Asking After One's Well-being

Name: Asking After One's Well-being
ISBN: 9787523523766

Tong Tong / 柴海强 / 李春芳Scientific and Technical Documentation Press · ChinaJun 2025

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Word count: 78K words
Chapters: 75
ISBN: 9787523523766

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Summary

A practical guide that brings the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine's "preventive treatment" into modern life, offering urban dwellers drained by the 996 work culture, shaped by takeout food, and plagued by sub-health a gentle yet effective proposal for bodily self-rescue.

The book is divided into five chapters, moving from constitutional regulation for those who "can't absorb tonics due to deficiency" and dietary remedies for everyday ailments to seasonal eating principles and immune enhancement, progressing layer by layer to cover year-round wellness scenarios. It not only provides quick solutions for fever, insomnia, hair loss, constipation, and other problems, but also recommends, in line with solar term characteristics, spring fire-clearing teas, summer heat-dispelling fruits, and autumn-winter nourishing herbal pastes, so that wellness follows the rhythms of nature. In addition, the author skillfully uses kitchen ingredients such as ejiao, Chinese yam, and dried tangerine peel, turning medicine into meals and transforming complex wellness theory into simple, easy-to-follow dietary remedies like "Ejiao Beef Soup" and "Poria Rice Cake," balancing taste and efficacy.

This is a "health user's manual" for modern people, especially suited to office workers troubled by sub-health, anxious mothers raising children, and women who have repeatedly failed at weight loss. With no rigid rules and no mystical theorizing, it takes only the small details of caring for warmth and cold to rebuild the body's order, letting the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine take root in everyday life.

Editor's review

A practical health guide co-authored by Tong Tong, Chai Haiqiang, and Li Chunfang and published by Scientific and Technical Documentation Press, *Keeping Warm and Asking About Cold* focuses on the common phenomena of "cold" and "warmth" in daily life and the health principles behind them, offering readers an accessible and highly actionable system of self-care knowledge. Unlike dense medical treatises, the book is written in plain language, draws on everyday examples, and combines traditional Chinese wellness wisdom with modern medical common sense, explaining in simple terms why the body sends signals of cold-heat imbalance and how to gently regulate them through diet, daily routines, simple massage, and other non-pharmaceutical means. Its core value lies in guiding readers to develop a "preventive treatment" mindset, to listen to the body's language, and to protect health in small daily practices so that minor issues do not accumulate into major ones. For modern readers who value quality of life and everyday health care, this is a thoughtful guide worth keeping close at hand.

Who it's for

A good fit for

General readers interested in daily wellness who wish to understand basic concepts of traditional Chinese medicine regulation
People who often feel chilly, have cold hands and feet, or are prone to internal heat and are looking for non-pharmaceutical relief methods
Those curious about traditional wellness culture who need it connected to modern daily practice
Caregivers who want simple, practical health suggestions for family members, especially elders

Not a good fit for

Patients seeking detailed diagnosis and treatment plans for specific diseases
Professionals expecting cutting-edge, in-depth academic medical research

Reading tips

Readers need not read cover to cover; they can dip into sections based on symptoms or chapter titles that interest them
While reading, they can try the self-check methods or simple techniques described and observe their own sensations and changes
The ideas are meant to be integrated into daily life; try turning one or two simple suggestions into lasting habits

About the publisher

Scientific and Technical Documentation Press China · Founded in 1973

Scientific and Technical Documentation Press has long focused on publishing in science and technology, medicine, and health. Its list covers applied psychology, popular science, medicine, health, and fashion, with an emphasis on turning specialized knowledge into practical reading for general audiences. Representative titles include psychology works such as A Girl's Psychoanalytic Treatment Notes and The Child, the Family and the Outside World, illustrated popular-science books such as The Dinosaur Encyclopedia: Theropod Dinosaurs and NASA's Ultimate Stargazing Guide, and health titles such as The Bible of Gynecology and Medical Matters. Its authors include the psychologist D. W. Winnicott alongside popular-science and medical writers. The press has developed distinctive lines in psychotherapy, astronomy and stargazing, women's health, and illustrated herbals, balancing scholarly rigor with readability.

