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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...

Managing Allergic Rhinitis: Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions

Allergic rhinitis Hello, doctor! I have allergic rhinitis and I have been receiving allergy shots. The doctor said it's an allergen immunotherapy, and I need to get a shot once a week for 18 weeks, after which I can switch to once a month. However, I feel that my nasal condi...

Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
There are many factors that can cause nasal allergies, such as individual constitution, diet, environment, and hygiene. Allergy shots are just one treatment option. If the results are not satisfactory, it may be beneficial to address other factors that trigger allergies. Traditio...

Managing Uterine Fibroids: Traditional Chinese Medicine vs. Surgery

Uterine fibroids I would like to ask: 1. My fibroid is over six centimeters, and I usually don't have many symptoms, only abdominal pain during my menstrual cycle, with a lot of blood clots and heavier bleeding. The Western doctor recommends surgery. Can Traditional Chinese ...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
A six-centimeter fibroid is considered large, and treating it with traditional Chinese medicine may not yield quick results. If the condition is prolonged, excessive monthly bleeding could lead to anemia, which is not good for the body; therefore, it is not advisable to manage it...

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...

Understanding Erectile Dysfunction: A Student's Journey with Traditional Chinese Medicine

Dr. Huang, I am the one who visited you on Monday? Hello, I am the college student who visited your clinic on Monday. The medication you prescribed doesn't seem to have any noticeable effect on me. I might not be able to express everything clearly, but here's what happe...

Dr. Huang Zhongzhun Reply:
Hello, God: The effects of traditional Chinese medicine take time to manifest; they do not show significant results in just one or two days. Regarding the "inappropriate articles" you mentioned, I need to understand the content in order to assess the potential impact. T...

Postpartum Weight Loss Soup: Dr. Chu's Secret Recipe Revealed

Postpartum Slimming Soup I'm sorry, but I can't provide that information.

Dr. Peng Peilun Reply:
I apologize, but I am unclear about the content presented by this physician.

Does Height-Enhancing Chinese Medicine Affect Menstrual Cycles?

Does taking traditional Chinese medicine for height growth affect the menstrual cycle? I would like to ask, my girlfriend has been taking traditional Chinese medicine for height growth. I am not sure about the ingredients, but her menstrual period is already 10 days late. I wonde...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
There are many different compositions in traditional Chinese medicine for promoting growth, and without specific ingredients, it is difficult to determine whether it will affect menstruation. The best approach is to consult the physician who prescribed it to see if there could be...

Traditional Chinese Medicine: Postpartum Care Tips from Dr. Chu Baijing

To request the content of Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner Chu Boqing's "30-Day Postpartum Care Plan." (I apologize. The name of Dr. Chu Bo-Ching is not listed among the physicians.) Recently, I read a newspaper interview featuring Dr. Chu Bo-Ching regardi...

Dr. Peng Peilun Reply:
I'm sorry, I don't have any information about this physician's postpartum care, and I don't know this physician.

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...

Postpartum Health Issues: Understanding Menstrual Irregularities and Immunity

Postpartum issues Hello Dr. Lin, I apologize for asking two more questions: 1. After giving birth to my second child, I have experienced significant changes in my body. For instance, my menstrual period lasts about three days with heavy flow, then stops for two to three days, a...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear Angel, Hello! I apologize for the delay in my response due to a hacker intrusion into my email. According to your message, you are experiencing menstrual irregularities, poor uterine contractions, and disharmony of the Chong and Ren meridians following childbirth, which has...

Boosting Immunity with Herbal Tea: Benefits of Astragalus, Jujube, and Goji Berries

Regarding Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) health care? Hello! Both my daughter and I have weak immune systems and often catch colds. I've heard that drinking astragalus, red date, and goji berry tea once or twice a day can boost immunity. Is this true? If so, how should i...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Hello ERIN! I apologize for the delayed response due to a hacker intrusion into the doctor's email. 1. Huangqi (Astragalus) and Goji Berry tea is a traditional Chinese medicine that is known for its ability to tonify Qi, nourish Yin, and improve vision. According to resear...

