Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help Manage Allergic Rhinitis?
Allergic rhinitis Dr. Ma: If I have allergic rhinitis, can traditional Chinese medicine help control it?
Dr. Ma Yishi Reply:
Hello, Hui: Allergic rhinitis can be managed with traditional Chinese medicine. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Chinese medicine outpatient department at Changhua Hospital. We care about you.[Read More] Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help Manage Allergic Rhinitis?
Managing Allergic Conditions with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Allergic constitution Dr. Ma: Can individuals with allergic conditions take traditional Chinese medicine for management?
Dr. Ma Yishi Reply:
Hello: Allergic constitution can be managed with traditional Chinese medicine. Please consult our outpatient department at Changhua Hospital. We care about you.[Read More] Managing Allergic Conditions with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Can You Get Motherwort Herbal Formula at TCM Clinics?
Motherwort Decoction Can I go to a traditional Chinese medicine clinic to ask a doctor for a prescription for Motherwort? Will it be out-of-pocket? Can Motherwort combined with Angelica Dahurica, Notoginseng, Ginseng, and Pearl help with pigmentation? What should the proportions ...
Dr. Chen Minglun Reply:
The facial mask series is not covered by health insurance, and most will be out-of-pocket expenses. Additionally, it depends on whether the medical institution offers this service; unfortunately, our hospital does not provide it. As for their effectiveness, it also depends on the...[Read More] Can You Get Motherwort Herbal Formula at TCM Clinics?
Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Effectively Treat Allergic Rhinitis in Children?
Allergic rhinitis Doctor, can allergic rhinitis be treated with traditional Chinese medicine? Will oral medications be too bitter, and can children tolerate them?
Dr. Ma Yishi Reply:
Hello Selina, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can be helpful for allergic rhinitis. However, due to the different underlying causes, which can be classified as external or internal factors, as well as variations in cold, heat, and coolness, the treatment will vary accordingly....[Read More] Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Effectively Treat Allergic Rhinitis in Children?
Integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine with Western Treatments for PCOS
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Hello Doctor: My wife has polycystic ovary syndrome, and we are planning to conceive. Our obstetrician has prescribed Diane birth control pills to regulate her menstrual cycle, followed by ovulation induction medications to increase the chances of...
Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
1. Your wife has polycystic ovary syndrome, and since you are planning to conceive, the obstetrician-gynecologist has prescribed Diane birth control pills to regulate her menstrual cycle, followed by ovulation induction medications to enhance the chances of pregnancy. 2. You as...[Read More] Integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine with Western Treatments for PCOS
Can Acupuncture and Cupping Help Increase Height After Growth Plates Close?
How can I increase my height? I am a 21-year-old male, 160 cm tall and weighing 56 kg. When I was 18, I took growth supplements from both Chinese and Western medicine, but they were ineffective. I have only grown 2 cm since I was 16. When I was 20, I had an X-ray of my hand, and ...
Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Peter, You are a 21-year-old male, standing at 160 cm and weighing 56 kg. You mentioned that you took growth supplements, both traditional Chinese and Western, at the age of 18, but did not experience any further height increase. From the age of 16 until now, you have only ...[Read More] Can Acupuncture and Cupping Help Increase Height After Growth Plates Close?
How to Use Sanfu Patches for Kids with Nasal Congestion
How to use Sanfu Plaster? Dr. Ma: Is the Sanfu plaster effective for children who frequently have runny noses or nasal congestion?
Dr. Ma Yishi Reply:
Hello, Miss Selina. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), diseases are typically categorized into two types: "cold" and "hot." According to the TCM text "Zhang's Medical Communication," it states, "For cold asthma, moxibustion at the lung ...[Read More] How to Use Sanfu Patches for Kids with Nasal Congestion
Effective Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches for Weight Control
How to lose weight? Does Traditional Chinese Medicine have methods to control weight? Is taking Chinese herbal medicine effective?
Dr. Chen Minglun Reply:
Dear Selina, traditional Chinese medicine can aid in weight loss, but it must be prescribed according to the individual's constitution and symptoms. Some may experience high stress, others may have gastrointestinal issues, and some may have poor metabolism, resulting in diff...[Read More] Effective Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches for Weight Control
Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches to Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment methods for snoring? My father has a problem with snoring and also experiences breathing interruptions. Besides surgical treatment, can traditional Chinese medicine improve these symptoms? Or is acupuncture a viable treatment option?
Dr. Ma Yishi Reply:
Hello, Ms. Wang. Snoring is caused by the vibration of respiratory tract tissues due to airflow during breathing, and there are many reasons that can lead to snoring. Generally, if it is due to structural abnormalities that affect the patency of the airway, the effectiveness of t...[Read More] Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches to Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Can Acupuncture Help with Excessive Saliva and Related Issues?
I would like to ask about acupuncture issues? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask a question, but please forgive me if it offends you. This has been a troubling issue for me for many years. I have heard that acupuncture can treat insomnia and depression. My symptom is that I have ...
Dr. Qiu Shuize Reply:
First, you have raised three questions: 1. Acupuncture has a certain degree of therapeutic relief for insomnia. 2. Regarding depression, it can generally provide significant alleviation of symptoms. 3. If there is excessive salivary gland secretion not caused by an organ disease,...[Read More] Can Acupuncture Help with Excessive Saliva and Related Issues?
Improving Children's Appetite with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Children are picky eaters? Is it possible to use traditional Chinese medicine to improve a child's appetite if they are smaller and less developed than their classmates, eat only a few bites of their meals, and are picky eaters?
