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Effective Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedies for Sciatica Relief

Sciatica I'm sorry! It has been over ten days since my last inquiry, and I have not seen any relevant responses. I am unsure if my previous upload was unsuccessful, which may have caused you not to receive my questions. Therefore, I must ask again. Thank you for taking the t...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear user seeking urgent treatment, Your questions are answered briefly as follows: 1. Sciatica is a condition commonly encountered by both Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners. It is primarily caused by overexertion or injuries such as herniated discs that le...

Managing Allergies and Nosebleeds in Children with Traditional Chinese Medicine

Nasal allergies causing nosebleeds? Hello Dr. Yan: My child is over four years old and often catches colds, especially during significant climate changes and in winter. We previously had blood tests done at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, and the allergy index was very high at 99.*...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Nosebleeds are not strongly related to allergic constitution, but both can be managed with traditional Chinese medicine. When experiencing a cold, it is important to treat the cold first before beginning any tonifying therapies, as traditional Chinese medicine states: "Treat...

Can Patients with Chocolate Cysts Safely Use Evening Primrose Oil?

Chocolate cyst Hello Doctor: Two years ago, I was diagnosed with a chocolate cyst (endometriosis), which was already 7-8 cm in size at the time of discovery. The doctor recommended surgical treatment, and after the surgery, I continued to take oral contraceptives and returned to ...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Hello, online friends! 1. Evening primrose, also known as Oenothera biennis, is a biennial herb. The flowers of the evening primrose bloom slowly in the evening and wither by dawn, making it a plant that only blooms for the moon. Native Americans used evening primrose to treat ...

Understanding Liver Qi Stagnation and Chiropractic Care in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Liver Qi stagnation? Spinal adjustment? Hello Dr. Lin, Two years ago, when I was about six months pregnant, I accidentally missed two steps while carrying my older son and fell onto my right foot. At that time, I did not experience any significant pain in my lower back or hips, ...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Hello Yaya, 1. The liver is responsible for the regulation of Qi. When liver Qi is stagnant, symptoms such as chest or lower abdominal discomfort, a feeling of chest tightness with sighing, irritability, and menstrual irregularities in women may occur. I wonder if you are exper...

Can Acupressure Help You Grow Taller at 19? Tips for Height Increase

Methods to Increase Height Which acupressure points can stimulate growth? Also, I am already 19 years old—do I still have a chance to grow taller? I usually exercise regularly. What else should I pay attention to in order to promote height growth, such as diet, sleep, and which t...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Hello Nicr: 1. Promoting growth requires sufficient sleep, adequate protein and calcium intake, and appropriate exercise. Traditional Chinese Medicine can assist growth through acupressure on the Yongquan point or stretching, but this is effective only before the growth period ...

Managing Duodenal Ulcers: Traditional Chinese Medicine vs. Antibiotics

Duodenal ulcer Hello Doctor: I was recently diagnosed with a duodenal ulcer through an endoscopy, and tests confirmed the presence of Helicobacter pylori. However, due to concerns about the side effects of long-term antibiotic use, I opted for traditional Chinese medicine treatme...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Chung, 1. Duodenal ulcers can be diagnosed by Western medicine through various factors, including stress and chronic non-healing conditions. However, in recent years, the presence of Helicobacter pylori in the stomach has been hypothesized as one of the causes of duodenal ...

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...

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:
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...

Understanding Gastroparesis and Chronic Gastritis: A Holistic Approach

Gastric ptosis with chronic gastritis? I have been very thin since I was young, measuring 178 cm and weighing 55 kg. I have a long history of gastrointestinal issues. In the past few years, I didn't pay much attention to it while studying, but after being hospitalized for pn...

Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
According to the description, this condition corresponds to Traditional Chinese Medicine's concept of spleen qi deficiency and the sinking of middle qi, which leads to the upward rebellion of stomach qi. The appropriate treatment should focus on tonifying the middle and bene...

Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help with Excessive Foot Sweating?

Regarding foot sweat? Hello Doctor: In recent years, I have been experiencing increasingly severe sweating in my feet, mostly during the day. Even when I am sitting still in an air-conditioned room, I still sweat profusely, and the odor is quite unpleasant. Could this mild condit...

Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
Hyperhidrosis can be simply categorized in Traditional Chinese Medicine into two types: "white sweat" and "night sweat." "White sweat" occurs due to Yang deficiency (excessive sweating during the day), which is primarily treated with Yu Ping Feng San...

Understanding Nocturnal Enuresis in Children: Causes and Remedies

Nocturia Hello, doctor. My daughter is six years old and is about to start first grade, but she still experiences nighttime urination (almost every day). Does this indicate that her constitution needs adjustment at this age? Is eating dried longan or drinking longan tea effective...

