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The *Yangsheng Fang Daoyin Fa* (Prescriptions for Nourishing Life and Guiding-Invigorating Methods) states: Follow the Great Dao, constantly using the sun, moon, stars, and constellations as standards to maintain purity and clarity of body and mind. Lie down at rest when the rooster crows, rinse the mouth, and swallow saliva three times in succession. This harmonizes the Five Zang Organs (Five Viscera), kills gu parasites (parasitic diseases caused by toxic substances), promotes longevity, and treats heart and abdominal pain.

The *Yangsheng Fang Daoyin Fa* states: Extend the right lower limb, flex the left knee, and press inwardly for five breaths. This guides the Spleen Qi to remove cold-heat pathogens from the heart and abdomen, and eliminates pathogenic distension in the chest and diaphragm. According to the classics, expelling the hot qi from the Spleen resolves abdominal cold-heat and pathogenic fullness in the chest and diaphragm. Long-term practice prevents injury from cold-heat pathogens; this is known as the method of the "True Man" (Zhenren).

The *Yangsheng Fang* states: The three months of autumn are called "Rongping" (Container and Level/Equilibrium). The heavenly qi becomes urgent and crisp, and the earthly qi becomes clear. One should sleep early and rise early, awakening with the roosters. Keep the mind peaceful and tranquil to缓 (slow down/mitigate) the autumnal form, gather and store the Shen Spirit, and allow the Autumn Qi to remain level. Do not let your will scatter outward, so that the Lung Qi remains pure. This is the response to Autumn Qi and the method of nourishing and storing. Violating this injures the Lungs, leading to Sundry Diarrhea (Sunxi, diarrhea with undigested food) in winter.

It also states: In the fifth month, do not eat unripe drupes or peaches and jujubes, as this may cause carbuncles, furuncles, and boils. If one does not adhere to this, it may induce chills and fever, transform into Jaundice, or result in diarrhea and dysentery.

The *Yangsheng Fang Daoyin Fa* states: For cases where excretion indicates Cold, gently guide the Qi by breathing. Gently blow air into the abdomen until the exhalation ends, then inhale fresh Qi through the nose. When the Qi is sufficient, repeat the previous action, and recovery will occur. For cases indicating Heat, gently exhale to dispel it.

It also states: There is a condition called Tianxing Zhi Shi (Heavenly Movement Dampness). Initially, there are no obvious sensations; walking or sitting does not trigger attacks, but there is always a lack of Qi and strength. There may be mild diarrhea or difficulty in defecation. As the disease develops, it transforms into vomiting, which is caused by worms feeding internally within the Zang Organs.

It also states: There is a condition called Jijie Shi (Urgent Knotting Dampness). It begins with abdominal pain and diarrhea mixed with pus and blood. As the disease worsens and reverses, urination and defecation become obstructed. The head and neck feel full and painful, the lower abdomen is tense and full, and one cannot sit or lie down comfortably. This is also due to internal consumption by worms in the Five Zang Organs. In such cases, although initial symptoms have not manifested externally, the heart and abdomen often feel vexed and restless. Only upon approaching death do sores reappear on the lips, mouth, and anus, followed by death.

It also states: Among the five types of Gan Disease (Wasting-Thirst Syndrome caused by parasites):
1. Bai Gan (White Gan): Causes dry and rough skin, and loss of luster in the facial complexion.
2. Chi Gan (Red Gan): Worms consume the Five Zang Organs, causing hair to become brittle and dry.
3. Xiao Gan (Dawn Gan): Worms consume the spine and back, wandering through the Five Zang Organs, causing heavy body weight and bladder swelling.
4. Gan Lü (Gan Lü): Worms consume the lower parts of the body, causing pain and itching in the waist and spine, with stiffness and cramping.
5. Hei Gan (Black Gan): Worms consume the Five Zang Organs, resulting in frequent passage of black blood, leading to death within a few days.
Among these, White Gan is the mildest, Red Gan is next, Xiao Gan is next, Gan Lü is next, and Black Gan is the most severe. All these conditions involve worms moving upward from the intestines to erode the throat, causing teeth to break and sores to form, and downward to erode the du dao (anus), causing ulceration, diarrhea with pus and blood, vomiting and regurgitation, heat in the palms and soles, lower back pain, and excessive sleepiness. Onset in autumn and winter is manageable; onset in spring and summer is extremely critical.

It also states: If the face is greenish, cheeks are red, eyes lack brilliance, lips and mouth are dry, the abdomen is distended with palpable masses, and the person wastes away daily, this indicates Gan worms consuming the Five Zang Organs, leading to death without the patient realizing it.

It also states: If the five types of Gan disease progress slowly, they transform into the Five Zheng (Five Steaming Disorders). The Five Zheng are: 1. Gu Zheng (Bone Steaming); 2. Mai Zheng (Vessel Steaming); 3. Pi Zheng (Skin Steaming); 4. Rou Zheng (Flesh Steaming); 5. Gradual Emaciation. Symptoms include irregular chills and fever, irritability and heat in the hands and feet, cold limbs, diarrhea or urinary retention, and sweating. The Five Zheng have their own separate discussions and are associated with deficiency-consumption diseases (Xu Lao).