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Blood stasis, as defined within TCM, is a pseudo-scientific concept and uses other pseudo-scientific or mystical concepts such as qi, meridians, acupuncture, yin and yang as part of its description. The concept of BS is also based on incorrect knowledge regarding human physiology, in particular the liver.
How to treat a fever. There are a few different things you can do to treat a fever, according to Dr. Ricciardi: Rest. Drink plenty of fluids to lower the risk of dehydration.
This is a xu (deficient) heat, meaning the treatment is nourishing yin and not clearing heat Cold-frequent urination with clear urine, cold extremities, aversion to cold, perhaps the body has aching joints and diarrhea. treatment method is warming and supportive. Tongue-Red if hot pattern, pale if cold pattern Pulse-faint and weak -rapid with heat
In adrenal insufficiency, there is a deficiency in cortisol production which may be accompanied by a deficiency in aldosterone production (predominantly in primary adrenal insufficiency). [2] [3] Depending on the cause and type of adrenal insufficiency, the mechanism of the disease differs. Generally, the symptoms manifest through the systemic ...
Thiamine deficiency is a medical condition of low levels of thiamine (vitamin B 1). [1] A severe and chronic form is known as beriberi . [ 1 ] [ 7 ] The name beriberi was possibly borrowed in the 18th century from the Sinhalese phrase බැරි බැරි (bæri bæri, “I cannot, I cannot”), owing to the weakness caused by the condition.
Other techniques aim at "tonifying" (Chinese: 补; pinyin: bǔ) or "sedating" (Chinese: 泄; pinyin: xiè) qi. [51] The former techniques are used in deficiency patterns, the latter in excess patterns. [51] De qi is more important in Chinese acupuncture, while Western and Japanese patients may not consider it a necessary part of the treatment. [36]
Cold weather always brings its own set of challenges, and one common winter woe is the discomfort of dry and chapped lips. Bitter cold, harsh winds and indoor heating can strip delicate skin of ...
Q fever or query fever is a disease caused by infection with Coxiella burnetii, [1] [3] [4] a bacterium that affects humans and other animals. This organism is uncommon, but may be found in cattle , sheep , goats , and other domestic mammals , including cats and dogs .