Understanding Diabetes: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights and Treatment Options
Diabetes mellitus 1. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, diabetes is primarily associated with issues in the organs such as the Spleen and Kidneys. 2. If diabetes is poorly controlled despite Western medical treatment, it is important to reassess the treatment plan, which may incl...
Dr. Yang Junkui Reply:
1. From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine, diabetes is viewed as a problem with the spleen and stomach's ability to transport nutrients. 2. If Western medicine control is inadequate, a combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western medicine can be co...[Read More] Understanding Diabetes: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights and Treatment Options
Using Mulberry Leaf Powder for Spot Removal: Tips and Precautions
Mulberry leaf for spot removal? Dear Doctor, can mulberry leaf powder be applied directly to the face to remove spots? Are there any precautions to take when drinking mulberry leaf tea? Thank you.
Dr. Ding Hanxiang Reply:
Hello: In traditional Chinese medicine, mulberry leaves are known to disperse wind-heat, soothe the liver, improve vision, clear the lungs, moisten dryness, and cool the blood to stop bleeding. They have a bitter and sweet flavor and a cold nature. However, they do not have speci...[Read More] Using Mulberry Leaf Powder for Spot Removal: Tips and Precautions
Boosting Immunity During Breast Cancer Chemo: Herbal Tea Benefits
Breast cancer Dear Dr. Lin: My wife is currently undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer, and her white blood cell count is low due to the chemotherapy drugs. I would like to know if it is safe for her to drink a tea made from astragalus, goji berries, and red dates to boost he...
Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Frank / 42 / 0 netizen, 1. I apologize for the delayed response as I just received the notification the day before yesterday. 2. Your wife is currently undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer, which has resulted in leukopenia due to the chemotherapy drugs. This is a commo...[Read More] Boosting Immunity During Breast Cancer Chemo: Herbal Tea Benefits
Goji Berries for Eye Health: Benefits and Precautions for Diabetics
Goji berry issues? Hello Dr. Lin: My father has diabetic retinopathy and cataracts, and he is currently receiving treatment from an ophthalmologist. I have heard that goji berries are very good for the eyes, and I would like to give them to him. However, I have the following ques...
Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Tom/40/0 online user, 1. I apologize for the delayed response as I just received the notification the day before yesterday. 2. According to the records in the Compendium of Materia Medica, the functions of goji berries include: moisturizing the lungs, clearing the liver, no...[Read More] Goji Berries for Eye Health: Benefits and Precautions for Diabetics
Integrating Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine: Scientific Perspectives
Is it not recommended to use Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine together, and are there scientific blind spots regarding this issue? Is it not recommended to combine Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine for treatment, and are there scientific blind spo...
Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Mr. Lin, 1. I apologize for the delayed response as I only received the notification the day before. 2. Regarding whether Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) should be used together in treatment, and if there are any scientific blind spots, I would like ...[Read More] Integrating Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine: Scientific Perspectives
Can I Take Traditional Chinese Medicine with a Duodenal Ulcer?
Can traditional Chinese medicine for ulcers be taken indiscriminately? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask if I can take traditional Chinese medicine since I have a duodenal ulcer. My wife and I want to have a baby, but we have been trying for over a year without success. Recently,...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear HAPPY, I am glad to receive your letter! You want to know if you can take traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to regulate your body while having a duodenal ulcer and wishing to have a baby. I think this desire is very reasonable, and I wish you all the best in achieving your...[Read More] Can I Take Traditional Chinese Medicine with a Duodenal Ulcer?
Understanding Persistent Lower Abdominal Pain: A Case Study in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Persistent pain in the lower abdominal bladder area? Hello Dr. Yan! I would like to ask you a question. At the beginning of September, I suspected I had a urinary tract infection. All tests from Western medicine were normal, with no pathogenic bacteria found, but I still experien...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Hello! From your statement, I can sense your worries and helplessness. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can help improve your condition but may not completely eliminate it, while Western medicine is effective but has not yet provided a definitive diagnosis. You may be concerned...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Lower Abdominal Pain: A Case Study in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Weight Loss, Breast Growth, and Height Increase: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach
Weight loss (breast enhancement and height increase) I started my weight loss journey in January of this year. Initially, I was 59 kg at a height of 158 cm, aiming to lose 1 kg per month. By June, I reached my lowest weight of 48 kg. However, during the summer job, the people the...
Dr. Lin Zhemin Reply:
To grow taller, one must consider bone age; if the growth plates have already fused, it is essentially impossible to increase height. Wanting to enhance breast size while also aiming to lose weight is fundamentally conflicting. If one is still in the developmental stage, it is no...[Read More] Weight Loss, Breast Growth, and Height Increase: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach
Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Effectively Treat Herniated Discs?
Herniated disc Hello~ I would like to ask if herniated discs can be treated with traditional Chinese medicine? How long does it usually take to see results? Can you recommend a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner near Daya? Thank you!
Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Mr. Cheng / Online User 22, 1. Herniated discs can be treated with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). A herniated disc may result from prolonged heavy lifting or standing, leading to excessive pressure on the lower back, known as "lumbar degenerative syndrome." ...[Read More] Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Effectively Treat Herniated Discs?
Understanding the Use and Risks of Si Ni Tang in Traditional Chinese Medicine
The use of Si Ni Tang? Dear Dr. Lin, I recently visited a traditional Chinese medicine clinic near my home to help regulate my kidney yin and yang functions. A while ago, I was told that my body had excessive coldness in the kidneys, so the practitioner prescribed a formula of S...
Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Jeff, the online user: Hello, 1. "Si Ni Tang" is a warming herbal formula in Traditional Chinese Medicine, originating from the "Treatise on Cold Damage" (Shang Han Lun). It consists of three herbal ingredients: Aconite (Fu Zi), Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang), and H...[Read More] Understanding the Use and Risks of Si Ni Tang in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Trigger Chronic Urticaria Flare-Ups?
Chronic urticaria I previously had chronic urticaria, and it hasn't recurred for a while. However, after drinking a can of Si Wu, I suddenly started itching again. Is there a connection between these two? Recently, I've been feeling very irritable, and I wake up in the ...
Dr. Zhang Weidong Reply:
Hello Youzi: Based on your description, after drinking a can of Siwu, your urticaria recurred. Coupled with your later description of feeling very hot recently, it is very likely that the Siwu caused your urticaria. Siwu Decoction is associated with blood deficiency; however, you...[Read More] Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Trigger Chronic Urticaria Flare-Ups?
Understanding the Use and Effects of Niuhuang Wan for Insomnia and Sweaty Hands
Dosage of Niuhuang Wan (Cattle Gallstone Pill) Hello, doctor. I originally had a condition similar to palmar hyperhidrosis, with dry hands that were slightly cracked and had a stinging sensation. After seeing many dermatologists with no results, I consulted a traditional Chinese ...
Dr. Yang Junkui Reply:
Hello Bryan: 1. Some ingredients in Niuhuang Wan contain realgar and cinnabar. If not prepared according to traditional methods, they can have toxic side effects. It's advisable to consult your TCM practitioner for further guidance. However, if there are no adverse reactio...[Read More] Understanding the Use and Effects of Niuhuang Wan for Insomnia and Sweaty Hands
Understanding Menstrual Pain After Childbirth: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Menstrual pain in mature women? Hello Doctor: Today is the second day of my menstrual period, but I have a lot of abdominal pain and my lower back is very sore. I have already given birth to two children, but for the past two to three months, I have been experiencing menstrual cr...
