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Feeling a Lump in Your Throat, Excess Phlegm? Traditional Chinese Medicine: It May Be Related to the Spleen, Stomach, and Dampness A Detailed Explanation of Treatment MethodsWang Auntie had been deeply troubled recently. Every morning upon waking, she felt as though something was stuck in her throat, unable to be coughed up or swallowed

Sweat and Dampness: Understanding Body Signals from Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine PerspectivesHave you ever felt sticky and damp, even without strenuous exercise? Friends might tell you it's "dampness." But what's the difference between sweat and dampness? This article explores the causes, manifestations, and distinctions between sweat and dampness from medical perspectives, helping you better understand your body

A 57-Year-Old Man's Tragic Death Highlights the Unspoken Needs and Risks of Elderly Sexual HealthA scream shattered the stillness of the night, revealing a tragedy at a massage parlor. An ambulance arrived swiftly, only to carry away a body shrouded in white

Treatment of Urticaria with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Differentiation of Syndromes and Internal-External RegulationTCM considers urticaria to be closely related to spleen and stomach deficiency and internal accumulation of damp-heat. Therefore, regulating the spleen and stomach and dispelling wind and cold are crucial in its treatment

A Pigeon as Seven Herbs: A Deep Dive into the Nutritional Value and Therapeutic Effects of Pigeon MeatXiao Wang recently felt constantly fatigued and achy. Having heard of pigeon meat's health benefits, he excitedly bought one to make soup

Three Treasures for Healthy Living During the Greater Snow Festival: Radish, Mutton, and Red Dates, Guarding Your Winter HealthWinter's biting winds bring a surge in respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses. The sudden temperature drops around the Greater Snow Festival (Dxu) often catch people off guard, leaving those with weaker constitutions feeling unwell

The Greater Snow (Daxue) solar term is approaching: A Winter Tonic Guide for People Over 50, Featuring Three Delicious Winter Dishes to Keep You WarmThe Greater Snow solar term marks the official arrival of winter, bringing plummeting temperatures and a subsequent slowdown in metabolism and immune function. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) considers winter the season of "storing and nurturing" (yangcang)

Spleen Deficiency and Water Intake: Three Major Hazards of Excessive Water Consumption and Treatment MethodsHave you ever wondered why, despite drinking water regularly, you still feel bloated and fatigued? Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) often attributes such discomfort to "spleen deficiency" (Pi Xu). In fact, spleen deficiency is closely related to water intake, and for individuals with this constitution, excessive water consumption can exacerbate health problems

Recurring Mouth Ulcers? It's Not Just Heat, It Might Be Kidney Deficiency!The answer might be more complex than we imagine. The key is to differentiate between "real fire" and "empty fire

"High blood sugar isn't just caused by eating sugar!" Can mulberry leaf and ginger tea really lower blood sugar?A few days later, Chen Jianjun decided to undergo a medical checkup. The results confirmed his suspicions his blood sugar was high, his blood pressure hovered at the borderline, and he exhibited signs of rising liver fire

Autumn is Here, Forget Meat, Eat This Instead! The Health Secrets of "Red Sprites" Goji BerriesAs autumn arrives, temperatures gradually drop and the air becomes drier, many friends start searching for ways to nourish their bodies and combat autumn dryness. Many choose to eat meat, believing it can replenish energy

Summer Heat and Persistent Cough? Try a Bowl of Perilla Seed Old Duck Soup to Clear Heat, Detoxify, Stop Coughing, and Thin Phlegm!As temperatures steadily rise and the air becomes humid and oppressive, even staying in an air-conditioned room can lead to throat discomfort. It feels like phlegm is lodged in your throat, and coughing just can't seem to clear it out