Effective Remedies for Post-Nasal Drip from Allergies
Post-nasal drip Hello: Due to nasal allergies, I often experience post-nasal drip that gets stuck in my throat, making it difficult to swallow or cough it out. Each time, I have to go to the hospital for suction, which is really uncomfortable. Could you please suggest some method...
Dr. Wu Xuanzhang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello AMY: The treatment for nasal allergies should adopt a "root cause" approach. The "clearing the source" method, in addition to the suction techniques used in otolaryngology, also involves reducing secretions as another strategy. Traditional Chinese medici...[Read More] Effective Remedies for Post-Nasal Drip from Allergies
Dietary Guidelines for Terminal Cancer Patients: What to Avoid and Consider
How to pay attention to diet in the advanced stage of cancer? For a 73-year-old grandmother diagnosed with terminal cholangiocarcinoma and malignant liver tumors, it is crucial to pay attention to her diet. Foods to avoid include: 1. High-fat foods: These can exacerbate liver is...
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Dear Daughter-in-law: Patients with malignant tumors should generally avoid cold, raw, and hard-to-digest foods. For example, raw food diets (such as vegetable and fruit juices) can be consumed, but it is recommended to take them after meals. Raw foods, especially meats, should b...[Read More] Dietary Guidelines for Terminal Cancer Patients: What to Avoid and Consider
Understanding Nasal Allergies: Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions
Nasal allergies Doctor, my husband has nasal allergies, and my daughter sneezes and has a runny nose every morning when she wakes up. Is this nasal allergy? Are there Chinese herbal medicines that can improve nasal allergies? If so, what is the most effective age for taking them?...
Dr. Wu Xuanzhang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Dear Xiao Ru: Allergic rhinitis is related to constitution and genetics. Your husband and daughter both experience sneezing and runny nose upon waking, which are typical symptoms of nasal allergies. Traditional Chinese medicine has unique benefits in regulating constitution and i...[Read More] Understanding Nasal Allergies: Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions
Understanding Dysmenorrhea: Can Tui Na Therapy Help?
Dysmenorrhea My wife experiences severe dysmenorrhea, and her mood swings before menstruation are quite intense, almost like a dual personality. Recently, she mentioned a type of massage that can treat dysmenorrhea. Is this approach reasonable according to Traditional Chinese Med...
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Dear SSS: Tui Na therapy for dysmenorrhea involves stimulating acupuncture points along traditional Chinese medicine meridians to produce analgesic effects. When it comes to alleviating menstrual pain, acupuncture tends to be more effective than Tui Na. Additionally, some dysmeno...[Read More] Understanding Dysmenorrhea: Can Tui Na Therapy Help?
Understanding Huanglian: Benefits and Precautions for Heat Relief
Coptis chinensis (H Hello: I have a constitution characterized by dry mouth and tongue, excessive heat, and I often get styes and large pimples. However, I rarely eat fried foods, do not consume ice, and only occasionally eat spicy food, mostly kimchi. My sleep schedule is usuall...
Dr. Wu Xuanzhang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Dear Meow Meow, Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis) is classified as a bitter and cold herb, primarily used to reduce excess heat in the gastrointestinal tract. It is not suitable for individuals with deficiency heat or those who have a weak constitution and poor digestive health. Al...[Read More] Understanding Huanglian: Benefits and Precautions for Heat Relief
Understanding Blood Stasis in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Symptoms and Causes
Qi and blood Dr. Wu: Hello, I hope you don’t mind me asking. I am an office worker and have a thin physique. My palms are always red around the edges (especially from the little finger to the wrist), while the center of my hands is quite pale. I am unsure why this is happening. A...
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Dear Patient, Based on the information you provided, your thin physique and red palms suggest that you may be experiencing internal heat. Additionally, the presence of purpura on the inner side of your lips and on your tongue may indicate blood stasis or possibly a condition of ...[Read More] Understanding Blood Stasis in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Symptoms and Causes
Why Am I Experiencing Frequent Cramps Recently?
Why have I been experiencing frequent muscle cramps lately? Hello Doctor: For the past week or two, I've been experiencing cramps in my legs or buttocks while sleeping, which is very uncomfortable. Yesterday, I had pain in both sides of my buttocks, and it was really distres...
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Dear Bonnie, Hello! Experiencing leg cramps during sleep is generally related to electrolyte deficiencies or poor circulation in the lower limbs. A thorough examination and diagnosis by a physician is necessary. Please visit our clinic for treatment. Thank you.[Read More] Why Am I Experiencing Frequent Cramps Recently?
Effective Remedies for Postherpetic Neuralgia and Digestive Issues
Postherpetic neuralgia Dear Doctor, 1. My father had shingles on his left chest three years ago, and since then he has been suffering from postherpetic neuralgia. What are some effective treatments for this condition? 2. My father has a bowel movement once after breakfast, whic...
Dr. Wu Xuanzhang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hello DEER sp310386: 1. Postherpetic neuralgia resulting from shingles is difficult to treat. Generally, acupuncture at the nerve ganglia, combined with medications, especially certain antiparasitic drugs, is used to alleviate pain. 2. The two medications your father is takin...[Read More] Effective Remedies for Postherpetic Neuralgia and Digestive Issues
Understanding Irregular Menstruation: When to Seek Medical Help
Irregular menstruation Hello Dr. Wu, this is Xiao Zhen. I asked you a question last time regarding my irregular menstruation. I received a menstrual induction injection a week ago, and now it has been 5 days. Do I need to go to the hospital for a thorough examination, or is it su...
Dr. Wu Xuanzhang reply Traditional Chinese Medicine
Dear Xiao Zhen: Hello, menstrual issues can be related to endocrine hormones as well as ovarian and uterine problems. Irregular menstrual cycles or amenorrhea require thorough examination to identify the underlying causes. I recommend that you visit a hospital. Both Western and T...[Read More] Understanding Irregular Menstruation: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Irregular Menstruation: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Irregular menstruation..? Hello Dr. Wu: I would like to ask you about my irregular menstruation, which has been ongoing for 3-4 years. I have seen Western doctors and undergone transvaginal ultrasound, blood tests, and urine tests, all of which came back normal. Last month, my pe...
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Dear [Name], The extension of the menstrual cycle is indeed largely influenced by hormonal factors, with insufficient progesterone being one of the causes. Due to inadequate secretion of progesterone, the endometrium does not thicken properly, leading to a lack of shedding and r...[Read More] Understanding Irregular Menstruation: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Fully Heal Pelvic Inflammatory Disease?
The body is getting worse and worse? Doctor, can pelvic inflammatory disease be completely cured with traditional Chinese medicine? A Western doctor told me that pelvic inflammatory disease will not fully heal, and I have had this condition for three years. I have intermittently ...
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Dear Ruby, Pelvic inflammatory disease in gynecology can be treated with traditional Chinese medicine. TCM can help enhance your immune system, assist your body in healing, and improve blood circulation in the pelvic area. As for the issues related to scoliosis and sciatica, acu...[Read More] Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Fully Heal Pelvic Inflammatory Disease?