scholarly journals The Correlation between Demographical and Lifestyle Factors and Traditional Chinese Medicine Constitution among Macau Elderly Individuals

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Qian Bai ◽  
Yaochen Chuang ◽  
Yonghua Zhao ◽  
Yao Wang ◽  
Pu Ge ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviors ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Yin Deficiency ◽  
Qi Stagnation ◽  
Sleeping Habits

Objectives. To measure the distributed characteristics of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) constitutions, as well as related factors with biased TCM constitutions among the elderly individuals in Macau. Methods. The elderly individuals from elderly healthcare centers located in Macao Peninsula, Taipa, and Coloane were selected as research samples. The basic information questionnaire and the Constitution in Chinese Medicine Questionnaire (CCMQ) for elderly were employed. Descriptive analysis was applied to illustrate demographical characteristics and TCM constitution distribution. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was conducted to explore potential factors influencing biased constitutions, and weight of each variable for constitution was further calculated. Results. A total of 313 participants were recruited. Eighty-six (27.48%) elderly were identified as balanced constitution; others were biased constitutions accounting for 72.52%. Distribution differences related to gender and age were identified among participants with unbalanced constitutions. Four biased constitutions were further analyzed with EFA. For qi-stagnation and yang-deficiency constitutions, three similar factors were determined in the domains of education, sleeping habits, and lifestyle behaviors, successively. Although four factors were identified in phlegm-dampness constitution, the latter two belonged to lifestyle behaviors and the former two were education and sleeping habits. For yin-deficiency constitution, education, tobacco-alcohol consumption, sleeping habits, and exercise were four dimensions of potential influential factors. Tobacco consumption, sleep, and exercise duration weighted the most for qi-stagnation constitution; sleep duration, education level, and sugar-containing beverage intake for phlegm-dampness; length of education, alcohol consumption, and education level for yang-deficiency constitution; and weekly exercise hours, sleep duration, and education level for yin-deficiency constitution. Conclusion. The prevalence rate of biased constitutions was relatively high among elderly residents in Macau. Relations between demographical and lifestyle behavioral factors and biased constitutions were identified in this study. Controlling these influential factors might be beneficial for health management of Macau elderly individuals.

scholarly journals Classification of Insomnia Using the Traditional Chinese Medicine System: A Systematic Review

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maggie Man-Ki Poon ◽  
Ka-Fai Chung ◽  
Wing-Fai Yeung ◽  
Verdi Hon-Kin Yau ◽  
Shi-Ping Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Diagnostic Purpose ◽  
Symptom Checklist ◽  
Yin Deficiency ◽  
System A ◽  
Qi Stagnation ◽  
Text Database

A systematic review was conducted to examine traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) patterns commonly diagnosed in subjects with insomnia and clinical features associated with the TCM patterns, and an insomnia symptom checklist for TCM diagnostic purpose was developed based on the review. Two independent researchers searched the China Academic Journals Full-Text Database and 10 English databases. A total of 103 studies and 9499 subjects were analyzed. There was a wide variation in terminology relating to symptomatology and TCM pattern. We identified 69 patterns, with the top 3 patterns (i.e.,deficiency of both the heart and spleen, hyperactivity of fire due to yin deficiency, and liver-qi stagnation transforming into fire) and the top 10 patterns covering 51.8% and 77.4% of the 9499 subjects, respectively. There were 19 sleep-related, 92 non-sleep-related, 14 tongue, and 7 pulse features included as diagnostic criteria of the top 10 TCM patterns for insomnia. Excessive dreaming, dizziness, red tongue, and fine pulse were the most common sleep-related, non-sleep-related, tongue, and pulse features. Overlapping symptomatology between the TCM patterns was present. A standardized symptom checklist consisted of 92 items, including 13 sleep-related, 61 non-sleep-related, 11 tongue, and 7 pulse items, holds promise as a diagnostic tool and merits further validation.

