How to treat Atopic Dermatitis ( Eczema) in Chinese Medicine

Atopic Dermatitis is a chronic, superficial inflammation of the skin that is characterized by itching. They are commonly affected in side of the elbows and the back of the knee. Innate insufficiency cause spleen and stomach dysfunction of transport and transform function cause Damp-heat. When a person exposes to wind, damp and heat excess condition then these all accumulate in the skin thus leading to dermatitis.

In Chinese Medicine, we can categorize into three major stage bases on the pattern of three stage:

1. Fetal heat (infants develop in utero)
2. Damp-heat (older children)
3. Blood dryness (mainly in adults)

Herbs that clear toxic heat, expel damp and tonify the blood will be used Herbs that clear toxic heat, expel dampness and tonify the blood will be used Internally and externally. 

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There's no evidence that bio-identical hormones are safer than standard hormone therapy for menopause.- Form Mayo Clinic Medical info. Acupuncture improve the frequency of the hot flash and night sweating with in the first to 5th time. with herbal formula, woman can have better control during menopoause. Chinese medicne not just clear heat, control sweating but go to the roots of problem and tonify and balance what is decrease. So, you don't have to depend on medicine for 10 years during this difficulte time. Bioindentical claim it is a natural hormones but see what Mayo clinic said. Three of my patients complained about their experience with this hormones gave them bloating, constipation and has NO improvement with their menopause symptom. So, Why you pay for nothing?

Please read link about bio-identical:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bioidentical-hormones/AN01133 

Toothache-self help with acupressure and herbs

Toothache can be one of the worse ache, and if you can not get to the dentist asap. Here is what you can do to help. Acupressure to LI4合谷 point. Ear points of Stomach, Sympathetic, Endocrine, and analgesic points (toothache)can really make a difference. This is also my personal experience. Huang Lian and Jin Yin Hua will help clear the infection and swelling.

Back yard "DANDELION" is a great source to help clear infection and reduce swelling. clean the dandelion leaves and boil in water for 20 minutes. Allow to cool. Use as a gargle to rinse inside the mouth.