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PRODUCTS REVIEW - MOIA ELIXIRS

1. CBDerma-Repair® day cream

💡DETAILS: [Rejuvenating and brightening day cream: PARABEN free, PEG’s free, DIMETHICONE free, PHENOXYETHANOL free, PARAFFIN free, PETROLATUM free] Brightening and rejuvenating day cream. Remarkably effective at filling out wrinkles and smoothing the skin. Thanks to the unique recipe and the smart delivery method, the active substances get all the way through to deeper layers of the skin, where they restructure and fill out sagging skin contours, minimize the formation of wrinkles, and smooth out current wrinkles. The effects of argan stem cells are clinically proven to be the only ones to provably stimulate the renewal of stem cells and support the creation of collagen.

🔴MY REVIEW: This product is very suitable for people with eczema. I have used this product for about a month and feel that it’s a good helper for repairing damaged skin day and night. The product itself is moisturizing and not greasy. It can quickly relieve itching, improve redness and swelling, improve skin inflammation and rash, and improve the black marks, deep and dry skin left by eczema.

2. CBDerma-Repair® night cream

💡DETAILS: [Rejuvenating nourishing night cream: PARABEN free, PEG’s free, PHENOXYETHANOL free, PARAFFIN free, PETROLATUM free] Nourishing and rejuvenating night cream. Very effective for filling and smoothing the skin. Thanks to a unique formula and a clever way of absorption, the active substances reach the dermis layer, where they restructure and fill the permitted contours of the skin, minimize the formation of wrinkles and smooth out existing wrinkles. The effects of argan stem cells have been clinically proven. They are the only ones that have been shown to stimulate stem cell renewal and promote collagen production.

🔴MY REVIEW: The texture of the product is different from the general moisturizing night cream on the market. It is moisturizing and non-greasy. It is suitable for Asian humid weather. It melts into the skin with a light push and is quickly absorbed by the skin. It provides a soothing and long-lasting moisturizing effect for sensitive skin. Forms a protective barrier on the skin to reduce the influence of external irritation. I particularly like that the product formula does not contain alcohol and steroids. This night cream is suitable for different parts of the body and can be used every day. It can be used repeatedly on severe skin sensitive areas when necessary. At the same time, it can effectively improve itching and redness. It is definitely a good product to recommend.

3. CBDerma-Repair® nano-fiber mask

💡DETAILS: [Rejuvenates • Improves elasticity • Reduces wrinkle appearance: PARABEN free, SILICONE free, DIMETHICONE free, PHENOXYETHANOL free, PARAFFIN free, PETROLATUM free] Brightening CBDerma-Repair® nano-fiber mask is the only CBD nanofiber dry face mask in the world. A balanced complex of CBD, vitamin C, vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, and PHA (gluconolactone) provides the skin with the necessary substances for first-class nutrition. CBD activates skin receptors and actively supports cell regeneration processes. The mask moisturizes, has a strong antioxidant effect, promotes skin smoothing, and provides protection against excessive wrinkles.

🔴MY REVIEW: I really like this dry mask paper. The CBD formula from the Czech Republic can quickly and deeply nourish the skin and repair it intensively. Add my favorite essence to the mask paper and use a light massage technique to relieve dry skin problems. Provides a natural water-locking barrier. I like this mask so that my skin is firm, hydrated and moisturized for a long time.

4. CBDerma-Repair® Acne BioActive

💡DETAILS: [Regenerating cream CBD: PARABEN free, PEG's free, PHENOXYETHANOL free, PARAFFIN free, PETROLATUM free] Natural hypoallergenic CBD cream for problematic skin. A high percentage of active ingredients has been developed specifically for the fight and prevention of acne. The effective and balanced composition of the cream nourishes the skin, cleanses inflammatory areas, suppresses the symptoms of acne and restores the skin back to balance.

🔴MY REVIEW: Recently, I have eaten a lot of fried food and have some acne, and I just had the opportunity to try this product. I have used this product for about two weeks. The product can quickly relieve itching, redness and swelling, improve redness, sensitive skin, stabilize skin, improve new acne and dark particles, etc. The texture is transparent and easy to absorb, will not cause a burden on the skin, and make the skin soft. It is definitely a good helper to restrain acne and dark particles.

