Why Am I Always Tired? The Spleen’s Role in Fatigue—TCM perspective
Hey future acupuncturists, welcome! I’m Dr. Richard Lai! In today’s video, we’ll break down the TCM Spleen—especially how it relates to fatigue and digestive issues you’ll see all the time in clinic (and maybe even in yourself right now!). You’ll learn the signs of Spleen Qi Deficiency, how lifestyle affects the Spleen, and get simple treatment strategies—including point recommendations—to help your patients (or yourself) feel energized and clear-minded again. I promise, you’ll walk away feeling encouraged and ready to recognize these patterns with ease! Timestamps 00:00 - Warm welcome & Study Acupuncture With Me intro 00:32 - Symptoms of fatigue and digestive issues in TCM 01:12 - Spleen’s function in Western vs. Chinese Medicine 01:58 - Manifestations and clinical signs of Spleen deficiency 03:44 - The emotional side: worry, mental overuse, and the Spleen 04:34 - Common causes of Spleen deficiency 05:20 - Tongue & pulse diagnosis: Spleen Qi Deficiency 06:05 - Fluid accumulation & Spleen Qi turns to Dampness 06:48 - Treatment principles and acupuncture points 07:27 - The big ideas: Spleen as your energy generator 08:10 - Quick Win newsletter for TCM study support & wrap up If you found this video helpful, subscribe to my channel for more friendly, bite-sized TCM study tips and clinical pearls. And don’t forget to visit www.studyacuwithme.com/quickwin—join my email list for weekly “Quick Win” questions straight to your inbox! You’ve got this. Happy studying! 🙌
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