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 Traditional Chinese Medicine
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
Should You Avoid Cold Drinks for Hand Eczema? Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Eczema issues Hello Dr. Ding: I would like to ask if I have eczema on my hands, should I avoid drinking cold beverages? Thank you.
Dr. Ding Hanxiang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Dear Tom, For patients with eczema, if there are many blisters or excessive exudate, it tends to indicate a dampness syndrome according to Traditional Chinese Medicine. If one consumes too many cold drinks and the body is unable to metabolize them, it may worsen the condition. I...[Read More] Should You Avoid Cold Drinks for Hand Eczema? Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding Constipation: Is Your Beverage Habit to Blame?
Constipation condition? Hello: I have been experiencing constipation and have consulted two traditional Chinese medicine doctors. When I take medication, my bowel movements are normal, but shortly after stopping, I start to experience constipation again. I have a habit of drinkin...
Dr. Ding Hanxiang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Dear Mr. Xiao Guai, Hello. Due to Dr. Ding's overseas trip, I am temporarily responding on his behalf. Current literature indicates that beverages can lead to constipation, particularly those containing oats. This is primarily because oat products are high in fiber and requ...[Read More] Understanding Constipation: Is Your Beverage Habit to Blame?
Understanding Bad Breath and Digestive Issues: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
Halitosis Why does my mom wake up with a bad and bitter taste in her mouth? Also, her stools are always loose and not formed. Can you tell me what might be wrong with her?
Dr. Ding Hanxiang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Dear QQ: Hello, it may be an issue of damp-heat in the gastrointestinal tract, which can lead to symptoms such as soft and sticky stools, as well as a bitter taste in the mouth and bad breath. Wishing you peace and health. Sincerely, Dr. Ding Han-Hsiang, Attending Physician, Depa...[Read More] Understanding Bad Breath and Digestive Issues: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine for Allergies and Skin Issues
Regarding whether to consult Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)? It seems that I have allergic rhinitis, dry skin with poorly healing sores, and possibly an allergy to cleaning agents. My lips are also frequently pale. I was wondering if I could try traditional Chinese medicine f...
Dr. Ding Hanxiang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Dear Xiao Jia, Hello, due to the insufficient details provided, I can only analyze based on the existing information. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that there is a correlation between the lungs and the skin, which is why many patients with allergic rhinitis also ex...[Read More] Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine for Allergies and Skin Issues
Can You Take Herbal Remedies for Menopause During Your Period?
Menopausal medication Hello Dr. Ding: May I ask if it is still okay to take Chinese herbal medicine for menopause when menstruation has started?
Dr. Ding Hanxiang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Dear Nenny, Hello. The choice of medication should depend on the specific drugs prescribed, as treatments for menopausal symptoms can vary based on individual constitution, which may be more heat or cold dominant. It is advisable to consult with the prescribing physician. Altern...[Read More] Can You Take Herbal Remedies for Menopause During Your Period?
Managing Seborrheic Dermatitis: Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help?
Seborrheic dermatitis Hello, doctor. I have a problem with seborrheic dermatitis on my face, which has worsened recently due to my night shift work. I experience itching almost every day, and I have even scratched myself to the point of bleeding. I have been intermittently taking...
Dr. Ding Hanxiang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Dear Ryan, Seborrheic dermatitis is related to individual constitution. Medications can alleviate the condition, but it tends to recur, especially with late nights or poor dietary choices, such as consuming greasy, spicy, and heat-inducing foods. Traditional Chinese Medicine ass...[Read More] Managing Seborrheic Dermatitis: Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help?
Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help Post-Stroke Recovery at 65?
A 65-year-old patient has suffered a stroke and is unable to move the left arm and left leg completely? I would like to ask, my father is 65 years old and had a stroke, resulting in complete immobility of his left hand and left leg. He is already on a fixed regimen of Western med...