Dr. Zhang Weidong Reply:
Hello Joyce: Based on your description, your dysmenorrhea is classified as secondary dysmenorrhea, indicating that it is not an initial issue but has developed over time. You have already undergone a gynecological examination with no significant findings, which helps rule out cer...[Read More] Understanding Menstrual Pain After Childbirth: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches to Weight Loss
Weight loss issues Hello: 1. How does Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnose obesity patients? Can pulse diagnosis determine the type of obesity? 2. If one only takes Chinese herbal medicine, will it be effective? Are there medications that target specific areas? I've a...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Mr./Ms. Lai, I am pleased to receive your letter! 1. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the diagnosis of obesity is based on the four diagnostic methods: observation, listening, inquiry, and pulse-taking. Pulse-taking is just one part of the "palpation" metho...[Read More] Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches to Weight Loss
Effective Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatments for Frozen Shoulder
Treatment for Frozen Shoulder Hello: I have rotator cuff tendonitis, and after three months of treatment with Western medicine, it has developed into frozen shoulder. I am currently seeing a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, going twice every two days for acupuncture, he...
Dr. Lin Zhemin Reply:
A1: The efficacy of herbal medicine may be better than that of Western medicine. Whether treatment is necessary should be determined by your treating physician; without an examination, it is impossible to say if it is needed. This also depends on the individual's constitutio...[Read More] Effective Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatments for Frozen Shoulder
Understanding Sciatica: Pain Relief and Treatment Options in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Sciatic nerve I apologize, but after the massage, I can now lift my leg high without pain, and I can bend down more easily. However, the pain still persists. Does this count as an improvement? Previously, when I walked and then sat down, I felt a lot of pain at the right side of ...
Dr. Lin Zhemin Reply:
Based on your description, the treatment is gradually improving, and the direction of the treatment is correct. It is advisable to continue with the treatment regimen. The issues you mentioned are possible, but without a clinical examination or imaging studies such as X-rays or C...[Read More] Understanding Sciatica: Pain Relief and Treatment Options in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Exploring the Benefits of Stimulating the Shangyang Acupoint for Vitality
Stimulation of the Shangyang point? Stimulating the Shangyang point is said to have a significant effect on enhancing vitality and improving sexual function. Is this true? Thank you.
Dr. Ding Hanxiang Reply:
Hello: The Shangyang point belongs to the Hand Yangming Large Intestine Meridian and is located on the radial side of the fingernail of the index finger. It is indicated for the treatment of chest fullness, wheezing and coughing, febrile diseases with absence of sweating, tinnitu...[Read More] Exploring the Benefits of Stimulating the Shangyang Acupoint for Vitality
Understanding Sciatica vs. Gluteus Medius Inflammation: A Patient's Journey
Sciatica or gluteus medius muscle inflammation? I apologize for the inconvenience. Previously, I visited a traditional Chinese medicine clinic and was diagnosed with piriformis syndrome. After two weeks of acupuncture, medication, and traction, my condition worsened. I then switc...
Dr. Lin Zhemin Reply:
Sciatica is a broad and general term. The sciatic nerve branches from the lumbar and sacral spinal nerves, forming a single bundle that runs through the gluteal region, approximately at the level of the piriformis muscle. It then travels down the posterior aspect of the thigh and...[Read More] Understanding Sciatica vs. Gluteus Medius Inflammation: A Patient's Journey
Should You Wait for Western Medicine Results Before Trying Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Please ask again? Hello: 1. I have already seen a Western medicine doctor, but I have to wait until the end of next month for the ultrasound examination to know the test results. Should I wait for the results before considering treatment with Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Mr. Lai, I am glad to receive your letter! I agree with your opinion. Let's wait for the results of the Western medicine diagnosis before considering Traditional Chinese Medicine. This is my response to you. Wishing you all the best! Sincerely, Yen Su-Mei Departme...[Read More] Should You Wait for Western Medicine Results Before Trying Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Treat Elevated Liver Enzymes?
Elevated liver enzymes? Is it possible for traditional Chinese medicine to treat elevated liver enzymes?
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Mr. Lai, I am pleased to receive your letter! You inquired about whether Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can treat elevated liver enzymes. My opinion is that if liver enzyme levels are elevated, it is important to first consult a Western medicine specialist in hepatology...[Read More] Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Treat Elevated Liver Enzymes?