Anger Management, E Jiao and Huang Lian In western medicine, anger management focuses on the patient’s psychological state when recommending treatment. In this way, allopathic medicine considers anger and other emotions to be a matter of the mind only. Chinese medicine has a different perspective. When addressing anger and other negative emotional states, practitioners treat […]
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Back Pain, Du Zhong and Xu Duan Back pain is an extremely common musculoskeletal condition, affecting close to 10 percent of people globally. There are dozens of potential causes behind back pain, ranging from simple ligament or tendon strains, to fibromyalgia, osteoporosis and spinal deformities. For many people experiencing intermittent back pain, the condition can
Oligospermia and Yi Zhi Ren Oligospermia is the medical term for a low sperm count. It’s typically identified during a fertility screening – specifically, by analyzing the patient’s sperm sample. The threshold for oligospermia is 15 million sperm per milliliter of sample. Any count under this number qualifies for diagnosis. Treating low sperm count can
Ovarian Cysts and San Leng Most ovarian cysts are fluid-filled growths that develop on the surface of the ovaries. The vast majority of ovarian cysts are functional cysts, meaning they develop as a result of the menstrual cycle. There are other cysts unrelated to menstrual cycles, including ovarian cancer, but they are comparatively rare. In
MCL Tears, Sports Injuries and Xu Duan The medial collateral ligament (MCL) runs on the inside of the knee, responsible for connecting the tibial and femur. It provides lateral stability when the knee joint is in motion, so when MCL injuries occur, it can compromise the knee’s ability to function. MCL injuries are common
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Whiplash, Du Huo and Qiang Huo Whiplash is the result of rapid, violent acceleration and deceleration of the head, causing the neck to flex like a whip. This forceful motion can injure nerves, ligaments, muscles, and bones located in the neck, causing a variety of symptoms that can linger long term. Most people recover from
Urinary Urgency, Di Gui Pi and Sang Bai Pi Urinary urgency is characterized by a sudden urge to urinate, along with potential incontinence and a need to urinate more frequently. Nighttime urgency (nocturia) is also common, so the condition can be disruptive around the clock. Symptoms vary in intensity from person to person, but there
More Hiccups, Physiology in Chinese Medicine Hiccups aren’t what most people would consider a medical concern, but persistent hiccups can be a major source of distress and frustration in those who experience them. Both western and Chinese medicine offer their own perspective on the condition, as well as treatment concepts that patients can adopt. Here,
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Hiccups, Hiccoughs and Shi Di For the vast majority of people, hiccups and hiccoughs are infrequent and short-lived, but still annoying. For a small number of people, they can develop into something chronic that never completely goes away. This can greatly interfere with daily life and cause distress to the patient. Western medicine is still
ARDS, Dang Shen and Huang Qi Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening episode that’s much like drowning while still breathing air. In people experiencing ARDS, fluid from small blood vessels leaks into the alveoli – the sacs responsible for intaking air and passing it into the bloodstream. This quickly and aggressively damages the
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