What is the role of Traditional Chinese Medicine in cancer chemotherapy and radiotherapy?

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Traditional Chinese Medicine is helpful during cancer treatment, whether it's chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy. Chinese medicine and acupuncture can alleviate various patient discomforts.

1. Common side effects of chemotherapy: body aches, nausea, fatigue, hair loss, diarrhea, poor wound healing, and fatigue.

2. Common side effects of radiotherapy: tissue contractures, dry and itchy skin, redness and swelling, dry mucous membranes, dry mouth, mouth sores, post-radiation dermatitis, angular cheilitis, low white blood cells or platelets, and fatigue.

3. Post-surgical side effects: post-operative wound pain, numbness, and tightness.

4. Side effects during targeted therapy: joint pain, skin rash, paronychia, and fatigue. All of the above issues can be addressed with the help of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). TCM practitioners can use Chinese medicine or acupuncture to reduce treatment side effects and improve patients' mental and physical health, sleep, and appetite.

How does TCM assist in cancer treatment?

1. Alleviating Side Effects: TCM uses syndrome differentiation and treatment to address chemotherapy-induced discomfort, such as nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation, fatigue, mouth ulcers, and itchy skin.

2. Improving Physical Function: Using herbs that tonify Qi, strengthen the spleen, and invigorate Qi, TCM helps restore the body's vital energy, enhance immunity, and promote physical recovery.

3. Assisting in Treatment Completion: Through TCM assistance, patients can alleviate the physical and mental suffering of chemotherapy, strengthen their will to live, and gain greater confidence to complete treatment.

4. Preventing or Alleviating Adverse Reactions: Early consultation with TCM before or during chemotherapy can help reduce the incidence and severity of side effects.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment - Nocturia

 Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment - Nocturia

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After one month of Chinese medicine and acupuncture treatment, the patient's nocturnal urination frequency decreased from three to just one.

Causes of Nocturnal Urination:

1. Prostatic Hyperplasia: Prostatic hyperplasia can cause urinary tract obstruction, difficulty urinating, or bladder sensitivity, leading to nocturnal urination.

2. Overactive Bladder: An overly sensitive bladder easily contracts, resulting in a strong urge to urinate even with a small amount of urine.

3. Nocturnal Polyuria: Nocturnal urine output accounts for more than one-third of total daily urine output. This is often caused by aging, which alters the circadian rhythm and increases the kidneys' nocturnal urine output.

4. Urinary Tract Infection: This can also cause bladder irritation and frequent urination.

5. Insufficient antidiuretic hormone secretion: Normal people secrete a hormone during sleep that concentrates urine. If this hormone is insufficient, nighttime urine output increases.

6. Heart failure, cirrhosis, and kidney disease: These conditions can cause edema, causing water to flow back into the bloodstream during sleep, increasing kidney urine production.

7. Diabetes: When blood sugar levels are too high, the kidneys are unable to recycle sugar, and the excess sugar is excreted along with water, leading to polyuria.

8. Sleep apnea: Hypoxia during sleep stimulates the body's secretion of atrial fibrillation, increasing urine output and causing nocturia.

9. Insomnia or anxiety: Interrupted sleep, anxiety, and stress can lead to sleep disturbances, with frequent waking to urinate being common causes.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment - Blood Glucose (Simultaneously Improves eGFR, Glucose, and Liver Indexes S-GPT/ALT)

 Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment - Blood Glucose (Simultaneously Improves eGFR, Glucose, and Liver Indexes S-GPT/ALT)

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After treatment, the patient showed improvement in all indicators.

June 19, 2014

eGFR: 77.8

Fasting blood glucose: 103

Triglycerides: 124

Liver index S-GPT/ALT: 17

September 22, 2014

eGFR: 99 (Improvement)

Fasting blood glucose: 96 (Improvement)

Triglycerides: 85 (Improvement)

Liver index S-GPT/ALT: 16 (Improvement)

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What is the normal blood glucose (blood sugar) value?

Normal fasting blood sugar before meals: 70-99 mg/dL

Normal glycated hemoglobin: 4.0-5.6%

raditional Chinese Medicine Treatment - Facial Melanin Deposits

 Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment - Facial Melanin Deposits

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After two months of acupuncture and Chinese medicine treatment, the patient's facial melanin deposits were significantly lighter.

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What is melanin deposits?

The epidermis of human skin contains melanocytes. When facial skin is irritated, inflammation produces numerous oxidative free radicals, which activate melanocytes to produce melanin. When the body is unable to metabolize these melanin deposits, melanin deposits form, resulting in dark patches, spots, and dark spots.

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Melanin deposits can be categorized based on skin layers as either 1. superficial or 2. deep.