Dr. Qiu Shuize Reply:
First, it is important to determine if the child has any gastrointestinal issues, such as chronic gastritis or susceptibility to bloating. Additionally, assess the child's emotional stability, the presence of chronic respiratory problems, and whether their sleep quality and ...[Read More] Improving Children's Appetite with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches for Healing Knee Fractures
Treatment of fractures Hello Doctor, I would like to explain the process of my injury. I fractured my right patella on June 23 and had a cast applied that same day. I returned for a follow-up appointment on July 12, and the doctor said my recovery was progressing well, with plans...
Dr. Hou Yuchang Reply:
Hello, generally, bone growth takes about 8 to 12 weeks. Currently, Western medicine does not have medications to promote bone growth. Traditional Chinese medicine is divided into different phases: 1-2 weeks for activating blood circulation and resolving blood stasis, 3-6 weeks f...[Read More] Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches for Healing Knee Fractures
Understanding Cold Symptoms: Differentiating Between Wind-Heat and Lung-Heat in TCM
How to classify a cold? I currently have a cold and have seen two doctors. One said it is caused by "wind-heat," while the other said it is due to "lung-heat" causing the cough. They prescribed me Yin Qiao San (8g), Sha Shen (1.5g), Huang Qin (1.5g), Qing Dai ...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dear Pi Pi Monkey, I am pleased to receive your letter. Regarding the classification of the common cold, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has various schools of thought, each with different classifications and terminology, so the opinions of the two doctors are fundamentally s...[Read More] Understanding Cold Symptoms: Differentiating Between Wind-Heat and Lung-Heat in TCM
Can Sanfu Patches Cure Allergic Rhinitis? Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine
The effects of Sanfu plaster? Can the Sanfu plaster cure nasal allergies?
Dr. Qiu Shuize Reply:
Sanfu plaster is a traditional Chinese medicine treatment that falls under the category of "winter diseases treated in summer" through external application. In recent years, this method has gained popularity and attracted public attention. Essentially, it has shown more...[Read More] Can Sanfu Patches Cure Allergic Rhinitis? Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine
Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help with Breast Enhancement?
Could you please provide more context or content for translation? Recently, I saw a female celebrity on television who mentioned using traditional Chinese medicine for breast enhancement. How does traditional Chinese medicine approach this issue, and can acupuncture improve it?
Dr. Ma Yishi Reply:
Hello: Based on the simple description above, it is not possible to accurately determine the issue. Generally speaking, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) cannot achieve the rapid and significant results of cosmetic breast augmentation, but it can promote breast enhancement in a ...[Read More] Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help with Breast Enhancement?
Can Sanfu Patches Help Alleviate Allergies in Children?
Application of Sanfu Plaster Hello Dr. Chen: My 5-year-old child tends to cough and have nasal congestion in the morning upon waking up. Could this be a symptom of allergies? Would using transdermal patches help improve the condition?
Dr. Chen Minglun Reply:
Dear BKK, if your child does not exhibit the following symptoms, you may use Sanfu Plaster to alleviate their condition: fever, skin diseases, active infections, or excessive skin sensitivity. 【Dr. Chen Ming-Lun, Traditional Chinese Medicine Department, Changhua Hospital】[Read More] Can Sanfu Patches Help Alleviate Allergies in Children?
Can 11-Year-Olds with Nasal Allergies Use Herbal Patches?
My 11-year-old son has nasal allergies? Can my 11-year-old son use transdermal patches for nasal allergies? How many treatment courses should he undergo?
Dr. Chen Zhaoxun Reply:
Nasal allergies involve issues of cold and heat, as well as deficiency and excess. Sanfu plaster is more effective for patients with deficiency and cold conditions, as the ingredients are warming and promote Qi circulation. It is less suitable for patients with excess heat condit...[Read More] Can 11-Year-Olds with Nasal Allergies Use Herbal Patches?
Understanding the Effects of Sanfu Ties: Where to Apply for Best Results?
Sanfu Plaster Do the effects of the three application sites differ? Some people only apply it to the back of the neck, while a doctor suggests applying it to both feet and the back of the neck. Which recommendation is correct?
Dr. Chen Zhaoxun Reply:
The effectiveness of Sanfu plaster may vary depending on the application site, as acupuncture points in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have specific characteristics. Currently, there is no evidence-based medicine to support which location is superior. However, numerous articl...[Read More] Understanding the Effects of Sanfu Ties: Where to Apply for Best Results?
Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help with Interrupted Sleep?
Can traditional Chinese medicine treat interrupted sleep? Is there a traditional Chinese medicine that can help my wife who often wakes up in the middle of the night and has difficulty falling back asleep?
Dr. Chen Minglun Reply:
Dear Mr. Jiang, Traditional Chinese Medicine can improve insomnia, but the effectiveness depends on factors such as the patient's constitution, the duration of insomnia, and whether they have been using sleeping pills, among others. Therefore, it is recommended to undergo a ...[Read More] Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help with Interrupted Sleep?
Herbal Remedies for Bloating and Constipation: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
Abdominal bloating - Are there any traditional Chinese medicines that can treat it? Is there any traditional Chinese medicine that can treat bloating and constipation?
Dr. Chen Minglun Reply:
Dear, commonly used traditional Chinese medicine for treating bloating and constipation includes Baohe Pills, Maziren Pills, Si Junzi Decoction, Xiangsha Si Junzi Decoction, and Pingwei Powder, among others. The choice of medication varies depending on the patient's constitu...[Read More] Herbal Remedies for Bloating and Constipation: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights