How to Alleviate Chemotherapy Side Effects with Traditional Chinese Medicine
How to alleviate discomfort from chemotherapy? Hello Doctor: My father, who is 50 years old, has been undergoing chemotherapy for liver cancer for over a month now. He currently has to carry a pump for the chemotherapy medication every day. Recently, he has started experiencing s...
Dr. Huang Zhongzhun Reply:
Dear Ms. Wanzi, Regarding the side effects of chemotherapy, if the patient has a constitution of both Qi and Yin deficiency, Sha Shen Mai Dong Decoction may be used for treatment. However, since each patient's symptoms can vary, it is advisable to consult an experienced Tra...[Read More] How to Alleviate Chemotherapy Side Effects with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Can You Wash Your Hair During Menstruation? Myths and Facts Explained
Washing hair during menstruation? I heard that it's not advisable to wash your hair during menstruation, so for the past two months, I've tried to avoid washing my hair during my period. However, since my period lasts about seven days, it's really uncomfortable not...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
The belief that one should not wash their hair during menstruation is an outdated notion. In the past, people did not have hair dryers, so after washing their hair, it would dry naturally. During menstruation, when the body is often weaker, this could lead to headaches. Nowadays,...[Read More] Can You Wash Your Hair During Menstruation? Myths and Facts Explained
Post-Menstrual Care Tips for Enhancing Uterine and Ovarian Health After IVF
How to care for yourself after a miscarriage? Doctor, I have undergone IVF twice. The first attempt was unsuccessful, but the second one was successful until I experienced a natural miscarriage at six weeks. Initially, I felt fine, but on the day I washed my hair, I suddenly felt...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
The maintenance of the uterus focuses on a warm diet, minimizing the intake of cold and cooling foods. This applies whether one is experiencing menstrual irregularities or trying to conceive. Furthermore, maintenance should be a regular practice, not just something done after men...[Read More] Post-Menstrual Care Tips for Enhancing Uterine and Ovarian Health After IVF
Can Acupuncture Effectively Treat Hair Loss?
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Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
There are many causes of hair loss, including alopecia areata, androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, and endocrine issues such as thyroid dysfunction. A thorough evaluation by a dermatologist is necessary to differentiate these conditions. As for acupuncture treatment for hai...[Read More] Can Acupuncture Effectively Treat Hair Loss?
Natural Remedies in Traditional Chinese Medicine for White Hair
White hair If you want to improve gray hair.
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Young people experiencing premature graying of hair is often primarily due to genetic factors, followed by emotional factors, and a smaller portion may be attributed to nutritional deficiencies. Hair health is particularly associated with vitamin A, which is found in foods rich i...[Read More] Natural Remedies in Traditional Chinese Medicine for White Hair
Do Mushrooms and Pumpkin Help or Hinder Cancer Treatment?
Is mushroom pumpkin effective against cancer? Dear Dr. Yan, I have been troubled by the differing views on the medicinal effects of certain foods between traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine, and I hope you can clarify this for me: 1. According to traditional Chine...
Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Your question highlights a challenge in integrating traditional Chinese and Western medicine. Indeed, both have their perspectives. What can be done? One approach is to seek alternative foods that avoid potential harms while capturing the benefits of both. (1) Pumpkin contains ...[Read More] Do Mushrooms and Pumpkin Help or Hinder Cancer Treatment?
Benefits of He Shou Wu and White Qian Niu in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Hello, doctor: Could you please explain the medicinal effects of Fo-Ti (He Shou Wu) and White Swallowwort (Bai Qian Niu)? Are they beneficial for the body? Thank you.
Dr. Chen Weili Reply:
Hello, Xiao Xiao: The concept that "a drug is also a poison" is universally applicable. Even substances that are recorded in herbal texts as non-toxic or beneficial for longevity when taken over a long period can still cause varying degrees of side effects if used inapp...[Read More] Benefits of He Shou Wu and White Qian Niu in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Can You Wash Your Hair During Menstruation? Debunking Myths
Is it really not advisable to wash your hair during menstruation? I've heard that it's not good for the uterus? Why is that? Thank you!!
Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
During menstruation, the pelvic cavity is in a state of congestion, which results in reduced blood flow to other parts of the body. If the scalp becomes cold and causes the blood vessels in the scalp to constrict, this can further decrease blood circulation, leading to poor blood...[Read More] Can You Wash Your Hair During Menstruation? Debunking Myths
Struggling with Health: Seeking Answers for Persistent Issues
Still unable to "do as one pleases." Dear Dr. Chen, Thank you very much for your consultation last time. However, after taking "Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan," I still haven't seen any improvement. I suddenly realized that this has been going on for about one to ...
Dr. Chen Weili Reply:
Dear Jacky, Sometimes, not being able to do as one wishes can indeed be a significant concern. The previous suggestion to use Tianwang Buxin Dan was based on my observation of your stress and anxiety symptoms. If you continue to take it and make slight adjustments over a period ...[Read More] Struggling with Health: Seeking Answers for Persistent Issues
Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help Restore Gray Hair to Black?
Hair problems? Doctor, my mom has been saying that her hair has turned white recently... Is there any way to make her hair black again? Also, I've heard that adding Chinese herb He Shou Wu to shampoo can help restore hair color. Is there any truth to this?
Dr. Chen Weili Reply:
In general clinical practice, two commonly used traditional Chinese medicines for promoting black hair are He Shou Wu (Fo-Ti) and black sesame seeds. In terms of pathophysiology, premature graying of hair, aside from genetic factors, is often attributed to liver and kidney defici...[Read More] Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help Restore Gray Hair to Black?
Common Questions About Traditional Chinese Medicine: Answers from a Doctor
Consult a physician? Hello, doctor. I have a few questions I would like to ask you, and I hope you can spare some time to help me! 1. I understand that burning mugwort can repel mosquitoes and flies, but I am puzzled: I have dried the mugwort, yet I cannot get it to catch fire....
Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
1: Artemisia argyi, a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family, grows about two to three feet tall in spring. Its leaves resemble those of chrysanthemums, with a deep green surface and a dense layer of grayish-white hairs on the underside. The leaves and stem...[Read More] Common Questions About Traditional Chinese Medicine: Answers from a Doctor