency, Phlegm and the tongue

    In this episode, we explore how Lung Yin deficiency with Empty Heat can combine with Phlegm - even though it seems contradictory. You'll learn to recognize this pattern on the tongue: red tongue body, peeled coating, but the remaining coating is thick and greasy. We explain how Empty Heat thickens the fluids into Phlegm, creating a stubborn combination of Yin deficiency symptoms, Empty Heat signs, and Phlegm manifestations. Treatment requires addressing all three aspects while remembering to strengthen Kidney Yin as the root.

  • January 8 · 8 min

    39: Lung Yin deficiency and Dampness

    How can dryness and Dampness exist at the same time? In this podcast you'll discover that these seemingly contradictory patterns occur together more often than you think. We explain how Dampness or Phlegm can transform into Damp-Heat that damages body fluids, or how turbid Dampness uses up normal body fluids causing Yin to become depleted. We also discuss the difference between Yin deficiency and Empty Heat - two separate pathological conditions that are often confused - and how to recognize these on the tongue.

  • Dec 26, 2025 · 12 min

    38: Bella's post-partum Blood deficiency recovery

    Rudolph's wife Bella must save Christmas but struggles with exhaustion, night sweats, heart palpitations, and anxiety after giving birth. TCM elf Mei Lin uses Gui Pi Tang herbal formula and acupuncture to restore Heart Blood and Spleen Qi. A heartwarming tale teaching postpartum blood deficiency treatment! 🎅🦌

  • Dec 18, 2025 · 16 min

    37: nightsweating and Yin deficiency

    Why do you wake up at night drenched in sweat when it's not even warm in the bedroom? In this episode we dive into a common but often misunderstood problem: night sweating due to yin deficiency. We start at the very beginning - what is sweating actually and where does it come from? Sweat is made from body fluids that come from your food and drink. In Chinese medicine we say that sweat is the fluid of the Heart, and that blood and body fluids are mutually exchangeable. That's why too much sweating is not good if you're already blood deficient - just think of those sauna sessions that deplete your yin even further. The core: Yin and yang need to be in balance. Enjoy listening:)

  • Dec 9, 2025 · 25 min

    36: Spontaneous Sweating - Qi Deficiency vs Ying/Wei Disharmony

    In this episode of TCM Lover, we explore the crucial differences between two major causes of spontaneous sweating: Qi deficiency and disharmony between Ying and Wei Qi. Learn why these patterns look similar but require completely different treatments. We cover: Lung Qi deficiency and how it leads to spontaneous sweating Spleen Qi deficiency and its connection to dampness and sweating Qi and Blood deficiency patterns How Lung Qi deficiency can evolve into Lung Qi and Yin deficiency Disharmony between Ying and Wei: when the soldiers can't communicate with the supply station Why treatment approaches differ completely between these patterns Shen instability and stress-related sweating Shock as an acute cause of sweating Understanding these distinctions is essential for effective diagnosis and treatment. With Qi deficiency, the factory is broken - you must tonify the organ. With Ying/Wei disharmony, the communication lines are disrupted - you must restore harmony and sometimes even induce therapeutic sweating.

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