Boost Child Vitality Naturally

A Child’s Plea: Mom and Dad, Restore My Vital Energy—Stop Hurting Me!

A mother from Guangdong recently left a message on a public platform, expressing her deep concerns:

“Niniyucao, my child is almost five years old, yet his little hands are always cold, his bowel movements are irregular, and he easily suffers from diarrhea. He’s sensitive to cold, can’t tolerate wind, and catches a cold the moment he’s exposed. He constantly has a runny nose and frequently coughs—even when he’s not sick. If he does catch a cold, his cough lingers for a long time. Niniyucao, I remember reading in one of your articles that children are born with abundant Yang energy. But why does my child seem so weak and quiet, behaving more like a timid girl rather than a lively little boy? It’s heartbreaking to watch.”

This mother’s concern is not unique. Countless mothers across China feel the same way: children today seem so fragile, like delicate greenhouse flowers—unable to withstand heat or cold, constantly falling ill.

To this worried mother, Niniyucao responded: If your child wasn’t born this way, then as his mother, you bear full responsibility. Reflect carefully—when did these issues start? What have you been feeding him? Once you answer these questions, you’ll understand why your child lacks the robust Yang energy he should naturally possess, and you’ll know what to do next.

What is a Child’s Innate Yang Energy?

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) describes children as possessing pure Yang energy. Specifically, TCM states that:

1. Children’s liver energy is often excessive, while their digestive system is inherently weak. The liver is associated with the element of wood and corresponds to the season of spring. Imagine the vibrancy of spring—flowers blooming, greenery flourishing. Shouldn’t children, too, be brimming with life, thriving with just a little sunshine and rain? This is the essence of a child’s innate vitality.
2. Children have an abundance of Yang energy and a deficiency of Yin. Their vital energy is contained within, not yet dissipated. That’s why children have strong kidney energy—just observe how forcefully they urinate! Only a child with robust kidney energy can do this.

Yang energy fuels movement, which is why children are naturally active. Many parents misunderstand this, worrying that their child is too restless, even suspecting ADHD. In reality, repressing a child’s innate liveliness is misguided and unnecessary.
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Ancient wisdom about raising children has been passed down for centuries: “If you want a child to be healthy, let them experience slight hunger and cold.”

A child full of Yang energy should be:

• Energetic and playful
• Open and sociable, unafraid of strangers
• Able to eat heartily and sleep soundly
• Having well-formed bowel movements
• Running barefoot in the snow without feeling cold
• Rarely catching colds, but when they do, experiencing high fevers (only those with abundant Yang energy develop high fevers)

Two decades ago, weren’t children just like this? No fancy supplements, no excessive medications—yet they were full of life. But today? Modern Chinese children have access to every conceivable nutritional supplement and protection, yet they are weak and sickly. Why?

The Devastation of Over-Medication and Intravenous Infusions

The overuse of antibiotics and intravenous (IV) infusions has systematically destroyed Chinese children’s immune systems.

While TCM has been studied and appropriated by other countries, China has ironically embraced Western medicine’s discarded practices—“Three Drugs and One Infusion.”

• Three Drugs: Antibiotics, Steroids, and Vitamins
• One Infusion: Intravenous therapy

In developed countries, IV infusions are avoided whenever possible—oral medication is preferred, injections are used only when necessary, and IV drips are a last resort. But in China, the approach is reversed—if an IV drip is an option, injections are skipped; if injections are available, oral medicine is ignored.

China is the world’s leading consumer of IV infusions. Official statistics reveal that China administers 10.4 billion IV bottles per year—averaging eight bottles per person annually, far exceeding the global average of 2.5 to 3.3 bottles.

Who are the primary recipients of these infusions? Children. They bear 80% of the harm from excessive IV therapy.

Many parents remain oblivious, believing IV therapy is the most effective and rapid treatment. The reality? Each IV infusion is akin to a minor surgical procedure. If drinking a cold beverage can make your stomach uncomfortable, imagine how much worse it is for icy chemicals to be directly introduced into your bloodstream. Blood thrives in warmth and stagnates in cold—so is it any wonder that children who undergo frequent IV treatments become increasingly susceptible to the cold?

Antibiotics: The Silent Killer of Yang Energy

Antibiotics are another major culprit in depleting a child’s Yang energy. These medications are inherently cold in nature and unrecognizable by the human body, significantly disrupting the immune system and impairing the body’s natural healing abilities.

Many mothers panic at the slightest sign of illness, immediately resorting to antibiotics. While symptoms may temporarily subside, the underlying illness remains trapped in the body. When the immune system later attempts to expel these pathogens, parents administer antibiotics again, creating a vicious cycle. Over time, these unresolved infections evolve into chronic conditions—such as persistent rhinitis.

Most minor ailments don’t require medication. Even fevers are often a natural part of a child’s growth. Antibiotics don’t always kill bacteria; in many cases, they foster antibiotic-resistant strains. Instead of addressing the root cause of illness, antibiotics merely suppress symptoms, weakening the immune system further.

Poor Diet Further Weakens Digestion

Today’s children fall into two extremes: either they are frail and undernourished or overweight and sluggish. Both conditions stem from improper feeding practices, which damage their digestive systems and diminish their Yang energy.

Many parents mistakenly believe their child’s frequent hunger is a sign of a strong appetite. In reality, young children often express emotions through eating because they lack the words to communicate their needs. Overfeeding overwhelms their delicate digestive systems, leading to food stagnation, which in turn causes respiratory issues such as chronic coughing.

Niniyucao advises mothers to keep Hawthorn Pills at home to aid digestion and to cook millet and Chinese yam porridge to nurture their child’s stomach over time.

Milk and Cold Beverages: The Silent Thieves of Yang Energy

Once, China was the world’s strongest civilization—without relying on milk. Today, the push for dairy consumption has only enriched corporations while compromising children’s health. Milk is not a miracle food. It is highly cooling and difficult to digest, yet the media continues to promote it as essential, ignoring the adverse effects it has on many children.

Similarly, cold drinks—ice cream, sodas, and chilled juices—should be avoided. These items disrupt digestion and deplete Yang energy.

Final Words: Parents, Take Responsibility

If your child is unwell, the responsibility falls on you. Their bodies are calling out for help. Listen.

Mom and Dad, restore my natural vitality—stop harming me!