TiejunTang  In recent years, we have often heard bad news about someone who suffers from any type of cancers. According to the statistics of the Cancer Research UK, there are around 375,000 new cancer cases in the UK every year (2016-2018), there are around 167,000 cancer deaths in the UK every year (2017-2019). World Cancer Research Fund reported there were 18,094,716 million cases of cancer diagnosed in 2020 globally. The prognosis of different cancers are various. Some are completely curable due to the development of medical science; unfortunately some are not. Although they are ..read more

 Tiejun Tang Recently, many people in Japan have been hospitalized or even died due to kidney disease after taking health products containing red yeast rice produced by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Company. As of the evening of the 28th March 2024, 5 people who had taken the company’s health products involved had died and 114 were hospitalized. The incident attracted attention at Japan and whole world, and once again sounded the alarm on the safety of health care products. Red yeast rice has been used as food and medicine in China for nearly 700 years. In the classic book on diet and nutriti ..read more

Tiejun Tang Today, April 19th, is World IBS Day. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder that causes chronic abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. According to a pooled prevalence analysis of 53 studies that used Rome III criteria from 38 countries and involved 395,385 participants, the prevalence of IBS was 9.2%, with a higher prevalence in women than in men (12.0% vs. 8.6%) [1]. In 2017, I wrote an article titled "How to Treat IBS with Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture?" (click to read the full text). Since then, more research progress ha ..read more

 Tiejun Tang        Fatty liver also known as hepatic steatosis, is a growing health concern worldwide. It is estimated that 25% of the global population has fatty liver disease, with prevalence rates as high as 60% in some countries [1]. Many people ignore the dangers of fatty liver and leave it untreated, in fact excess fat in the liver can lead to liver damage and negatively affect your health. The main hazards of fatty liver are as follows: 1) Inflammation: As the liver becomes fatty, it becomes inflamed, which can lead to liver damage and scarring. 2) Liver dysfu ..read more

 Tiejun Tang Leukopenia is one of the most common side effects of chemo and radiotherapy in cancer treatment. When the level of white blood cell (WBC) count is too low, chemo or radiotherapy has to be terminated to avoid fatal uncontrollable infection. If the chemo or radiotherapy plan is not completed, the remaining tumor cells will recur, leading to treatment failure. This is a difficult situation that western medicine doctors have to face in tumor treatment. Can Chinese medicine help in this situation? The following research reports give a positive answer: A randomized controlled trial ..read more

 Tiejun Tang Hypertension is common conditions that affect millions of people worldwide. Antihypertensive drugs are the mainstay of treatment for these conditions, and they are highly effective in controlling blood pressure. However, these drugs may have unwanted side effects on sexual function, which can significantly impact quality of life. Sexual dysfunction can lead to reduced self-esteem, anxiety, and depression, which can exacerbate the underlying conditions. In this review, we will summarize the current evidence on the effects of antihypertensive drugs on sexual function and discu ..read more

 Tiejun Tang       In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a common assisted reproductive technology used to help couples who struggle with infertility. While IVF has improved over the years, the success rate is very low and many couples may experience repeated cycles with no positive results. Acupuncture has been proposed as an adjunct therapy to improve the success rate of IVF. Can Acupuncture help to increase the success rate of IVF? (click to read the full text).This is a common question from many couples. I have written an article in 2015 on this topic and I publish ..read more

 Tiejun Tang A recent Meta-Analysis study showed that global estimated pooled prevalence of post-COVID-19 condition was 43%. Fatigue was the most common symptom reported with a prevalence of 23%, followed by memory problems 14% [1] Ginseng (Panax ginseng) is the best herb for qi tonifying. It has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine for release fatigue which is due to qi deficiency. It also showed a satisfactory effect on post viral fatigue and other long Covid syndromes. Why Ginseng has such a good effects on the recover stage of Covid?. Let’s find out the mechanism ..read more

 Tiejun Tang     Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical technique that has been practiced for thousands of years. It involves the insertion of needles into specific points on the body, with the aim of restoring balance and improving health. Over the past few decades, there has been increasing interest in the mechanism of acupuncture treatment, with researchers using modern scientific methods to explore its effects on the body. In this review paper, we will summarize some of the most recent research on the mechanism of acupuncture treatment, focusing on studies publis ..read more

 Tiejun Tang   Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system, leading to neurological symptoms such as muscle weakness, numbness, and vision problems. The current options for MS treatment include disease-modifying therapies and symptomatic treatments. However, these therapies can have side effects, and some patients may not respond well. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), including acupuncture and herbal medicine, has been used to treat MS-related symptoms and may be a promising complementary therapy. In this paper, we will rev ..read more