Understanding Limb Weakness: Causes and Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions
Limb weakness 1. Frequently feeling weakness in the limbs and sometimes experiencing tremors even when holding a drink can be attributed to several potential causes. These may include conditions such as fatigue, anxiety, low blood sugar, electrolyte imbalances, or neurological di...
Dr. Huang Zhongzhun Reply:
Hello: In your letter, you mentioned experiencing weakness in your limbs and trembling even when holding a drink. It is unclear whether your blood pressure or blood sugar levels are normal. If everything is normal, it is recommended to follow up with a neurology outpatient clinic...[Read More] Understanding Limb Weakness: Causes and Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions
Is Sanfu Paste Effective for Elderly Asthma Patients?
Is the Sanfu plaster effective for the elderly? My mother has had asthma since she was young, and now in her sixties, she often feels short of breath and experiences wheezing when walking. I've heard that Sanfu plaster is very effective for asthma and allergic rhinitis. Is t...
Dr. Huang Zhongzhun Reply:
Hello: According to research, the Sanfu plaster has a partial alleviating effect on the occurrence of asthma, but it is not universally effective, and a small number of patients may experience acute asthma attacks as a result of this treatment. For asthma and allergic rhinitis, t...[Read More] Is Sanfu Paste Effective for Elderly Asthma Patients?
Is My Chinese Medicine Prescription for Acne Appropriate?
Could you please provide the details of the prescription? Hello, doctor! I have acne on my face! I went to see a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner, and he prescribed me some medicine to help regulate my body constitution. I've been taking it for almost three we...
Dr. Ding Hanxiang Reply:
Hello: The medication prescribed by the traditional Chinese medicine practitioner can treat acne, as many adolescent males tend to have a constitution characterized by damp-heat. Therefore, Huanglian Jiedu Decoction is prescribed to clear heat, and Tu Fu Ling has a beneficial eff...[Read More] Is My Chinese Medicine Prescription for Acne Appropriate?
Managing Oral Cancer Side Effects with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Oral cancer 1. After chemotherapy and radiation for oral cancer, the body may experience extreme discomfort. Are there any traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions that can alleviate these side effects? 2. What dietary restrictions should be observed? 3. Could you provide s...
Dr. Huang Zhongzhun Reply:
Hello Abin: After chemotherapy and radiation therapy for oral cancer, patients often experience dry mouth, oral ulcers, poor appetite, fatigue, and decreased white blood cell count. Mai Men Dong Decoction can be used for conditioning. As for food, it is advisable to avoid overly ...[Read More] Managing Oral Cancer Side Effects with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Managing Shingles: Herbal Remedies and Immune Boosting Tips
Shingles Hello Dr. Ding, I would like to ask you some questions regarding shingles. My husband suddenly developed redness and swelling above his right eyebrow six days ago, and then red spots appeared on his eye, right nostril, forehead, and all the way to the top of his head. A...
Dr. Ding Hanxiang Reply:
Hello: In Traditional Chinese Medicine, shingles is often viewed as being caused by the accumulation of damp-heat. Therefore, during the acute phase, herbal treatments for shingles typically focus on clearing heat, detoxifying, and eliminating dampness. Topical applications such ...[Read More] Managing Shingles: Herbal Remedies and Immune Boosting Tips
Understanding Loss of Desire During Intimacy: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective
No sensation..? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about something. During intercourse, everything seems normal, but after a while, I just lose the desire to continue. I haven't ejaculated, and my penis remains erect; I just feel like I don't want to continue. The locat...
Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
Erectile dysfunction can be categorized into vascular, psychological, hormonal, and cavernous causes. It is recommended to visit our clinic's sexual health department, where both Western and traditional Chinese medicine practitioners will collaborate to help you resolve the ...[Read More] Understanding Loss of Desire During Intimacy: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective
Understanding Shoulder Pain: Insights on Tui Na and Recovery
Shoulder massage? Hello Dr. Chuang: I previously received TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) massage for my shoulder. (May I ask which areas are typically targeted during a prone massage?) I also wanted to ask you, after the massage, I felt less pain for a day or two, so I didn&#...
Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
Hello, based on your description and age, your shoulder pain is most likely due to soft tissue injuries such as muscle and ligament damage. There are various techniques in manual therapy, primarily focusing on trigger points and acupressure. Acupuncture and manual therapy for tre...[Read More] Understanding Shoulder Pain: Insights on Tui Na and Recovery
Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine: Addressing Common Health Concerns
Consultation 1. Qi deficiency, easily fatigued. 2. High stress, anxiety, and irritability. 3. Tightness in the neck and back, joint stiffness, creaking joints, numbness in the heels, tightness in the neck, ears, and back muscles. 4. Redness and swelling of the throat. 5. ...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
1. Heel pain is associated with the bladder meridian, but since the liver governs the tendons, all issues related to tendons and bones are connected to the liver. Tightness in the tendons is also related to liver function. 2. Joint sounds can indicate joint degeneration, which s...[Read More] Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine: Addressing Common Health Concerns
Struggling with Recurring Vaginal Yeast Infections and Sleep Issues
I'm very distressed? Hello, Doctor Yan. I have been suffering from recurrent vaginal yeast infections for nearly a year now. I also experience frequent nighttime urination, sometimes needing to get up every two hours, and I have a significant amount of urine each time. This ...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Fungal infections are indeed difficult to resolve and can be quite bothersome. Frequent nighttime urination, occurring every two hours, will certainly affect sleep. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) attributes this to kidney yin deficiency; however, without understanding the pul...[Read More] Struggling with Recurring Vaginal Yeast Infections and Sleep Issues
Effective Chinese Herbal Remedies for Tension Headaches: Expert Advice
Headache Hello Doctor: I would like to ask what traditional Chinese medicine is most effective for treating tension-type headaches. I have previously taken Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction and Diaoteng Powder, but they were not effective. I would appreciate your guidance. Thank you.
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
There are many causes of headaches, including tension, stress, emotions, medications, diet, cerebrovascular abnormalities, neuropathy, and even lack of sleep. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment requires pulse diagnosis, inquiry, and syndrome differentiation to prescribe medic...[Read More] Effective Chinese Herbal Remedies for Tension Headaches: Expert Advice
Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine: Concerns About Acupuncture and Cupping
Traditional massage therapy Hello Doctor: Due to long-term back pain, headaches, and dizziness, a colleague recommended that I try a local clinic. I hope you can take some time to answer the following questions. Thank you. 1. Before the acupuncture, the practitioner forcefully ...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
1. Needles can turn black, unless they are silver needles; generally, stainless steel needles do not turn black. 2. The color of the skin after removal indicates the degree of bruising and blood flow obstruction; the darker the color, the more severe the condition. If there is a ...[Read More] Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine: Concerns About Acupuncture and Cupping
Understanding Chronic Back Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions
Lower back pain? Hello Doctor: What could be the possible causes of long-term lower back pain? Could it be due to poor blood circulation? Additionally, I have numbness and weakness in my left hand, persistent pain in the left side of my neck, headaches on the left side, and disco...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Left arm numbness, neck tightness, left headache, and poor vision may indicate not only a prodromal migraine but also potential issues with cervical nerves. If there has been a history of falls, sitting injuries, or prolonged poor posture, it could have caused damage to the cervi...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Back Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions
Exploring the Efficacy of Ginsenoside RH2 in Cancer Treatment
Ginsenoside RH2 Hello, doctor. I would like to know if you have heard of ginsenoside RH2. I have heard that Changhua Show Chwan Hospital has had good results using ginsenoside to treat cancer. Would you recommend that we purchase this product from a biotechnology company? Does it...
Dr. Huang Zhongzhun Reply:
Dear Ms. Jade, Ginsenoside RH2 is clinically used for patients with liver cancer and may assist in reducing liver tumors; however, there is no evidence to suggest that it can cure the disease, and the costs are quite high, amounting to several hundred thousand New Taiwan Dollars...[Read More] Exploring the Efficacy of Ginsenoside RH2 in Cancer Treatment
Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help a 19-Year-Old Grow Taller?
