Lecture 2 Qi pathologies

Question 1

Signs and symptoms of Qi deficiency

Answer 1

Pale, tired, weak voice

Question 2

Aetiology of Qi deficiency

Answer 2

Chronic illness, weak digestion, lack of sleep, excess worry

Question 3

Qi deficiency effects on spleen

Answer 3

Distension after eating, weak stools,

Question 4

Key deficiency effect on kidneys

Answer 4

Cold and sore back

Question 5

Qi deficiency effect on lungs and heart

Answer 5

Palpitations and a cough

Question 6

Give three causes of Qi deficiency and some natural pathic advice

Answer 6

Excess worry - let go of negative
Exhaustion - rest and relax
Weak digestion

Question 7

Give three pieces of advice to support Chi deficiency

Answer 7

Sleep well, clear emotions , walking, Gentle We find your life’s purpose

Question 8

Foods to support spleen and Qi deficiency

Answer 8

Sweet potatoes and whole grains

Question 9

Foods to support kidneys in Chi deficiency

Answer 9

Beans and broth

Question 10

For you to support lungs in Chi deficiency

Answer 10

Honey yoghurt and almonds. Think doctrine of signatures, cauliflower and broccoli.

Question 11

Signs of symptoms of Chi sinking

Answer 11

Haemorrhage prolapse weak limbs

Question 12

Why is chi stagnation excess

Answer 12

Excess of stagnant Qi in system

Question 13

Are the symptoms of chi stagnation?

Answer 13

Pain that moves from place to place, depression, irritability PMS, Frequency Sighing

Question 14

Tongue Qi stagnation and pulse

Answer 14

Red sides / wiry

Question 15

What should you Avoid with Qi stagnation

Answer 15

Alcohol and cigarettes

Question 16

What should you eat with chi stagnation?

Answer 16

Fermented and steamed. As well as warming herbs

Question 17

Liver raging signs and symptoms

Answer 17

All in the head as heat rises so headaches tinnitus

Question 18

Liver raging foods to avoid

Answer 18

All energetically hot foods, alcohol fried food process Garlic Fried food, red meat