Dr. Ding Hanxiang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello: The golden period for stroke treatment is six months, and it also depends on the extent of brain damage. If it exceeds six months, it is more difficult to achieve significant improvement. It is recommended that Western rehabilitation should not be interrupted, and acupunct...[Read More] Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help Post-Stroke Recovery at 65?
Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine for Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Hello: Regarding conductive hearing loss? Hello Dr. Ding, I have been diagnosed with sensorineural hearing loss in both ears by Western medicine, with a hearing loss of approximately 40 decibels. Both my eardrums and ear canals are normal, and it is suspected that the auditory ...
Dr. Ding Hanxiang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello: Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that hearing loss can be categorized into two types: deficiency and excess. Deficiency is associated with kidney essence deficiency or qi deficiency, while excess is related to phlegm-heat, qi stagnation, or liver fire. Chronic conditi...[Read More] Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine for Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Two Months of Unresolved Eczema: Should I See a Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctor?
Eczema has not healed for two months? Hello, doctor. I do not have a history of allergies, and in the past, I was able to cure eczema simply by applying topical medications. However, for the past two months, I have been diagnosed with eczema by a dermatologist and have been takin...
Dr. Ding Hanxiang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Dear Jessie, If eczema has been recurring for more than two months, it may be related to your constitution. It is advisable to combine oral traditional Chinese medicine with topical Western medications. I recommend visiting a nearby traditional Chinese medicine clinic or hospit...[Read More] Two Months of Unresolved Eczema: Should I See a Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctor?
Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Cause Diarrhea?
Can traditional Chinese medicine cause diarrhea? Hello Dr. Ding, on May 19th, my brother and I visited for a consultation and received the following medications. However, my brother mentioned that taking the Chinese medicine caused him to have diarrhea. Could you please check if ...
Dr. Ding Hanxiang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Dear Dr. Hsieh's Team, Hello, the mentioned traditional Chinese medicine should not cause diarrhea, and Poria is classified as a spleen-tonifying and diarrhea-stopping herb. It is likely related to dietary factors. Wishing you peace and health, Dr. Ding Han-Hsiang Atten...[Read More] Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Cause Diarrhea?
Managing Psoriasis with Traditional Chinese Medicine: Efficacy and Safety Concerns
Psoriasis Hello Doctor, I have been troubled by psoriasis (on the outer parts of both feet and my head) for many years. However, due to high intraocular pressure, I have not consulted a dermatologist. I have heard that treatments for skin diseases often involve corticosteroids an...
Dr. Ding Hanxiang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello: In Traditional Chinese Medicine, psoriasis is referred to as "yin xie bing." The causes are mostly attributed to factors such as blood heat, yin deficiency, and damp-heat, which depend on the patient's condition and constitution. There is no fixed prescripti...[Read More] Managing Psoriasis with Traditional Chinese Medicine: Efficacy and Safety Concerns
Do Herbal Masks Really Bring Blackheads to the Surface?
excuse me? Hello Dr. Ding, I have a question I would like to ask. I bought a herbal acne mask powder that has a strong aroma of Angelica dahurica, but the powder is a yellowish-brown color. This mask really makes the blackheads beneath the skin surface come out quite quickly. I w...
Dr. Ding Hanxiang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello: Angelica dahurica (Bai Zhi) has a pungent and warm nature, with effects including promoting sweating, dispelling wind and dampness, unblocking orifices and alleviating pain, reducing swelling and expelling pus, invigorating blood circulation, stopping bleeding, and promoti...[Read More] Do Herbal Masks Really Bring Blackheads to the Surface?
Can You Brew Tian Dong, Mai Dong, and Goji Berries Together?
Tian Dong (Asparagus cochinchinensis) and Mai Dong (Ophiopogon japon Can Tian Dong (Asparagus Root), Mai Dong (Ophiopogon Root), and Goji Berries be cooked together for consumption? What are the recommended proportions for each ingredient? What are the health effects of regularly...