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第1章你没病，你是虚了
1、你不是老了，你是虚了
2、“虚不受补”的人该怎么补？
第2章身体的小毛病怎么办？
1、发热了，四种办法帮你退热
2、感冒发热、大便干燥，怎么进行饮食调理？
3、总是上火？你应该补这里
4、能助眠的中成药，哪种更适合你？
5、睡眠不好、便秘，喝阿胶蜂蜜汤
6、期前收缩、窦性心动过速，喝炙甘草汤或太子参麦冬阿胶汤
7、脱发、失眠、头晕，喝龙眼阿胶汁
8、疲劳、心慌、失眠，吃五味子膏、桑葚膏帮你补虚损、抗衰老
9、熬夜，烧脑又伤心，喝生脉饮或复方阿胶浆
10、慢性咽炎总不好？喝麦冬沙参肉桂茶
11、三种尿频，这样治就好
12、夜尿多，吃导赤散或喝黄连阿胶汤、西洋参阿胶汤
13、总有白痰怎么办？
14、健忘、腰膝酸软、乏力，喝核桃桂圆肉阿胶汤补肾
15、便秘、四肢酸痛、须发早白，喝葱胶汤
16、胃不好，喝阿胶山药莲子粥
17、胃痛、感冒、咽痛，丁香、陈皮等可以派上用场
18、胃不舒服，喝山药小米粥，按摩足三里穴
19、头昏眼花、失眠，喝阿胶牛肉汤
20、总长口腔溃疡、动不动咽干痛，吃这几种中成药
21、小毛病不想吃药？厨房里这几味佐料能帮到你
22、吃梨能治干咳、咽痛，痛很久了吃苹果
23、干瘦、虚弱、吃“厨房版”的薯蓣丸——怀山药
24、舌头发红、孩子哭闹、大便不通、小便黄怎么办？
25、身体水肿，乾隆爱吃的八珍糕帮你减肥
26、头痛、牙痛、失眠、胸闷，按揉太溪穴，叩齿吞津
27、慢性咽炎、扁桃体反复发炎，喝复方阿胶浆
28、身体上总是这痛那痛的怎么办？
29、汗多、喝了就尿、湿胖，喝炒白术浮小麦汤；气虚便秘，喝生白术当归汤
30、关节痛，用腌菜的大盐温熨局部
31、脱发、头发早白，吃二至丸
32、有拖延症，喝阿胶海参粥
33、经前烦闷、经中怕冷、经后腰膝酸软怎么办？
34、经期小腹隐痛、头晕耳鸣、舌质淡红，吃阿胶山药羹
35、宫寒，艾灸关元穴和气海穴
第3章吃什么增强我们的免疫力？
1、体弱多病，喝阿胶海参粥增强免疫力
2、好气色，靠喝阿胶荔枝粥
3、脸上长斑和宿便有关吗？
4、脸上长斑，用阿胶洗面奶，喝阿胶白皮粥
5、想瘦腿，多喝黄芪冬瓜薏米汤
6、流了大汗，喝麦冬乌梅汤
第4章四季吃好喝好，一年不生病
1、春天天气干燥，容易上火，应该喝什么去火？
2、天热了就不能进补？错！西洋参能进补还能去火
3、夏天怎么吃瓜才祛暑？
4、夏天要想不生病，吃阿胶糕夏季清心方
5、长期吹空调，喝姜汤、葱白汤，用盐袋温敷风池穴、命门穴
6、立秋之后不吃西瓜、苦瓜
7、贴秋膘，喝生地龙骨汤
8、秋天口干舌燥、咽痛、皮肤干燥甚至发痒，三个小动作帮你改善
9、秋天干燥，要喝润肺阿胶汤
10、秋冬补阴，喝复方阿胶浆，配陈皮茶
11、冬天心脑血管疾病比夏天高发50%？还要当心哮喘、痛风、晨僵
12、冬天手脚冰凉、夏天手脚燥热，喝复方阿胶浆
13、冬天餐桌上的补药：阿胶山药羹
第5章你不可不知道的生活小常识
1、上了年纪，什么都可以吃，但不能多吃
2、条条大路通脂肪，快停止“忌碳水、多吃蛋白质”的减肥方法
3、吃素就能减肥？那要看你吃什么
4、“上床萝卜下床姜”，对吗？
5、常言道“是药三分毒”，那药可以久服吗？
6、为什么女人变老，先是脸变黄？
7、《伤寒论》中的补血名方：十枣汤
8、癌症不得不化疗，怎么减少伤害？吃阿胶
9、补药滋腻，先吃会上火生湿？一招教你正确进补
10、减轻吃阿胶不良反应——“暝眩反应”的做法
11、腿抽筋是缺钙了？可能是缺血
12、《中国居民膳食指南》建议，每人每天至少要吃一次菌类
13、肾虚等于生殖功能不足？你对中医的肾虚有误解

FAQ

Is the theoretical basis of this book traditional Chinese medicine or Western medicine?

