Height, Traditional Chinese Medicine FAQ

Can Early Puberty Affect Height Growth in Boys? Insights and Tips

A second-year male student wants to grow taller! I am a boy who developed early; I started growing pubic hair in the fifth grade! At that time, I was growing taller quickly, but now in the second year of junior high, I am among the shortest in my class! I feel like I might not gr...

Dr. Hou Yuchang Reply:
Hello: You actually don't need to be too anxious. Generally, most people's growth and development continue until the ages of 18 to 20, so there is still room for growth. If you are particularly concerned, you can visit an orthopedic or endocrinology specialist to have a...

Does Traditional Chinese Medicine Help Girls Grow Taller Before Menstruation?

When using traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for height enhancement, it is important to determine the individual's body constitution? The girl is 12 years old and only 130 cm tall. It is said that taking traditional Chinese medicine for height increase is effective only bef...

Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) emphasizes "syndrome differentiation and treatment" as a characteristic approach to disease management. If your daughter tends to experience symptoms such as dry mouth, flushed face, insomnia, and constipation, which are indicative of ...

Understanding Kidney Deficiency: Foods to Eat and Treatment Options

Kidney Qi deficiency? Hello, doctor. I have a problem with kidney deficiency. What foods should I eat to improve this condition? Is kidney deficiency related to excessive indulgence? By the way, can varicocele be treated with traditional Chinese medicine? Thank you for your respo...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear user, 1. For kidney deficiency, consider using traditional Chinese medicine such as cooked Chinese yam (Shan Yao), Poria (Fu Ling), or shellfish and asparagus. 2. Kidney deficiency is related to excessive indulgence; it is advisable to engage in activities such as swimming ...

Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help You Grow Taller?

I want to grow taller? Are these remedies effective? 1. Height-Enhancing Herbal Soup Ingredients: 10g cinnamon, 30g astragalus, 30g American ginseng, 30g white atractylodes, 30g poria, 20g licorice, 20g angelica sinensis, 20g white peony, 30g cooked rehmannia, 20g ligusticum wa...

Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
Height is influenced by two main factors: congenital (genetic) and acquired (including exercise, nutrition, a positive mood, and adequate sleep). Since you are in your puberty, it is important to make the most of this golden period. Based on your description of being 160 cm tall ...

Traditional Chinese Medicine Remedies for Height Growth in Teens

I want to grow taller? I am currently in the second year of junior high school, but I am only 160 cm tall, which makes me feel quite short. I would like to know if these remedies are effective for height increase. 1. Height-Enhancing Herbal Soup Ingredients: - Cinnamon 3g - As...

Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
Height is influenced by two main factors: genetic (congenital) and environmental (including exercise, nutrition, a positive mood, and adequate sleep). Since you are in your puberty, it is important to make the most of this golden period. Based on your description of a height of 1...

Chronic Cough: Seeking Effective Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions

Chronic cough that has not improved (Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment has been ongoing for over 8 months)? Dear compassionate individuals and esteemed members of the medical community, [Symptoms]: Persistent cough that has not improved (Traditional Chinese Medicine treatme...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
1. Persistent cough that has not improved after more than 8 months of traditional Chinese medicine treatment. Based on your complaints, it is advisable to first rule out allergic cough, considering factors in your work and surrounding environment such as dust and lint. 2. Additi...

Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Help You Grow Taller After Growth Plates Close?

I want to grow taller! Hello, doctor: I would like to ask about taking traditional Chinese medicine for bone growth. If the growth plates have fused, will there be no further height increase? Will the bones widen instead? Once the growth plates are fused, will any exercise or acu...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Dear silly online friend: Hello! Regardless of whether you are taking medication, if an X-ray examination reveals that the growth plates have fused, most likely you will not grow taller. Once the growth plates are fused, engaging in any exercise or acupuncture, although the chanc...

