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Are You Missing THIS Foundational TCM Principle? Deficiency vs. Excess Explained

Hey future acupuncturists! 👋 Dr. Richard Lai here—welcome to your mobile classroom on wheels! Whether you’re crushing your commute or squeezing in some study while doing chores, I’m so glad you’re joining me today. In this episode, we’re diving deep into one of the most foundational concepts you need for your board exam and real-life clinic success: Deficiency vs. Excess in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), straight from the Eight Principles. I’ll break down what each means, how to spot them in your patients, common tongue and pulse signs, and walk you through real-world case examples—all in a clear, supportive way to help you truly understand (and remember!) these essentials. Remember: mastery starts with the basics, and I’m here to cheer you on every step of the way. ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome & Motivation: Never graduate from the basics! 03:23 – What does Deficiency mean? (Qi, Blood, Yin, Yang) 06:22 – Common signs and symptoms of Deficiency 09:25 – What is Excess? (Qi Stagnation, Blood Stasis, Heat, Cold, Damp, Phlegm) 13:51 – Case examples: Deficiency vs. Excess in practice 18:07 – Clinical tips: How to tell the difference in patients 18:59 – Key tongue and pulse indicators for Deficiency and Excess 20:35 – One-question framework: Is your patient missing something, or are they overwhelmed? 21:50 – Study tip: Spaced repetition for long-term retention If you found this helpful, make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode packed with encouragement and board exam insights! Visit www.studyacuwithme.com for free study resources and to join my email list—I’m always rooting for you and want to see you succeed. Let’s keep studying smart and crush that exam together! 🚀 Happy studying and see you in the next episode!