Edema is the medical term for fluid buildup, and in Chinese medicine, it typically signals a problem with the body’s water metabolism. Western physicians associate water metabolism with the kidneys, as they are part of the urinary system and are responsible for removing excess fluid from the body. In Chinese medicine, the kidneys also play […]

https://youtu.be/R6d2Y38QQbI In Chinese medicine, chronic pancreatitis may be caused by dysfunction in the liver, spleen, and stomach. In fact, Chinese medicine practitioners do not consider the pancreas to be a distinct organ from the rest of the GI system. Instead, the pancreas’ functions are delegated to other GI organs, and Gao Liang Jiang and Xiang

Abdominal Pain, Glomus and Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang In Chinese medicine, abdominal pain is often caused by a glomus – a type of pain that’s characterized by its “softness” and the GI symptoms it may cause. There are several types of glomera, but they all generally affect the spleen and stomach and the meridians

Given its highly individualized nature, recurrent vomiting can be difficult to treat. A reliable therapy in Chinese medicine is Gao Liang Jiang, which is used to resolve vomiting in patients due to cold in the stomach or spleen. What Can Cause Recurrent Vomiting?  In Chinese (and western) medicine, there can be many causes of recurrent

In Chinese medicine, problems with sperm motility often originate in the kidneys. The kidneys are a critical organ in men’s health, as practitioners believe it supports energy, motivation, and sexual health/desire. When Chinese medicine practitioners treat male reproductive issues, they frequently target the kidneys. Kidney deficiencies can be the result of deficiencies in other organs.

In Chinese medicine, a chronic cough is the result of the lungs’ qi moving upward, a disruption in what’s considered healthy. When the lungs are functioning properly, the body’s life energy (qi) is “descended,” or directed down through the lungs. If this flow is blocked or reversed, it manifests as a cough. Practitioners therefore target

In Chinese medicine, urinary tract infections (UTIs) are considered a seasonal condition that are more common during the summer. Increased dampness and heat in the environment could be the reason behind this. However, Chinese medicinal herbs, including Hua Shi, can be used to treat UTIs and offset the effects of increased heat and dampness. Causes

Some people have trouble staying warm, even when their core temperature reads normally. Patients that feel a chill in their interior or extremities cannot be easily explained by western medicine, but Chinese medicine considers this to be a sign of a Yang deficiency. Anyone that suffers with consistently feeling cold may benefit from Fu Zi

Night sweats aren’t easily explained by western medicine, as there are many conditions that can cause them. Menopause, tuberculosis, and some types of cancer are just three examples of common causes of night sweats, but sometimes there is no explanation or obvious cause. However, Chinese medicine practitioners consider night sweats an important indicator for health.