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中医的問與答 Tcm Q&A Part 1
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简单来说：肚子饿了想吃饭，这需要科学支持吗？中医治病本就如同「饿了吃饭、渴了喝水」一样，是本能且严谨的生理事实！
Simply put: Does feeling hungry and wanting to eat food require scientific validation? TCM healing is an innate, rigorous physiological reality—just like eating when hungry and drinking when thirsty!
🧱 1. 生理反应，何须科学来恩赐？
当你肚子饿的时候，你难道非要先研究个明明白白：
• 到底是下视丘的饥饿中枢在发挥作用？
• 还是迷走神经与副交感神经正在传导信号给胃？
• 又是哪些胃蛋白酶与胃泌激素在促使胃壁收缩？
你不需要懂这些化学名词，你只知道饿了就该找食物吃！难道你会渴了去吃饭，饿了去喝水吗？这些活生生的生理事实，根本不需要科学研究来证明它存在。
🧱 2. 看中医是严谨的临床事实，而非研究报告
看中医治病，也是同样简单、直接的道理：
• 技术看的是实效： 中医真的非要依靠现代「科学研究」才有效吗？生病了找专业的中医师透过色脉合参精准下药，药到病除，这就是临床事实。
• 重点在于你的心相信什么： 有没有被现代实验室研究过根本不是重点。中医是一门经历了数千年临床检验、注重实效的医学技术，不需要向任何摸不着边际的所谓“科学解释”去低头乞怜。
1. Is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) scientific?
Answer:
When you experience hunger, do you genuinely pause to research whether it is the hunger center of the hypothalamus stimulating the vagus nerve or the parasympathetic nervous system to transmit signals to your stomach? Do you analyze how pepsin and gastrin trigger gastric wall contractions before you decide to seek food?
Seeking treatment from an orthodox TCM physician is just as straightforward and grounded in self-evident reality. Does TCM truly require modern "scientific research" to be validated as effective?
When you are hungry, you eat food; when you are thirsty, you drink water. Would you ever gorge on solid food when dehydrated, or chug water to satisfy starvation? These primal, living physiological reactions require zero scientific consensus to support them. Why, then, must the clinical reality of TCM be forced to rely on modern scientific frameworks for permission to exist?
At its core, TCM is a practical discipline: when you fall ill, you consult a qualified physician who reads your pulse and delivers targeted, full-strength clinical results. Whether a formula has been subjected to laboratory animal testing is entirely beside the point. What truly matters is what your mind chooses to believe—trusting in a time-tested, life-respecting medical technique that delivers real recovery.
Is Pulse Diagnosis Absolute in TCM?
严格来说：没有切诊（把脉），万万不能！
Strictly speaking: Without palpation (pulse diagnosis), it is absolutely impossible!
• 真正的铁律： 除了患者因为极特殊身体情况“没有脉可以把”，正统中医的望、闻、问、切四诊中，或许可以因情况精简某一个，但唯独脉诊决不能少。
The absolute iron law: Unless a patient physically lacks a detectable pulse due to rare medical conditions, out of the four diagnostic methods (inspection, auscultation/olfaction, inquiry, palpation), one might be streamlined under specific contexts, but pulse diagnosis can never be skipped.
• 色脉合参才是核心： 脉象是体内的晴雨表（例如感冒时右寸浮弦紧）。不把脉，就无法看清复杂的病机，沦为没有依据的瞎猜。
Comprehensive interpretation is key: The pulse is the internal weather vane of the body (e.g., a floating, taut, and tight pulse at the right Cun position during a cold). Without pulse palpation, identifying complex pathogenesis is impossible, reducing practice to mere guesswork.
⚠️ 叶医师的技术警告 (Physician. Yeh's Technical Warning)：
如果你遇到一个中医师，竟然告诉你“脉不可信”或者“中医看病不需要把脉”，那请你自求多福，立刻转头离开！
If you encounter a practitioner who brazenly claims that "the pulse is unreliable" or "TCM treatment does not require pulse diagnosis," consider yourself warned—wish yourself luck and walk away immediately!
What exactly is pulse-taking (Pulse Diagnosis)?
简单来说：把脉是医师透过三个手指头，按压患者左右手的桡动脉。
Simply put, pulse-taking is when a physician uses three fingers to palpate the radial arteries on both of the patient's wrists.
🧱 把脉看的是什么？
通过脉象的形状（Shape）、速度（Rate）、位置（Position）、力度（Strength），来精准诊断患者就诊时的真正病因！这是一门极其严谨的临床技术，而不是脑袋自己乱乱想的玄学。
🔍 中医眼中的“生病原因”：
除了西医的生化检查指标外，正统中医还要通过脉诊抓出体内的失衡：
• 六淫侵袭： 风、寒、暑、湿、燥、火、热
• 气血失调： 阴、阳、气、血的不足或过多
• 体内毒素： 外伤、痰、饮、水、虫、毒、瘀
🩺 真实临床案例（A Real Clinical Case）：
最近有一位小孩，连续几个月只要喝水、吃食物就想吐。西医做了大量的仪器检查和生化检验，折腾了很久，却完全找不出原因。
• 叶医师一把脉： 小孩的右关脉出现“中沉、弦、缓”。
• 精准医学逻辑： 这个客观脉象直接说明，患者体内存在“脾胃气滞、胃寒、以及水饮（水毒）”。
• 临床实效： 看清病机，精准给药，小孩的呕吐症状随之逐渐改善！
💡 叶医师的技术宣言：
西医机器查不出的隐形病因，正统中医通过色脉合参，一摸便知！技术在手，方能药到病除。
22. What exactly is pulse-taking (Pulse Diagnosis)?
Answer:
Pulse diagnosis is a clinical technique where the physician uses three fingers to palpate the radial arteries on both of the patient's wrists. By analyzing the shape, rate, position, and strength of the pulse, the physician can precisely diagnose the true underlying cause of the patient’s illness.
In TCM, the culprits behind a patient's discomfort encompass not only the factors identified through Western medical biochemical tests, but also the invasions of the Six Excesses (Wind, Cold, Summer-Heat, Dampness, Dryness, Fire/Heat), the deficiencies or excesses of Yin, Yang, Qi, and Blood, as well as trauma, phlegm, fluid retention (fluid toxicity), parasites, toxins, and blood stasis.
A Real Clinical Case:
Recently, a child presented at our clinic who had been vomiting for months whenever they drank water or ate food. Western medicine had conducted extensive mechanical scans and biochemical tests but could not find any cause.
Upon palpating the child's pulse, I detected a floating-to-deep, taut, and moderate pulse (Zhong Chen, Xian, Huan) at the right Guan position. In orthodox medical logic, this specific pulse directly indicates Qi stagnation in the Spleen and Stomach, internal cold, and fluid retention (water-drink pathogen). Based on this precise diagnosis, targeted herbs were prescribed, and the child's condition has since been steadily improving.
However, if you cross paths with an incompetent TCM practitioner who lacks the skill to read a pulse—and can only repeatedly interrogate you with questions like, "What disease do you have?" "What is wrong with you?" or continuously probe into what Western medical diagnosis you received—they are merely masking their medical incompetence. In that case, you can only wish yourself luck!
答：按中医四诊合参能吃西药的就能吃中药
Answer: Yes. According to the four diagnostic methods of TCM (inspection, auscultation-olfaction, inquiry, and palpation), anyone who is eligible to take Western medicine can take Chinese medicine.
答：只要按中医四诊合参能吃西药的就能吃中药。再说也没理由婴儿、小孩可以吃西药，却不可以服用中药。
Answer: As long as you can eat Western medicine according to the four diagnoses of Chinese medicine, you can eat Chinese medicine. Besides, there is no reason why babies and children can take Western medicine, but they can't take Chinese medicine.
答：只要按中医四诊合参能吃西药的就能吃中药。愈早用中医的方法介入治疗，效果愈好。(当然得要医师亲自评估病人的体质及病况)
Answer: Yes. According to the four diagnostic methods of TCM (inspection, auscultation-olfaction, inquiry, and palpation), anyone who is eligible to take Western medicine can take Chinese medicine.
愈早用中医的方法介入治疗，效果愈好。(当然得要医师亲自评估病人的体质及病况)
Answer: Yes, it can be very helpful. In fact, the earlier TCM is introduced into the treatment plan, the better the overall results. However, this must be personally evaluated and monitored by a professional practitioner based on the patient's unique body constitution and current condition.
