Health Wing

The 20 Common Afflictions

Twenty archetypal patterns of modern dysfunction, mapped through TCM pattern recognition and dynamical systems theory.

01
The Desk Sitter
Screen all day, neck tension, dry eyes, brain fog. Liver Blood deficiency meets Lung Qi stagnation.
02
The Stubborn Fat
Can't lose weight regardless of effort. The body is waterlogged, not overfed.
03
The Cold Person
Always cold hands and feet, low energy, pale. The pilot light is out.
04
The Insomniac
Can't fall asleep or wakes at 3 AM. Heart-Kidney axis disconnected, Shen unanchored.
05
The Anxious Mind
Racing thoughts, chest tightness, can't settle. Heart Yin deficiency with deficiency fire.
06
The Burnout
Used to be high-performing, now depleted and coffee-dependent. Kidney Jing exhausted from years of Yang overdraft.
07
The Bloater
Distention after eating, gas, alternating stools. Spleen Qi deficiency, middle jiao damp accumulation.
08
The Stress Eater
Eats emotionally, craves sweet, gains weight in the midsection. Liver Qi stagnation attacking the Spleen.
09
The Grey Before Their Time
Premature greying, hair thinning, brittle nails. Kidney Jing depletion meets Liver Blood deficiency.
10
The Dry Person
Dry skin, dry eyes, dry throat, constipation. Yin deficiency across multiple organs.
11
The Puffy Face
Water retention, bags under eyes, swollen ankles. Spleen failing to transform fluids.
12
The Tight Body
Everything rigid, fascia like cement, injuries linger. Liver Blood deficiency starving the sinews.
13
The Angry Liver
Irritable, headaches, jaw clenching, rib-side tension. Liver Qi stagnation generating heat.
14
The Period Problem
Cramps, irregular cycles, PMS mood swings, clotting. Liver Qi stagnation with Blood stasis.
15
The Hangover Life
Drinks regularly, sluggish mornings, brain fog, skin issues. Liver damp-heat accumulation.
16
The Allergic
Seasonal allergies, sinus congestion, skin reactions. Wei Qi weak from Lung and Spleen deficiency.
17
The Runner on Empty
Exercises hard but recovers slowly, gets injured often. Yang activity without Yin replenishment.
18
The Brain Fog
Can't concentrate, memory slipping, thinking through mud. Spleen dampness clouding the clear Yang.
19
The Skin Sufferer
Acne, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis. Damp-heat in the Blood, Liver heat pushing toxins outward.
20
The Cold Digestion
Can only eat warm food, cold food causes immediate bloating. The digestive fire is barely lit.