Where East Meets West with Dr. David Cherian

Where East Meets West with Dr. David Cherian


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How Ge Gen and Sheng Ma Can Help with Acne
February 08, 2024

How Ge Gen and Sheng Ma Can Help with Acne Chinese medicine links acne to excessive heat in the body, which may originate in the exterior (the skin) or in deeper parts of the body. In both cases, a co

Back Pain
January 17, 2024

Back Pain, Du Zhong and Xu Duan Back pain is an extremely common musculoskeletal condition, affecting close to 10 percent of people globally. There are dozens of potential causes behind back pain, ran

Oligospermia
January 15, 2024

Oligospermia and Yi Zhi Ren Oligospermia is the medical term for a low sperm count. Its typically identified during a fertility screening specifically, by analyzing the patients sperm sample. The

Ovarian Cysts
January 10, 2024

Ovarian Cysts and San Leng Most ovarian cysts are fluid-filled growths that develop on the surface of the ovaries. The vast majority of ovarian cysts are functional cysts, meaning they develop as a re

MCL Tears and Sports Injuries
January 08, 2024

MCL Tears, Sports Injuries and Xu Duan The medial collateral ligament (MCL) runs on the inside of the knee, responsible for connecting the tibial and femur. It provides lateral stability when the kn

Whiplash
January 04, 2024

Whiplash, Du Huo and Qiang Huo Whiplash is the result of rapid, violent acceleration and deceleration of the head, causing the neck to flex like a whip. This forceful motion can injure nerves, ligamen

Urinary Urgency
January 02, 2024

Urinary Urgency, Di Gui Pi and Sang Bai Pi Urinary urgency is characterized by a sudden urge to urinate, along with potential incontinence and a need to urinate more frequently. Nighttime urgency (noc

More Hiccups, Physiology in Chinese Medicine
December 28, 2023

More Hiccups, Physiology in Chinese Medicine Hiccups arent what most people would consider a medical concern, but persistent hiccups can be a major source of distress and frustration in those who exp

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
December 22, 2023

ARDS, Dang Shen and Huang Qi Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening episode thats much like drowning while still breathing air. In people experiencing ARDS, fluid from small

Buerger’s Disease
December 18, 2023

Buergers Disease, Dang Gui and Shu Di Huang Buergers Disease is characterized by loss of blood flow to the distal extremities, which can produce a range of potentially serious complications. Among t