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- JANUARY 21, 2025
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Understanding and Treating Different Types of Acne through TCM
Acne is one of the most common skin conditions. Different types of acne on the face, such as blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, and painful cysts, may stem from underlying causes. While conventional treatments often address surface symptoms, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views acne as a sign of deeper imbalances within the body. This article will discuss how TCM acne treatments in Singapore can deal with both the visible and root causes of acne.
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- JANUARY 21, 2025
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Types of Psoriasis and How TCM Can Address it
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition where the immune system mistakenly speeds up skin cell production. This rapid cell turnover leads to the build-up of cells on the skin’s surface, resulting in raised, red patches covered with white or silvery scales. In this article, we will discover how TCM for psoriasis can provide relief to the skin problem.
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- NOVEMBER 25, 2024
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Debunking Acne Myths in TCM and Modern Science Perspectives
Acne is one of the most common yet misunderstood skin conditions, with countless myths circulating on what causes it and how to treat it. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and modern science, certain lifestyle factors are believed to impact skin health and contribute to acne. In this article, we’ll debunk some popular TCM acne myths.
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- NOVEMBER 25, 2024
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The TCM Approach: How Balancing the Five Elements Can Help Treat Hives
Hives can be an uncomfortable and persistent skin condition. Often linked to stress, allergies, or changes in the environment, hives can disrupt daily life with itching, swelling, and inflammation. Fortunately, TCM offers a holistic approach that focuses on the Five Elements Theory, which emphasises rebalancing the body to alleviate symptoms effectively. Keep reading to learn how individuals can achieve better skin health through a natural and tailored TCM treatment.
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- NOVEMBER 20, 2024
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Why does psoriasis relapse after the withdrawal of biological drugs? 为何在停止使用生物制剂后，银屑病会复发？
When biological drugs are withdrawn, the immune system gradually returns to its pre-treatment state, including the reactivation of pro-inflammatory pathways. This can lead to a resurgence of psoriasis symptoms, as the inflammatory processes responsible for the skin lesions resume. Furthermore, the long-term effects of biological therapies may also influence the skin’s immune tolerance, and once the suppression is lifted, the disease may return more aggressively.
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- NOVEMBER 18, 2024
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Why does alcohol consumption exacerbate psoriasis and eczema? 为什么饮酒会加重牛皮癣和湿疹？
Inflammatory skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema involve immune system dysregulation and skin inflammation, which alcohol can worsen through various pathways. Facial flushing, capillary dilation, and other adverse effects from alcohol consumption are primarily caused by acetaldehyde accumulation, a metabolic byproduct of alcohol. After drinking, alcohol is metabolized in the liver by alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH), converting ethanol into acetaldehyde.
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- NOVEMBER 13, 2024
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What Factors Affect Eczema Severity Differently in Singapore, the United States, and Batam Island? 到底是哪些因素导致湿疹严重程度在新加坡、美国和巴淡岛存在差异？
Why does a patient with eczema experience worsening symptoms when living in Singapore, while their rashes significantly subside when they reside in the United States? Furthermore, why does their eczema improve noticeably when staying on Indonesia’s Batam Island, which shares a similar geographic location and climate with Singapore?
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- NOVEMBER 12, 2024
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Immunostimulants 免疫系统增强药物
Immune system booster medications, often referred to as immunostimulants or immune enhancers, are substances that enhance the immune system’s ability to fight infections and diseases. These medications can be natural or synthetic and are used in various clinical settings to improve immune response, particularly in individuals with weakened immune systems due to illness, stress, or other factors.
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- NOVEMBER 8, 2024
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How can one acquire natural Vitamin D synthesis? 如何获取天然的维生素D
Singapore’s geographical position near the equator subjects it to intense sunlight, which paradoxically contributes towidespread Vitamin D deficiency. The high UV index prompts residents to avoid sun exposure to prevent skin damage, leading to limited natural Vitamin D synthesis. To address this,…
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- NOVEMBER 4, 2024
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Biological Immunosuppressants 免疫生物制剂
Biological immunosuppressants, often called biologics, represent a more advanced category of immunosuppressive agents. They are isolated from a variety of natural sources – human, animal, or microorganism and are designed to suppress specific pathways or molecules in the immune system with precision.
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— 3 John 1:2

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— Isaiah 41:10

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— Psalms 41:3

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— Jeremiah 30:17

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