吃人参、灵芝、鹿胎粉与否得要医师按四诊来评估，只要医师能以传统脉学以及色一起合参，便能知道是否能服用人参，如果没有医师的诊断便冒冒然的使用人参是件危险的事，尤其很多的外候不适，并不能作为给人参的条件，必须从脉来诊断是否可以服用人参。
答：箭猪枣属于清热解毒，倘若你属于寒性体质，服用箭猪枣非但不能治病，反而加剧病症。
补充说用：箭猪枣的治疗效果，很多是商家炒作起来的，尤其是自称草药师、自然疗法大师….不论患者的体质、脉象等，一听到癌症不分清红皂白就给箭猪枣，如此，中医还需要四诊合参吗？西医还需要化疗吗?说白了这就是本性，医师想尽辨法怎么治病，商人想辨法怎么赚钱，这就是本性？
Answer: Porcupine Dates fall under the category of herbs that "clear heat and detoxify." If you have a cold-natured constitution, taking Porcupine Dates will not only fail to cure the disease but will actually aggravate your condition.
Supplementary Notes: Much of the therapeutic efficacy claimed for Porcupine Dates is merely commercial hype, driven particularly by self-proclaimed herbalists and naturopathic masters. Without considering the patient’s unique constitution or pulse presentation, they indiscriminately prescribe Porcupine Dates the moment they hear the word "cancer." If things were that simple, would Chinese medicine still need the Four Diagnostic Methods? Would Western medicine still need chemotherapy? To put it bluntly, it all comes down to human nature: doctors rack their brains trying to cure diseases, while merchants rack their brains trying to make money. That is simply the nature of the game.
答：只要经过医师的诊断完全可以服用中药的，要知几千年前的古人怀孕时不就用中药来治疗吗？那时还没有西药呢？妊娠呕吐、妊娠血糖高、妊娠高血压、妊娠外感…都可以选择中药来治疗。
Answer: As long as it is diagnosed and prescribed by a professional practitioner, traditional Chinese medicine can absolutely be taken during pregnancy. After all, didn't ancients thousands of years ago rely on Chinese medicine for treatment when they were pregnant? Back then, Western medicine did not even exist. Conditions such as morning sickness, gestational diabetes, gestational hypertension, and pregnancy-associated infections can all be treated with traditional Chinese medicine. Physician Yeh very frequently treats patients with infertility, and many have successfully conceived. They took Chinese medicine both before and after getting pregnant without experiencing any discomfort.
答：只要是经过新加坡政府的HAS审合批准的中药，百分之百没有含有任何西药成份，然而本地的西医常抱着不友善、有色眼镜的态度来看待中医，临床看病時很常听到病人说，西医说中药含有类固醇所以不可以吃中药，导致病人无所适从，这个问题有必要认真的说明。
A、人为特意添加到科学中药里面，在本地是完全不合法的，所以本地不存在科学中药含有类固醇(也不含任何西药的成份)。
B、天然成份，就是中药本身就含有天然的类固醇，这是存在的但是在服用这类的中药时，得每日服相当的大的剂量才会对人体造成伤害，如果在熟悉脉学中医师的诊断下是可以放心使用中药材。
Answer: As long as it is a traditional Chinese medicine approved by the Singapore government's HAS review, it is 100% free of any Western medicine ingredients. However, local Western medicine often views traditional Chinese medicine with unfriendly and biased attitudes. When seeking clinical treatment, patients often hear Western medicine say that traditional Chinese medicine contains steroids and cannot be taken, causing patients to be at a loss. This issue needs to be explained seriously.
A、 It is completely illegal to artificially add scientific Chinese medicine to it locally, so there is no scientific Chinese medicine containing steroids (nor any Western medicine ingredients).
B、 Natural ingredients refer to the fact that traditional Chinese medicine itself contains natural steroids, which do exist. However, when taking such traditional Chinese medicine, a considerable daily dose is required to cause harm to the human body. If diagnosed by a familiar pulse medicine practitioner, it is safe to use traditional Chinese medicine with confidence.
答：要看有没有必要服用中药，如果没有必要或者是不需要，那怕是服用一个礼拜也是不对的，倘若必要又是在有医术的医师指导下长期服用中药数年都是很常见的，我担心的是由那些土中医不管病人的症状体质，看到头痛就给川芎茶调散，听到病人说一下子怕冷一下子怕热就给小柴胡汤，听到病说糖尿病就给六味地黄丸、听到病人说风膜、寻麻疹就给消风散，这种套方医的中医能治好病也属万幸。
Answer: It depends entirely on whether it is necessary. If it is unnecessary, taking it for even a single week is incorrect. However, if there is a genuine medical need and it is taken under the guidance of a skilled practitioner, it is actually very common to use Chinese medicine long-term for several years. My real concern lies with unqualified practitioners who ignore the patient's specific symptoms and constitution—prescribing Chuanxiong Cha Diao San the moment they hear "headache," Xiao Chai Hu Tang for alternating chills and fever, Liu Wei Di Huang Wan for diabetes, or Xiao Feng San for hives and urticaria. When doctors rely blindly on these rigid, one-size-fits-all formulas, it is pure luck if the patient gets cured at all.
中醫師帶你破解吃藥的迷思當被問到「是藥三分毒，中藥吃多了會不會傷身？」時，我們常說：不管是藥還是食物，過量都是毒。關鍵在於是否「對症下藥」與「掌握偏性」。1. 東西吃多了，都是毒 🍒很多患者覺得中藥是藥，所以有毒；食物很安全，所以沒毒。
- 舉個例子： 荔枝吃多了好嗎？西瓜、榴槤吃多了好嗎？
- 答案是： 任何好東西吃過量了，都會對身體造成負擔。
2. 什麼是中藥的「偏性」？⚖️中藥之所以能治病，靠的就是中藥材的「偏性」。
- 生病： 代表您的身體失去了平衡，產生了偏向（例如太寒或太熱）。
- 治病： 就是利用中藥材的偏性，來糾正身體的失衡，讓身體往健康的方向靠攏。
- 養生： 如果一種藥材完全沒有偏性，那它就只能叫「食物」或「五谷雜糧」。食物是用來養身體的，無法用來治病。
3. 成也人參，敗也人參 🥕「是藥三分毒」這句話，真正的核心在於醫生對脈學與病機的掌握熟不熟練。
- 如果身體大失血、氣虛，吃人參可以救命；但如果是體內火氣大、陰虛火旺 的人吃了人參，那就是火上澆油。
- 藥本身沒有錯，錯在有沒有找對中医师、看對病機。
4. 為什麼西藥可以吃一輩子，中藥不行？💊很多人對西藥（如降血壓藥、降血糖藥）吃一輩子習以為常，卻對長期吃中藥充滿疑慮。
- 如果西藥可以為了控制病情而服用一輩子，在專業醫師的辨證指導下，中藥同樣可以根據您身體的動態變化，長期服用來維持身體平衡。
When patients ask, "Is it true that all medicines are one-third poison (是藥三分毒)?" our response is always: Whether it is medicine or food, anything in excess can be toxic. The key lies in accurate diagnosis and understanding the "specific properties" of what you consume.1. Even the Best Foods Can Be Toxic in Excess 🍒Many people believe that medicine is naturally toxic, while food is completely harmless.
- Consider this: Is it good for your body to eat too many lychees? Too much watermelon? Or too much durian?
- The truth is: Anything taken in excess creates a burden on your body.
2. What are the "Specific Properties" (偏性) of TCM? ⚖️The reason Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can cure diseases lies precisely in the "specific properties and tendencies" (偏性 - pián xìng) of the medicinal herbs.
- Illness: This means your body has lost its balance and deviated from its healthy state.
- Treatment: We use the specific properties of TCM herbs to correct this deviation, guiding your body back to balance.
- Nourishment: If a herb lacked these unique properties, it would simply be categorized as food or grains. Food is meant to nourish the body, not to cure diseases.
3. A Double-Edged Sword: The Importance of Expert Diagnosis 🥕The traditional proverb "all medicines are part poison" is a reminder that safety depends entirely on the physician’s mastery of pulse diagnosis and pathogenesis.
- As the saying goes: "Success can be credited to ginseng, but failure can also be blamed on ginseng."
- For a patient with severe Qi deficiency, ginseng can save their life. However, for someone with internal heat or inflammation, ginseng will only worsen the condition.
4. Can You Take TCM Long-Term? 💊
Many patients take Western medications (such as blood pressure or blood sugar drugs) for a lifetime without hesitation, yet they worry about taking TCM long-term.
- If Western medicine can be taken for life to manage a chronic illness, TCM can also be taken continuously under professional guidance to dynamically adjust and maintain your body's optimal balance.
