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Maux de tête

头痛 (Tóu Tòng)

A Chinese medicine perspective — in everyday language

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Abdominal distension is a feeling of fullness, bloating, pressure or discomfort in the abdomen. It may affect the upper abdomen or the whole abdominal area and can occur with or without visible swelling.

Comment les maux de tête sont-ils compris ?

En médecine chinoise, les maux de tête ne sont pas considérés comme une seule et même condition.

Ils sont compris à travers des « schémas » — en observant la manière dont la douleur se manifeste, où elle apparaît, et quels facteurs peuvent l’influencer.

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Heart

— mental clarity & awareness

The Heart is associated with the Shen — the mind, awareness and our ability to perceive and process experiences clearly.

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Spleen

— focus & concentration

The Spleen is associated with our ability to concentrate, think clearly and hold our attention. When it is weakened, forgetfulness may occur alongside mental fatigue, poor concentration or excessive thinking.

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Kidneys

— deeper memory & ageing

Kidney Essence is traditionally associated with the storage and retrieval of memory over time. It naturally declines with age and may also be affected by prolonged exhaustion or overwork.

​Rather than viewing forgetfulness as one single pattern, Chinese medicine considers which of these functions may be struggling and what may be contributing to the change.

Explore Headache Patterns

Chinese medicine recognises different patterns that may contribute to headaches. Explore the categories below to see how each may present and what may support it.

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Heart & Spleen Deficiency

心脾两虚

“The mind feels tired and easily distracted”

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Kidney Essence Deficiency

肾精亏虚

“Memory gradually feels less reliable”

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Blood Stasis

瘀血瘀阻

“Memory feels blocked or difficult to access”

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Heart–Kidney Axis Disruption

心肾不交

“The mind struggles to settle and hold on”

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Phlegm

痰浊扰心

“The mind feels foggy, heavy and unclear”

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Ce contenu est proposé à titre informatif et pour une meilleure compréhension.

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Il ne remplace pas un diagnostic ni un suivi médical.

 

Les maux de tête persistants, intenses ou inhabituels doivent toujours être évalués par un professionnel de santé.

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