Body constitution, Traditional Chinese Medicine FAQ

Does Traditional Chinese Medicine Cause Weight Gain?

Can taking traditional Chinese medicine cause weight gain? I have recently been taking traditional Chinese medicine to adjust my body, but I have heard that taking Chinese medicine can lead to weight gain. There are many claims online suggesting that Chinese medicine can cause we...

Dr. Zhang Chunfang Reply:
To regulate the body constitution or treat specific diseases, the use of traditional Chinese medicine should be based on the corresponding syndrome. Obesity is primarily caused by improper diet and lack of regular exercise. Ask yourself if you have any of these unhealthy habits. ...

Understanding Your Body Constitution: Cold Hands and Feet with Heat Sensitivity

Regarding constitution? The doctor would like to ask about my symptoms: I often have cold hands and feet but am sensitive to heat and tend to sweat easily. I experience menstrual pain, but gynecological examinations with Western medicine show no issues. My menstrual cycle is irre...

Dr. Zhang Chunfang Reply:
Sweating can be classified into spontaneous sweating and night sweats. High environmental temperatures, inadequate ventilation, and the body's difficulty in adapting can also lead to excessive sweating. Individuals with allergic constitutions are more prone to such symptoms....

Is Cinnamon Safe for Dry Eyes? Understanding Coumarin Risks and Dosage

Concerns about coumarin content in cinnamon? Because my body constitution is relatively cool, I often have cold hands and feet and experience vivid dreams while sleeping. The doctor prescribed cinnamon, but when I took it for the first time, my eyes became very dry (I already hav...

Dr. Zhang Weidong Reply:
Hello, Xiao Ke. Because you have dry eye syndrome, it is common to prescribe cooling and moistening herbs for you. However, since you have cold hands and feet, it is essential to prescribe warming herbs to achieve balance. As for the dosage, this cannot be answered online. Cinnam...

Improving Your Body's Susceptibility to Lipomas: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine

How to improve suspected sebaceous cyst predisposition? Hello Doctor: I have undergone surgery for sebaceous cysts twice, both occurring in my armpit, and now I have another one developing in the same area, which is quite bothersome. My usual traditional Chinese medicine practiti...

Dr. Chen Jieting Reply:
From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the occurrence of lipomas is significantly related to one's constitution, often associated with a phlegm-dampness transforming into heat condition. Therefore, basic adjustments in lifestyle and diet can indeed reduc...

Understanding Acne and Body Constitution Issues in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Katniss Zheng / 22 years old / Female, Hello, 1. Your height is 163 cm and your weight is 43 kg, which indicates that you are somewhat underweight. This may be related to your body type, so it would be helpful to ask your parents or siblings if they share a similar physiq...

Understanding Frequent Mouth Ulcers: Causes and Remedies

What to do about frequent mouth ulcers? I almost get mouth ulcers every month, and it takes about a week to heal. Each time, I usually have 2 to 5 ulcers, often located on the upper and lower lips near my canine teeth, and sometimes on my tongue. I would like to know why I freque...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Ms. Lin / 27 years old / Female Online User: Hello, 1. You experience mouth ulcers almost every month, which take about a week to heal. Each time, you have 2-5 ulcers, primarily located on the upper and lower lips near your canine teeth, and sometimes on your tongue. This ...

Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine for Erectile Dysfunction: Safety and Efficacy

Regarding medication issues? Hello, doctor: I would like to ask if there is any therapeutic effect from taking Traditional Chinese Medicine for erectile dysfunction, specifically the formula containing cinnamon, anemarrhena, phellodendron, and sour jujube seed. If I am also takin...

Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
Hello, first of all, I encourage your concern for health. I would like to remind you that there are significant individual differences in body constitution. Even for the same sexual function issues, the treatments may vary. For example, some individuals may have insufficient kidn...

Can Pregnant Women Safely Consume American Ginseng and Yellow Flag?

Is it safe to consume American ginseng and yellow flag iris during pregnancy? I often experience skin allergies, which I believe may be due to atopic dermatitis. I have a habit of taking American ginseng and yellow dock for health maintenance. Recently, I found out that I am preg...

Dr. Ding Hanxiang Reply:
Hello: Astragalus (Huangqi) is used to tonify Qi and has a sweet and warm nature, while Western herbs (referring to the specific herb linked) have a slightly cold nature. It is important to consider your body constitution; if you do not have Qi deficiency, consuming it may lead t...

Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues: Bad Breath and Acupuncture for GERD

Gastrointestinal issues 1. Why do I have bad breath when I'm fasting? 2. Will acupuncture treatment help with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Xiaobai, 1. When you experience bad breath on an empty stomach, it may be due to poor oral hygiene. If you have dental caries, it is essential to brush your teeth diligently after meals and address any cavities. Additionally, maintaining good oral hygiene is crucial. 2. ...

