Sleep, Traditional Chinese Medicine FAQ - Page 3

Masturbation issues? Hello, doctor. I was wondering if you have heard of Dr. Peng Xin, a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine. I stumbled upon a discussion about him while browsing PPT, and I watched his lecture video. He mentioned that masturbation is harmful to the body...

Sleep issues Hello Dr. Yan, - **Chief Complaint**: For the past 1 to 2 months, I have experienced occasional insomnia. The reason is that when I lie down, I can hear my heartbeat, which feels like a rhythmic pounding, preventing me from achieving deep sleep. Subsequently, I meas...

Closure of the growth plates? Currently, I am 160 cm tall and want to grow taller. I have had my growth plates examined; the wrist growth plate has closed, but the knee growth plate has not. Is there still a chance for me to reach 165 cm?

Yin deficiency with excess heat Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing dry mouth and bad breath for a year. Since I am abroad, I cannot see a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. After some research, I believe it is due to Yin deficiency and excessive internal heat, so I st...

Diet and Traditional Chinese Medicine for Adenomyosis Dear Doctor: I experience pain during my menstrual period and need to take painkillers to sleep. Two years ago, I was diagnosed with adenomyosis measuring approximately 4x3.5 cm. Aside from avoiding random herbal supplements, ...

Yin deficiency with excess heat I used to masturbate every day, but after going abroad for studies, my body suddenly became very unwell, possibly due to the weather. At first, my mouth became very dry, to the point of having no saliva, and it had an unpleasant odor. I also experi...

Shoulder pain? Can a 16-year-old boy still grow taller? How can he increase his height?

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the timing of sleep and wakefulness is believed to be closely related to the body's natural rhythms and the flow of Qi (vital energy). It is generally recommended to go to Hello, Doctor: Recently, I came across some reports mentioning that so...

Herpes issues? Hello, Doctor: I have an issue with herpes simplex virus type 1, which is occurring in the genital area. I have seen both urologists and dermatologists in Western medicine, and my symptoms have improved. However, both the urologists and dermatologists have stated t...

Can allergic rhinitis trigger asthma? Hello. I would like to ask about my condition. I have allergic rhinitis, which started when I was 15 or 16 years old, and I am now 22. I have never had asthma, but I often sneeze. A few months ago, I managed to control my allergic rhinitis wi...

Gray hair issue? Dear Doctor: I have noticed an increase in white hair over the past year. A report on traditional Chinese medicine on television suggested that consuming mulberry leaf powder and black sesame (powder) can improve this condition and turn white hair back to black. ...

Dry tongue? Hello, recently I have been experiencing a dry tongue after meals and some symptoms of gastric ulcers (I had similar symptoms a month ago, both occurring together). I had blood and urine tests done by a doctor; my fasting blood sugar was 99 mg/dL and 104 mg/dL after d...

Oral mucosa and borborygmi? Hello doctor, I previously experienced severe dry mouth, irregular sleep patterns, bad breath, frequent stomach rumbling, and unformed stools. Recently, I have tried to maintain a regular schedule for the past two months, and my dry mouth has gradually...

Dry mouth and dry tongue? I have recently been experiencing severe dry mouth and throat issues. My previous lifestyle was irregular, but now I sleep 10 hours a day and have regular meals at set times and portions. It's been a month, but there has been no significant improvem...

Chronic gastritis I used to have a binge eating habit that lasted for several years. Recently, I've noticed that my tongue is particularly dry, with a thick white coating, bad breath, and sometimes a sour taste in my mouth. I believe this might be related to stomach heat, so...

Dry mouth and dry tongue? Since studying abroad in Europe, I have been experiencing unexplained dry mouth, a thick white coating on my tongue, bad breath, poor sleep quality, a fissured tongue, and serrated edges on my tongue. I personally believe this is due to internal cold and...

Since childhood, I have been sensitive to cold and have difficulty sweating. Recently, I have been experiencing lower back pain and have scoliosis? Since I can remember, I have been someone who has difficulty sweating. Even when exercising on hot summer days, my skin only becomes...

Insomnia at night Hello, doctor. In the past, I used to stay up until 1 or 2 AM and wake up at 6 or 7 AM to take care of some things, then continue to nap until 8 or 9 AM. However, no matter how I slept, I would have vivid dreams, and waking up made me feel even more tired. Now, ...

Hair loss issues Is walking barefoot at home related to a receding hairline?

Menstrual symptoms Hello, doctor. I would like to ask why I always feel weak, have dry mouth, experience lower back pain, and develop a hunchback during my menstrual period. I also tend to speak softly, sigh frequently, yawn a lot, and feel the urge to lie down and sleep. My hear...