1. Superficial: Located in the epidermis, it is usually light brown in color. Examples include freckles, sun spots, and age spots.

2. Deep-seated: Located in the dermis. Common examples include Ota's lentigo, which appears as bluish-gray or blue-gray spots, and malar lentigo, which is brown or blue-black.

Facial Melanin Deposits:

1. Around the Eyes, Eyelids, and Forehead: Melanin deposits around the eyes are known as "pigmented dark circles." The skin around the eyes is thinner and more susceptible to external irritants, leading to pigmentation and darkening of the skin around the eyes.

2. Chin: Ultraviolet radiation, endocrine factors, and lifestyle habits can all contribute to melanin deposits on the chin, resulting in a dull complexion.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment - Glycated Hemoglobin (Also Improves Total Cholesterol and Triglycerides)

 Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment - Glycated Hemoglobin (Also Improves Total Cholesterol and Triglycerides)

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After treatment, the patient showed significant improvement in all indices.

May 23, 2025

Glycated Hemoglobin: 6.5

Total Cholesterol: 198

Triglycerides: 137

August 2, 2025

Glycated Hemoglobin: 6.0 (Improvement)

Total Cholesterol: 168 (Improvement)

Triglycerides: 60 (Improvement)

Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c):

Commonly known as the "average blood sugar level," this value reflects blood sugar control over the past three to four months prior to blood draw. Glycated hemoglobin reflects a weighted average over time. The abbreviation for glycated hemoglobin is now simplified to A1c.

A normal HbA1c value should be below 5.7%. An HbA1c value between 5.7% and 6.4% indicates prediabetes; an HbA1c value of 6.5% or higher is considered diabetes. Glycated hemoglobin levels should be checked at the beginning of diabetes treatment, and then ideally every three months (four times a year).

Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Treat Blurred Vision and Macular Puckers

 Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Treat Blurred Vision and Macular Puckers

A patient came to our clinic with blurred vision and macular puckers. After four months of ocular acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine treatment, his vision improved from 0.1 to 0.2. He previously couldn't see large print when doing bank transactions, but now he can.

What is a macular pucker?

It's a condition where a fibrous membrane grows on the macula, pulling it, deforming it, or causing swelling.

1. Primary macular pucker is generally believed to be caused by a small amount of vitreous remaining during posterior vitreous detachment, causing growth on the macula. Alternatively, the force of the posterior vitreous detachment may cause a crack in the innermost retinal layer (the inner limiting membrane), allowing the pigment epithelial cells and glial cells within the retina to escape and form a proliferative membrane on the retinal surface.

2. Secondary macular puckering can occur due to a variety of causes, including uveitis, trauma, retinal vascular occlusion, retinal tears or detachments, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and intraocular surgery. These can all lead to abnormalities at the vitreoretinal interface caused by local inflammation, resulting in the formation of a proliferative fibrous membrane.

When the fibrous membrane first forms, most people experience no symptoms. However, as the membrane thickens or the tension increases, it affects the retinal photoreceptors, and patients may begin to experience blurred or darker central vision, as well as distorted vision.

What are the symptoms of macular puckering? 1. Central vision gradually blurs and becomes distorted.

2. Difficulty focusing while reading, even when using various assistive devices.

3. Unidentified gray objects in the central field of vision that cannot be removed.

4. In more severe cases, objects in the central field of vision appear as black areas that cannot be removed.

Acupuncture can treat Iritis ( Irisitis):

 Acupuncture can treat Iritis ( Irisitis):

A patient came to our clinic in early July for eye acupuncture treatment for iritis. One month after treatment, she returned for a follow-up visit with a Western doctor and reported improvement in both intraocular pressure and inflammation.

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Iritis, also known as iritis or acute anterior uveitis, is an inflammatory disease of the eye that primarily affects the iris (the colored part surrounding the pupil) and the ciliary body (the muscle responsible for adjusting the eye's focus). While the cause of most cases of iritis is unknown, the following factors may be involved:

1. Autoimmune diseases: Many cases of iritis are associated with autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. These diseases cause the body's immune system to attack its own tissues, including the iris and ciliary body.

2. Infections: Bacterial, viral, or fungal infections can also trigger iritis, especially in those with weakened immune systems. /

Symptoms of iritis:

1. Red and swollen eyes

2. Eye pain or discomfort

3. Photophobia

Traditional Chinese Medicine can treat tinnitus:

 Traditional Chinese Medicine can treat tinnitus:

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The patient came to see me for chronic tinnitus and migraines, from June 5th to July.

Original tinnitus: High-pitched tones lasting almost all day, and tinnitus that had persisted for years.

Original migraines: Widespread, migraines + frontal headaches + pain around the eyes.