The book takes an integrated approach, mainly using basic TCM theories of "cold and heat" and "qi and blood" to explain phenomena and suggest regulation approaches, while also incorporating some common-sense modern medical understanding of human physiology, so that readers with different backgrounds can all find practical reference.

Are the methods in the book safe? Do they require professional guidance?

The methods introduced are mostly everyday health practices such as diet, massage, and routine adjustments; they are gentle in principle and safe for the vast majority of healthy or sub-healthy people. However, the content cannot replace professional medical diagnosis; if there is a clear illness or persistent worsening discomfort, medical attention should still be sought promptly.

Is this book suitable for someone with no TCM background at all?

Very much so. The authors deliberately avoid overly technical terminology and use everyday language and analogies to explain concepts, making it easy to understand even with zero background. The book is positioned precisely as an introductory health science read for general readers.

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About the author

Tong Tong Author · China

Tong Tong, of Manchu ethnicity and a native of Shenyang, Liaoning, graduated from the Department of Chinese Medicine at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. She once worked at the Institute of Basic Theory of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, took part in the national "Tenth Five-Year Plan" key research project "Clinical and Experimental Research on Spleen Deficiency Syndrome," and helped found the Chinese Journal of Basic Medicine in Traditional Chinese Medicine. A special expert on traditional Chinese medicine health preservation for programs such as Beijing TV's Yangshengtang, she has written extensively for general readers; the collection includes 32 of her works, covering topics such as regulating spleen deficiency, anti-aging, relieving fatigue, preventing internal heat, women's yin nourishment, and famous traditional formulas available in pharmacies. Her writing often starts from everyday discomforts, explains TCM principles in accessible language, and offers practical conditioning advice, turning specialized knowledge into an easy-to-understand guide to daily life. Representative works such as Women with Spleen Deficiency Age Faster: New Edition, A Life Without Internal Heat, and Chinese Women Need to Nourish Yin reflect this style and have given her health books a certain influence among ordinary readers.

柴海强 Author

Chai Haiqiang is an author whose publicly available information is limited, and no clear record of his identity or professional background has been found. Judging from the five works held in the collection, his writing centers on medicine and health, particularly around ejiao (donkey-hide gelatin), a traditional Chinese tonic. His books include Talking About Ejiao for Nourishing Health, A Complete Guide to Ejiao Applications, and A Complete Guide to Ejiao Nourishment, which systematically organize the health benefits and uses of ejiao. He has also contributed to reading materials on women's physical and mental well-being, such as Warm Words and Care, as well as the collection Slowly Becoming Beautiful + Warm Words and Care with Tong Tong. Aimed at general readers, his writing emphasizes practicality and readability, combining traditional tonic knowledge with everyday health care and giving his health-popularization books a distinctive thematic focus.

李春芳 Author

Li Chunfang is a Chinese author with a relatively broad range of writing; publicly available information about her is limited, and details of her life remain unclear. Judging from the 19 works included in the database, her writing falls roughly into two categories. One centers on classical Chinese court-case fiction featuring Hai Rui, including The Court-Case Records of Magistrate Hai Gangfeng, The Hai Gong Cases, The Complete Story of Hai Gong in the Great Red Robe, and The Complete Story of Hai Gong in the Great and Small Red Robes. These works belong mainly to classical literature and literary appreciation, with elements of social fiction. The other category turns to health and wellness, such as The Complete Guide to Donkey-Hide Gelatin Nourishment, Asking About Warmth and Cold, and a series on women's physical and mental well-being associated with Tong Tong, written in an accessible and practical style. The considerable distance between these two subject areas shows that the author can both organize traditional narratives and write popular health guides for general readers, combining classical interest with everyday care.