5. CBDerma-Repair® Atopic BioActive

💡DETAILS: [Regenerating cream CBD: PARABEN free, PEG's free, PHENOXYETHANOL free, PARAFFIN free, PETROLATUM free] Natural hypoallergenic CBD cream for problematic skin. A high percentage of active ingredients has been developed specifically for the fight and prevention of acne. The effective and balanced composition of the cream nourishes the skin, cleanses inflammatory areas, suppresses the symptoms of acne and restores the skin back to balance.

🔴MY REVIEW: This product formula effectively relieves long-term skin problems such as eczema, itching and redness of the skin. After using this product for nearly half a month, the product can strongly repair damaged skin, form a protective layer on the skin, resist external stimuli, so as to relieve dry itching, redness and other problems caused by sensitive skin, and gently moisturize the skin. After using it for a period of time, the product can brighten the complexion and make the skin shiny and elastic. Definitely recommend.

6. CBDerma-Repair® Supercharged BioActive

💡DETAILS: [Regenerating cream CBD: PARABEN free, PEG's free, DIMETHICONE free, PHENOXYETHANOL free, PARAFFIN free, PETROLATUM free] The Supercharged concentration of CBD hypoallergenic cream for problematic skin. A high percentage of active ingredients has been developed specifically for the fight and prevention of acne. The effective and balanced composition of the cream nourishes the skin, cleanses inflammatory areas, suppresses the symptoms of acne and restores the skin back to balance.

🔴MY REVIEW: This is definitely a magic product of this brand. An ointment has been able to relieve inflammation, repair and diminish imprinted eczema skin. This product can help soften the skin tissues, improve the thickness of the stratum corneum, and make the skin firm and smooth again. Reduce the burden on sensitive skin caused by excessive use of skin care products. I have used it for about a month, which effectively repairs damaged skin and stabilizes skin texture, reducing sudden skin problems.

📌Disclaimer: The above review is purely personal opinion. Not everyone likes what I like. Please note that what may work for me, may not work for anyone else. Results may vary from person to person, so please take this into consideration if you decide to try those products.

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PRODUCTS REVIEW - MINTONDEMAND

1. ORGANIC TUMERIC + BLACK PEPPER - ENERGY + IMMUNITY 90 CAPSULES

💡DETAILS: With Vitamin B6 for normal energy levels and zinc for the protection of cells from oxidative stress, as well as the maintenance of hair, skin, nails, vision, bones and cognitive function. A synergistic blend contributing to normal hormonal activity, macronutrient metabolism and all-round wellbeing.

✳️INFO: [Vegan, vegetarian, organic and gluten/dairy/soy free formula] Up to 3 months supply, recommended usage for optimal benefits: Take 1 capsule, 1-3 times per day.

🔴MY REVIEW: I have taken these capsules for about two weeks and I can really feel the difference. Some how it makes my system feel cleaner and more refreshed. I definitely love the convenience of it being in a capsule. I do feel more energy and feel like these may have helped prevent rosier cheeks due to eczema. Highly recommend.

2. PRO-B+++ - HIGH STRENGTH DIGESTIVE BALANCE 30 CAPSULES

💡DETAILS: 20 billion live organisms per capsule – combining 8 strains of specially selected organisms. The National Library of Medicine reports that mixtures of strains of bacteria (rather than single strain probiotics) had beneficial effects on: IBS, gut function, diarrhoea, immune function, respiratory tract infections and inflammatory bowel disease, amongst others. One capsule = the equivalent of 40 tubs of probiotic yogurt but without any sugars, artificial flavourings or colourings.

✳️INFO: [Refrigeration not required + Vegetarian and gluten free formula] Up to 1 month supply, recommended usage for optimal benefits: Take 1 capsule, 1-3 times per day, before meals.

🔴MY REVIEW: This’s by far the best probiotic I have tried. This not only improved my digestive system, but most importantly, I also think it boosted my energy and slightly reduced my weight. Overall, I really recommend this health supplement. It can help my body detoxify. After taking these capsules for a month, I feel that my whole person is refreshed.

3. ORGANIC MINT COMPLEX - IODINE-RICH FORMULA 100 CAPSULES

💡DETAILS: A comprehensive organic blend combining seaweed, spirulina, artichoke, chlorella, green tea, ashwagandha root and cayenne providing support for thyroid/cognitive/nerve function, energy levels, hair + skin and the reproductive system.