当被问到「中医师，大家都说要养生，到底该怎么养才对？」时，我们的答案是：养生的核心前提，是必须「了解自己的体质」，并「明白食物与药物的性味」。不知道体质的盲目养生，不如先养性与养心。
1. 现代人养生的最大误区：盲目跟风 🙅♂️
很多现代人的养生方式往往是「瞎搞」——看到网络上说什么好，就跟着吃什么，却忽略了两大关键：
* 不明白自己的体质（不知道自己身体缺什么、怕什么）。
* 不明白食物的药性（不知道吃进去的东西是寒是热）。
2. 错误养生的真实代价 ⚠️
如果方向错了，越努力养生，身体坏得越快：
* 案例一（脾虚吃苹果）： 假设您是脾胃虚寒的人，却听信「一天一苹果」的说法。日子久了，苹果的寒凉会让您脾虚加重、胃口变差、体力衰退、免疫系统跟着变差。
* 案例二（胃液不足喝薏仁水）： 如果您是体内脾胃津液不足（阴虚）的人，天天喝去湿的薏苡仁水（薏米水）。日子久了，身体的水分被过度利尿抽干，必然导致严重便秘。
3. 真正的养生指南：知己知彼，从心开始 🧠
真正的中医养生，应该遵循以下步骤：
* 知己： 透过专业中医师的诊断，精确掌握自己的体质。
* 知物： 了解日常食物与药材的寒热温凉（性味），顺应体质去摄取。
* 最高境界： 如果您还不清楚自己的体质，与其盲目乱吃补品，倒不如先「养性与养心」——保持情绪稳定、作息规律、心境平和，这才是最安全的顶级养生。
14. How Exactly Should We Practice TCM Wellness and Health Preservation?
" our response is: The fundamental prerequisite for health preservation is to "understand your own constitution" and "know the properties of the food and herbs you consume." Cultivating a blind wellness routine without this knowledge is worse than doing nothing; in such cases, cultivating your mind and temperament is far more beneficial.
1. The Biggest Mistake in Modern Wellness: Blind Following 🙅♂️
Many people today approach wellness in a disorganized way—blindly consuming whatever is trendy without understanding two critical elements:
* They do not understand their own body constitution (what their body lacks or cannot tolerate).
* They do not understand the medicinal nature of food (whether what they eat is inherently cooling, warming, drying, or dampening).
2. The Real Price of Misguided Wellness ⚠️
When you head in the wrong direction, the more you try to preserve your health, the more damage you may cause:
* Scenario A (Apple for a Weak Spleen): Suppose you have a Spleen-deficiency (cold) constitution, but you follow the slogan "an apple a day." Over time, the cooling nature of apples will inevitably worsen your Spleen deficiency, leading to a poor appetite, low energy, and a weakened immune system.
* Scenario B (Barley Water for Low Stomach Fluids): If you are someone who lacks stomach fluids (Yin deficiency), yet you drink dampness-draining barley (Job's tears) water every day. Over time, this over-diuretic habit will dry out your digestive tract, invariably leading to severe constipation.
3. The Ultimate Guide to Wellness: Know Yourself and Cultivate the Mind 🧠
True TCM health preservation requires a strategic approach:
* Know Yourself: Consult a professional TCM physician to accurately identify your specific body constitution.
* Know What You Consume: Understand the temperature and flavor profile (hot, warm, cool, cold) of your daily food and herbs, and consume them accordingly.
* The Highest Form of Wellness: If you do not yet know your constitution, instead of blindly experimenting with supplements, it is far better to "cultivate your temperament and mind." Maintaining emotional balance, quality sleep, and peace of mind is the safest and most effective form of self-care.
当患者疑惑「我这个病，到底该看中医还是西医？」时，我们的答案是：只要是疾病，基本上中医都可以调理与治疗。中医的守备范围极广，涵盖内科、妇科、皮肤科及各类慢性与免疫系统疾病；而西医则在急性外伤与急救上扮演关键角色。
1. 这些病症，中医都能看 🩺
在博嵩中医诊所的每日门诊中，我们频繁且成功地为患者治疗以下多种疾病：
• 常见感冒与呼吸道： 感冒、发烧、咳嗽、慢性咽炎。
• 皮肤与免疫系统： 湿疹、荨麻疹、水痘、手足口症、牛皮癣（银屑病）、痤疮（青春痘）、带状疱疹（皮蛇）及其遗留的神经痛。
• 消化与泌尿系统： 急慢性胃炎、胃下垂、肠躁症（IBS）、泌尿系统感染、肾结石、胆结石、慢性胆囊炎。
• 妇科调理： 月经异常、子宫内膜异位症、妇女下体霉菌/真菌感染（此类病症西医往往反覆发作、难以根治，中医调理效果显著）。
• 五官与慢性病： 结膜炎、中耳炎、牙周病、高血压、高血脂、B型肝炎。
• 自体免疫与疑难杂症： 遗尿、多发性硬化症（MS）、强直性脊椎炎、类风湿性关节炎、登革热（骨痛溢血热证）。
2. 西医的强项：急性外伤与急救 🚑
中医虽然能治百病，但也讲究医疗分工。以下急性突发状况，强烈建议优先寻求现代西方医学的紧急处理：
• 急性感染发炎
• 枪伤、车祸等重大外伤
• 毒蛇咬伤
When patients wonder whether they should seek TCM or Western medical treatment, our answer is: Broadly speaking, TCM can treat and manage almost any form of illness. The scope of TCM is incredibly vast, spanning internal medicine, gynecology, dermatology, and chronic or autoimmune conditions, while Western medicine excels in acute trauma and emergency care.
1. Conditions Routinely Treated at Our Clinic
At Bosong TCM Clinic, we successfully consult and treat a diverse range of conditions on a daily basis:
• Respiratory & Common Illnesses: Colds, fevers, coughs, chronic pharyngitis.
• Dermatology & Immunology: Eczema, urticaria (hives), chickenpox, hand-foot-mouth disease, psoriasis, acne, herpes zoster (shingles), and post-herpetic neuralgia.
• Digestive & Urinary Systems: Acute/chronic gastritis, gastroptosis (sagging stomach), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), urinary tract infections (UTIs), kidney stones, gallstones, chronic cholecystitis.
• Gynecology: Irregular menstruation, endometriosis, and vaginal yeast/fungal infections (where Western medicine often struggles to prevent recurrence, TCM yields highly effective, lasting results).
• ENT & Chronic Conditions: Conjunctivitis (pink eye), otitis media (ear infection), periodontal (gum) disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), Hepatitis B.
• Autoimmune & Complex Disorders: Bedwetting (enuresis), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Ankylosing Spondylitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Dengue Fever.
2. The Strengths of Western Medicine: Acute Trauma & Emergency
While TCM is highly versatile, we believe in integrative medical cooperation. For the following emergency situations, patients should immediately seek Western medical emergency services:
• Severe acute infections and inflammation
• Major trauma (e.g., gunshot wounds, car accidents)
• Venomous snakebites
当天气炎热或感觉「上火」时，很多人习惯随手来一杯凉茶。但中医师的标准答案是：只要没有经过中医师的精确诊断，不管什么凉茶，都不可以乱喝！
1. 身体发热，您知道「热」在哪里吗？🔥
中医治病讲究精准，同样是「上火」或「发热」，原因却大不相同。热邪可能潜伏在不同的脏腑：
• 会在肺（咳嗽痰黄）｜ 会在脾胃（口臭口渴）
• 会在心（舌尖红、失眠）｜ 会在小肠/大肠（便秘、尿黄涩痛）
• 会在肝（目赤易怒）
2. 「实热」与「虚热」大不同 ⚖️
除了部位不同，热还分为实热（真正的火旺）与虚热（体内阴液不足导致的虚火）。
• 乱喝的后果： 不同的热，需要用不同的中药材去清热。大部份人盲目跟风喝凉茶，往往「喝错了药」，结果实热没清掉，反而伤了脾胃阳气，导致身体越喝越虚。
16. When is it Appropriate to Drink Cooling Tea (Herbal Tea)?
When the weather gets hot or when feeling "heated," many people instinctively grab a cup of herbal cooling tea. However, the expert advice from a TCM physician is: Without a proper diagnosis from a registered TCM practitioner, you should not drink any type of cooling tea blindly.
1. Where is the "Heat" Located in Your Body? ��
In TCM, "heat" or "inflammation" is not a single concept. Heat can manifest in completely different organs, each requiring distinct herbs:
• In the Lungs (causing cough with yellow phlegm) | In the Spleen & Stomach (causing halitosis and excessive thirst)
• In the Heart (causing a red tongue-tip and insomnia) | In the Small/Large Intestine (causing constipation or dark, painful urination)
• In the Liver (causing bloodshot eyes and irritability)
2. "Excess Heat" vs. "Deficiency Heat" ⚖️
Furthermore, TCM distinguishes between Excess Heat (true inflammation/fire) and Deficiency Heat (false fire caused by a lack of Yin fluids).
• The Danger of Self-Medicating: Because different types of heat require entirely different medicinal formulas, the majority of people who blindly drink standard cooling teas end up taking the wrong medicine. Instead of clearing the heat, they inadvertently damage their Spleen and Stomach Yang, making their body weaker over time.
