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Can You Take Traditional Chinese Medicine During Menstruation?

Can I take traditional Chinese medicine during menstruation? Can I take Chinese medicine during my menstrual period? I heard that it's not advisable to take Si Wu Tang during menstruation. What about other Chinese herbs for weight loss, such as licorice, chrysanthemum, or Hu...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
It is best to avoid cold substances one week before and during menstruation. Cold substances include ice, ice cream, smoothies, iced drinks, frozen fruits, cold salads, and anti-inflammatory detox medications such as Huanglian and Huanglian detox pills, as well as swimming in col...

Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Cure Ovarian Tumors? Expert Insights

Can ovarian tumors be completely cured with traditional Chinese medicine? Dr. Huang: Hello! I have two ovarian tumors measuring 8 and 7 centimeters, and I recently discovered that they have grown outside the uterus. Sometimes, this leads to difficulties in urination (I have exper...

Dr. Huang Zhongzhun Reply:
Hello Emily: For ovarian tumors, it is essential to determine whether they are benign or malignant before deciding on the subsequent treatment. However, if the tumor is too large and threatens normal physiological function, surgery is necessary. As you mentioned, the tumor may be...

Managing Irregular Menstrual Cycles: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine

Menstrual irregularities Hello Doctor: My menstrual cycle is irregular, ranging from as short as 20 days to as long as 40 days. Each time I visit the hospital, the physician (a Western medicine doctor) says that my ovarian function is poor (without tumors) and advises me not to w...

Dr. Peng Peilun Reply:
Menstrual irregularities, such as varying cycle lengths and light flow with dark coloration, can have many causes. I recommend seeking treatment rather than waiting until you want to conceive. Taking traditional Chinese medicine can generally improve the situation, but it usually...

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 Traditional Chinese Medicine Fully Heal Pelvic Inflammatory Disease?

The body is getting worse and worse? Doctor, can pelvic inflammatory disease be completely cured with traditional Chinese medicine? A Western doctor told me that pelvic inflammatory disease will not fully heal, and I have had this condition for three years. I have intermittently ...

Dr. Wu Xuanzhang Reply:
Dear Ruby, Pelvic inflammatory disease in gynecology can be treated with traditional Chinese medicine. TCM can help enhance your immune system, assist your body in healing, and improve blood circulation in the pelvic area. As for the issues related to scoliosis and sciatica, acu...

Managing Tinnitus: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine

Tinnitus Hello Dr. Yan: I have been experiencing tinnitus for many years and have seen countless doctors without any improvement. The hospital diagnosed me with hereditary hearing loss, and the medication prescribed has not helped at all. I feel that my condition is worsening, an...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Tinnitus is indeed a challenging condition to manage. There are three small bones in the ear, and their structure is very delicate; even slight degeneration or past injuries can cause damage, making it difficult to identify the cause during examinations. Both vegetarian diets and...

Understanding Erectile Issues During First Sexual Experience: A Doctor's Insight

May I ask the doctor? Doctor, I have a question. Recently, I had sex with my girlfriend for the first time. Normally, I have no issues with erections during masturbation, but when I was with my girlfriend, I didn't have any response. Even when I did get an erection, I lost i...

Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
Hello A-Cheng: Due to Director Chuang's busy schedule, Dr. Wu Hsuan-Chang is responding on his behalf. It is a normal physiological response for the genitalia to become erect during sexual activity or masturbation. Your concerns may stem from anxiety or worry associated with...

Understanding Nocturnal Emissions: Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspectives

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views nocturnal emissions, or "dreaming of wet dreams," as a condition that may be influenced by various factors including kidney Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you a question. Due to certain factors, I stopped the habit of masturb...

Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
Hello, curious person: Due to Director Chuang's busy schedule, Dr. Wu Hsuan-Chang is responding on his behalf. Nocturnal emissions are a normal physiological response in males, occurring due to "overflow," with frequency varying from person to person without a stan...

Understanding Sudden Balance Loss: Causes and Traditional Remedies

Sudden loss of balance..? This morning, when I got out of bed, I suddenly lost my balance and bumped into the desk. It felt very serious, and I couldn't maintain my balance. Later at school, I was fine, but now that I'm home, I keep feeling off balance, as if I'm a...

Dr. Hou Yuchang Reply:
Hello: There are many reasons that can lead to loss of balance, such as otitis media, Meniere's disease, and the common cold, among others. From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine, there are factors like wind disturbance and qi and blood deficiency. If your symp...

Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Effectively Treat Cancer?

Please provide the content you would like me to translate into English Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask a very serious and important question: Can cancer be treated using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)? Is it possible to eliminate it with TCM methods? And what should be don...

Dr. Huang Zhongzhun Reply:
Hello Mr. Li: Aside from early detection, cancer is difficult to cure. Even with surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy, most treatments primarily extend life expectancy. The development of cancer is due to multiple factors, including individual constitution, accumulation of...

