Where East Meets West with Dr. David Cherian

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How Ge Gen and Sheng Ma Can Help with Acne
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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