答：看着孩子长不高或发育慢，家长常听信偏方买田七或泡参给小孩「转骨」或大补。中医师郑重提醒：当然不好！在没有经过中医师诊断前，盲目给发育期的小孩服用田七或泡参都是错误的。
1. 乱补的风险：每个人发育不良的原因都不同 🛑
小孩子发育迟缓，在中医辨证中有非常多种病因，绝不是「一味盲补」就能解决的：
• 脾胃气虚或阳虚： 孩子消化吸收差、面黄肌瘦。这时应该服用的是干薑、党参来温运脾胃，而不是吃寒凉的泡参。
• 肾气虚 / 肾阳虚 / 肾阴虚： 先天肾气不足，影响骨骼发育。
• 肝血虚： 筋骨无法得到充分滋养。
2. 给家长的真心建议 👨👩👧
每个孩子的体质都是独一无二的。想要孩子发育好，必须找到根本原因、对症下药，而不是听信旁人传言就「乱乱补」，以免适得其反，反而影响了孩子自然的发育黄金期。
Seeing their children grow slowly, many parents rush to buy Tienchi (三七) or American Ginseng (泡参) based on hearsay to boost growth. A TCM physician’s solemn warning is: Absolutely not. Administering Tienchi or American Ginseng to a developing child without a proper TCM diagnosis is entirely incorrect.
1. The Risks of Blind Supplementation
Stunted or delayed growth in children can stem from various underlying root causes in TCM. It cannot be resolved by a "one-size-fits-all" supplement:
• Spleen-Stomach Qi or Yang Deficiency: The child has poor digestion and nutrient absorption, looking pale and thin. In this scenario, Dried Ginger (干姜) and Codonopsis (党参) should be used to warm and stimulate the digestive system, rather than using cooling herbs like American Ginseng.
• Kidney Qi / Yang / Yin Deficiency: A deficiency in先天 (congenital) Kidney energy directly impacts bone development.
• Liver Blood Deficiency: The tendons and bones fail to receive adequate nourishment.
2. Honest Advice for Parents
Every child’s constitution is unique. To truly support your child’s growth, you must identify the root cause and treat it accurately. Do not blindly follow trends or herbal fads, as inappropriate supplementation can backfire and disrupt your child's natural golden window of growth.
简单来说：因为它们的病根都在「肺与脾胃」！感冒没彻底治好留下的「外邪遗留」，才是同时引发皮肤与鼻子过敏的幕后黑手。
Simply put, because their root cause lies in the "Lung, Spleen, and Stomach"! The "External Pathogenic Remnants" left behind by an incompletely cured cold are the ultimate culprits triggering both skin and nasal allergies.
🧱 1. 感冒没治好，留下一肚子「外邪」
中医常说「风为百病之长」。在临床诊断中，太多人的湿疹和鼻敏感，其实都是感冒没有在第一时间彻底治好所留下来的后遗症：
• 西药的局限： 感冒时第一时间吃了西药退烧或止咳，表面症状虽然缓解了，但潜伏在体内的寒邪、燥邪或湿邪并没有被真正驱逐。
• 外邪长年逗留： 这些残留的毒素和邪气长年累月逗留在体内，尤其是死死卡在你的肺系与脾胃中。
🧱 2. 肺管皮毛与鼻子，脾胃管身体免疫
正统中医的医学逻辑非常严密，身体的器官是连成一体的：
• 肺系掌控： 中医认为，人的皮肤（皮毛）和呼吸系统（鼻子、支气管）全部都是由「肺」在掌控的。肺里有邪气，皮肤就会发湿疹，鼻子就会疯狂过敏！
• 脾胃牵连： 肌肉与消化是由「脾胃」掌控。如果脾胃功能因外邪受损（即五行中「土不能生金」的机转），身体的消化吸收与免疫系统就会跟着崩溃，导致身体根本没有能力去「杀掉」外来的细菌或病毒。
🩺 叶医师的技术提醒 (Dr. Yeh's Technical Reminder)：
虽然五行说「土不生金」，但临床上不能光靠脑袋乱乱想！我们必须透过严谨的把脉诊断，看清左寸、右关等肺与脾胃的脉象是否存在客观异常。分清病机，精准下药，才能把潜伏多年的外邪彻底清理干净！
18. Why do eczema and nasal allergies (allergic rhinitis) frequently occur together?
Answer:
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, we say that "Wind is the leader of all diseases." In clinical reality, it is exceptionally common for conditions like eczema and nasal allergies to develop as long-term complications or sequelae of a common cold that was never thoroughly cured in the first place.
First, symptom suppression leaves behind "External Pathogenic Remnants."
When a patient takes Western medication immediately upon catching a cold, their superficial symptoms are quickly suppressed and relieved. However, the underlying pathogens—whether they are Wind-Cold, Dryness, or Dampness—are never truly driven out of the body. Over time, these residual external pathogens become stagnant and linger deep within the internal systems, specifically target the Lung system, Spleen, and Stomach.
Second, the internal connection between the Lung, Spleen, and Skin.
Orthodox TCM operates on a rigorous systemic logic where the body's systems are inextricably linked:
• The Domain of the Lung: TCM recognizes that the skin and hair (the external barrier) and the nasal system (nose, bronchi) are completely governed by the Lung system. When pathogenetic remnants are trapped in the Lungs, it manifests externally as eczema on the skin and hypersensitivity in the nasal passages.
• The Domain of the Spleen and Stomach: The muscles and metabolic transport are governed by the Spleen and Stomach. When the digestive and absorptive capacities of the Spleen and Stomach are compromised by lingering pathogens, it triggers a mechanism known conceptually as "Spleen Earth failing to nurture Lung Metal." Consequently, the body's immune defenses collapse, leaving it utterly incapable of eradicating external bacteria or viruses.
Dr. Yeh’s Clinical Takeaway:
While abstract concepts like the Five Elements explain the relationship between "Earth and Metal," true medicine must never rely on speculative imagination. In our clinic, we rely strictly on objective pulse diagnosis to examine whether the pulse signs at the Lung and Spleen positions present actual pathological abnormalities. Only by reading the pulse accurately can we identify the exact nature of the lingering pathogen, prescribe heavily-dosed formulas, and completely purge the hidden toxins from your system to cure both skin and nasal ailments at their root.
许多我们天天吃的食物，本身就是中医师治病的药
Many ingredients we consume daily are the exact same medicinal herbs utilized by TCM physicians.🧱 它们在厨房，也在处方中：
- 生姜： 是驱寒的中药材，也是你煮菜去腥的料理必备。
- 肉桂： 是温阳的中药材，也是你泡咖啡时随手洒下的调味。
- 八角： 是温中理气的药材，也是阿嬷卤肉时不可或缺的香料。
- 胡椒： 是下气暖胃的药材，也是餐桌上最常见的佐料。
- 香菜： 是发表透疹的药材，也是碗里点缀的传统食物。
⚠️ 叶医师的技术提醒 (A Professional Reminder)：这些药食同源的食材，最大的特点是“药性温和、力量不强”。中医学是严谨的临床技术。面对急症、重症，必须通过中医师精准的色脉合参，用重剂起疴（如一天四次、分量十足的专业处方）直击病灶；而对于药食同源的食材，则属于日常调理，它的疗效需要您付出长期的耐心，坚持服用方能见到改变。
许多我们天天吃的食物，本身就是中医师治病的药
Many ingredients we consume daily are the exact same medicinal herbs utilized by TCM physicians.🧱 它们在厨房，也在处方中：生姜： 是驱寒的中药材，也是你煮菜去腥的料理必备。肉桂： 是温阳的中药材，也是你泡咖啡时随手洒下的调味。八角： 是温中理气的药材，也是阿嬷卤肉时不可或缺的香料。胡椒： 是下气暖胃的药材，也是餐桌上最常见的佐料。香菜： 是发表透疹的药材，也是碗里点缀的传统食物。
They are in the kitchen, and also in the prescription:
• Ginger: It is a TCM herb for dispelling cold, and also an essential cooking ingredient to remove fishy odors when you cook.
• Cinnamon: It is a TCM herb for warming Yang, and also a flavor booster you casually sprinkle into your coffee.
• Star Anise: It is a TCM herb for warming the middle jiao and regulating Qi, and also an indispensable spice when Grandma braises meat.
• Pepper: It is a TCM herb for descending Qi and warming the stomach, and also the most common condiment on the dining table.
• Cilantro (Coriander): It is a TCM herb for diaphoresis and promoting eruption, and also a traditional food used as a garnish in your bowl.很多人误以为既然“药食同源”，生病了回家多吃点生姜胡椒就能治大病。这是脑袋乱乱想的误区！生姜、肉桂、八角、香菜这些食材虽然是中药，但它们的药性极缓、剂量极轻，只适合日常长期的耐性调理。
真正面临复杂的风寒风热、瘀血水毒时，切勿盲目偏方，必须由专业中医师把脉诊断，足量给药，才是尊重生命的技术医疗。Medicine and Food Homology" is NOT a Substitute for Medical Treatment!
