When it comes to constipation, many people immediately think of using laxatives. However, for some people, using laxatives only provides temporary relief, and their constipation returns once they stop taking the medication. Why does this happen? It’s because you need to first understand what type of constipation you have in order to treat it effectively. […]
Category Archives: Chinese Herbal Medicine
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Apr
Apr
lily, also known as “Bai He” 百合 in Chinese, is a popular herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that has been used for centuries to treat a variety of health issues. The scientific name for lily is Lilium brownii. Lily is a perennial plant that belongs to the Liliaceae family. It is native to China […]
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Mar
Mar
Patients often come to me with these questions: “Whenever I get stressed, my stomach hurts and sometimes I even regurgitate acid. I’ve had a gastroscopy and was diagnosed with mild ulcers. Can traditional Chinese medicine help me?” or “Whenever I eat cold food, I feel unbearable pain in my stomach area. Using a hot water […]
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Feb
Feb
Both water and fire are very common and important substances in nature, as the “尚書” (one of the Five Classics of ancient Chinese literature) said: ” Water and fire are the food and drink of the people. ” Water and fire have their own characteristics. Water is calm, cold in nature, and tends to moisturize […]
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Aug
Aug
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disease characterised by oligomenorrhea or anovulation, hyperandrogenism (manifested by menstrual disorders, hirsutism, acne, etc.) and insulin resistance (manifested by elevated insulin). It is a common endocrine disease of reproductive-age women, accounting for about 9% to 18% of all women in this age group. The cause of polycystic ovarian syndrome is […]
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May
May
Male infertility refers to a sexually mature male’s inability to impregnate a fertile female. In humans it accounts for 40–50% of infertility. Male infertility can be caused by low sperm production, abnormal sperm function or blockages that prevent the delivery of sperm. Chinese medicine approaches to Male Infertility In China, Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been […]
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May
May
The menopause is a natural part of ageing that usually occurs between 45 and 55 years of age, as a woman’s oestrogen levels decline. In the UK, the average age for a woman to reach the menopause is 51. But around 1 in 100 women experience the menopause before 40 years of age. Even though peri-menopause […]
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Apr
Apr
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a holistic and comprehensive system of health that views the body in accordance with nature. It puts the utmost importance on lifestyle choices and nutrition, and if these fail to bring the body into balance then it is time to look into herbs and acupuncture. In TCM there is no […]
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Jan
Jan
” After being diagnosed with PCOS and struggling with fertility issues for 2 years, I decided to take a holistic approach to my health issues and visit Dr Han. I opted for a course of acupuncture and herbs initially.
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Jan
Jan
If you have been trying to conceive for 6 – 12 months without success you are probably starting to wonder why it’s not happening? You may have had some tests – and maybe there is an obvious reason or maybe not. There are a number of ways Chinese medicine may be able to help you. […]