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Ulcerative colitis is a chronic condition that affects the colon, causing inflammation, ulcers, and related symptoms like bloody stool. Management of ulcerative colitis may involve taking medications, undergoing surgeries, and modifying diet to avoid triggering symptoms. Data from two studies shared at the Crohn’s and Colitis Congress 2023 found that a herbal combination of curcumin and QingDai was effective in reducing ulcerative colitis severity and inducing remission. Further research can determine if this herbal combination or others may be effective in the treatment of other disorders of the digestive tract.

According to Dr Liu Danwei from Shanghai Yida Hospital, the hospital’s outpatient clinic for recovered COVID-19 patients consists of doctors from departments of general medicine, respiratory disease, neurology, TCM, cardiology, health checkups, rehabilitation and radiation.

China is shifting the focus of its COVID-19 response from preventing infections to protecting people’s health and preventing severe cases, noted Huang, adding that the unique strength of TCM should be further leveraged to protect the life and health of the people.

Covid cases in China saw a spike following the country’s relaxation of strict Covid rules. Also rising: the prices of traditional Chinese medicine and lemons, as Chinese citizens scramble for protection from the virus.Prices of fruits rich in vitamin C and antioxidants are seeing surges due to higher demand.Shares of Chinese pharmaceutical companies involved in the production of traditional Chinese medicine also notched their highest figures in a year in early December.

After nearly three years of strict “zero-COVID” policies, in recent days Chinese officials have rolled back most of them following rare protests across the country. Mass testing and mass quarantining are now things of the past.

From a TCM perspective, what are the new features of the new crown pneumonia outbreak caused by the mutated strain of Omicron? Are the existing TCM treatment protocols and prescriptions still valid? Why has acupuncture been added to the new treatment protocols and prescriptions? The reporter interviewed relevant departments and authoritative experts on these issues. The core etiology of new pneumonia remains unchanged The new version of the treatment protocols and prescriptions has increased the number of acupuncture treatments. How does Chinese medicine view the new pneumonia epidemic caused by…

In the latest series of One FM Good Morning podcasts, medical experts from Parkway Shenton and Parkway East Hospital shed light on some of the most discussed health topics in Singapore

He said the World Health Organization has affirmed the effectiveness and safety of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of COVID-19 at an expert assessment meeting.

Although it sounds like a practice involving pouring seeds into one’s ear, it is described by health professionals as acupuncture for the ear — and patients are claiming the treatment changed their life.

Data from the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Medicines and Health Products showed that TCM exports surged 21.4 percent on a yearly basis to about $2.8 billion during the first half.