Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine: Addressing Common Health Concerns
Consultation 1. Qi deficiency, easily fatigued. 2. High stress, anxiety, and irritability. 3. Tightness in the neck and back, joint stiffness, creaking joints, numbness in the heels, tightness in the neck, ears, and back muscles. 4. Redness and swelling of the throat. 5. ...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
1. Heel pain is associated with the bladder meridian, but since the liver governs the tendons, all issues related to tendons and bones are connected to the liver. Tightness in the tendons is also related to liver function. 2. Joint sounds can indicate joint degeneration, which s...[Read More] Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine: Addressing Common Health Concerns
Understanding Dizziness: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Dizziness I would like to ask a traditional Chinese medicine doctor. I occasionally experience dizziness, and I also sweat even when the air conditioning is on. Additionally, I have frequent urination. Could you please provide some insights on this?
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
There are many causes of dizziness, such as anemia, extreme heat, extreme cold, hunger, fatigue, colds, exposure to cold, cerebral vascular constriction, low blood pressure, and so on. When dizziness occurs "occasionally," it is important to understand the timing, chang...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine
Managing Meridian Pain After Flu: Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions
Meridian pain caused by a cold? Hello, doctor... I have a question. My mother has not recovered since she contracted the flu last November. Now, whenever she sits and tries to stand up, she feels a pulling sensation and pain along the left side of her back. She has seen Western d...
Dr. Ding Hanxiang Reply:
Hello! Your mother's influenza appears to be a type of external pathogenic wind-cold syndrome according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Since the wind-cold pathogen has not been eliminated from the body and cold tends to constrict, she may experience a tightness in th...[Read More] Managing Meridian Pain After Flu: Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions
Understanding Bladder Stones: Myths, Remedies, and Dietary Tips
Bladder stones Dr. Hou: Hello! My husband had an X-ray and it was unexpectedly found that he has a small bladder stone. The doctor said it’s not serious and that we don’t need to worry about it, but I’m still a bit concerned. I would like to ask you: (1) Is there a folk remedy ca...
Dr. Hou Yuchang Reply:
Hello! 1. Bladder stones that are discovered incidentally and are asymptomatic can usually be passed through urine without special attention. 2. In traditional medicine, there are two types of "Hua Shi Cao" (Stone Grass); the commonly referred "Cat Whiskers" i...[Read More] Understanding Bladder Stones: Myths, Remedies, and Dietary Tips
Understanding Dark Circles: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights and Remedies
Dark circles I sleep a lot every day, but I easily feel fatigued! I also have significant dark circles under my eyes! Could you please tell me what might be wrong? (Is it related to the liver, kidneys, gallbladder, or another organ?) How should I treat it? Thank you.
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
The area around the eyes is congested, indicating poor blood circulation, resembling dark circles. This is often seen in individuals with nasal allergies who frequently experience nasal congestion and runny nose. Fatigue is a manifestation of insufficient physical energy and a de...[Read More] Understanding Dark Circles: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights and Remedies
Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help with Frequent Urination?
My symptoms? Can traditional Chinese medicine be used to manage frequent urination? What could be the reasons for my frequent urination? If it is due to urethritis, can herbal medicine be used for treatment?
Dr. Huang Zhongzhun Reply:
Hello, Huang! Both frequent urination and urethritis can be managed with traditional Chinese medicine. If the frequent urination is long-term and the urine is light in color, it may indicate kidney qi deficiency and weak bladder control. However, if it is a temporary condition ac...[Read More] Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help with Frequent Urination?
Dietary Recommendations for Gallbladder Cancer Patients in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Gallbladder cancer Hello, doctor... Could you please advise if there are any foods that are more suitable for patients with gallbladder cancer in traditional Chinese medicine, or any types of food that should be avoided? Thank you for your response.
Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
Patients with gallbladder cancer should consume fresh vegetables, eggs, and steamed fish. They should avoid fried, deep-fried, and high-fat foods, as well as supplements that can cause bloating, such as red dates, longan, and white fungus.[Read More] Dietary Recommendations for Gallbladder Cancer Patients in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Understanding the Connection Between Hand Color Changes and Internal Health
Menstrual irregularities Hello, my husband's left lower area of the palm of his right hand and the corresponding area on his left hand have been persistently red (even without pressure) for many years. What could this indicate, and is it related to any internal organs? Thank...
Dr. Chen Weili Reply:
Hello Fenfen: You are referring to the area in the palm corresponding to the little finger and ring finger, right? In patients with higher blood viscosity or those with essential hypertension, the manifestations you described may be observed, but they do not hold particular signi...[Read More] Understanding the Connection Between Hand Color Changes and Internal Health