Treatment of "Internal Heat" (Shang Huo) Caused by Cold-Damp Stagnation in the Spleen and Stomach: Efficacy and Differentiation of Treatment of Zhigan-Ganjiang DecoctionAs a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner, I frequently encounter patients presenting with both cold constitution and symptoms of "internal heat" (Shang Huo). This often indicates cold-damp stagnation in the spleen and stomach...

Is Long-Term Vitamin B2 Supplementation Safe? A Case Study from Office Worker Xiao Wang!Xiao Wang, an ordinary office worker, recently suffered from angular cheilitis, chapped lips, and eye strain. A friend suggested he supplement with vitamin B2, and after a month, his symptoms significantly improved...

Spleen Deficiency (Pi Xu): An In-Depth Analysis of Symptoms, Causes, and Dietary SolutionsZhang Auntie, 55, has recently been suffering from bloating, poor appetite, and postprandial diarrhea. After a medical examination, she was diagnosed with spleen and stomach weakness (Pi Wei Xu) and advised to adjust her diet...

Male Sexual Health: A Traditional Chinese Medicine and Modern Medical Perspective on "Secondary Development" of the Corpus CavernosumIncreasingly, people are focusing on their health, with male health concerns receiving particular attention. Sexual health is a crucial component of overall male health, directly impacting quality of life and mental well-being...

Does a lack of sexual intimacy lead to premature ovarian failure and endocrine disorders? The truth is here!In my clinic, a young woman named Xiaomei approached me, her face etched with worry. Doctor, she asked, Ive heard that a long-term lack of sexual intimacy can cause premature ovarian failure and endocrine disorders...

Is the Claim That Men Can Only Ejaculate 6,000 Times in Their Lifetime True? Unveiling the Truths and Myths of Male Reproductive HealthIn daily life, information regarding men's health, especially concerning semen and sperm, is often misunderstood and exaggerated. The internet is rife with unverified and even erroneous medical claims, leading to unnecessary anxiety among many men...

Unmasking the Health Hazards of Four Common Cigarettes: Thin Cigarettes, E-cigarettes, Expired Cigarettes, and Tea CigarettesUncle Lin, a smoker with over thirty years of experience, firmly believed in his good health, despite his family's repeated pleas to quit. However, his addiction recently worsened, leading him to experiment with various cigarettes, including those marketed as "healthy and harmless," such as tea cigarettes and thin cigarettes, and even the recently popular e-cigarettes...

The Astonishing Benefits of Quitting Smoking: Near-Normal Mortality Rates After a DecadeThe health risks of smoking are well-known. However, the benefits of quitting and the best methods to do so often remain confusing...

How Often Should You Shower in Winter? A Guide to Healthy Winter BathingRecently, temperatures in Hangzhou have plummeted. A hot shower followed by snuggling into a warm bed is a quintessential winter pleasure...

Long-Term Consumption of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): A Detailed Look at Three Outcomes and Four ChangesZhang Auntie often says, "Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is the best! I've been taking it for years, and I haven't had any major health problems!" This statement brings both relief and worry to her family. They're relieved by her good health, but concerned about the potential long-term effects of consistent TCM use...

Harvard Study: A Daily Bowl of Congee May Extend Lifespan by 2-3 Years The Secret to Longevity May Be Hidden in This Simple Dish"Think congee is just 'poor man's food'? Think again! It might be the secret to longevity!" A 20-year study conducted by the Harvard T.H...

Dry Mouth, Restlessness? Traditional Chinese Medicine Offers Scientific Ways to Replenish Body FluidsDry mouth, poor sleep quality, restlessness these symptoms plague many modern people. Xiaolin is one of them...