✳️INFO: [Vegan, vegetarian and gluten/dairy/soy free formula + Certified Organic by the Soil Association] Up to 3.3 months supply, recommended usage for optimal benefits: Take 1 or 2 capsules, 1-3 times per day.

🔴MY REVIEW: I think detox is very important if you want to keep your body healthy. So I have been trying this product for almost a month, and it has a powerful effect on my body. I work in a bank, and I belong to a group of people who have been working for a long time under strong pressure. It contains a variety of phytonutrients, which can help me strengthen my physique, improve my immunity, quickly replenish nutrients, excrete heavy metals and toxins from my body, and maintain skin and intestinal health. Definitely recommend.

4. ORGANIC ANTIOXIDANT COMPLEX - MULTI-MUSHROOM BLEND 90 CAPSULES

💡DETAILS: A unique nutrient-dense 100% organic multi-mushroom and herbal immunity complex for normal function of the immune/nervous systems, protection of cells from oxidative stress and collagen formation. Contains astragalus root, naturally occurring Vitamin C from organic Acerola, organic black pepper and five potent organic mushrooms - maitake, reishi, shiitake, lion’s mane and chaga.

✳️INFO: [Vegan, vegetarian and gluten/dairy/soy free formula + Certified Organic by the Soil Association] Up to 3 months supply, recommended usage for optimal benefits: Take 1 capsule, 1-3 times per day.

🔴MY REVIEW: This health product improves very good dietary fiber, which can effectively lower cholesterol and protect blood vessels. And most importantly, I feel that after taking this product for nearly a month, it can relieve my body fatigue and have the effect of lowering blood pressure. Overall, I am very satisfied with this product, it can play a role in anti-oxidation, anti-fatigue and immune regulation.

5. NRG+ ENERGY/HAIR + SKIN + NAIL + BONE HEALTH 100 CAPSULES

💡DETAILS: A highly potent blend with Vitamin B6 for normal energy + immunity levels and zinc for the maintenance of normal hair, skin, nails and bones. Contains acai berry, organic moringa, beetroot, grape seed and pomegranate extract.

✳️INFO: [Vegan, vegetarian and gluten/dairy/soy free formula + Approved EFSA health claims] Up to 3.3 months supply, recommended usage for optimal benefits: Take 1 capsule, 1-3 times per day.

🔴MY REVIEW: This health supplement has a strong effect on fragile or thin nails or easy cracking, and can reduce breakage and splitting. Antioxidant ingredients can prevent potential free radical damage. Well, I like to perm and dye my hair, my hair has always been frizzy. After taking this product for a month or so, I saw obvious results. My hair became more shiny, the percentage of hair loss was reduced, and the nail hardness was significantly enhanced. This product is very suitable for vegetarians, and it’s not a health product designed specifically for women. It is also very suitable for people who need to maintain hair, nails and skin, or those who have special needs for joint care.

6. MINT+++ ORGANIC SUPERBLEND 100 CAPSULES

💡DETAILS: A unique blend of nutrient-dense organic ingredients with no man-made vitamins or minerals. Contains pre-sprouted activated barley, alfalfa, barley grass, beetroot, bilberry fruit, carrot, dandelion root, green tea leaf, kelp, lemon peel, spinach leaf, turmeric and wheatgrass.

✳️INFO: [Certified Organic, vegan, vegetarian and dairy/soy free formula] Up to 3.3 months supply, recommended usage for optimal benefits: Take 1-2 capsules, 1-3 times per day.

🔴MY REVIEW: It’s very effective for lowering blood fat, anti-virus and detoxification. Especially when the epidemic situation has not yet stabilized, this health supplement can strengthen the body's protection against viruses. And it can effectively improve the function of the digestive tract, help defecation, and promote metabolism. Definitely recommend.

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📌Disclaimer: The above review is purely personal opinion. Not everyone likes what I like. Please note that what may work for me, may not work for anyone else. Results may vary from person to person, so please take this into consideration if you decide to try those products.

