Kidneys, Traditional Chinese Medicine FAQ - Page 2

Male hormones I would like to inquire about my testosterone levels, which are low (2.61 ng/ml). Can traditional Chinese medicine help adjust this, or is it necessary to supplement hormones through Western medicine? Are there any recommended herbal formulas? (For reference) Thank ...

Regarding the Chinese toon (Toona sinensis) Hello Dr. Yan, My name is Ah Xiang. Today I visited a physician regarding my lower abdominal pain. The doctor suspected that there might be inflammation in the bladder or prostate. I was prescribed a 7-day course of a scientific herbal...

Pregnancy Diet Hello doctor, could you please advise on what dietary considerations should be taken during pregnancy? Is it safe to consume chicken soup with cordyceps flowers? Thank you.

Is taking medication this way good for the body and kidneys? Due to a severe brain injury from a car accident last April, my Western medicine doctor prescribed me to take Choline and Vitamin B, specifically one Vitamin B in the morning and one Choline after each meal. However, I ...

Regulating the body's moisture levels? Hello, doctor. Recently, I visited a nearby traditional Chinese medicine clinic to address my body's excessive dampness, facial oiliness, and scalp health. The doctor prescribed the following formulas: - Ganlu Xiaodu Dan 3g - Zhu...

Using Traditional Chinese Medicine for Fertility Enhancement Hello, doctor. I have irregular menstrual cycles ranging from 30 to 50 days. Recently, I want to conceive, so I visited a nearby traditional Chinese medicine clinic. The prescribed herbal formula is as follows: Warming ...

Long-term medication for adjusting body constitution? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing hair loss and have been taking traditional Chinese medicine for nearly six months. I would like to ask if long-term use of Chinese herbal medicine places a burden on the liver and kidney...

Please ask your question? Hello, doctor. I drink longan and red dates after my menstrual period, but I've heard that longan and red dates can cause uterine fibroids to grow larger. Is that true? I am thirty years old, but I have a lot of gray hair. Why is that?

Diabetes mellitus Hello Dr. Lin, 1. From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine, what is the underlying issue with diabetes? 2. The doctor mentioned that both medication and insulin injections are options; which one causes the least harm to the liver and kidneys?

Insufficient Qi and Blood in Women - Conception Hello, doctor. I previously consulted a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who said that I have a deficiency of qi and blood. Since I want to conceive soon, could you please tell me if a deficiency of qi and blood makes it mo...

Diabetes mellitus 1. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, diabetes is primarily associated with issues in the organs such as the Spleen and Kidneys. 2. If diabetes is poorly controlled despite Western medical treatment, it is important to reassess the treatment plan, which may incl...

Breast cancer Dear Dr. Lin: My wife is currently undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer, and her white blood cell count is low due to the chemotherapy drugs. I would like to know if it is safe for her to drink a tea made from astragalus, goji berries, and red dates to boost he...

Goji berry issues? Hello Dr. Lin: My father has diabetic retinopathy and cataracts, and he is currently receiving treatment from an ophthalmologist. I have heard that goji berries are very good for the eyes, and I would like to give them to him. However, I have the following ques...

The use of Si Ni Tang? Dear Dr. Lin, I recently visited a traditional Chinese medicine clinic near my home to help regulate my kidney yin and yang functions. A while ago, I was told that my body had excessive coldness in the kidneys, so the practitioner prescribed a formula of S...

Menstrual pain in mature women? Hello Doctor: Today is the second day of my menstrual period, but I have a lot of abdominal pain and my lower back is very sore. I have already given birth to two children, but for the past two to three months, I have been experiencing menstrual cr...

Weight loss issues Hello: 1. How does Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnose obesity patients? Can pulse diagnosis determine the type of obesity? 2. If one only takes Chinese herbal medicine, will it be effective? Are there medications that target specific areas? I've a...

Wanting to gain weight due to being underweight? Hello Dr. Chiu: I am 170 cm tall and weigh 53 kg. Because my face is relatively small, I appear thinner, but my lower body, especially below the thighs, is quite muscular, while my upper body is slim. My overall health is quite nor...

Schisandra berry Schisandra berry Dear Doctor: Can Schisandra be steeped in hot tea for daily consumption? What is the recommended ratio of Schisandra to tea? Is it safe for hepatitis B carriers or children to drink? Thank you!

Hair loss issues Can men with male pattern baldness use traditional Chinese medicine to slow down hair loss? What kind of medications would a doctor prescribe? What is the approximate cost of the herbal ingredients? Is long-term use necessary? Additionally, how would it work if o...

It is common to experience acne breakouts after losing weight? Hello, doctor. Over the past few years, I have lost about 50 kilograms (from 108 to 58) through dieting and exercise. However, in 2008, after my weight loss, my gastrointestinal health deteriorated, leading to frequen...