#73 - How to Grasp The 6 Stages & 4 Levels in TCM
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Ever get stuck trying to figure out where a pathogen is hiding in the body? Whether it’s a stubborn cold or internal heat messing with your patient’s system, understanding how external pathogens progress is essential in TCM diagnosis.
If it’s been a while since you reviewed the 6 Stages and the 4 Levels, this episode is your refresh. It will freshen your tracking skills of a pathogen's depth—so you know exactly how to treat it, and when.
Here's what you'll learn:
- The Six Stages of Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun) and how they show cold invasion depth
- The Four Levels of Warm Disease (Wen Bing) and what they reveal about heat progression
- How this framework guides your diagnosis, treatment, and point selection
- Why knowing where the pathogen is = better clinical results
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Chapters
1. Understanding Six Stages and Four Levels (00:00:00)
2. Acupuncture Rocks Introduction (00:03:54)
3. Disease as a Dynamic Process (00:04:26)
4. History of Six Stages and Four Levels (00:06:23)
5. Foundation of Six Stages (00:08:54)
6. The Four Levels Explained (00:15:06)
7. Clinical Applications and Resources (00:24:46)
8. Final Thoughts and Resources (00:37:21)
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