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...

Protecting Lives in Winter's Grip: Five Deadly Threats and a Guide to Safe Wintering for the ElderlyOld Mr. Zhang, a kind and well-respected elder in his village, lived a peaceful life tending his vegetable garden and raising chickens and ducks...

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 Great Snow approaches: Winter Wellness Tips for Seniors: 2 Don'ts and 3 No'sAs the Great Snow (Daxue) solar term arrives each year, bringing biting winds and plummeting temperatures, winter wellness becomes paramount for seniors. Many believe in substantial winter tonics, consuming various supplements, but this isn't entirely accurate...

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...

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...

8,000 Steps a Day: The Secret to a Long and Healthy Life A Walking Wellness GuideLi Auntie, a retired teacher, experienced a decrease in physical activity after retirement, leading to weight gain and an increased waistline. By chance, she learned from a former colleague about the benefits of walking 8,000 steps a day and decided to try it...

Visible Veins at the Gym: A Sign of Muscle Growth or a Health Concern?Xiao Li and Xiao Wang were longtime friends at the gym. One day in the locker room, Xiao Li noticed prominent veins, like earthworms, winding beneath Xiao Wang's skin...

Winter back pain, cold hands and feet? Kidney deficiency might be "ringing the alarm bells"!Sixty-something Mr. Liu suffered from debilitating lower back pain and icy cold hands and feet every winter...