Dr. Ding Hanxiang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Dear QQ, Hello! Asparagus root (Tian Men Dong) is sweet and bitter in taste, and has a cold nature. Its functions include nourishing yin, moistening dryness, and clearing heat to resolve phlegm. Ophiopogon (Mai Men Dong) is sweet with a slight bitterness and a cold nature, and i...[Read More] Can You Brew Tian Dong, Mai Dong, and Goji Berries Together?
Managing Chronic Urticaria: Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions
Chronic urticaria Hello, my sister has been suffering from chronic urticaria for several years, starting from high school. She has seen Western medicine doctors who only prescribed corticosteroids to suppress her symptoms. She has undergone allergy testing, but the results showed...
Dr. Ding Hanxiang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello: Traditional Chinese medicine has shown good efficacy in treating chronic urticaria, but since it has been occurring for many years, a longer period of adjustment is necessary. If the outbreaks are more frequent in hot weather or at night, or if the hives are reddish, this ...[Read More] Managing Chronic Urticaria: Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions
Managing Oily Skin and Acne: Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions
The scalp and face are prone to oiliness? Hello, doctor! I have struggled with oily skin and acne since childhood. Could you please explain how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) approaches treatment for these issues? Thank you!
Dr. Ding Hanxiang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello: You mentioned the issue of acne, which is generally related to one's constitution or gastrointestinal damp-heat, as well as qi stagnation and blood stasis. If a person has a constitution that is predominantly yang and tends to be hot, they are more likely to have oily...[Read More] Managing Oily Skin and Acne: Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions
Can Pregnant Women Safely Consume American Ginseng and Yellow Flag?
Is it safe to consume American ginseng and yellow flag iris during pregnancy? I often experience skin allergies, which I believe may be due to atopic dermatitis. I have a habit of taking American ginseng and yellow dock for health maintenance. Recently, I found out that I am preg...
Dr. Ding Hanxiang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello: Astragalus (Huangqi) is used to tonify Qi and has a sweet and warm nature, while Western herbs (referring to the specific herb linked) have a slightly cold nature. It is important to consider your body constitution; if you do not have Qi deficiency, consuming it may lead t...[Read More] Can Pregnant Women Safely Consume American Ginseng and Yellow Flag?
Do Growth Treatments Help 10-Year-Old Girls Increase Height?
Could you please clarify your question regarding growth spurts during puberty? Does a 10-year-old girl in the fifth grade need to see a growth clinic this year? Does taking growth supplements really help with height increase?
Dr. Ding Hanxiang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello: The issue of height enhancement has been hyped by manufacturers in recent years. Height is related not only to genetics but also to various factors such as diet, exercise, lifestyle, and stress. If an individual's growth and overall health are already good, there is n...[Read More] Do Growth Treatments Help 10-Year-Old Girls Increase Height?
Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help with Spot Treatment?
Spots Hello: Can traditional Chinese medicine help with the easy formation of spots? Thank you.
Dr. Ding Hanxiang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Dear Ling, Hello. The tendency to develop spots on the skin can be improved through adjustments in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Generally, the causes are often related to emotional stress, blood deficiency, and insufficient kidney yin. However, since this involves constit...[Read More] Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help with Spot Treatment?
Understanding Kidney Deficiency: Symptoms and Causes Explained
Kidney deficiency? Hello, doctor. Last winter, due to the cold weather, I often held my urine until morning even when I felt the urge to urinate at night. After the New Year, I started experiencing frequent urination, reduced urinary flow, a feeling of incomplete bladder emptying...
Dr. Ding Hanxiang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Dear Sam, Based on your current symptoms of frequent urination, lower back pain, and cold extremities, it appears you may be experiencing a condition related to kidney Yang deficiency. The kidneys are considered the foundation of innate vitality, and their depletion can lead to ...[Read More] Understanding Kidney Deficiency: Symptoms and Causes Explained