Traditional Chinese Medicine
Constitution is about how someone's body, mind, and behavior are usually like because of both the genes they're born with and the things around them after they're born. This mix of factors decides how they react to the world, leading to different reactions to the same situations.
Most individuals exhibit a mixed constitution, with more than one tendency. Notably, only 3 youths fit the balanced constitution, around 10% of the total. Yang deficiency is the most prevalent, with 8 individuals (25%), followed by Damp-Heat, with 6 (19%).
Experienced discomfort and bloating in the stomach for about 4 months, especially after meals. Has a history of gastric problems, often irregular eating due to busy work schedule. Reports that around April of this year, his gastric issues flared up after overeating hotpot and seafood (patient's wordings).
The chart displays the occurred frequency of Chinese words in the text of “Wangdi Neijin”. Larger sizes represent higher counting frequency.
Delaying my clinic visit for makeup classes, I found the old Chinese doctor immersed in brewing medicine upon arrival. Amid discussions on integrating Western and Chinese medicine, the doctor emphasized medicine’s singular goal: patient recovery. He shared cases illustrating the necessity of blending Eastern and Western approaches for optimal care.
It’s too fast for me… When we met for the second time, he was excited to talk about a book called “Great Truths in Medicine,” written by Suan Simiao during the Tang Dynasty. Since I had looked into it before, I was happy to learn more. This old book, the
Guided by the nun’s referral, my first meeting with the old Chinese doctor was arranged on Thursday afternoon. The nun politely me to bring something along as gift, in accordance with the way of traditional Chinese culture. Her reminder was full of thoughtfulness and dedication. Upon arriving at the shop,