Advanced Qigong for Type 2 Diabetes and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Type 2 Diabetes is classified under the traditional category of Xiao Ke (消渴), which translates to “wasting and thirsting disorder.” TCM views it not simply as a disease of blood sugar, but as a systemic imbalance involving the Spleen, Stomach, Lungs, Kidneys, and the Liver. Treatment focuses on the root imbalance as well as the manifesting symptoms.How TCM Understands Type 2 DiabetesUnderlying Causes:1. Yin Deficiency – especially of the Lung, Stomach, and Kidneys 2. Internal Heat or Empty Fire – arising from Yin deficiency 3. Spleen Qi Deficiency – leading to poor transformation of food and fluids 4. Phlegm-Damp Accumulation – blocking Qi and fluid metabolism 5. Liver Qi Stagnation – affecting digestive and emotional balanceFeatured Qi Gong exercises in this video:🌬 1. Metal Element ExerciseSystem: Five Element Qigong Focus: Lung Yin Deficiency This practice nourishes Lung Yin, restores moisture to the lungs, and helps ease chronic dryness, cough, or shortness of breath. It promotes calm breathing and strengthens immunity.⸻🔥 2. Turning the Head and Wagging the Tail to Disperse Heart FireSystem: Traditional Qigong Focus: Stomach Heat and Yin Deficiency This gentle twisting motion helps release excess internal heat, reduce emotional agitation, and regulate digestion by balancing the Stomach and calming Heart Fire.⸻💧 3. Water Element ExerciseSystem: Five Element Qigong Focus: Kidney Yin Deficiency This movement nourishes the deep cooling reserves of the body, replenishing Kidney Yin. It supports hormonal balance, calmness, and foundational vitality.⸻🌾 4. Rowing the Boat in the Middle of the LakeSystem: Shi Ba Shi Taiji Qigong Focus: Spleen Qi Deficiency with Dampness This exercise strengthens digestive Qi and helps resolve Damp accumulation, improving mental clarity, energy levels, and digestion.⸻🌈 5. Painting the Rainbow in the SkySystem: Shi Ba Shi Taiji Qigong Focus: Liver Qi Stagnation This expansive, sweeping motion helps unblock Liver Qi, reduce emotional tension, and encourage smooth energy flow throughout the body.⸻🌀 6. Kou Fa the TrapsSystem: Long Life Qigong Focus: Liver Qi Stagnation with Phlegm, and Spleen Qi Deficiency with Damp This clearing and opening movement helps disperse emotional stagnation, resolve Phlegm, and support the Spleen’s ability to transform Dampness, restoring lightness in both body and mind.Main Patterns of Disharmony in Type 2 Diabetes1. Lung Yin Deficiency (肺阴虚)Symptoms: • Dry mouth and throat • Frequent thirst • Dry cough • IrritabilityTCM View: The Lung governs fluid distribution. When its Yin is deficient, dryness and thirst appear.2. Stomach Heat and Yin Deficiency (胃热/胃阴虚)Symptoms: • Excessive hunger • Thirst with preference for cold drinks • Dry stool or constipation • Red tongue with yellow coatingTCM View: The Stomach becomes overheated due to Yin depletion. Digestion becomes overactive and unregulated.3. Kidney Yin Deficiency (肾阴虚)Symptoms: • Frequent urination, especially at night • Tinnitus • Weakness of lower back and knees • Dizziness, fatigue • Night sweatsTCM View: Kidney Yin deficiency is seen as the root pattern in later-stage or long-standing diabetes. The Kidney is the “root of Yin and Yang” and essential for fluid metabolism.4. Spleen Qi Deficiency with Dampness (脾气虚兼痰湿)Symptoms: • Fatigue after eating • Bloating • Heaviness in the body • Loose stools • Sugar cravingsTCM View: A weakened Spleen leads to poor digestion and fluid transformation, contributing to weight gain, insulin resistance, and fatigue.5. Liver Qi Stagnation (肝气郁结)Symptoms: • Mood swings, frustration • Hypoglycemia-like symptoms (e.g., dizziness when hungry) • Abdominal discomfort(Continued in the pinned comments)Loved this video? Want more like this?Sign up for our FREE 6-Day Intro Series, "Experience the Power of Qi Gong," at our website: www.forestrockqigong.comJust pop in your name and email to start simple practices for a healthier, happier you.