Understanding the Health Impacts of Excessive Masturbation: A Holistic Approach

The issue of masturbation? I have been experiencing headaches and dizziness for a long time, and my insomnia has not improved. After taking sleeping pills, I feel very lethargic upon waking. I have consulted a Western medicine doctor and received medication, but my symptoms have ...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Hello, regarding your question, here are my answers: 1. Experiencing sexual urges and masturbation after watching adult films is a normal phenomenon in the growth of boys. It is a common part of their development. Masturbation and nocturnal emissions occurring once a week shoul...

Can Acupressure Help You Grow Taller at 19? Tips for Height Increase

Methods to Increase Height Which acupressure points can stimulate growth? Also, I am already 19 years old—do I still have a chance to grow taller? I usually exercise regularly. What else should I pay attention to in order to promote height growth, such as diet, sleep, and which t...

Dr. Lin Qingzhong Reply:
Hello Nicr: 1. Promoting growth requires sufficient sleep, adequate protein and calcium intake, and appropriate exercise. Traditional Chinese Medicine can assist growth through acupressure on the Yongquan point or stretching, but this is effective only before the growth period ...

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...

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 ...

Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine for Weight Loss: Acupuncture and Herbs

What are the methods of weight loss in Traditional Chinese Medicine? Is weight loss in traditional Chinese medicine achieved through acupuncture and herbal medicine? Are there any restrictions with acupuncture? I have hepatitis B. I used to weigh 63 kg at a height of 166 cm, but ...

Dr. Peng Peilun Reply:
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for weight loss requires both herbal medicine and acupuncture. There are no significant restrictions with acupuncture, although it may cause slight discomfort. Currently, there are scientifically validated herbal remedies, so there is no need to...

Can You Still Grow Taller at 22? Exploring Traditional Chinese Medicine Solutions

Growing taller At the age of 22, most individuals have typically reached their maximum height, as the growth plates in the bones usually close after puberty. While there are no guaranteed methods to increase height at this stage, maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help you maxim...

Dr. Peng Peilun Reply:
In principle, at the age of 22, the growth plates have already fused, so there is no opportunity for further height increase, sorry to say so.

Does Watching Adult Films Cause Headaches Related to Neurasthenia?

Experiencing headaches while watching adult films may be related to neurosis or psychological stress? I have recently experienced some headaches while watching adult films. Could this be a form of neurasthenia? I was previously diagnosed with neurasthenia by my family doctor, whi...

Dr. Yan Sumei Reply:
Reactions to watching adult films vary from person to person. Typically, it can lead to heightened sensory excitement, increased secretion, engorgement of the genitalia, and the generation of sexual desire and impulses, resulting in a tingling sensation throughout the body. Howev...

Acupuncture for Weight Loss and Height Increase: Expert Insights

Acupuncture for weight loss and acupuncture for height increase? Dear Doctor: What are your views on "acupuncture for weight loss" and "acupuncture for height increase"? Thank you for your response!

Dr. Chen Weili Reply:
Hi, Miss OL: Acupuncture has been widely used for weight loss and height increase for about the past decade. Theoretically, it can be effective for both purposes. For weight loss, it is generally applicable regardless of age, although it tends to be more effective in younger wome...

Does Masturbation Affect Growth and Endocrine Health in Teens?

The issue of masturbation and height growth? Does masturbation affect the endocrine system and height growth? I feel that my digestive system is not functioning well. If I want to grow taller, what kind of medication should I take? I am 16 years old and currently taking 18 Copper...

Dr. Chen Weili Reply:
Young man: It's natural to have youthful energy and to release it appropriately, but moderation is key; excessive behavior can certainly harm your health. Since you are still in your puberty, focusing on strengthening the spleen and nourishing the kidneys can help you achiev...

Herbal Remedies for Height Growth: Can They Help You Reach Your Goals?

Chinese herbal medicine for height increase? Hello, I am 18 years old and 173 cm tall. I would like to grow to around 181 cm. I've heard from some of my taller classmates that their parents gave them traditional Chinese medicine when they were younger to help them grow talle...

Dr. Zhuang Yihui Reply:
Human height is closely related to family genetics, nutrition, and exercise. Male skeletal growth typically continues until around the age of 17; once the growth plates have fused, further height increase is not possible. While exercise will not increase height after the bones ha...

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