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Yuan Shufang, a Centenarian TCM Practitioner from Zhumadian, Henan: Engraving a Hundred Medicinal Formulas on Her Tombstone, Carrying on the Benevolent Heart of a PhysicianIn Yuanzhuang Village, Ldian Township, Xiping County, Zhumadian City, Henan Province, a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) doctor named Yuan Shufang has composed a deeply moving song of a physician's benevolent heart. This song is sung through her more than eighty years of medical practice and her posthumous act of inscribing one hundred treasured TCM formulas onto her tombstone

Cupping: Myth and Reality of a Millennial Therapy Analyzing Bruising, Efficacy, and ContraindicationsThose who have experienced cupping know that deep reddish bruises are left on the skin afterward. Many believe that the deeper the marks, the better the effect, as the bruising represents the expulsion of toxins from the body

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

Grandpa Wang's Hypertension Struggle: A Comprehensive Guide to Taking Antihypertensive Medication Correctly63-year-old Grandpa Wang suffers from hypertension. Lacking guidance from his children, he has been confused about how to take his antihypertensive medication, often taking it arbitrarily before or after meals

Danggui Si Ni Tang (Four-Ingredient Decoction for Relieving Cold and Reversing Qi): An Ancient Remedy for Warming Yang and Dispelling Cold and DampnessTraditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory posits that cold and dampness, belonging to Yin pathogens, readily deplete the body's Yang Qi. Yang Qi, akin to the sun within the body, warms and nourishes the entire system

Unmasking the "Viagra" Scam: Do Leeks, Aphrodisiac Wines Really Work? Four Scientific Approaches to Male Sexual Dysfunction in Middle AgeDisclaimer: This article is based on authoritative medical information and personal opinions, and is original content. It has been exclusively published on Toutiao for 72 hours

Annual Checkups: Why Do Cancers Still Slip Through the Cracks? Unveiling the Blind Spots of Medical Checkups and Early Cancer Warning SignsWu Feng, a general manager of a building materials company approaching his fifties, has maintained a commendable habit of regular medical checkups for many years. From 2013 to 2020, his checkup reports consistently showed everything in order

The "Invisible Killer" in Your Fridge: Aflatoxin, Do You Really Know It?The refrigerator, an indispensable appliance in modern households, provides great convenience for storing our food. However, do you know that there is an "invisible killer" called aflatoxin lurking in your seemingly safe refrigerator? It can quietly breed in your refrigerator and enter your body through food, causing irreversible damage to your health

Does Waking Up at Night Have Anything to Do With Longevity? Pay Attention to Your Body's Signals!"Mr. Qin, have you been waking up more at night lately?" the doctor asked gently, eyes fixed on the medical records in his hands

Stop "Enjoying a Little Drink"! Over 740,000 People Develop Cancer Due to Alcohol, Are You Still Using It for Health?"A little wine brings joy, a lot of wine harms the body," this familiar proverb seems to imply that moderate drinking is harmless to the body. However, in recent years, with the continuous rise of disease rates in our country, experts have found that alcohol is directly related to the occurrence of certain diseases

"Sleeping with Feet Exposed: Does It Really Protect the Liver?": A Designer's Health InspirationZhao Ling discussed this topic with her friends, and Zhang Chao, a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, offered his insights. Zhang Chao believed there could be a connection between sleeping with feet exposed and liver health, but emphasized it didn't necessarily mean exposing feet would protect the liver

A Simple Action That Makes 59-Year-Old Zhang Feel Years Younger!Zhang, 59, lives a simple yet fulfilling life like most people in Guangdong. However, as she aged, she noticed her body wasn't as strong as it used to be