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TCM Treatments of COVID-19

Written in Chinese by Dr. Andy Lee, March 7, 2020 (http://andylee.pro/wp/?p=7660)

Translated to English by Dr. James Yeh, March 13, 2020

I published an essay “From SARS to Novel Coronavirus” in Chinese on January 21, 2020 (http://andylee.pro/wp/?p=7169). At that time, I tried to discuss possible Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatments of Novel Coronavirus based on my clinical experience of treating many severe cases of pneumonia caused by various influenza and other diseases. Since then, I have directly and indirectly participated in treating patients of Novel Coronavirus successfully, had discussions with many doctors fighting the epidemic at the front line and many researchers conducting related researches, and read many reports on this subject. Although the “Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia” has been renamed to “COVID-19” (coronavirus disease 2019) and the name of the virus has officially named from “2019-nCoV” to “SARS-CoV-2”, I now firmly believe that my original judgment, views, and interpretations are correct. For the sake of easiness for people to read and share, in this essay, I am reorganizing my previous discussions and including some explanations on certain confusions as well.

First, there are numerous provinces and cities in China using TCM to fight the “COVID-19” (I will use the term “Coronavirus” from now on.) No matter whether the treatments were primarily using TCM or the combination of TCM and the methods of Western medicine, there have been a significant amount of positive outcomes. On the other hand, the views of how to use TCM to treat and the use of corresponding herbal formulas vary quite a bit. Even when TCM remedies were effective, why did some patients fully recover and were discharged from the hospitals but other patients still could not get the virus-free “negative confirmation” from virus DNA tests?

Many TCM doctors participating in the treatments and discussions often look at the Coronavirus issue from a single “Point” or the condition of the patient at that specific moment. Some interpreted the disease as “Dampness” (濕), “Dryness” (燥), “Cold” (寒), or “Heat” (熱). (Translator’s note: These interpretations are often the opposite ends of the spectra, like Dampness is opposite to Dryness; and Cold is opposite to Heat.) From the clinical practice point of view, those treatments based on such conflicting interpretations all had positive effects to some degrees. Then, which interpretation is the “correct one”? In fact, those simple interpretations all have some merits but don’t fully cover the subject in hand. Although TCM is based on “Dialectical Treatment” (辯證論治), i.e. treatment is derived from “observation and diagnosis” of patients’ complex symptoms, the most important thing is that disease shouldn’t be viewed as an isolated problem at a specific time, but the whole development of symptoms along a timeline. Not only we need to observe and diagnose the current ailment but also we have to understand the development history of the disease and to project how the disease will develop in the future. For a single patient, we might be able to focus on the clinical results of this patient. But for epidemics, we have to look at a bigger picture and take into account how this Coronavirus develops health issues inside the human body from TCM’s perspective. And, in clinical treatments, we also need to consider many variants caused by each patient’s preconditions and one’s strength to fight off the disease.

From my experience of curing many patients who were inflicted with flu-induced pneumonia and complications, and the recent participation in treating and curing Coronavirus patients, it is proper to summarize that no matter whether the virus is Coronavirus, bird flu, swine flu, or the “common” flu, we found that the bodily deterioration caused by the virus, in general, follows the description from the TCM theory first covered in the ancient literature “Treatise on Cold Damage on Miscellaneous Disease ” (傷寒雜病論). However, the progressions of the disease from such special viruses are much faster, more severe, and/or more persistent than that of the common flu. Patients’ own original “health” condition also complicates the progression. (Translator’s note: For example, the infliction rate of young children is much smaller than that of adults for Coronavirus.)

As I explained before, the TCM theory discussed that for the common flu or “catching a cold”, the disease starts with “Exterior Deficiency or Weakness” (表虛). That is, the “exterior” of the body is invaded by the “External Pathogen” (外邪), like virus, and has adverse reactions. (Translator’s note: Here the exterior doesn’t mean just the outside surface of the body like the skin, but all the surfaces topologically exposed to the outside like lining of throat, nose, and bronchus of the body.) This is the first stage of the whole episode and often can be effectively treated with the herbal prescriptions such as “Gui Zhi Tang” (桂枝湯). If the patient is not properly treated, the body fluids within the surface and muscles could not function properly. It will cause the transition to the next stage “Exterior Excess” (表實). (Translator’s note: The word Excess has various meanings: excessive reactions all the way to neoplasm, excessive wasteful things, etc.) Viral infection at this stage is matched to one of the several syndromes named with the corresponding herbal remedies such as “Ge Geng Tang” (葛根湯), “Ma Huang Tang” (麻黃湯證), and others. The TCM theory calls this stage “Exterior Coldness” (表寒). In history, many TCM doctors considered this stage as the body being hurt by outside coldness (傷於寒) or in plain words “Catching Cold”. However, that is a misunderstanding. While outside coldness is one of the causes leading to the stage “Exterior Coldness”, it is not the only cause. When the body fluids could not function properly, the normal body fluids which had proper fluidity to circulate and to fulfill vital functions (活水) became a pot of “Dead Water” (死水), i.e. wasteful water which can’t fulfill vital functions. In other words, the ancient literature “Treatise on Cold Damage on Miscellaneous Disease” (傷寒雜病論) is much beyond the simple interpretation of how to treat the ailment caused by “cold damage”, but a classical literature of explaining both the physiology and pathology of human body functions.

