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Gray hair issue? Dear Doctor: I have noticed an increase in white hair over the past year. A report on traditional Chinese medicine on television suggested that consuming mulberry leaf powder and black sesame (powder) can improve this condition and turn white hair back to black. ...

Gynecology: Menstruation What should I do if I consume Coptis chinensis just before my menstrual period?

Gastrointestinal discomfort? Hello, doctor. If I am currently taking oral antifungal medication but have gastrointestinal issues and consulted a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who prescribed a formula containing Wu Zhu Yu Decoction, cinnamon, dried ginger, sand ginger,...

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment for IgA nephropathy? Hello Doctor, I recently underwent a kidney biopsy at a Western medicine hospital and was diagnosed with IgA nephropathy, also known as IgA nephritis. Currently, my 24-hour urine protein is 0.4 grams, and I have he...

Growth Plate Heightening Formula Hello doctor, my child is now 18 years old and has a height of 168 cm. If the growth plates have already fused, I would like to ask if drinking a growth tonic is still effective? It has been about 2 years since their height has not increased by ev...

Medication issues Due to pain in the genital area, I visited a gynecologist and took KEFLEX 500MG (which contains CEFALEXIN) antibiotics for three days. However, I have an allergy to Western medicine, and after finishing the medication, I felt very uncomfortable, but my condition...

I've been experiencing frequent colds over the past year? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask you about my frequent colds over the past year. I often experience symptoms like runny nose, sore throat, and cough, getting sick about once a month, which is really bothersome. I wa...

Young, asymptomatic primary hypertension? Hello, doctor. I am 24 years old and was diagnosed with hypertension at the age of 15. Two years ago, I was confirmed to have primary hypertension. I have undergone kidney MRI, echocardiogram, and exercise electrocardiogram, all of which ...

Chronic pharyngitis Traditional Chinese Medicine Hello Doctor, I have been suffering from gastroesophageal reflux and post-nasal drip for over a month. During this time, my throat has been in pain, and seeing specialists at large hospitals has not helped. I visited a traditional ...

Acne and Hormonal Imbalance Hello, doctor. Due to my work schedule, I have developed many acne breakouts on my face. I have been trying to avoid fried and spicy foods and have been eating fruits daily to supplement my vitamins, but the acne problem is still quite severe. Is there...

Throat issues Hello, doctor. Recently, when I visited a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, the doctor mentioned that I have excessive dampness in my body. However, I sometimes experience excessive saliva production and a sensation of a foreign body in my throat, although ...

Excessive masturbation I have had a habit of masturbation since I was in the second year of junior high school, averaging about once a day for over ten years. I have experienced some minor issues, such as feeling mentally fatigued, experiencing a sensation of fullness and tinnitu...

Traditional Chinese Medicine Dietary Supplement - Rice Congee I would like to ask about the rice soup introduced online, which is said to replenish energy and improve health. Is this true or just a rumor spread on the internet? Thank you!

Head hot, body cold? Hello, doctor. I'm not sure why last night before bed I suddenly felt a heat in my head, but I wasn't sweating. Later, while I was sleeping with the air conditioning on, my head still felt hot, but I didn't feel cold, so I didn't cover mys...

Is it safe to consume? Hello, I would like to ask if individuals with "hyperthyroidism" can consume products containing "wild kudzu root." Thank you for your response and hard work.

Height differences throughout the day? I would like to ask the doctor why my height measured at the health center in the morning was 170.8 cm, but in the afternoon and evening, it measured 168.8 cm. Which measurement reflects my true height, the one in the morning or the one in t...

Height issues Doctor, I would like to ask, I am 18 years old and currently about 170 cm tall. I want to know if it's possible for me to grow to 173 cm. I had an X-ray in mid-September, and the growth plates in my pelvis have not yet closed. What medications can help with hei...

Unstable sleep Frequent waking up after 2-3 hours of sleep, then falling asleep again for another 2-3 hours, and repeating this cycle every night can lead to poor daytime energy levels, pale complexion, and a yellowish tint to the skin. What over-the-counter medications, foods, o...

Acne, constitutional issues? Hello Doctor: I have been underweight since childhood, with a weight of about 43 kg at a height of 163 cm. I have serious acne issues, and despite trying Western medicine and topical treatments, the acne persists. Four months ago, I started seeing a T...

Height issues At 15 years old, with a height of 158 cm and a weight of 50 kg, you may still have the potential to grow taller. The presence of pubic hair but not armpit hair suggests that you are in the early stages of puberty, which is a critical period for growth. Your height i...