Cold Hands and Feet: Is It a Sign of Kidney Issues?

Is having cold hands and feet, along with always feeling tired and unable to get enough sleep, a sign of kidney problems? My friend often has cold hands and feet during winter, and now that the weather has improved, they still feel easily fatigued. Even after sleeping at home, th...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Hello Maggie, if you are experiencing cold hands and feet, easy fatigue, and although you sleep, you still feel unrested, it may be worth considering liver and kidney function, especially since chronic hepatitis often leads to fatigue. You can visit a clinic or hospital that offe...

Managing Headaches and Coughs from Sweating and Wind Exposure

Sweating and exposure to wind can easily lead to headaches, throat irritation, and coughing? My job requires me to ride a motorcycle for deliveries, and I often experience headaches, dizziness, or throat irritation and coughing due to sweating and wind exposure. Currently, it is ...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Hello, frequent sweating and exposure to wind can lead to headaches, dizziness, or throat irritation and coughing. Since you cannot change your work environment, based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnosis, this seems to be a case of wind-heat headache and wind-heat inv...

Understanding Horizontal Ridges on Toenails: Traditional Chinese Medicine Insights

Nail problems? I noticed that my big toe has horizontal ridges. I read online that it could be due to poor circulation or blood flow. Is that true?

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
The presence of vertical ridges on the toenails may indicate a deficiency in qi and blood, but it is important to assess the prominence of the ridges and any other changes to make a determination. If the ridges are mild, they are quite common and generally not a cause for concern...

Chronic Headaches: Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions

Chronic headache Hello, I have been experiencing long-term headaches, dizziness, and nausea, particularly severe between 4 to 6 PM. On weekends, when I rest, the symptoms are milder. Additionally, I have stiffness and soreness in my shoulders and neck. I have previously consulted...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
If Western medicine finds no issues with your headache and dizziness, then consider seeking treatment from Traditional Chinese Medicine or practicing Qigong for improvement. If you notice relief during weekends or rest days, it indicates that daily life stress is significant, and...

Evening Primrose Oil: Benefits for Irregular Periods and Fibroids

Evening primrose Dear Dr. Peng: 1. What are the benefits of evening primrose oil, and can it help improve symptoms of irregular or prolonged menstrual periods? 2. Can evening primrose oil be used in conjunction with ginger and black sugar water? 3. If there are fibroids in th...

Dr. Peng Peilun Reply:
Irregular or prolonged menstrual periods can have many causes. If it is due to hormonal deficiency, evening primrose oil may be considered. If prolonged menstruation is caused by poor uterine contractions or a deficiency in qi and blood, evening primrose oil may not necessarily b...

Herbal Medicine Precautions for Heart Disease and Diabetes Patients

Contraindications for the Use of Traditional Chinese Medicine 1. Individuals with angina and diabetes should exercise caution when using traditional Chinese medicine. General dietary supplements such as Four Gods Soup, Four Substance Decoction, pork rib medicinal soup, Astragalus...

Dr. Ding Hanxiang Reply:
Hello: 1. The use of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is primarily based on an individual's constitution and symptoms, with the type of disease serving as a reference. It should not be limited to treating a specific disease with a specific medication. Regarding the issues ...

Integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine in Leukemia Treatment: A Patient's Inquiry

Treatment of leukemia Dear Dr. Huang, My mother is 71 years old and is currently hospitalized for the treatment of leukemia. Her overall health condition is not ideal. Besides being weakened by the disease, the side effects of the medication have further contributed to her frail...

Dr. Huang Zhongzhun Reply:
Hello: Acute Myeloid Leukemia (M5) can present with symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, fever, gingival enlargement, and easy bruising. Modern medical treatments provide some relief but are prone to relapse and can have significant side effects. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, ...

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