Understanding Lower Abdominal Pain and Abnormal Discharge in TCM

Lower abdominal pain? If I have an increased amount of vaginal discharge that is yellow and resembles mucus, and I experience slight pain when pressing on the lower left abdomen, what could this indicate? What kind of herbal medicine would be suitable? Would Si Wu Tang be appropr...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Lower abdominal pain and increased vaginal discharge resembling mucus are more commonly observed during ovulation. During ovulation, the body produces more cervical mucus to provide a better medium for the egg. Therefore, there is often an increase in discharge around the time of...

Understanding Bruises and Strains: Insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine

Trauma 1. Regarding the diagnosis certificates issued by traditional Chinese medicine clinics that mention "contusions" and "strains," I would like to ask the doctor: Are contusions and strains externally observable? Specifically, do they indicate redness, swe...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
1. The definitions of injuries such as "contusions" and "strains" are more focused on pediatric oncology in my case; for further inquiries, one may consult the Chinese Medicine Orthopedics Association. 2. For rib injuries, if there is a tear, a diagnosis thr...

How to Address Premature Ejaculation with Traditional Chinese Medicine?

What should I do if I have issues with urinary incontinence? Hello, doctor. I have a question that has been bothering me for a long time. I consider myself to be relatively healthy, but when I have intercourse with my wife, it never lasts more than three minutes. Even though I tr...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
1. The duration of sexual intercourse with your wife is not the most important factor; the atmosphere is key. Being able to maintain and complete the act within three minutes should be sufficient. Sexual intercourse is primarily for reproduction. From an evolutionary perspective,...

Restoring Health: Nutritional Strategies for Aging Vegetarians

How to adjust your constitution and restore your health? Dear Doctor, I would like to ask you two questions: 1. My mother is 71 years old and has been a strict vegetarian for about 15 years. Until recently, her health seemed fine, but over the past 2-3 months, her condition ha...

Dr. Huang Zhongzhun Reply:
Hello: If there is a significant weight loss in a short period, gastrointestinal diseases are the most likely cause, but other issues such as tumors should also be considered. If a balanced vegetarian diet is maintained and nutrition is generally adequate, additional supplementat...

Managing High Cholesterol: A Comprehensive Guide for Your Mother's Health

Cholesterol I would like to ask you some questions: My mother is 45 years old, 145 cm tall, and weighs 45 kg. A few days ago, she went to a large hospital for a blood test, and the following results were found to be elevated: Triglycerides (TG).............. 508 mg/dL, Total Chol...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
After taking lipid-lowering medications, if the levels are controlled, but they rise again when not taken, it indicates that dietary adjustments in daily life need to be more meticulous. Avoiding organ meats and egg yolks is good, but it is not sufficient. Animal products such as...

Managing Seborrheic Dermatitis: Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help?

Seborrheic dermatitis? Dr. Ding, I have a question for you... I have an allergic constitution with allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis, but they are currently well controlled. However, in early November, I suddenly developed seborrheic dermatitis (on my scalp). Is this also c...

Dr. Ding Hanxiang Reply:
Hello: Seborrheic dermatitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the skin in areas where sebaceous glands are more concentrated. Generally, symptoms can be managed but not completely cured. In addition to pharmacological management, it is advisable to avoid overly spi...

Understanding Menstrual Issues: Short Cycles and Remedies in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Physiological issues Hello Dr. Yan: I would like to ask why my menstrual cycle only lasts about two days each month, with very light flow. I experience abdominal pain on the first day, and there are many blood clots. Is there a reason for the short duration and low volume? Is the...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
1. If you have a light menstrual flow with many blood clots and also experience acne, it may indicate hormonal imbalance. It is advisable to consult a gynecologist for evaluation. 2. Although Si Wu Tang is used for blood tonification, it is not suitable for everyone. Some indiv...

Understanding Intermenstrual Bleeding: Causes and Treatment Options

Intermenstrual bleeding Doctor, I usually experience severe pain during my menstrual period, along with lower back pain and breast tenderness. On December 17th, I noticed a small amount of menstrual bleeding that was not painful. Then, I had my regular period again around January...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Menstrual bleeding can be related to hormones, dietary habits, and medications. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, individuals with a deficiency-cold constitution are more likely to experience this condition. Excessive consumption of cold drinks, ice products...

Are Herbal Ingredient Foods Safe for Children Under Three?

Are there any contraindications for children taking food products containing traditional Chinese medicine ingredients? 1. Labeled as food, but containing traditional Chinese medicinal ingredients such as goji berries, Fuling, Chuanxiong, and ginseng... Is it safe for children und...

Dr. Ding Hanxiang Reply:
Hello: Whether for adults or children, the use of traditional Chinese medicine must be tailored to individual constitution. Ginseng is a tonic herb suitable for children who require qi support, but for children with excessive heat who are prone to dryness and constipation, it may...

Safe and Healthy Drink Options for Pregnant Women: Herbal Teas and More

Beverages suitable for daily consumption during pregnancy? Because I don't like drinking milk, soy milk, or plain water, and since I can't consume cold beverages while pregnant, I am currently drinking almost no more than three cups of liquids a day. (Before my pregnanc...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
1. During pregnancy, it is important to maintain normal hydration. Before pregnancy, one may have consumed various types of tea, but after becoming pregnant, it is common to drink less than three cups of fluids a day, which is incorrect. Pregnant individuals should drink water re...

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