Understanding Facial Flushing: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
Facial flushing? In the past six months, I have frequently experienced cold hands and feet, while my cheek feels hot and swollen, but only on one side of my face, which feels quite strange! Sometimes, I feel so uncomfortable that I become dizzy and only feel better after vomiting...
Dr. Wang Ruomei reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello! Dr. Wang from our hospital has left, so we are unable to respond to your inquiry. Please consult with other physicians in the Traditional Chinese Medicine department. Thank you! The Traditional Chinese Medicine department at Changhua Hospital cares about you.[Read More] Understanding Facial Flushing: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights
Understanding Cold Sensation in the Back During Winter: A TCM Perspective
Coldness in the back during winter? During the winter, the cold weather can often lead to a sensation of coldness and dampness in the back.
Dr. Wang Ruomei reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello! Dr. Wang from our hospital has left, so we are unable to respond to your inquiries. Please consult with other physicians in the Traditional Chinese Medicine department. Thank you! The Traditional Chinese Medicine department at Changhua Hospital cares about you.[Read More] Understanding Cold Sensation in the Back During Winter: A TCM Perspective
Is Xiao Qing Long Tang Safe for Pregnant Women?
Can pregnant women consume Xiaoqinglong soup? Hello Dr. Wang, I am currently 28 weeks pregnant and on bed rest at home, taking the prescribed medication Yutopar for maintaining my pregnancy. Recently, my child has caught a cold, and I have a severe sore throat. I would like to ...
Dr. Wang Ruomei reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello! Dr. Wang from our hospital has left, so we are unable to respond to your inquiries. Please consult with other physicians in the Traditional Chinese Medicine department. Thank you! The Traditional Chinese Medicine department at Changhua Hospital cares about you.[Read More] Is Xiao Qing Long Tang Safe for Pregnant Women?
Managing Premenstrual Anxiety: Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions
Regarding premenstrual syndrome (PMS)..? My menstrual cycle has always been regular, approximately 25 days, and I don't experience any significant pain. However, I do notice that about a week before my period, which is around ovulation, I feel unusually anxious, almost like ...
Dr. Wang Ruomei reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello, Miss Mei: The female menstrual cycle is related to the secretion of estrogen and progesterone stimulated by the brain-reproductive axis. Due to hormonal activation, there may be some physiological conditions that differ from usual, but normally this should not cause signif...[Read More] Managing Premenstrual Anxiety: Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions
Managing Alcoholic Skin: Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions
Alcoholic skin. Traditional Chinese medicine maintenance and treatment issues? I have been a carrier of hepatitis B and have been struggling with seborrheic dermatitis for nearly five years. I have not received treatment from either Western or traditional Chinese medicine; I have...
Dr. Wang Ruomei reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello, Xiao Hai: Rosacea is a skin condition that appears as a pinkish-red rash. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is mentioned that "the sun governs the skin externally and the chest internally; the sun is the guiding principle of the body." Here, "the sun...[Read More] Managing Alcoholic Skin: Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions
The Benefits of Si Wu Decoction for Women's Health During Menstruation
Si Wu Decoction Hello: I've heard that girls should drink Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction) before and after their menstrual period. Why is that? What are its benefits? How many days before and after menstruation should it be taken? Thank you for your response.
Dr. Wang Ruomei reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello, Miss Huang: There has been a longstanding folk custom of taking "Si Wu Tang" (Four Substance Decoction) before and after menstruation, which is not documented in any traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) pharmacopoeia. Here is my explanation: First, it is important ...[Read More] The Benefits of Si Wu Decoction for Women's Health During Menstruation
Understanding the Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Health and Blood Pressure
Sleep Hello Doctor: Every time I catch a cold and visit the doctor, they tell me that it's due to insufficient sleep, stating that I only sleep for 2 to 3 hours. My blood pressure readings show a systolic pressure of 90 mmHg and a diastolic pressure of 40 mmHg, and sometimes...
Dr. Wang Ruomei reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello, Miss Candy: Human sleep is regulated by the natural phenomenon of the Earth's day-night cycle, where the brain receives signals indicating that it is time to rest and sleep at night. Human blood circulation, which contains energy, is essential for life and also serves...[Read More] Understanding the Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Health and Blood Pressure
Should You Stop Taking Traditional Chinese Medicine for Menstrual Issues?
Should I stop taking the medication? Your friend experienced a decrease in menstrual flow and a darker color after taking the prescribed Chinese herbal formulas (Zuo Gui Wan, Gui Pi Tang, Wen Jing Tang, and Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang) for three days. This change in menstrual pattern can...
Dr. Wang Ruomei reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello, sir: I was a bit surprised to see the prescription given by that traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) doctor to your friend. This is because TCM diagnoses illnesses through the four diagnostic methods: observation, listening and smelling, inquiry, and palpation. Regardless o...[Read More] Should You Stop Taking Traditional Chinese Medicine for Menstrual Issues?
Understanding Menstrual Issues: Blood Clots, Color, and Herbal Remedies
Menstrual issues in women? Hello: Is it normal for girls to have blood clots in their menstrual period? What is considered a normal menstrual cycle, and what should the color be like? After taking traditional Chinese medicine, the menstrual blood that originally had clots has tur...
Dr. Wang Ruomei reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello, Miss Huang: Menstruation in women is regulated by the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, which secretes luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) to stimulate the ovaries and uterus to produce estrogen and progesterone. Most of the estrogen promot...[Read More] Understanding Menstrual Issues: Blood Clots, Color, and Herbal Remedies
Understanding Itchy Skin: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Medical consultation Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about how Traditional Chinese Medicine suggests that the location of symptoms can indicate the underlying issues of a disease. I have not had any skin problems in the past, but recently, over the last two years, I have notic...
Dr. Wang Ruomei reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello, Miss Pearl Meatball: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnoses diseases through four methods: observation, listening, inquiry, and pulse-taking. Additionally, when necessary, it may also refer to Western medical tests. The occurrence of a disease involves many factors, ...[Read More] Understanding Itchy Skin: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
What is Seven-Combination Water and Its Health Benefits?
What is Seven-Combination Water? Hello Dr. Wang! Recently, there has been widespread discussion online about "Seven-Mixed Water" claiming to cure various ailments. What exactly is Seven-Mixed Water? Is it truly beneficial and harmless? Are there any contraindications fo...
Dr. Wang Ruomei reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello, Miss Pei-Yin: Regarding your inquiry about "Qi He Shui," I have not heard of it before, and I have not come across it in the traditional Chinese medicine texts I have studied. Therefore, I cannot provide any explanation about this water. However, I believe that i...[Read More] What is Seven-Combination Water and Its Health Benefits?
Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Effectively Treat Hyperthyroidism?
Hyperthyroidism Dr. Wang: Is traditional Chinese medicine suitable for treating hyperthyroidism? I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism through a blood test in 2000, and after taking medication for over a year, my condition improved significantly. However, every time I ask my docto...
Dr. Wang Ruomei reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello, regarding thyroid diseases, they were referred to as "goiter" in ancient traditional Chinese medicine. They are classified into two types: "qi goiter" and "blood goiter." Therefore, thyroid diseases have been recognized since ancient times, an...[Read More] Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Effectively Treat Hyperthyroidism?
Is Drinking Distilled Water Daily Safe for Your Kidneys?
Is it safe to regularly drink distilled water? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if drinking more than 1500cc of distilled water made from tap water every day at the workplace has any adverse effects on the human body, especially the kidneys? Is it safe to consume this type of w...
Dr. Wang Ruomei reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
1. Water contains trace elements necessary for the human body, such as magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus found in minerals. Distilled water, while effective in eliminating bacteria, raises concerns about the potential reduction of trace elements in the water. 2. To reduce bacte...[Read More] Is Drinking Distilled Water Daily Safe for Your Kidneys?
How to Use Traditional Chinese Medicine for Sleep Issues and Heart Rate?
How to adjust the treatment? I have a heart rate of 85 to 92 beats per minute, difficulty sleeping and insomnia, abnormal body heat without feeling cold, and excessive brain activity. What traditional Chinese medicine should I use to regulate these symptoms?
Dr. Wang Ruomei reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello Sam: 1) There is no specific Chinese herbal medicine that is fixed for treating a particular type of disease. 2) For patients experiencing symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, insomnia, and abnormal body heat, it is also important to inquire whether the patient has daily bowel...[Read More] How to Use Traditional Chinese Medicine for Sleep Issues and Heart Rate?
Can Mitral Valve Prolapse Heal? Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine Options
Can mitral valve disease be cured? In mid-January of this year, I experienced hyperventilation possibly due to stress while driving. I immediately went to the emergency department at National Taiwan University Hospital in Gongguan, where I underwent X-rays and an electrocardiogra...
Dr. Wang Ruomei reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello Mr. Huang: 1) The mitral valve prolapse in this patient is caused by acquired factors. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it can be treated and repaired. However, if it is a congenital condition present at birth, it cannot be repaired. 2) TCM treatment employs the m...[Read More] Can Mitral Valve Prolapse Heal? Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine Options