Tension Headaches, Da Zao and Sheng Jiang Tension headaches are one of a few subtypes of headaches, along with cluster headaches and migraines. They’re the most common type of headaches that people deal with, and they can present in an acute or chronic-like fashion. In both cases, tension headaches can cause debilitating pain and interfere […]
Pleural Effusions and Bai Jie Zi Pleural effusions – colloquially termed “water on the lungs” – are the result of fluid building up in the pleural space between the lungs and ribcage. In healthy people, this space is narrow, with little clearance between the ribs and lungs. In people with pleural effusion, though, this space
Postpartum and Peripartum Depression: A Chinese Medicine Perspective Postpartum and peripartum depression affect large numbers of pregnant and postnatal women. Estimates suggest the prevalence rates could be in excess of 20 percent, so these are widespread conditions. Postpartum depression refers to depression symptoms that set in within four weeks of childbirth and persist for months.
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Exploring the Benefits of Acupuncture for Enhancing Fertility Acupuncture is one of Chinese medicine’s oldest and most studied forms of treatment. With a history that dates back nearly 2,000 years, generations of acupuncturists have recorded their results and refined the practice. Today, acupuncture has been developed for a large range of health problems, including fertility
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Pancreatic Cysts, Da Huang and Mang Xiao Pancreatic cysts are growths or fluid-filled sacs that develop on the pancreas, typically after a bout of pancreatitis or pancreatic injury. They’re usually benign and asymptomatic, but some cysts can produce symptoms, and there’s always the risk of a cyst developing into cancer. Some people are more likely
RSV and Dan Dou Chi RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) doesn’t grab as many headlines as COVID or the flu, but it’s an extremely common seasonal bug that nearly every child will catch during the first few years of life. In most people, RSV is manageable without medical attention, but a small number of people develop
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Tinnitus, Ci Shi and Shi Chang Pu Tinnitus affects up to 20 percent of people in the U.S. – predominantly older adults – and is characterized by a persistent sound that only the patient can hear. The nature of the sound is different from person to person but may be anything from a low grumbling
Uterine Fibroids, Chuan Xiong and Dang Gui Uterine fibroids are growths that form out of smooth muscle tissue that’s bulging from the uterus. They are extremely common in women of reproductive age – up to 25 percent of women at any time have uterine fibroids. By age 50, 70-80 percent of women have experienced at
Splenic Vein Thrombosis and Jin Ling Zi San Splenic vein thrombosis is an uncommon condition that, in general, only affects people dealing with other spleen-related conditions. Though it frequently presents with few, if any, symptoms, splenic vein thrombosis can develop into a medical emergency that can threaten the patient’s life. Western medicine has identified the
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