After medication and acupuncture treatment,

Current tinnitus: Attacks have significantly shortened, sometimes lasting only a dozen minutes a day, and no longer persist.

Current headaches: Significantly improved, with only a few occasional attacks a week, short-lived, and much smaller in area.

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What causes tinnitus?

1. Allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, nasal congestion, cold, flu.

2. Meniere's disease.

3. Ear infection, ear canal obstruction, ossicular disease (such as otosclerosis), Eustachian tube dysfunction. 4. Stress, excessive mood swings, autonomic nervous system disorders, depression, and anxiety.

5. Inner ear muscle spasms, inflammation (wear and tear) of the temporomandibular joint, and other issues.

6. Stiffness in the head and neck muscles causing tinnitus.

7. Head and neck tumors or acoustic neuromas.

8. Gastroesophageal reflux, bloating, and stomach pain.

9. Vascular disease: Conditions like hypertension and atherosclerosis increase blood pressure through the ears. Pulsatile tinnitus may be related to abnormal brain blood vessels (arteriovenous ducts, arteriovenous malformations).

10. Medications: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, anticancer drugs, diuretics, and antidepressants.

Traditional Chinese Medicine can treat diarrhea:

 Traditional Chinese Medicine can treat diarrhea:

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The patient sought treatment in July for chronic diarrhea and bloating. She had been experiencing diarrhea four times a day. After a month of treatment with Traditional Chinese Medicine, her digestive symptoms improved significantly, and her bowel movements are now normal.

Causes of Diarrhea (Chronic Diarrhea):

1. Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by recurrent abdominal pain or discomfort accompanied by changes in bowel habits, including alternating diarrhea and constipation.

2. Gastrointestinal Inflammation

Certain diseases, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, can cause chronic diarrhea by causing persistent intestinal inflammation.

4. Cancer

3. Endocrine Problems

Certain endocrine disorders can also affect intestinal function, leading to chronic diarrhea. For example, hyperthyroidism can increase intestinal motility, potentially causing symptoms such as diarrhea, palpitations, weight loss, and anxiety. Diabetes may cause neuropathy, affecting intestinal nerve control and leading to abnormal intestinal motility, causing diarrhea or constipation.

4. Food-related causes: Eating stimulating foods, such as sweets, fried foods, and heavily flavored foods, can stimulate intestinal motility and cause diarrhea.

5. Food allergies: Lactose intolerance and gluten allergies can both cause diarrhea.

6. Medication-induced diarrhea: Antibiotics, antacids, hypertension medications, and gout medications can also cause diarrhea.

Acupuncture points for diarrhea:

1. Tianshu: Located 2 inches from the navel (approximately the width of the index, middle, and ring fingers), it regulates intestinal function and promotes qi and eliminates stagnation.

Traditional Chinese Medicine can treat the lower back pain, chest pain, and tightness associated with scoliosis:

 Traditional Chinese Medicine can treat the lower back pain, chest pain, and tightness associated with scoliosis:

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The patient sought treatment for lower back pain, chest pain, and tightness associated with scoliosis. He had experienced back pain, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing for over 5.6 years, and after receiving treatment with Traditional Chinese Medicine, his condition significantly improved.

What is scoliosis?

The spine is the central skeleton that supports the body and normally appears straight when viewed from the front. When the spine curves sideways and rotates, it is called scoliosis.

It is common in adolescents experiencing rapid growth, but it can also occur in adults due to degeneration or long-term poor posture.

What causes lower back pain?

• Muscle imbalance: Excessive tension on one side and excessive stretching on the other side lead to pain.

• Joint pressure: Uneven stress on intervertebral joints accelerates wear and causes discomfort.

• Nerve compression: Severe scoliosis can compress nerves and cause lower back pain or numbness in the lower limbs. • Postural compensation: To maintain balance, the pelvis and hip joints shift, increasing the burden on the lower back.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment for Tinnitus:

 Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment for Tinnitus:

The patient came to the clinic because of years of high-pitched tinnitus in both ears. After one month of treatment, the tinnitus has improved. The volume is significantly lower, and the duration of tinnitus attacks has been significantly reduced.

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🍎Tinnitus:

Common causes: hearing loss, chronic noise exposure, earwax blockage, otitis media, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar levels (blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar), medication side effects, stress, insomnia, and anxiety.

🍎Examination and Treatment:

1. Hearing tests and imaging studies (to rule out central nervous system disease).

2. Targeted treatment (earwax removal, otitis media treatment, and medication adjustment).

3. Lifestyle management: Avoid prolonged use of headphones or exposure to high-decibel levels, maintain regular sleep patterns, and manage blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol.