Many mistakenly believe that because medicine and food share the same origin, they can cure major illnesses at home by simply eating more ginger or pepper. This is a dangerous misconception! While ingredients like ginger, cinnamon, star anise, and cilantro are indeed herbs, their medicinal potencies are exceptionally mild and their daily dietary dosages are extremely low, making them suitable only for patient, long-term daily conditioning.
When genuinely facing a complex pathogenesis of Wind-Cold, Wind-Heat, Blood Stasis, or Fluid Toxicity, do not rely on folk remedies. You must seek an orthodox TCM physician for professional pulse diagnosis and full-strength medical dosage.racteristic of these shared medicine-and-food ingredients is that "their medicinal properties are mild and their potency is not strong."
Traditional Chinese Medicine is a rigorous clinical discipline. When facing acute or severe conditions, a patient must undergo a precise comprehensive interpretation of complexion and pulse signs by a TCM physician, using maximum clinical strength (such as our heavy, fully-dosed professional prescriptions administered four times a day) to strike the root of the illness directly. Conversely, these shared ingredients are strictly for daily conditioning—其疗效需要您付出长期的耐心，坚持服用方能见到改变 (their therapeutic efficacy requires your long-term patience and persistent consumption before any change can be seen).
They are in the kitchen, and also in the prescription:
• Ginger: It is a TCM herb for dispelling cold, and also an essential cooking ingredient to remove fishy odors when you cook.
• Cinnamon: It is a TCM herb for warming Yang, and also a flavor booster you casually sprinkle into your coffee.
• Star Anise: It is a TCM herb for warming the middle jiao and regulating Qi, and also an indispensable spice when Grandma braises meat.
• Pepper: It is a TCM herb for descending Qi and warming the stomach, and also the most common condiment on the dining table.
• Cilantro (Coriander): It is a TCM herb for diaphoresis and promoting eruption, and also a traditional food used as a garnish in your bowl.
The most prominent characteristic of these shared medicine-and-food ingredients is that "their medicinal properties are mild and their potency is not strong."
Traditional Chinese Medicine is a rigorous clinical discipline. When facing acute or severe conditions, a patient must undergo a precise comprehensive interpretation of complexion and pulse signs by a TCM physician, using maximum clinical strength (such as our heavy, fully-dosed professional prescriptions administered four times a day) to strike the root of the illness directly. Conversely, these shared ingredients are strictly for daily conditioning—其疗效需要您付出长期的耐心，坚持服用方能见到改变 (their therapeutic efficacy requires your long-term patience and persistent consumption before any change can be seen).
很多人误以为既然“药食同源”，生病了回家多吃点生姜胡椒就能治大病。这是脑袋乱乱想的误区！生姜、肉桂、八角、香菜这些食材虽然是中药，但它们的药性极缓、剂量极轻，只适合日常长期的耐性调理。
真正面临复杂的风寒风热、瘀血水毒时，切勿盲目偏方，必须由专业中医师把脉诊断，足量给药，才是尊重生命的技术医疗。
Medicine and Food Homology" is NOT a Substitute for Medical Treatment!
Many mistakenly believe that because medicine and food share the same origin, they can cure major illnesses at home by simply eating more ginger or pepper. This is a dangerous misconception! While ingredients like ginger, cinnamon, star anise, and cilantro are indeed herbs, their medicinal potencies are exceptionally mild and their daily dietary dosages are extremely low, making them suitable only for patient, long-term daily conditioning.
When genuinely facing a complex pathogenesis of Wind-Cold, Wind-Heat, Blood Stasis, or Fluid Toxicity, do not rely on folk remedies. You must seek an orthodox TCM physician for professional pulse diagnosis and full-strength medical dosage.
答：不管是细菌或病毒感染导致的发烧，中西医基本上都能治疗。
不论是细菌或病毒感染，正统中医都有严谨的临床技术可以退烧，根本不存在“发烧必须先吃西药，再来看中医”的荒谬说法。
许多父母看到小孩子发烧，都尽量不想让孩子服西药。但他们去到一些中医诊所，遇到“假”中医，那些医生居然告诉病人：“先去给西医看，吃西药比较快。” 这种中医的医学逻辑极其奇怪！
中医学是严谨的临床技术，治疗发烧的第一步，是必须厘清这到底是一般的外感发烧，还是伴随其他严重并发症的危急发热：
🟥 A、伴随危急、重症表现的发热 (Fevers with Acute, Severe Manifestations)
有些发烧伴随全身中毒症状，体温会在几个小时内从37-38度立马飙升到40度。如果发烧同时伴随以下危险体征，只是单纯服用退烧药是没有任何帮助的，必须立刻进行医疗干预：
• 发烧 ➕ 耳朵痛（疑似中耳炎）
• 发烧 ➕ 喉咙剧痛（疑似严重咽喉炎）
• 发烧 ➕ 出现皮疹（某些特定传染病）
• 发烧 ➕ 全身水肿
• 发烧 ➕ 呼吸困难、嘴唇发红（疑似肺炎）
🟩 B、一般的外感发烧 (Common Exogenous Fever)
这类发烧虽然体温升高，但没有上述危急重症的全身中毒症状。一般这种外感发烧，有时候通过泡澡、发汗即可痊愈。这就是以前老人家常说的：“发汗就好”。
💡 叶医师的技术宣告：
正统中医治发烧，看的是客观的脉证（如感冒脉一把，右寸浮弦紧）。我们用一天四次、分量十足的重剂解表药，同样能做到快速发汗退烧，绝不需要依赖西药。那些让你“先吃西药比较快”的医生，只是在掩盖自己不会看病诊断的事实。
Whether a fever is caused by a bacterial or viral infection, both Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are fundamentally capable of treating it.
There is absolutely no such thing as "you must take Western medicine for a fever before coming to TCM." Many parents wish to avoid giving their children Western medication when they run a fever. However, when they visit certain clinics, they encounter "fake" TCM practitioners who actually tell them, "Go see a Western doctor first; taking Western medicine is faster." The medical logic of these practitioners is utterly bizarre!
TCM is a rigorous clinical discipline. The very first step in managing a fever is to clarify whether it is a common exogenous fever or a dangerous, high-risk presentation involving severe complications:
🟥 A. Fevers with Acute, Severe Manifestations
Some fevers present with systemic toxic symptoms, where the body temperature can spike rapidly from 37–38°C to 40°C within just a few hours. If a fever is accompanied by any of the following dangerous signs, simply taking fever reducers is completely useless, and immediate medical intervention is required:
• Fever ➕ Ear pain (suspected otitis media)
• Fever ➕ Severe sore throat (suspected acute pharyngitis)
• Fever ➕ Skin rashes (indicative of certain infectious diseases)
• Fever ➕ Systemic edema (generalized swelling)
• Fever ➕ Difficulty breathing and bright red lips (suspected pneumonia)
🟩 B. Common Exogenous Fever
While the body temperature is elevated, this type of fever does not present with the severe systemic toxic symptoms mentioned above. Oftentimes, a common exogenous fever can be resolved simply by taking a warm bath to induce sweating. This aligns perfectly with what the older generation used to say: "Once you sweat it out, you’ll recover."
Are there many different schools/lineages of pulse-taking?
简单来说：是的，把脉就像练功夫，各有各的门派，但“会刀法”是当大厨的唯一底线！ [2]
Simply put, yes. Pulse-taking is just like practicing martial arts—each school has its own lineage, but "knowing how to use a knife" is the bare minimum to be a chef!
🧱 流派虽多，把脉是铁律：
• 武术有八卦掌、咏春拳、太极拳、柔道、空手道、柔术……各有招式。
• 中医同样流派众多。但不管流派再怎么变，会把脉、能精准诊断是绝对必须的底线！
⚠️ 叶医师的毒舌大实话 (Physician’s Blunt Truth)：
如果你遇到一个不用把脉、甚至贬低脉诊的中医，这有多荒谬？
• 这就好比： 一个大厨师拍着胸脯说，他不用刀子就能煮出一桌满汉全席。
• 这就好比： 一个发型设计师吹嘘自己很厉害，不用剪刀就能剪出楚楚动人的发型。
💬 你们说这有可能吗？
“行医一世，不怕真坏人，就怕不懂装懂、用玄学掩盖无能的假君子！”
那些连脉都不会摸，却坐在诊室里靠“脑袋自己乱乱想”开药的伪中医，正是作践行业的假君子。
23. Are there many different schools or lineages of pulse-taking among TCM physicians?
Answer:
Pulse diagnosis is very much like practicing martial arts. Just as martial arts encompass various disciplines—such as Baguazhang, Wing Chun, Tai Chi, Judo, Karate, and Jujitsu—Traditional Chinese Medicine also boasts numerous historical lineages and schools. However, no matter how many schools exist, mastering pulse diagnosis is an absolute, non-negotiable prerequisite.