Kampo Medicine, Based on Traditional Medicine Theory, in Treating Uncured Glossodynia: Efficacy in Five Clinical Cases

2008 ◽  
Vol 36 (05) ◽  
pp. 835-847 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasuyo Hijikata ◽  
Noriko Makiura ◽  
Takashi Kano ◽  
Kumi Higasa ◽  
Masahiko Shimizu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Virus Infection ◽  
Yin Deficiency ◽  
Kidney Yang Deficiency ◽  
Qi Stagnation ◽  
Tcm Theory ◽  
Artificial Teeth ◽  
Heat Syndrome ◽  
Herbal Mixtures

Glossodynia, or tongue pain, is resistant to conventional therapies. Kampo medicines were evaluated in patients suffering from incurable glossodynia. Patients were diagnosed by traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theory in order to determine the appropriate herbal prescriptions. Five Japanese females (50–76 years old) with glossodynia refractory to conventional therapy were enrolled in this study. Small portions of Rikkunshito, Jiinkokato, Hachimijiogan and Ryutanshakanto worked for a female diagnosed with "Spleen" and "Heart" Yin deficiency, "Kidney" Yang deficiency and "Liver" Qi stagnation producing heat syndrome. Seishoekkito and Bakumondoto were effective for a patient diagnosed with "Spleen Qi" deficiency and "Stomach" Yin deficiency producing heat syndrome. Rikkunshito, Kamikihito and Chikujountanto worked for a patient diagnosed with "Spleen Qi" and "Heart Yin" deficiency, stagnation of "Liver" Qi producing fire and "Gallbladder" Qi deficiency. Rokumijiogan, Kamishoyosan and Kambakutaisoto were effective for a patient with Yang rise based on Yin deficiency of "Kidney" and "Liver," and restless organ disorder based on Yin deficiency of 5 viscera. A patient diagnosed with "Spleen" Yang deficiency responded to a combination of Anchusan and Hangeshashinto. These patients with glossodynia had resolution of pain within 1 month of treatment. Herbal mixtures containing Ganoderam lucidum, not prescribed based on TCM theory, but effective for herpes virus infection, worked for a female suffering from glossodynia for 1 year after artificial teeth were placed, but required about 5 months to note improvement. Kampo medicines, properly prescribed based on TCM theory, quickly resolved the pain of refractory glossodynia.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Typing of Affective Disorders and Treatment

1994 ◽  
Vol 22 (03n04) ◽  
pp. 321-327 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liang-dong Zhang ◽  
Ya-li Zhang ◽  
Shang-han Xu ◽  
Gang Zhou ◽  
Shu-bai Jin
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Affective Disorders ◽  
Marked Improvement ◽  
Yin Deficiency ◽  
In Fire

According to the theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), 50 patients with affective disorders were typed into the categories of depressed liver resulting in fire, mild Yang deficiency and mild Yin deficiency and were treated with Xiao Yao San Jia Wei. The results are 26 patients with marked improvement, 17 patients with improvement and 7 patients with no improvement.

scholarly journals Breathing Signature as Vitality Score Index Created by Exercises of Qigong: Implications of Artificial Intelligence Tools Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 71
Author(s):  
Junjie Zhang ◽  
Qingning Su ◽  
William G. Loudon ◽  
Katherine L. Lee ◽  
Jane Luo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Medical Intervention ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviors ◽  
Breathing Patterns ◽  
Current State ◽  
Score Index

