A woman in her sixties came to see me, complaining that she had been unable to eat anything and had been constipated for two weeks following a cold. Her pulse was wiry and slippery, with a thin pulse at the chi position, and her tongue had a greasy coating in the middle. The previous doctor […]
In my experience as a healthcare provider, I’ve noticed a prevalent trend among my patients – a high proportion of them rely heavily on nutritional supplements. Advising patients against or advocating for reduced consumption of these supplements can be a tough sell. It seems that the notion of taking nutritional supplements has become deeply ingrained […]
Patient: Female, 72 years old Chief Complaint: Bilateral lower limb edema for several months, morning stiffness in hands, no other obvious discomfort. Tongue presentation: Triangle-shaped, pale with a white coating. Diagnosis and Analysis: The patient, being elderly and constitutionally weak, presented with symptoms of bilateral lower limb edema and morning stiffness in the hands, indicative […]
Target Audience: Patients with chronic diseases, low energy levels, or deficiency conditions. Suitable for individuals looking to enhance their overall constitution. For specific or special dietary and exercise needs, such as diabetes patients, guidance from a TCM practitioner is recommended. [1] Daily Routine Ensure sufficient and high-quality sleep; staying up late is detrimental to health. […]
A patient in an online consultation asked me, “Will consuming Cordyceps be helpful for my problem?” This patient had previously tried various miraculous substances from different countries and schools of thought in hopes of finding a solution for his illness. He also experimented with vegetarianism and intermittent fasting, but the more he tried, the worse […]
A 1.5-year-old boy developed a fever after being infected with H1N1 influenza virus. He took Tamiflu, which helped reduce his fever. However, he developed a sore throat due to tonsillitis, making it difficult for him to eat and drink. He had little appetite and had not had a bowel movement for two days. Western medicine […]
In modern times, people are used to seeing doctors according to the Western medical system, so that if you have a disease, you go to a specialist in the corresponding department. But what if you have eight medical conditions at the same time? Let’s take a look at the following case. The patient, a man […]