If you counter a TCM practitioner who claims they do not need to take a pulse, it is as utterly absurd as:
• A head chef claiming they can prepare a grand imperial feast without ever using a knife.
• A hair stylist bragging about their superior skills, claiming they can create a stunning haircut without using scissors.
Do you honestly think that is possible?
"In this profession, we do not fear outright villains; we fear the hypocrites who pretend to be masters." Those pseudo-practitioners who cannot even read a pulse, yet sit in clinics prescribing herbs based entirely on speculative imagination, are the exact hypocrites ruining the integrity of medicine.
24. Do I need to take Baifeng Pills or Siwu Decoction after my period?
Answer:
There are two critical medical errors that must be debunked regarding this question:
First, having a pale complexion after your period does not automatically mean you suffer from Blood Deficiency.
Many people blindly assume that pale lower eyelids or pale lips are definitive signs of Blood Deficiency, justifying the use of blood-tonifying formulas like Siwu Decoction, Bazhen Decoction, or Baifeng Pills. This is a dangerous misconception. Qi Deficiency can cause pale eyelids and lips; Yang Deficiency can cause the exact same presentation. Whether you truly have Blood Deficiency can only be determined through a comprehensive diagnostic assessment by a professional TCM physician. These herbal formulas must never be taken arbitrarily.
Second, these formulas are fixed recipes, but patients are living, dynamic individuals.
A composite formula (Fu Fang) is a prescription composed of multiple individual single herbs. For instance, Siwu Decoction consists of: Radix Angelicae Sinensis (Danggui) 3 qian, Radix Paeoniae Alba (Baishao) 3 qian, Radix Rehmanniae Praeparata (Shoudi) 5 qian, and Rhizoma Chuanxiong (Chuanxiong) 3 qian. The ratios in these pre-made formulas are completely static. How can a rigid, pre-fixed formula adapt to the fluctuating pulse signs and symptoms of a living patient?
A Real Clinical Case:
Suppose a female patient presents after her period with body feverishness, a burning sensation during urination, and oral ulcers.
Upon palpating her pulse, I detect:
• A floating, large, and forceful pulse at the left Cun position ➡️ Excessive Heart Fire
• A floating-to-deep and choppy pulse at the left Guan position ➡️ Blood Stasis in the Liver
• A floating-to-deep, large, and slippery pulse at the right Guan position ➡️ Stomach Heat
• A floating, large, and rapid pulse at the right Chi position ➡️ Heat in the Lower Jiao
This objective pulse profile clearly demonstrates that the patient has intense heat trapped in her Heart, Stomach, and Lower Jiao, alongside blood stasis in the Liver. When I ask her, "Did you have excessive blood clots and a very scanty flow during this period?" the diagnostic deduction matches her reality perfectly.
In this scenario, even though her period has just ended, she must absolutely NOT take Siwu Decoction. The patient already has a raging pathogenetic fire inside her body. Administering pungent, warm, and highly tonifying formulas like Siwu Decoction at this moment is undoubtedly adding fuel to the fire.
How long does it take to recover when taking TCM for illness or body conditioning?
简单来说：看病情！急症重症可以“覆杯而愈”快速见效；慢性调理则需要长期耐心。
Simply put, it depends on the condition! Acute and severe illnesses can resolve incredibly fast ("cured before the cup is set down"), while chronic conditioning demands long-term patience.
🧱 1. 急性期治疗：中药绝对不慢！
很多人误以为中医只能慢慢调理，生急病、重病只能看西医。这是彻底的偏见！
• 重剂起疴： 只要中医师诊断精准、色脉合参（例如发烧感冒摸准脉象），给药一天四次、分量十足，很多急症在数小时或一两天内就能迅速好转。古人形容优秀的医学技术是“桴鼓相应、覆杯而愈”，意思就是药刚喝完，病就好了。
🧱 2. 慢性调理期：需要长期的坚持
如果你的病痛已经累积了几年、甚至十几年的脏腑失衡（如长期的脾胃虚弱、顽固寒湿或气血大亏）：
• 冰冻三尺非一日之寒： 想要修复受损的身体，就不能急于求成。这时候就需要像前文提到的“药食同源”日常调理一样，付出极大的耐心，遵医嘱长期坚持，才能从根本上扭转体质。
25. How long does it take to recover when taking TCM for illness or body conditioning?
Answer:
The timeline for recovery depends entirely on the nature and severity of the patient's condition. There is no single, fixed duration for medical treatment.
First, for acute and severe conditions, genuine TCM is remarkably fast.
There is a widespread, stubborn misconception that TCM is exclusively for slow, long-term conditioning and that acute illnesses must be treated by Western medicine. This is entirely false. When an orthodox physician performs a precise, objective pulse and complexion diagnosis (such as reading a floating, taut, and tight pulse for an acute cold), and deploys a full clinical strength formula (administered four times a day with maximum dosage), acute symptoms can be relieved within hours or days. Ancient texts describe exceptional clinical efficacy as "fu bei er yu"—meaning the illness is resolved before the patient can even set the empty medicine cup back down.
Second, for chronic ailments and systemic conditioning, unwavering patience is mandatory.
If your discomfort is the result of years or decades of organ disharmony, deep-seated pathogenetic retention, or severe Qi and blood depletion, it cannot be cured overnight. Just as we discussed with the mild nature of "Medicine and Food Homology" ingredients, repairing deep, long-term bodily damage requires regular, steady medical intervention. You must commit to a structured treatment plan with absolute patience to fundamentally rebuild your constitution.
中医的問與答 Tcm Q&A Part 2
若您还有其它有关中医药的问题想了解，请电邮：physicianyeh@bosongtcm.com
If you have any inquiries about TCM please email ask us at physicianyeh@bosongtcm.com
简单来说：中西医结合是国际公认最明智的选择！西医手术化疗攻杀癌细胞，正统中医辨证扶正，绝不盲目对立！
Simply put: Integrated Sino-Western medicine is globally recognized as the wisest path! Western medicine surgically removes or chemically attacks cancer cells, while orthodox TCM diagnostic methods fortify your vital energy. Never pit them blindly against each other!
🧱 1. 西医的优势：强力攻杀，直接摧毁癌细胞
癌症是恶性且进展极快的疾病。
• 雷霆手段： 西医的手术切除、化学治疗（化疗）、放射治疗（放疗）以及靶向免疫治疗，是直接清除、杀灭肿瘤最快速、最直接的物理和生化手段。在肿瘤负荷过大时，必须依靠西医的这些手段来迅速压制病情。
🧱 2. 正统中医的优势：色脉合参，扶正减毒，重塑体内环境
化疗是一把双刃剑，在杀死癌细胞的同时，也会严重“杀敌一千，自损八百”，摧毁人体的正气。
• 色脉合参精准扶正： 正统中医在癌症治疗中扮演着“强大的后援与环境调理者”。通过严谨的脉诊（看清你体内的阴阳气血亏损，以及是否存在痰凝、血瘀、水毒），给予针对性的专业处方。
• 中药在癌症各阶段的医疗核心：
• 化疗期间： 减轻化疗带来的严重恶心呕吐、脱发、骨髓抑制（白细胞降低）、极度疲劳等毒副作用，让你的身体有本钱撑完西医的整个疗程。
• 手术/化疗后： 长期调理长期不好的脏腑，改变体内适合癌细胞生长的“寒湿、气滞、血瘀”土壤，防止癌症复发与转移。
⚠️ 叶医师的技术警告 (Dr. Yeh's Technical Warning)：
不要走入两个极端！
• 极端一： 查出癌症后惊慌失措，盲目拒绝西医化疗，跑去寻找民间偏方，或者去找那些连脉都不会把、只会满口阴阳五行让你吃草药的伪中医，最终耽误了最佳的手术和化疗时机，这是用生命在开玩笑。
• 极端二： 只做西医化疗，完全不管身体正气的崩溃。当身体的气血被化疗彻底掏空、免疫系统垮掉时，西医也无法继续用药。
💡 叶医师的医疗宣言：
癌症是生死大关。聪明的患者懂得利用西医的锋利手术刀去杀敌，同时依靠正统中医一把脉、一辨证，帮你固守正气、清理体内的毒素与瘀血。两剑合璧，才是尊重生命的技术医疗！
Unfortuanately diagnosed with cancer, should I seek Western chemotherapy or Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Answer:
When facing a critical diagnosis like cancer, the most scientifically grounded and clinically effective path is not to pit Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine against each other, but rather to embrace a highly coordinated, integrated Sino-Western medical approach.