Normally, the ailment or symptoms of the common flu would be limited at this stage of “Exterior Coldness”. Even without any treatment, the human body often could fight off the virus with an immune response and fully recover. But when the effects of Exterior Coldness started to penetrate into the interior of the body, the first common organs to be affected will be the organs that have a short path to the outside. (Translator’s note: Topologically, trachea and lung are only a membrane distance away from the outside air.) Then the Exterior Coldness gets transformed into the next stages such as “Interior Coldness” (裡寒) and “Lung Coldness” (肺寒). (Translator’s note: Here “Lung” means the whole respiratory system, not only the lung organ.) Clinically, the patients start to show symptoms of the syndrome named after its herbal remedy “Xiao Qing Long Tang” (小青龍湯). At this stage, the patients have serious coughing and running nose. When the respiratory system is “affected by the coldness”, the body fluid function of the respiratory system gets affected. Just like when the cooling system of a car malfunctions, the engine would overheat. The circulation function of the lung becomes “Dry and Overheated” (燥热). This would lead to the next stage of “Heated Interior” (入裡化熱) and often be matched to its herbal remedy “Da Qing Long Tang” (大青龍湯). At this stage, it does not mean that the whole lung is “dry and heated”. In fact, many pneumonia patients exhibit “mixed coldness and heat” (寒熱夾雜) in the lung. For example, while the upper part of the lung is “dry and heated”, the lower part of the lung might suffer excessive mucus of a high density. Pleural effusion and hydronephrosis might start to develop quickly.

Such a complex situation was extensively discussed in Chapter 7 of the ancient literature “Synopsis of Prescriptions of the Golden Chamber” (金匱要略肺痿肺癰咳嗽上氣病脈證治第七篇). At this complex stage, the illness development varies significantly among patients of different preconditions and other variants. It is no longer the situation that a simple herbal remedy can be applied to all the situations. The TCM theory illustrates various treatments by those herbal remedies such as “She Gan Ma Hung Tang” (射干麻黃湯), “Ting Li Da Zao Xie Fei Tang” (葶藶大棗瀉肺湯), ”Ze Qi Tang” (澤漆湯), “Xiao Qing Long Jia Shi Gao Tang” (小青龍加石膏湯), and others. It doesn’t mean that one of the herbal remedies should be selected to treat a patient directly. Instead, the TCM Theory used these herbal remedies to teach its practitioners how to “think” and create a proper herbal remedy based on the conditions of a specific patient.

For example, the Coronavirus has quite a puzzling situation that many Western medicine doctors haven’t yet fully understood. Some severely affected patients exhibited fibrosis of the lung like the SARS phenomenon. Other severely affected patients did not have SARS-like lung fibrosis but had massive liquid cumulated in the lung, which even “drown” some patients to death. From the TCM point of view, it is not strange at all. Fibrosis of the lung is the typical following stage of Heated Interior matching to “Da Qing Long Tang” (大青龍湯). It was named as “Lung Atrophy” (肺痿) in the TCM theory. And the situation that one suffers from massive dense liquid accumulation is matched to symptoms of severe development after the stages matched to “She Gan Ma Hung Tang”( 射干麻黃湯) , “Ting Li Da Zao Xie Fei Tang” (葶藶大棗瀉肺湯), and others as discussed earlier. The TCM theory called it “Lung Abscess” (肺癰). In the TCM theory, Lung Atrophy and Lung Abscess are two progression paths of this virus depending on which path develops faster or even simultaneously. From the past and current reports, SARS virus tilts toward the path of Lung Atrophy, while the Coronavirus tilts a little more toward Lung Abscess.

