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Causes of Disease

Why illness begins — the external, internal and other factors that disturb the balance of Qi.

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1. The Categories and the External Causes

How disease arises: the three categories of causePreview12 minThe six external pathogens12 minWind, Cold and Heat13 minDamp, Dryness and Summer-Heat12 min

2. Internal and Other Causes

The seven emotions12 minDiet, overwork and the way we live11 minPhlegm and Blood stasis11 min

3. Consolidation

Summary: the causes of disease8 minCheck yourself8 min
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