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Skin irritation down south
A reader writes in to the doctor about dealing with a persistent skin irritation on the scrotum and crotch area. 		Fatty food creates phlegm
An TCM physician recommends herbs and sleep postures to a reader suffering from reflux of stomach contents.
Low libido despite good health
Male reader says he is healthy and exercises regularly but suffers from a low sex drive. 		Period pain for 20 years
Woman suffers terrible period pains that became worse after childbirth, and is considering surgery to stop her menses completely.
Keeping an eye on floaters
This reader is seeing dots and squiggles in his vision and was told there is no cure. He writes in for help. 		TCM: Breathless in the middle of the night
A reader wakes up breathless at night because phlegm builds up, disrupting her sleep. Find out what the TCM physician says.
Stress causes 'fire'
Reader says he feels like he always has a fever, and asks if this will affect the quality of his sperm? The TCM physician replies. 		'Western' med: Breathless in the middle of the night
A reader wakes up breathless at night because phlegm builds up, disrupting her sleep. Here's the 'Western' doc's reply.
Acupuncture clears the air
A reader suffers from a frequently blocked nose due to the deviation of his nasal septum. How can TCM help?
 
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