First, the undeniable strength of Western medicine lies in its direct, aggressive eradication of tumor cells.
Cancer is an aggressive, rapidly progressing malignancy. Western medicine’s modalities—including surgical resection, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy—are the most direct and potent biochemical and physical weapons available to quickly shrink tumors and debulk high tumor loads. When immediate intervention is required to save a life, these methods are absolutely critical.
Second, the indispensable strength of orthodox TCM lies in the comprehensive interpretation of complexion and pulse signs to fortify vital energy (Zheng Qi) and mitigate toxicity.
Chemotherapy is notoriously double-edged; while it destroys cancer cells, it severely ravages the body’s healthy cells and immune system. This is precisely where genuine TCM acts as a powerful restorative anchor.
• Through rigorous pulse diagnosis, we determine the exact constitutional depletion of your Yin, Yang, Qi, and Blood, alongside the presence of latent phlegm-nodulation, blood stasis, or fluid toxicity.
• By deploying tailored clinical prescriptions, we deliver targeted medical support across different oncological stages:
• During Chemotherapy: TCM significantly alleviates severe side effects such as intractable nausea, vomiting, alopecia, bone marrow suppression (leukopenia), and profound fatigue, giving your body the physical resilience required to successfully complete the Western medical oncology regimen.
• Post-Surgery & Post-Chemotherapy: TCM systematically regulates chronically dysfunctional internal organs, altering the cellular "soil" (internal environments of deep cold-dampness, Qi stagnation, and blood stasis) that allowed the cancer to grow in the first place, thereby minimizing the risks of recurrence and metastasis.
Dr. Yeh’s Clinical Warning:
Patients must strictly avoid falling into two dangerous, unscientific extremes:
1. Refusing Western medicine entirely out of panic to chase unverified folk remedies or pseudo-practitioners who cannot even read a pulse but peddle speculative metaphysical cures. This fatally squanders the optimal window for life-saving surgery or chemotherapy.
2. Relying solely on aggressive chemotherapy while ignoring the complete collapse of the body's internal ecology. When vital energy and blood are completely depleted and the immune system fails entirely, Western oncologists will have no choice but to stop treatment due to physical frailty.
The Bottom Line:
Cancer is a battle of life and death. An informed patient utilizes the sharp scalpel and targeted weapons of Western medicine to strike down the enemy, while concurrently relying on an orthodox TCM physician to take the pulse, differentiate the pattern, and deploy appropriate formulas to defend vital energy and clear internal stasis. This dual-engine approach represents true, life-respecting technical healthcare.
TCM is a practical technical discipline based on strict, objective clinical evidence, not an imaginative academic pursuit built on unfathomable mysticism. Looking at how modern science is just beginning to map the link between dormant viruses and long-term degeneration, I frequently state: In terms of clinical foresight and diagnostic philosophy, orthodox TCM stands at least 500 years ahead of contemporary modern medicine.
What are the essential mindsets to have when seeking TCM treatment?简单来说：中医不是神医！5年10年的累积，不可能一次就好。盲目追捧网红“名医”，不如找对技术过硬的“明医”！
Simply put, TCM physicians are not miracle workers! A disease built over 5 or 10 years cannot vanish in a single session. Stop chasing hyped-up celebrity doctors—look for a clinically precise master instead!
🧱 1. 冰冻三尺非一日之寒，不要逼医生“变魔术”很多患者看中医时，缺乏基本的逻辑观念：
- 病程延误太久： 很多病早已拖成了重症（病入膏肓），或者因为盲目吃药试偏方（急病乱投医）折腾成了复杂难治的“坏病”。
- 荒谬的期待： 拖了几年甚至十几年的脏腑失衡，却希望找到中医看一次、两次就要彻底见到疗效。一旦没看到，就立刻全盘否定，怨中医师医术太差。
🧱 2. 名医不等于“明医”，别去网络和电视上找药方为了看病，许多人四处跟风比价、寻找那些被流量包装起来的医生。但请记住：
- 名医很容易找： 翻翻报纸、看看 YouTube、刷刷电视节目，铺天盖地都是。但这往往只是商业营销的配套，而不是严谨的临床技术。
- 你需要的是“明医”： 明白的“明”。 真正厉害的明医，不搞商业配套，不谈摸不着边际的玄学。他们只靠实打实的临床技术，通过严谨的色脉合参（如一把脉看清右寸浮弦紧），用分量十足的药物帮你调理身体，这才是治病的根本。
What are the essential mindsets one must adopt when seeking Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Answer:
First and foremost, you must recognize that a TCM physician is a medical practitioner, not a miracle worker. It is entirely illogical to expect an illness that has actively accumulated over 5 or 10 years to be instantly cured in just one or two consultations.
First, respect the natural timeline of deep-seated disease pathogenesis.
In clinical reality, many patients present only after their disease duration has been severely drawn out. Some have progressed into deep, advanced stages (Bing Ru Gao Huang), while others have engaged in blind, chaotic self-medication (Ji Bing Luan Tou Yi), mutating their original symptoms into complex, drug-induced medical complications (Huai Bing). Yet, the moment they sit across from a TCM physician, they demand immediate, overnight results. If the symptom does not vanish instantly, they reflexively slander the practitioner or the entire discipline of TCM as ineffective, only to storm off and continue their endless loop of shopping around for a "famous doctor."
Second, understand the stark difference between a "famous doctor" (Ming Yi - 名医) and an "enlightened master" (Ming Yi - 明医).
A famous celebrity doctor is incredibly easy to find nowadays—just open a newspaper, scroll through YouTube, or watch mainstream television programs; they are everywhere under heavy marketing banners. However, commercial fame does not equate to clinical efficacy.
What a patient truly needs is an "Enlightened Doctor" (明医)—meaning a physician who is medically clear, technically precise, and profoundly capable. A true master does not sell prepaid packages, nor do they shield clinical incompetence behind elusive metaphysical jargon. They rely entirely on rigorous clinical skills, performing an objective comprehensive interpretation of complexion and pulse signs to prescribe heavily-dosed, full-strength herbs that strike the root of your illness.
答：当然可看中医，中医还是按四诊色脉合诊来治疗。
答：当然可看中医，中医还是按四诊色脉合诊来治疗。
简单来说：不是药方失效，而是身体调整了战略！外邪入侵时，免疫系统会“搁置旧病，先打新敌”。
Simply put, it’s not that the prescription stopped working; your body just changed its military strategy! When a new pathogen invades, your immune system puts the chronic skin disease on hold to fight the immediate threat.
🧱 临床突发恶化的两大核心原因：
• 女性月经期的荷尔蒙波动： 许多女性患者在治疗皮肤病时，只要一碰到生理期，受体内荷尔蒙剧烈变化的影响，皮肤问题就会暂时性地加重。
• 突然遭遇感冒（外邪入侵）： 你的免疫系统（正气）原本正在全力修复受损的皮肤，但突然有感冒病毒或细菌闯入。此时，身体的防御系统会自动启动紧急预案——把皮肤这个旧问题先搁在一边，调集所有兵力去专心对付新来的感冒！
🩺 叶医师的医理科普：打仗要分清主要敌人与次要敌人
正统中医处方下药，是一门极严密的临床兵法。中医经典《金匮要略》早就写明了这套钢铁逻辑：
📜 医书圣训：
《夫病痼疾加以卒病，当先治其卒病，后乃治其痼疾也。》
【白话：当慢性旧病（痼疾）遇上突发新病（卒病），必须先集中兵力治好新病，回头再调理旧病。】
如果你的皮肤病在治疗过程中因为感冒突然加重，这完全符合人体的生理战术。千万不要盲目惊慌、甚至以为中药没效而四处乱投医。
30. Why do skin diseases like eczema, dry psoriasis, or plaque psoriasis suddenly worsen or flare up right when they seem to be improving?
Answer:
When chronic skin conditions abruptly deteriorate during treatment, it is rarely a failure of the herbal formula. Instead, it is usually triggered by two specific clinical catalysts that alter the body's internal state:
First, hormonal fluctuations during the female menstrual cycle.
In many female patients undergoing skin therapies, the onset of menstruation introduces intense hormonal shifts. These biochemical changes frequently cause a temporary, cyclical flare-up of chronic skin presentations.
Second, an acute cold or infection (The invasion of external pathogens).
In everyday practice, it is highly common for a patient to unexpectedly catch a cold while their skin is healing. Ordinarily, your immune system (Zheng Qi) is actively deployed at the surface to repair the damaged skin. However, the moment an external pathogen breaches the body, your defensive network automatically shifts its strategic priority. It temporarily shelves the chronic skin issue to concentrate 100% of its military force on eradicating the acute, immediate threat.