🍎How Traditional Chinese Medicine Treats Tinnitus:

1. Kidney Essence Deficiency: Tinnitus resembling a cicada, accompanied by soreness in the waist and knees, and dizziness.

2. Liver Fire: Loud tinnitus, irritability, and a bitter taste in the mouth.

3. Phlegm-dampness blocking the orifices: Heavy tinnitus, a heavy head, and chest tightness.

🍎Common Acupoints (can be massaged or acupunctured):

1. Tinggong (in front of the ear): Unblocks local Qi and blood circulation.

2. Tinghui and Yifeng (around the ear): Improves hearing function.

3. Shenshu (lower back) and Taixi (near the medial malleolus): Tonifies the kidneys and replenishes essence.

4. Taichong (dorsum of the foot) and Hegu (between the base of the thumb and thumb): Soothes the liver and regulates Qi, relieving stress.

🍎Dietary Recommendations

1. Kidney-tonifying and calming foods: Black sesame seeds, black beans, walnuts, wolfberries, and mulberries.

2. Liver-clearing and heat-purging foods: Chrysanthemum tea, cassia seed tea, and mung bean soup (avoid excessive spicy foods, coffee, and alcohol).

3. Spleen-tonifying and phlegm-resolving foods: Job's tears, Chinese yam, white radish. Avoid greasy, sweet foods.

🍎Vitamins Related to Tinnitus:

1. B Vitamins (especially B12 and B6)

Food Sources: Whole grains, dark green vegetables (spinach, kale), nuts, milk, eggs, beans.

2. Vitamin D

Food Sources: Sun exposure (the most natural source), egg yolks, milk, shiitake mushrooms, black fungus.

3. Vitamins A and E (antioxidant vitamins)

Food Sources:

A: Carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, spinach.

E: Nuts (almonds, sunflower seeds, cashews), avocados, vegetable oils.

4. Zinc

Food Sources: Pumpkin seeds, cashews, sesame seeds, beans, oats.

🍎Avoiding Stimulant Foods: Excessive caffeine, alcohol, and salt may make tinnitus more pronounced.

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Traditional Chinese Medicine can treat triglycerides and cholesterol:

A patient came to me for treatment of triglycerides and cholesterol. After three months of taking Chinese medicine and acupuncture, both triglycerides and cholesterol levels dropped significantly.

🍊May 19, 2015:

Triglycerides were 176.

Cholesterol was 267.

🍊August 20, 2015:

Triglycerides dropped to 119.

Cholesterol dropped to 211.

🍊Triglycerides: Mainly derived from dietary fats and refined sugars, high levels can easily lead to fatty liver, pancreatitis, and arteriosclerosis.

🍊Cholesterol: Divided into "good cholesterol (HDL)" and "bad cholesterol (LDL)." High levels of "bad cholesterol" increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Traditional Chinese Medicine can treat - Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR), LDL-C (Low-Density Cholesterol), and Triglycerides

 Traditional Chinese Medicine can treat - Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR), LDL-C (Low-Density Cholesterol), and Triglycerides

🍓After treatment, the patient showed significant improvement in all indicators.

🍓114.2 months

Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR): 65.5

LDL-C (Low-Density Cholesterol): 135

Total Cholesterol: 209

Triglycerides: 76

🍓114.9.3 (all improved)

Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR): 106.6 (significant improvement 📣)

LDL-C (Low-Density Cholesterol): 91

Total Cholesterol: 170

Triglycerides: 54

🍓The eGFR (eGFR) is a key indicator for assessing kidney function. Normal values ​​are approximately 90-120 ml/min/1.73 m², with lower values ​​indicating poorer kidney function.

It is calculated based on factors such as blood creatinine, age, and gender.

If the eGFR remains below 60 and is accompanied by proteinuria, it may indicate chronic kidney disease.

Traditional Chinese Medicine can treat total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (also improving GFR and uric acid levels).

Traditional Chinese Medicine can treat total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (also improving GFR and uric acid levels).

After treatment, the patient showed significant improvement in all indicators.

June 4, 2014

Total cholesterol: 315

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol: 231

GFR: 91.7

Uric acid: 5.3

September 13, 2014

Total cholesterol: 274 (improvement)

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol: 179 (improvement)

GFR: 109.52 (improvement)

Uric acid: 3.4 (improvement)

Total cholesterol refers to the total amount of cholesterol in the blood, including "good cholesterol" (high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, HDL), "bad cholesterol" (low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, LDL), and triglycerides. High total cholesterol increases the risk of arteriosclerosis, heart disease, and stroke. It is generally recommended that total cholesterol be less than 200 mg/dL. Excessive cholesterol can easily deposit in blood vessel walls, leading to: