Dr. Yan Sumei reply Traditional Chinese Medicine Question - Page 13

Is it suitable to wash your hair during your menstrual period? Dear Doctor: Is it okay to wash my hair during my menstrual period? I found some information online regarding this topic. Is there any truth to it? Thank you. Here is an excerpt from the internet: "Do not wash ...

Psoriatic arthritis Hello, Doctor Yan. I am a 48-year-old real estate salesperson. About two years ago, I started experiencing cracking in my nails, with swelling at the base of the nail near the fingertip, and it has been spreading from one finger to another. When I apply pressu...

Could you please provide more details about the issue with your tongue? Hello, Dr. Yan. I previously asked you about issues related to my tongue (painful and rough sensation, a spicy feeling, and some small red spots on the tip of my tongue). You mentioned that if these symptoms ...

Could you please provide more details about the issue with your tongue? Hello, Dr. Yan. Recently, I have been experiencing some discomfort in my tongue; it feels a bit painful and has a spicy sensation, with some small red spots on the tip. I would like to ask why I might have th...

Pregnancy-related fungal infection Hello Dr. Yan: I am currently an 18-week pregnant woman. Since experiencing a fungal infection in the early stages of my pregnancy, I have been unable to completely resolve it, which has been very distressing. As soon as I finish using the antif...

Regarding vaginal discharge issues? Hello, doctor. I am from Tainan and have been experiencing long-term issues with vaginal discharge, but I have not seen a doctor for it. 1. This is because I hardly know any gynecologists, and my mother has never taken me to a private clinic. 2...

Is it true that individuals with endometriosis should avoid eating pineapple? Hello, Dr. Yan: After many years of infertility post-marriage, I underwent a rectal examination by a Western medicine doctor and was diagnosed with mild to moderate endometriosis located on the rectum. ...

Anemia and cold extremities? Hello, Doctor Yan: My girlfriend has been experiencing some stress from her studies recently, which has led to migraines. She also has symptoms of anemia and cold hands and feet. Doctor, if she needs to take supplements for the long term, what can she...

Is it suitable for me? Gui Lu Er Xian Jiao is suitable for individuals with deficiencies in both Qi and Yin, as well as those experiencing symptoms related to kidney deficiency. However, it is not recommended for individuals with excess heat conditions, such as Qi and Yin deficie...

Eating out How to achieve balanced nutrition when eating out.

Pharmacological effects Recently, I visited a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who prescribed a formula containing Poria, Atractylodes, American Ginseng, Licorice, Astragalus, Chuanxiong, Kudzu Root, Raw Rehmannia, Tianmen Dong, Wheat Grass, Sour Jujube Seed, Codonopsis,...

Dizziness What are the symptoms of diabetes? Can it lead to slightly elevated blood pressure? I previously had a health check and did not find any diabetes; could it be that not eating fruit for a long time caused my dizziness? Or is it possible that it could be a precursor to a ...

Health issues Irregular menstrual periods, with approximately two months of absence, have recently been accompanied by sudden breast tenderness for about a week, and menstruation has still not occurred. Occasionally, there is a discharge of light brown liquid, along with frequent...

Nasal allergies, post-nasal drip, affecting speech? Hello, Dr. Yan. I have a question I would like to ask you: When I was about 16 years old, I had a severe cold, and since then, I have experienced symptoms of nasal discharge at night while sleeping, along with post-nasal drip. W...

Pomegranate Can pomegranates help regulate menstrual cycles? Should they be combined with traditional Chinese medicine? Also, I would like to ask about experiencing pain on the left side during menstruation, which radiates to the lower back (left side) and persists even when chan...

Musculoskeletal pain I have not been working recently and have only been doing household chores at home, but I am experiencing unbearable pain in my joints and muscles. I rely on topical medications like muscle relaxants to feel somewhat better. Recently, I had X-rays and blood t...

Frequent headaches? I'm not sure why... I often have headaches... Could it be because I only wash my hair every two days? (The water temperature is moderate) I don't really use a hairdryer... I just stay at home most of the time! What could be the cause??? Please help!!...

Insufficient Qi I have been experiencing episodes of dizziness lasting about 2 to 3 seconds recently. I consulted a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who suggested that it might be due to insufficient qi, which cannot reach the head, leading to these symptoms. I was presc...

Dizziness I have had anemia since childhood, and recently I have been experiencing chest tightness, irregular heartbeat, and difficulty breathing. Sometimes I also feel stiffness in my shoulders and neck, have poor sleep quality, find it hard to fall asleep, and am easily awakene...

Gastrointestinal discomfort Hello doctor, my mother feels gastrointestinal discomfort every time she drinks colder water or drinks water at night, as if there is a blockage in her gas flow. Could you please explain why this happens? Thank you.