The above explained the progression of flu and other epidemic virus infections. Now you might understand how different TCM doctors had different views or treatment methods, but all of the treatments had some partially positive effects. If a TCM doctor’s diagnosis at one particular moment was slight hotness of the lung, some mild herbs to “clean up the heat” (清熱解毒輕劑), often used by the “Southern School” doctrine (溫病派), might relieve the patient’s symptoms. But if a TCM doctor’s diagnosis at a different point of the progression was massive mucus accumulation, heavy dosage of strong herbs, often used by the “Northern or Classic School” doctrine (經方派) might be needed to treat Lung Abscess (肺癰). That is why we saw some reports that the “Pneumonia Formula One” (肺炎一號) used in Guangzhou city, which was based on mild herbs to reducing the “heat”, had some positive effects in Guangzhou but not so effective in Shanghai. In Shanghai, many TCM doctors had to switch to stronger herbal ingredient often found in “Da Qing Long Tang” (大青龍湯) and “She Gan Ma Hung Tang”( 射干麻黃湯) as discussed earlier. This was due to different weather patterns and different patients, i.e. different progression paths described in the previous paragraphs. In other words, from the specific moment of the doctor’s diagnosis, both views were correct. But neither of them grasped the progression timeline of this severe illness.

Another point raised earlier was why did some patients fully recover while others did not? According to the information given by the doctors on the front line, there were so-called “Western medicine and TCM combined treatments” in which Western medicine drugs were continuously given to the patients and TCM herbs were used as supplements. When adding TCM herbs had a positive effect and made a speedier recovery, it was all goodness. But when adding TCM herbs did not have positive results, then what? According to the doctors on the front line, the medical team did not really think through the stages of disease progression as discussed earlier and switch to different TCM remedies, but only increased the dosage of Western medicine drugs such as Interferon (干擾素), Chloroquine phosphate (磷酸氯喹) used to treat malaria (抗瘧疾藥物), Arbidol (阿比多爾) used to treat influenza (抗流感藥物), and others. Heavy dosages of such drugs had severe side effects and sequelae. In those “combined” treatments, the medical teams didn’t have enough TCM expertise to make sound decisions on herbal remedies. Instead, they simply used TCM herbs as “extra help”.

How about treatments primarily with TCM remedies? The chief Western medicine expert who leads the fight against the Coronavirus, Dr. Nanshan Zhong, admitted under political pressure that TCM was useful against light or even medium threat situations of Coronavirus but insisted that TCM could not cure severe cases. His statement was based on his belief that there is no ingredient in TCM herbs that could kill Coronavirus. I am sorry to say that Dr. Zhong is incorrect in this aspect. With solid patient cases as proof, TCM can actually cure severe cases of Coronavirus infection and other flu-related infections. When it did not, it is the particular TCM doctors who had not mastered the whole theory and methodology of TCM. But one thing that Dr. Zhong said correctly was that no ingredient in TCM herbs can “kill” the virus. However, the TCM treatment isn’t based on the ability to kill the virus. (Translator’s note: Western medicine drugs could not kill the virus either.) Many people still have the level of limited understanding that TCM can only improve the immunization ability or some herbs such as the root of Isatis tinctoria (板藍根) has some natural antibiotic chemicals. Such understanding is unfortunately poor and very limited. Although modern medical science still could not fully comprehend TCM theory and its clinical outcome, against Coronavirus, the better explanation is that TCM remedies can “improve the internal environment of the human body”. (Translator’s note: So that the patient would not fall into the adverse conditions that the organs fail to function.) In plain words, when the virus causes more mucus, TCM remedies reduce the mucus. When the virus causes fibrosis, TCM remedies reduce the “heat level” of the lung. TCM remedies tend to push the body and organs back to the original healthy states. Once the environment is unfriendly for the virus to keep replicating, the patients will have higher chances to eradicate the virus by themselves and recover. One can probably say that this explanation and method is similar to the idea of using Western medicine Interferon but without severe side effects. That is, TCM can cure not because it has the ability to “kill” virus by some ingredients but to help to restore patients’ “internal environment” to healthier conditions that prevent the virus from replicating quickly. (Translator’s note: If one buys the same argument made by Dr. Zhong that a medication needs to have ingredients to kill the Coronavirus, then all the medications used today would not qualify. Then do we give up? In fact, why TCM was not selected to treat severe cases was because those stronger and less commonly used herbs were not applied properly or the TCM doctors at hand had less confidence for doing so. )

Now, we can go back to discuss how clinically TCM can treat and cure Coronavirus patients. For light to mild cases, most of the different TCM treatment methodologies could help. For medium to severe cases, as I discussed in my previous essay, we need to utilize the strength of certain herbs:

- Sheng Shi Gao (Gypsum, 生石膏): To reduce heat inside the lung (清肺熱) and enhance the liquid circulation in the respiratory system (加強肺津液運作)

- She Gan (Belamcanda chinensis, 射干)、Zi Wan (Aster tataricus, 紫菀) 、Kuan Dong Hua (Tussilago farfara flower, 款冬花)、Sheng Ban Xia (Pinellia ternate, 生半夏)、Ting Li (Sisymbrium indicum, 葶藶)、Da Ji (Euphorbia pekinensis Rupr., 大戟), etc.: To reduce accumulation of excessive mucus and wasteful fluids inside the respiratory system (去肺下方濃稠痰飲、肺積水、胸腔積液等)

- Ma Huang (Ephedra sinica Stapf., 麻黃), etc.: To enhance the lung function (宣肺、發陽)

- Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon japonicas, 麥門冬)、Xing Ren (Prunus armeniaca, 杏仁): To moisturize the lung (潤肺)

That is, we need to combine the theory and targeted responses of the various herbal remedies such as “Da Qing Long Tang” (大青龍湯), “She Gan Ma Hung Tang” (射干麻黃湯) , “Ting Li Da Zao Xie Fei Tang” (葶藶大棗瀉肺湯), ”Ze Qi Tang” (澤漆湯)“, etc. as discussed earlier, and properly adjust the dosages and ratios of ingredients to fit the requirements of individual patients based on their conditions. In addition, if the patients have other ailments, those conditions need to be taken into account also, such as:

- For “Coldness and Wetness of the Middle and Lower Abdomen“ (中下焦寒濕) or “Deficient Kidney Function” (腎陽不足): Add Bao Fu Zi (processed Aconitum carmichaelii Debx root, 炮附子)、Xi Xin (Asarum sieboldii, 細辛), etc.

- When the liver function is weak or damaged by heavy dosages of Western medicine drugs such as interferon: Add Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix, 柴胡)、Huang Qin (Scutellaria baicalnsis Geprgi root, 黃芩), etc.

There is no question that it is very challenging to fight off the Coronavirus. The clinical treatments will seriously test TCM doctors’ thorough understanding of TCM and their ability and courage to call the right shots under a great amount of pressure. On the other hand, it is also a good time to prove that TCM can be effectively used to fight various viruses in a superb and speedy fashion with little sequelae and at a much lower cost.

For fighting such a new and aggressive virus epidemic, there is no single TCM herbal formula that can treat all situations. One must have deep knowledge of the stages of the disease, along with close examinations on patients’ preconditions, so one can use the most effective prescription to intercept and turn the symptoms around. On the other hand, many provinces and cities in China provided TCM guidelines on Coronavirus treatments and pre-fixed herbal formulas to address people’s demands on a herbal remedy for “common usage”. Among them, I found the current recommendation from the Chinese National TCM Administration the most appropriate for a good percentage of Coronavirus patients. The herbal remedy was recently named as “Qing Fei Pai Du Tang” (清肺排毒湯), which could probably be translated to “clean up the lung and get rid of the toxic”. In line with the discussion above, this specific herbal formula includes Ma Huang (Ephedra sinica Stapf., 麻黃), Zhi Gan Cao (processed Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch., 炙甘草)、Xing Ren (Prunus armeniaca, 杏仁)、Sheng Shi Gao (Gypsum, 生石膏)、Gui Zhi (Ramulus Cinnamom, 桂枝)、Ze Xie (Alisma orientalis, 澤瀉)、Zhu Ling (Polyporus umbellatus, 豬苓)、Bai Zhu (Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz., 白朮)、Fu Ling (Poria, 茯苓)、Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix, 柴胡)、Huang Qin (Scutellaria baicalnsis Geprgi root, 黃芩)、Jiang Ban Xia (Pinellia ternate, 薑半夏)、Sheng Jiang (Ginger, 生薑)、Zi Wan (Aster tataricus, 紫菀)、Kuan Dong Hua (Tussilago farfara flower, 款冬花)、She Gan (Belamcanda chinensis, 射干)、Xi Xin (Asarum sieboldii, 細辛)、Shan Yao (Dioscorea oppositifolia, 山药)、Zhi Shi (Citrus aurantium, 枳實)、Chen Pi (Citrus reticulata Blanco, 陳皮)、and Huo Xiang (Pogostemon cabin, 藿香). Since such an herbal remedy was designed for “common usage”, it has to consider all degrees of disease severity. Therefore, the dosages can’t be too heavy, as the majority of the patient cases are light to mild. As the result, “Da Qing Long Tang” (大青龍湯) discussed earlier became a lighter herbal formula named as “Ma Xing Gan Shi Tang” (麻杏甘石湯). The stronger herbal ingredients such as Ting Li (Sisymbrium indicum, 葶藶) and Da Ji (Euphorbia pekinensis Rupr., 大戟) to treat pleural effusion and hydronephrosis are not included. Hence, for severe cases, the herbal remedy from the Chinese National TCM Administration needs to be enhanced with additional ingredients and larger dosages.