Dr. Ding Hanxiang Reply:
Hello: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) categorizes enuresis into two types: deficiency and excess. Deficiency is primarily due to weak kidney qi and spleen-lung qi deficiency, leading to bladder incontinence. Symptoms of these types often include fatigue, cold intolerance, pal...

Are Herbal Weight Loss Remedies Safe and Effective? A Guide to Traditional Chinese Medicine

Weight loss medication Job's tears, Herba Cistanches, Cassia seeds, Lotus leaves, Hawthorn, Dried tangerine peel, Alisma. Someone gave me this prescription for weight loss... Is it harmful to the body to take this? Can it achieve weight loss effects? If it is effective, can ...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Overall, this herbal remedy is used for diuresis and fat reduction. If long-term use is desired, it is recommended to replace Ze Xie (Alisma) with Fu Ling (Poria), as Ze Xie has a higher toxicity to the kidneys. For individuals with constipation, using this remedy may exacerbate ...

Understanding Muscle Rigidity and Eye Bags: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights

Muscle stiffness, dark circles under the eyes, leg cramps at night, and excessive sweating in the hands and feet? Recently, when I press my face with my hand, I notice that it takes a long time for the skin to bounce back, and the speed is very slow. The same goes for the muscles...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
1. Muscle stiffness with indentation upon pressure may indicate edema; in your case, it should be considered as functional edema rather than pathological edema. Functional edema can occur, for example, during air travel, but pathological examinations show no significant findings....

Is This Herbal Formula Suitable for Middle-Aged Women's Health?

Issues with vascular access? A prescription for promoting blood circulation is as follows: 1 tael of safflower, 4 taels of astragalus, 1 tael of notopterygium, 1 tael of gastrodia, 1 tael of Dongyang ginseng, and 1 tael of salvia miltiorrhiza. Is this prescription suitable for a ...

Dr. Peng Peilun Reply:
This prescription is suitable for patients with both Qi and blood deficiency accompanied by blood stasis. It can be used by those who are often fatigued and have low blood pressure, but it is not recommended for individuals with high blood pressure, constipation, or a tendency to...

Can Acupuncture or Traditional Chinese Medicine Treat Meniere's Disease?

Can Meniere's disease be treated with acupuncture or traditional Chinese medicine? I have been suffering from Meniere's disease for ten years. In recent years, the tinnitus has become very loud, and my hearing has also deteriorated. The medications prescribed by the ENT...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Meniere's disease can be treated with traditional Chinese medicine, and both herbal medicine and acupuncture can lead to improvement. I am not very familiar with traditional Chinese medicine practitioners in the Kaohsiung area, but I believe there are many skilled practition...

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...

Dr. Wu Xuanzhang Reply:
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...

Addressing Growth Concerns in Toddlers: Nutrition and Supplements Guide

Poor growth in infants and young children? My daughter is one year old, with a birth weight of 2100g. Currently, her growth chart shows a normal head circumference, height at the 10th percentile, and weight below the 3rd percentile. Hospital tests including blood, stool, and urin...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear online user, Hello, I apologize for the delayed response due to the physician's email being hacked. Based on your description of your daughter's symptoms, which include loose stools, excessive sweating, a lack of interest in drinking milk, and not being sensitive ...

Herbal Remedies for Elderly Health: Using Rou Cong Rong, Du Zhong, and Bei Qi

Rheum palmatum, Eucommia ulmoides, and Astragalus membranaceus? Dear Doctor: My father is 82 years old and has emphysema, goiter, prostate cancer, and experiences muscle and joint pain. He is very sensitive to cold. He has difficulty urinating after taking cough syrup and eating ...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Netizen, I apologize for the delay in my response due to a hacker intrusion into my email. Additionally, your father has emphysema, thyroid enlargement, and prostate cancer, all of which are serious conditions. Emphysema and prostate cancer require a collaborative treatment...

Managing Frequent Colds in Young Children: Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine

Common Cold Issues in Young Children Hello, Dr. Lin. I have a daughter who is under 4 years old. She started attending preschool in October 2004, and since then, she has been suffering from colds and fevers. She has been hospitalized three times, and she has only been off cold me...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Angel, I apologize for the delay in my response due to a hacker intrusion into my email. Your daughter frequently suffers from colds and upper respiratory symptoms, including cough. Children often have a weaker constitution, which can make them more susceptible to infectio...

Boosting Sperm Production: Traditional Chinese Medicine and Dietary Tips

Semen Excessive masturbation in the past (2-3 times a day) has led to a significant decrease in semen volume. What can I take to promote rapid sperm production? Traditional Chinese medicine or food recommendations?

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
User: Hello! At your age of 30, you may be unmarried and in your prime. In your younger years, you might have often experienced external stimuli, such as from videos, and released through masturbation 2-3 times a day, which is a normal response as long as it does not lead to exce...

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