Have you ever experienced moments like these? You can't get out of bed even after your alarm clock rings three times, and you feel "low on energy" all day... You have no appetite even when faced with delicious food, or you always feel bloated after eating... You're clearly exhausted, but your mind races like a merry-go-round when you lie down... You always catch a cold before others during seasonal changes, and your recovery is particularly slow... If you experience two or mo

Epilepsy is a group of clinical syndromes characterized by temporary abnormal brain function. It is generally classified into primary epilepsy  and secondary epilepsy . Typical episodes share three main features: intermittent , brief , and stereotyped  in nature — often presenting as sudden fainting, foaming at the mouth, limb convulsions, brief loss of consciousness, and spontaneous recovery, with recurrent attacks. Clinically, epilepsy manifests in four forms: grand mal (ge

Clinic Case: Patient: Diazellna, female, 52 years old, manager at a large company. Condition: Right-sided hemifacial spasm for more than three months. Initial visit: July 16, 2025. Medical History: Six months ago, the patient frequently worked overtime, often going to bed after 3 a.m. and sleeping only four hours per night. She began experiencing muscle twitching in her right eyelid, which gradually spread to the entire right side of her face. The spasms varied in intensity a

Sanfu Moxibustion & Herbal Patches Now Available " Winter diseases, summer treatment " (冬病夏治) is a timeless wellness philosophy in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) . It refers to the idea that many chronic conditions that worsen in winter—such as asthma, arthritis, or sinusitis—can be effectively managed during the hottest days of summer , also known as Sanfu Days . During this critical window, Sanfu moxibustion and herbal patches  are applied to strengthen the body, expel

Sanfu Days , also known as the Dog Days of Summer, mark the most powerful period of the year for restoring and regulating your body . If there’s one time to focus on your health, this is it! Why is it called the golden period ? Because Sanfu Days bring: The strongest yang energy  of the year The heaviest dampness  and humidity If you're experiencing fatigue, poor sleep, sluggish digestion, heat symptoms, or a heavy sensation in the body— these are signals  that your body need

In clinical practice, I often encounter patients with liver cysts and hemangiomas who are unsure whether they require surgery. Many also ask if Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a non-invasive alternative. Let’s explore this topic from both Western and Chinese medical perspectives. 1. Liver Cysts – Are They Serious? Liver cysts are usually benign and often discovered incidentally during imaging. When Surgery Is Not  Needed: Simple, small cysts (<5 cm) No signs of infe

An Ancient Formula for Healing the Heart from Depression, Anxiety, and Insomnia The “Heart Fire” That Keeps You Up at Night Last week, a...

Sciatica in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) In TCM, sciatica is categorized under “Bi Syndrome” and “Low Back & Leg Pain.” It is...

Red, swollen and painful eyes are common in liver fire, wind-heat invasion, damp-heat accumulation, yin deficiency and hyperactivity of...

In TCM, insomnia and anxiety are often associated with dysfunctions in the Heart, Liver, Spleen, and Kidney, leading to Qi and Blood...

Sciatica  belongs to the category of "arthralgia" and "low back and leg pain" in traditional Chinese medicine, which is mainly caused by...

Cervical spondylosis is a common disease caused by cervical degenerative changes and surrounding tissue lesions, which is classified as...

Lumbar pain is a common symptom in traditional Chinese medicine, which belongs to the categories of "lumbar pain" and "arthralgia". The...

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