In summary, as long as the TCM doctors have sufficient knowledge and clinical experience, by applying the proper methodology, TCM alone is capable of dealing with severe Coronavirus infections. (Translator’s note: There is much to do to develop a comprehensive diagnostic and treatment methodology which can help many TCM doctors to pinpoint the patient’s condition and stages of the infection to make the proper decision, especially when fully qualified TCM doctors are of short supply.) At this moment, there is no “special drug” in Western medicine to cure Coronavirus, but to resort to cortisone, antibiotics, interferon, anti-malaria, anti-flu drugs to maintain the lives of patients and passively wait and hope that the patients’ bodies can find their own way to turn the situation around. Even then, the Western medicine drugs mentioned above all potentially have significant side effects and sequelae. Patients with severe cases might be able to get out of the deathbed but most likely live with some permanent damages to the body. Dr. Zhong, China’s chief Western medicine expert on the Coronavirus epidemic, also warned that the current path of developing the “special drug” would most likely lead to severe sequelae to the patients. Given that is the case, why don’t we put much more effort to fully develop the TCM treatment of viral infection, not just for Coronavirus but also for future viruses which will bound to happen in the future?

(Translator’s note: As China is getting good control of the virus spread and gradually recovers from this epidemic, the knowledge learned will be invaluable to the rest of the world. Europe and the United States are on the exponential rise of new cases as of the writing on 3/14/2020. Various models predict that in the US alone Coronavirus infections can reach millions, as discussed in the Opinion Column of New York Times, “How Much Worse the Coronavirus Could Get, in Charts” by Nicholas Kristof and Stuart A. Thompson, March 13, 2020. China should continue to put efforts to develop TCM diagnostic and treatment methodology so that millions of people in the rest of the world can be helped and saved. TCM is not just for science, it is for humanity.)

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#當張仲景遇上史丹佛

之前我們探討了母乳的種種神奇之處，很多媽媽隨即大吐苦水，因為身邊總有人說母乳不夠營養，會令到BB「奀吱吱」，不夠「肥肥白白」；每當BB餓到哭起來，母乳媽媽又會被質疑，「你嘅BB又唔夠飽啦，梗係你唔夠奶水啦！」到底這些有關母乳餵養的迷思是否可信？今集就讓我們一起探討。

參考資料

Ziegler, E. E. (2006). Growth of Breast-Fed and Formula-Fed Infants. Protein and Energy Requirements in Infancy and Childhood Nestlé Nutrition Workshop Series: Pediatric Program, 51-64. doi:10.1159/000095010

Donma, M. M., & Donma, O. (1997). The influence of feeding patterns on head circumference among Turkish infants during the first 6 months of life. Brain and Development, 19(6), 393-397. doi:10.1016/s0387-7604(97)00041-7

Mayer-Davis, E. J., Rifas-Shiman, S. L., Zhou, L., Hu, F. B., Colditz, G. A., & Gillman, M. W. (2006). Breast-Feeding and Risk for Childhood Obesity: Does maternal diabetes or obesity status matter? Diabetes Care, 29(10), 2231-2237. doi:10.2337/dc06-0974

Karaolis-Danckert, N., Buyken, A. E., Bolzenius, K., Perim, C., Lentze, M. J., & Kroke, A. (2006, December). Rapid growth among term children whose birth weight was appropriate for gestational age has a longer lasting effect on body fat percentage than on body mass index.

Doan, T., Gardiner, A., Gay, C. L., & Lee, K. A. (2007). Breast-feeding Increases Sleep Duration of New Parents. The Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing, 21(3), 200-206. doi:10.1097/01.jpn.0000285809.36398.1b

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