Herbal Remedies for Digestive Health: Tips for Improving Gut Wellness

Gastrointestinal tract Hello, doctor: I have digestive issues and often experience stomach pain, and I do not have daily bowel movements. What can I stew to help adjust my body constitution?

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Xiao Jie, 1. You have gastrointestinal issues, often experiencing abdominal pain and irregular bowel movements. The accumulation of feces in the colon can affect intestinal motility. When the intestines do not move properly, it can lead to bloating, which may cause abdomin...

Understanding Growth Spurts: Do Boys Need Herbal Remedies Like Zhuanggu Soup?

Bone Growth Soup Hello Dr. Lin, I would like to ask if it is too early for a boy in the fifth grade to start developing? (He has a slight Adam's apple, a hoarse and deep voice, and some fine pubic hair.) Will this affect his height growth? Is it necessary for him to drink ...

Dr. Lin Huanquan Reply:
Hello: The purpose of the growth tonic is twofold: firstly, to promote growth and development, commonly referred to as increasing height; secondly, to regulate the body constitution during the growth process. Xiao Wu has started developing a bit early, as this typically occurs ar...

Managing Chronic Hepatitis C Symptoms: Traditional vs. Western Medicine

Hepatitis C issues Hello Dr. Lin! Thank you for answering my questions about hepatitis C last time. However, my mother has been feeling increasingly unwell lately. Her symptoms are as follows: 1. Dry mouth and throat, no matter how much water she drinks, she still feels thirsty. ...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear (Worried about my family), 1. Your mother has hepatitis C, which is named after the type of virus that causes it. Since hepatitis C is not easily cured in the short term, both traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and Western medicine have their unique approaches and medicatio...

Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine's Impact on Sperm Quality

Traditional Chinese medicine for improving sperm quality? Hello Doctor: I am currently taking herbal decoctions prescribed by a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioner to improve my sperm quality. However, after about two months of treatment, I went to a gynecology and ob...

Dr. Chu Baiqing Reply:
Hello: It sounds like you haven't been on medication for very long. Of course, noticeable effects require some time to activate your body's functions. However, using traditional Chinese medicine to treat oligospermia is a very good option, and the results can often be q...

Understanding Poor Appetite in Toddlers: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine

Poor appetite in toddlers? I'm sorry

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Hello Bear netizen; 1. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has excellent effects on regulating body constitution, especially for young children with poor appetites. TCM has its unique characteristics in this regard. 2. For a four-month-old infant, breast milk is the best food, as...

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:
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...

Understanding Male Gynecomastia: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights

Gynecomastia Hello, doctor. Since puberty, my chest has been swollen and has not decreased in size; it is approximately the size of a hand with fingers slightly bent. I have consulted with Western medicine, and the examination results were normal. The answer from the Western doct...

Dr. Huang Zhongzhun Reply:
Hello: If a male has a more prominent chest, and it is due to his body constitution, there is generally no need for special concern. However, if it is true gynecomastia, it may indicate a congenital issue or be a manifestation of serious diseases such as liver cirrhosis, congenit...

Understanding Royal Jelly, Pollen, and Honey: Health Benefits and Risks

Health supplements Hello, Doctor: Could you please clarify whether royal jelly, pollen, and honey are classified as health foods or medications? Are they used in traditional Chinese medicine? What are their respective functions? Can they be consumed together? What types of body c...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
1. It belongs to health foods and is rarely used in traditional Chinese medicine. 2. Royal jelly contains A. 10-Hydroxy-2-decenoic acid (10-HDA), which can 1. inhibit the proliferation of Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. 2. inhibit the growth o...

Does Job's Tears Help with Psoriasis? Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine

Psoriasis Is eating Job's tears beneficial?

Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
Dear Miss Lin: Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease, and relying solely on Job's tears for treatment is not very effective. It is recommended to consult a professional dermatologist for primary treatment of psoriasis, while complementing it with traditional Chinese medicine fo...

Can You Enhance Breast Size Naturally at 20? Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights

Breast augmentation Hello, is there still a chance to enhance breast size at the age of 20? I only have an A cup, and my mother didn't provide any supplements during my development period, so I haven't developed much. I feel really sad because I keep getting laughed at....

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
To promote breast development, it is important to consume foods rich in protein, such as meat, eggs, and legumes. Well-known breast-enhancing dietary remedies include papaya milk, green papaya and pork rib soup, wine egg, and peanut pig trotter soup. The Eight-Treasure Soup is a ...

Seeking Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions for Liver and Gallbladder Issues

Overseas expatriates seeking advice on liver and gallbladder issues? The patient has had issues with damp-heat in the liver and gallbladder in the early stages. A few years ago, due to facial nerve dysfunction, he returned to Taiwan for a diagnosis at a traditional Chinese medici...

Dr. Huang Zhongzhun Reply:
Hello Jin: The classification of body constitution in Traditional Chinese Medicine often involves multiple types mixed together, and it is not necessarily a single syndrome. Ancient texts state: "When observing liver disease, one should consider the liver's influence on...

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