Dysphonia, Hoarseness and He Zi Dysphonia is the medical term for hoarseness – a condition characterized by a raspy, rough, gravelly, or breathy voice. People with dysphonia may have frequent difficulty with speaking, as the vocal cords may seize up and remain open or closed. Dysphonia can have many causes. Spasmodic dysphonia is the most …
Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Painful Spine Condition that Chinese Medicine Can Help With Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that can cause joint damage – sometimes permanent damage. The exact underlying cause isn’t well known, though genetic factors are suspected. Early treatment is recommended for the condition to prevent long-term joint damage in the spine …
Rectal prolapse is an uncomfortable and difficult to treat condition characterized by the rectum slipping into – or past – the anus. The exact cause isn’t known in western medicine, though straining during bowel movements and weakened pelvic muscles are frequently blamed on the condition. In Chinese medicine, the diagnosis and prognosis are a bit …
Asthma is among the world’s most prevalent respiratory diseases, and it’s extremely common in the U.S. as well. Almost one in ten Americans suffer from asthma, and the rates tend to be higher in urban areas, where pollutants and smog are more abundant. That’s the case in Houston, one of the country’s smoggiest cities. The …
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Essential tremors are characterized by a slight shaking in the hands, usually when using the hands to do something specific and precise. It’s rare for essential tremors to be associated with significant neurological problems and the underlying cause is typically unknown. Tremors may become worse during periods of stress or after consuming caffeine or alcohol. …
Hay fever is a common condition affecting the nasal passages, and up to five percent of Americans will experience it at some point during their life. Symptoms include runny nose, sinus pain and pressure, sneezing, congestion, and eye watering. For some people, these symptoms can be problematic enough to interfere with work or other daily …
Up to 20 percent of the U.S. population lives with a runny nose – a condition that may present symptoms intermittently or seasonally. In western medicine, a runny nose is typically ascribed to allergies or a viral infection, but Chinese medicine has a different perspective on this obnoxious condition – and a different approach to …
Yeast Infections and Huang Bai Yeast infections can be stubborn to deal with in Houston. The city’s heat and humidity create the perfect conditions for yeast to develop. It’s common, then, for some women to experience recurring infections that, though easy to treat case-by-case, can lead to a frustrating, uncomfortable cycle. Chinese medicine has used …
Morning Diarrhea, Bu Gu Zhi and Rou Dou Kou Morning diarrhea, or “daybreak diarrhea” is a noted condition in Chinese medicine, often associated with other symptoms like chills and back pain. It’s characterized by loose stools upon waking up in the morning – a common time for people to produce a bowel movement. Chinese medicine …
Gallstones: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments and How Eastern Medicine Can Help Gallstones are extremely common in developed, mostly western countries. It’s estimated that around 6 percent of men and 9 percent of women have gallstones in the U.S., likely driven by a combination of genetic and lifestyle factors – with diet foremost among them. A cholesterol-rich …