Dr. Yeh’s Clinical Strategy: Distinguishing the Primary Enemy from the Secondary Threat
Prescribing orthodox medicine is a highly rigorous art of clinical warfare. This exact strategic logic was laid down thousands of years ago in the TCM medical classic, Jinqui Yaolue:
📜 The Medical Principle:
"When a patient with a chronic, deep-rooted illness (Gu Ji) contracts an acute, sudden disease (Zu Bi), one must first treat the acute disease, and subsequently return to treat the chronic illness."
Just as in military warfare, a general must distinguish between the primary enemy and the secondary threat. TCM prescribing follows this identical tactical law. If your skin condition suddenly acts up because you caught a cold, your body is simply reallocation its defensive troops. Do not panic or assume the medicine has failed; a qualified physician will adjust the prescription to clear the acute pathogen first before resuming your chronic skin protocol.
简单来说：大错特错！是“乱吃中药”或遇到“不会把脉的伪中医”才会伤肝；正统中医通过严谨辨证，反而能让超标的肝指数恢复正常！
Simply put: Absolutely false! Taking herbs blindly or encountering an incompetent practitioner is what damages the liver. Orthodox TCM, through precise pattern differentiation, can actually restore elevated liver enzymes back to normal!
🧱 1. 临床事实胜于雄辩：中药能降肝指数
在临床上，许多患者因为各种原因导致肝指数（SGOP、SGPT）狂飙，在经过正统中医师通过四诊（望闻问切）精准开方给药后，指数完全恢复正常！
• 如果中药真的伤肝，这些恢复正常的临床案例该如何解释？
🧱 2. 任何不经辨证的乱服，都是在“本末倒置”
为什么会有人吃中药吃到肝指数过高、甚至肝衰竭？
• 药不对证，形同服毒： 任何中药如果没有经过合格中医师的辨证论治，自己盲目看网络偏方去买来吃，或者遇到了根本不会把脉、只会拿着玄学头脑乱乱想的伪中医，必然会导致肝脏或其他生理指数异常。
• 这就好比： 肚子饿了你拼命喝水，口渴了你疯狂吃饭，完全本末倒置！
• 叶医师的技术宣判： 盲目服药导致指标异常，这是人的无知之过，而不是中药本身有问题！
31. Western medicine states that if your liver enzymes (SGOP/AST, SGPT/ALT) are too high, you must not take Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) herbs. How do you respond?
Answer:
This is a severe medical misconception. In everyday clinical reality, numerous patients present with dangerously elevated liver enzymes; yet, after undergoing meticulous diagnosis via the four methods (inspection, auscultation/olfaction, inquiry, palpation) and receiving tailored herbal formulations at our clinic, their liver indices return completely to normal. If TCM herbs were inherently hepatotoxic, how could one possibly explain these consistently successful clinical reversals?
The root of the issue lies not in the medicine, but in arbitrary self-medication and clinical incompetence.
First, practicing medicine without pattern differentiation is a fundamental inversion of order.
If a patient consumes Chinese herbs without the rigorous guidance of a qualified physician's diagnostic cross-referencing, or if they cross paths with an incompetent practitioner who cannot even read a pulse and relies entirely on speculative imagination, chaotic herbal prescribing will inevitably induce abnormal liver or kidney functions.
• This is as utterly absurd as drinking gallons of water when you are starving, or stuffing yourself with solid food when you are severely dehydrated. It completely confuses the cause and effect.
Dr. Yeh’s Clinical Verdict:
When unregulated herbal consumption leads to elevated chemical indices, the fault lies squarely on human ignorance and administrative incompetence, not on the therapeutic capacity of the medicine itself. Traditional Chinese Medicine is a highly precise, evidence-based clinical discipline; when deployed through genuine technical mastery and precise pulse diagnostics, it is a powerful tool to restore hepatic balance, not destroy it.
答：当你遇到不明究理、糊涂没有经验的西医就会叫您切除扁桃腺，要知道扁桃腺是您对抗细菌病毒的第一道防线，当您的守卫被拿走后，接着而来的就是经常伤风感冒，就算在西医的观点，一年因为扁桃腺导致4、5次的发烧，又或是扁桃腺肿瘤，需要切除扁桃腺，但这些中医都可以治愈的呀？难道一直头痛的病人，应该把头砍掉就不痛了吗？
Answer: When you encounter Western medicine doctors who are ignorant, confused, and inexperienced, they will ask you to have your tonsils removed. You should know that tonsils are your first line of defense against bacteria and viruses. When your guard is taken away, the next thing that comes is frequent colds and flu. Even from the perspective of Western medicine, tonsils can cause 4 or 5 fevers or tonsillar tumors a year that require tonsillectomy, but these traditional Chinese medicine can cure them? Should patients who have been suffering from headaches have their heads chopped off so that they no longer feel pain?
答：鼻敏感(包括鼻竇炎)除了呼吸不順暢以外，時間久了會影嚮孩子學習的精神，因為鼻子發炎長阻撓空氣到肺臟，也間接影嚮腦袋氧氣不夠所以每天頭暈精神不好，學習及記憶都會大打折扣，問題來了為什麼會有鼻敏感(鼻竇炎)？如果鼻敏感可根治嗎？
首先要了解鼻敏感怎麼來的，知道怎麼來的以後才能預防，大抵感冒生病都是風寒濕燥火熱等導致的傷風，而吃西藥這些傷風的症狀會完全消失或轉症，症狀消失了但是病因(風寒濕燥火熱等)並不會服了西藥而不見，這些風寒濕燥火熱等便會逗留在肺竅，阻礙了肺治節功能，比如在右寸脈會出現一條弦細的脈，表示風寒在肺；右寸脈弦氣滯表示肺臟神經過於敏感；右寸弦澀表示肺因為長時間的供氧量不足，所以導致肺有很多骯髒的代謝產物影嚮肺臟的生理功能；右寸虛表示肺無力，自潔能力不好所以不能扼止細菌或病毒在鼻竅；右寸中虛表示肺的血流量不足；因為種種的障礙導致肺的功能下降，所以鼻竅長期處發炎的狀態。那麼知道鼻敏感怎麼來的，又要如何根治呢？
這個就要找中醫師按個人體質的不同，處以適合的藥材來治療，這其中有的人幾個禮拜可以好的七七八八，而有點人需要的時間比較長數個月或數年都不一定，裡面的原因除了醫師藥開的對不對以外，更重要的是這些慢性病牽扯很多看病的技巧，比如有點的人是肺氣虛沒有力把寒邪托出來，所以補了幾個月，才把寒邪托出來便進一步解掉寒邪；又有的人肺燥把肺滋潤了才發現裡面夾有瘀血，這是又要把瘀血清掉效果才看的到；又有的人氣虛夾血虛下藥補氣又補血…因為病機很多，有時候沒辨法一次清掉需要點時間。
A、Nasal sensitivity (including sinusitis) not only affects breathing, but also affects a child's learning spirit over time. Inflammation of the nose can obstruct air from reaching the lungs and indirectly affect the brain's oxygen supply, causing dizziness and poor mental health every day. Learning and memory are greatly reduced. The question is, why does nasal sensitivity (sinusitis) occur? Can nasal sensitivity be cured?
Firstly, it is necessary to understand how nasal sensitivity comes about and prevent it. Generally, colds and illnesses are caused by cold, dampness, dryness, and heat. However, taking Western medicine can completely eliminate or transform the symptoms of these colds. Although the symptoms disappear, the underlying causes (such as cold, dampness, dryness, and heat) will not disappear after taking Western medicine. These cold, dampness, dryness, and heat symptoms will linger in the lung opening, hindering the function of lung joints. For example, a thin string pulse will appear in the right inch pulse, indicating that cold is in the lungs; Right inch pulse string qi stagnation indicates excessive sensitivity of lung nerves; Right inch stiffness indicates that the lungs have a lot of dirty metabolic products affecting their physiological functions due to prolonged insufficient oxygen supply; Right inch deficiency indicates lung weakness and poor self-cleaning ability, which prevents bacteria or viruses from entering the nasal cavity; Right inch deficiency indicates insufficient blood flow to the lungs; Due to various obstacles leading to a decline in lung function, the nasal opening remains in an inflamed state for a long time. So how do you know how nasal sensitivity comes about and how can it be cured?
This requires seeking treatment from a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner based on individual physical conditions, using suitable medicinal herbs. Some people can recover within a few weeks, while others may require a longer period of time, such as several months or years. The reason for this is not only whether the medicine prescribed by the physician is correct or not, but more importantly, these chronic diseases involve many medical techniques. For example, some people have lung qi deficiency and are unable to remove the cold evil, so they need to supplement for several months to remove the cold evil and further relieve it; Some people have dry lungs and only realize there is blood stasis inside after moistening them, which requires clearing the blood stasis to see the effect; Some people have a deficiency of qi and blood, and they take medicine to replenish qi and blood... Because there are many pathological mechanisms, sometimes it takes some time to clear them all at once.