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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...

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Is Drinking Two Bottles of Goat Milk Daily Safe for Pregnant Women?

Is it too much for a pregnant woman to drink two bottles of goat milk daily, potentially causing an increase in internal heat? Hello, doctor: I would like to ask if drinking two bottles of goat milk every day during pregnancy might be too nourishing and lead to an increase in hea...


Dr. Peng Peilun Reply:
Goat milk is considered a warming food, suitable for most pregnant women with a deficiency-cold constitution. These individuals often exhibit a yang-excess constitution, which can lead to irritability, heat sensitivity, and excessive sweating, while they are relatively less sensi...

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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...

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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 ...

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Understanding Dry Mouth: Causes and Remedies in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Dry mouth Doctor, I have been taking traditional Chinese medicine to adjust my health, and I recently had a cold and took Western medicine as well. However, I have been feeling extremely thirsty lately, to the point where I feel like I might vomit from drinking so much water, yet...


Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Dry mouth and thirst indicate that there is heat in the body, which may arise from a cold or from medications. Traditional Chinese medicine includes herbs with warming properties such as Astragalus, Aconite, Dried Ginger, Cinnamon, Ephedra, and Asarum, all of which can contribute...

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Managing Chronic Constipation: Herbal Remedies and Health Tips

Chronic constipation I have been seeing a Western doctor before turning to Traditional Chinese Medicine because the medications were too strong. Can I additionally brew some herbal ingredients to drink? Is this similar to acne, requiring a long-term battle? What health maintenanc...


Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear online users, 1. Previously, I consulted a Western medicine doctor, but due to the strong side effects of the medications, I switched to Traditional Chinese Medicine. I regularly brew herbal teas with ingredients such as Codonopsis pilosula (Dang Shen), Astragalus membranac...

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Natural Remedies for Gallstones: Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine

Gallstones Hello Doctor: Is there a way to treat gallstones with traditional Chinese medicine without surgery? Thank you for your response, and I wish you good health and all the best.


Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Easy.buy88 user: 1. If gallstones cause bile stagnation and reflux, or if there is fever and infection that may lead to systemic sepsis, surgical intervention should be considered. Whether or not to proceed with surgery in other cases should be determined by a qualified Wes...

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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...

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Effective Foods and Herbal Remedies for Persistent Throat Phlegm

Frequent phlegm in the throat? Hello, I often have the problem of phlegm stuck in my throat, which I can't swallow or cough out, and it's very uncomfortable. I have tried loquat syrup and other remedies to improve the situation, but nothing has worked. Could you please ...


Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
This symptom is referred to in Traditional Chinese Medicine as "Mei He Qi," which arises from both physiological and psychological factors. Regardless of the origin, various manifestations can be identified. Commonly used herbal formulas include "Ban Xia Hou Po Tan...

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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 ...

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Understanding Fatigue and Drowsiness Before Menstruation: Causes and Solutions

Fatigue and drowsiness during menstruation? Hello Dr. Ding, for the past year or two, during the week leading up to my menstrual period, I always feel extremely fatigued and sleepy. I spend at least two to three days in a state of deep sleep, which affects my work. However, once ...


Dr. Ding Hanxiang Reply:
Hello: For the condition of inner ear imbalance, it is recommended to consult an otolaryngologist for examination and treatment. As for the fatigue and drowsiness related to menstruation, you may seek herbal medicine for adjustment. Additionally, it is advisable to start by impro...

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Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Treat Uterine Prolapse?

Is there a traditional Chinese medicine treatment for uterine prolapse? Hello, doctor. May I ask if there are any Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment methods for "uterine prolapse"? If so, how is it treated? Thank you very much for your response!


Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
"Uterine prolapse" has different degrees, and traditional Chinese medicine can only improve a small portion of it, primarily in cases of mild severity. Herbal treatments may include herbs like Cimicifuga (Sheng Ma), Astragalus (Huang Qi), and formulas such as Bu Zhong Y...

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Can Drinking Herbal Tea in Late Pregnancy Prevent Newborn Jaundice?

Drinking herbal tea in the late stages of pregnancy can prevent neonatal jaundice? Hello, doctor. I am currently seven and a half months pregnant. I often experience a hot constitution, and it has become even more pronounced during my pregnancy. My mother-in-law advises me to dri...


Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Medication use during pregnancy requires special attention. If the body often feels hot, it is advisable to consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for diagnosis and treatment. Targeted treatment is more appropriate. Drinking herbal tea on your own can make it difficu...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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Effective Weight Loss Strategies and Clinics in Chiayi, Taiwan

Obesity I am 173 cm tall and weigh 82 kg. I have tried many weight loss products, but none have been effective. What should I do to regain my figure? Which hospitals in Chiayi City offer weight loss programs? How much do they cost? Can you tell me?


Dr. Peng Peilun Reply:
Chiayi Christian Hospital has a Traditional Chinese Medicine department, and the costs for weight loss programs may vary depending on the hospital.

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Managing Excessive Saliva Production: Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions

Actual issues? Dear Dr. Lin, I would like to inquire about abnormal salivary gland secretion. If there is an excessive secretion of saliva, what medication can I take to help regulate it quickly? I am very troubled by this issue and hope to receive your response. Thank you for t...


Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Hello! Abnormal salivary gland secretion, particularly when there is excessive secretion, should prompt consideration of underlying internal medical conditions, such as diabetes, or issues related to the salivary glands themselves. If the secretion is excessively high, traditiona...

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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....

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