Is it still possible to grow taller? Hello, doctor. I apologize for the question, but I haven't grown taller since I started high school. I'm wondering if traditional Chinese medicine can still help a 19-year-old adult continue to grow taller. Thank you.
Dr. Peng Peilun Reply:
If you are a girl and have already started menstruating, the chances of growing taller are significantly reduced. If you are a boy, as long as the growth plates have not fused, there is still a possibility of growing taller. You can determine whether the growth plates have fused ...[Read More] Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help a 19-Year-Old Grow Taller?
Managing Underarm Sweating: Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions
Axillary hyperhidrosis? Hello, doctor. I have a question to ask. I have a body that feels both hot and cold. Whenever I take Siwu Decoction, I find it hard to sleep. Many doctors have told me that my condition is like a volcanic eruption, with excessive internal heat, yet I feel ...
Dr. Peng Peilun Reply:
Hello: Based on your symptom description, it is possible that you are experiencing a condition of both Yin and Yang deficiency. It is not advisable to excessively supplement or use cooling and bitter herbs; instead, a method of nourishing Yin and tonifying Yang should be employed...[Read More] Managing Underarm Sweating: Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions
Effective Remedies for Chronic Stomach Pain: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach
Please help me? Hello, Doctor: I have habitual stomach pain. What should I do? I have had stomach issues for several years...
Dr. Hou Yuchang Reply:
Dear Pig Netizen, Due to the simplicity of your statement, I truly do not know where to begin assisting you! From a Western medicine perspective, there are many potential causes for stomach pain, such as acute or chronic gastritis, peptic ulcers, gastric spasms, and gastric canc...[Read More] Effective Remedies for Chronic Stomach Pain: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach
Managing Baby Eczema: Seeking Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions
Infantile atopic dermatitis Hello Dr. Ding, My son is now one month and three weeks old. When he was almost a month old, he developed a severe rash on his face that was slightly red and swollen. I took him to see a pediatric allergist, who diagnosed him with atopic dermatitis du...
Dr. Ding Hanxiang Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, it seems that the factors affecting your condition are related to your constitution and diet. Since you are still breastfeeding, it is recommended that you maintain a light diet and avoid grilled, fried, and spicy foods, as what you consume will ...[Read More] Managing Baby Eczema: Seeking Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions
Natural Remedies for Chronic Migraines: Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine
Pain medication Hello! I have been suffering from chronic migraines that severely affect my daily life, often leading to mood disturbances that impact my friends and colleagues. I consulted a neurologist, but the doctor did not perform any tests; they only listened to my complain...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the treatment of migraines is not as straightforward as in Western medicine, which often relies on fixed analgesic and muscle relaxant medications. TCM involves a more complex process of pulse diagnosis and inquiry, assessing the balance of ...[Read More] Natural Remedies for Chronic Migraines: Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine
Which Medical Specialty Should You Consult for Weight Loss?
Which medical specialty should you consult for weight loss? Which specialty should I consult for weight loss? I've heard that I should first see a gynecologist, then a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) specialist for weight management, or perhaps a nutritionist? If my obesi...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
In large hospitals, there are usually "weight loss specialty clinics," while smaller clinics may offer "cocktail weight loss therapy." If obesity is caused by hormonal imbalances, women should consult obstetrics and gynecology or endocrinology. If the issue is...[Read More] Which Medical Specialty Should You Consult for Weight Loss?
Are Snow Frog, Siberian Ginseng, and Soy Isoflavones Animal-Based Ingredients?
excuse me? Are snow frog, Siberian ginseng, and soy isoflavones animal-derived ingredients? What is soy isoflavone? Is snow frog a type of clam? Thank you.
Dr. Ding Hanxiang Reply:
Hello: Among the three mentioned substances, only snow frog (Xueha) is of animal origin, while the other two are plant-based. Snow frog is not a type of clam; it is the oviduct of the black-bone frog (Rana nigromaculata), and its main component is protein. Soy isoflavones are a h...[Read More] Are Snow Frog, Siberian Ginseng, and Soy Isoflavones Animal-Based Ingredients?