Rising concerns about the short- and long-term detrimental consequences of administration of conventional pharmacopeia are fueling the search for alternative, complementary, personalized, and comprehensive approaches to human healthcare. Qigong, a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine, represents a viable alternative approach. Here, we started with the practical, philosophical, and psychological background of Ki (in Japanese) or Qi (in Chinese) and their relationship to Qigong theory and clinical application. Noting the drawbacks of the current state of Qigong clinic, herein we propose that to manage the unique aspects of the Eastern ‘non-linearity’ and ‘holistic’ approach, it needs to be integrated with the Western “linearity” “one-direction” approach. This is done through developing the concepts of “Qigong breathing signatures,” which can define our life breathing patterns associated with diseases using machine learning technology. We predict that this can be achieved by establishing an artificial intelligence (AI)-Medicine training camp of databases, which will integrate Qigong-like breathing patterns with different pathologies unique to individuals. Such an integrated connection will allow the AI-Medicine algorithm to identify breathing patterns and guide medical intervention. This unique view of potentially connecting Eastern Medicine and Western Technology can further add a novel insight to our current understanding of both Western and Eastern medicine, thereby establishing a vitality score index (VSI) that can predict the outcomes of lifestyle behaviors and medical conditions.

Conjuctivitis Sicca: A Comparison of Traditional Chinese and Western Medical Symptoms

1994 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johannes Nepp ◽  
A Wedrich
Keyword(s):  
Nervous System ◽  
Autonomic Nervous System ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Medical Doctors ◽  
Autonomic Nervous ◽  
Yin Deficiency ◽  
Tcm Syndrome ◽  
Medical Symptoms ◽  
Conjunctivitis Sicca

In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) three syndromes are said to be associated with conjunctivitis sicca: Liver-Yin deficiency, Liver-Yang excess and Liver fire. The diagnosis of one of these syndromes requires the use of a specific combination of points for acupuncture. We used an extensive questionnaire of autonomic nervous system disturbances to suggest points that should be treated on a western medical basis. This prospective study was performed to answer two questions: i. Is it possible to associate the complaints of our patients with a TCM syndrome? ii. Is there any difference between the results using a TCM combination of points and those selected with our western method? Thirty seven patients with conjunctivitis sicca were enrolled in the study and asked to complete two questionnaires. In one, autonomic nervous system complaints were evaluated; in the second, the symptoms of the three relevant TCM syndromes were specifically asked for. The results of both questionnaires were compared. Our “western medical” combination of points for therapy consisted of local points, and points related to the autonomic nervous system complaints and to the five Chinese elements. In total we recorded 29 different symptoms associated with conjunctivitis sicca. According to the TCM questionnaire, 21 patients had a deficit of Liver-Yin, 5 had a Liver-Yang excess and 10 suffered from Liver fire. One patient had symptoms of Liver-Yin and Liver-Yang. Yet all patients had symptoms of more than one Chinese syndrome. Only 4 out of 37 patients seemed to belong clearly to only one TCM syndrome. So the evaluation of symptoms according to the TCM system proved to be inadequate compared with the western “autonomic” system. Points for therapy resulting from the western system were similar to the points proposed by the TCM system. We conclude that the points proposed by both methods are similar for the treatment of conjunctivitis sicca, but we believe that for western medical doctors it is easier to find a successful combination of points with the western method asking about complaints of the autonomic nervous system.

Analysis Methods of Use Acupuncture Diagnostics in Multiple Sclerosis Patients Under Comorbidity

2016 ◽  
pp. 60-64
Author(s):  
Hennadii Chupryna ◽  
Nataliia Svyrydova ◽  
Anatolii Galusha
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Chinese Medicine ◽  
Traditional Chinese Medicine ◽  
Pathological Process ◽  
Diagnostic Methods ◽  
Complex Treatment ◽  
Liver And Kidney ◽  
Qi Stagnation ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis Patients ◽  
Kidney Liver

When optimizing the use of acupuncture methods in the complex treatment of patients with MS, important individual approach to treatment is based on a differentiated compilation of recipes acupuncture, built according to the diagnostic data obtained on the basis of current scientific knowledge and understanding of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) The objective: to determine the features of these acupuncture diagnostic methods (ADM) in MS patients based on comorbidity and clarify their relationship with the clinical neurological symptoms of MS patients examined. Patients and methods. ADM was conducted in 216 patients with MS who were divided into 2 groups: without concomitant diseases (n=109) and the presence of concomitant diseases (n=107). Results. When conducting syndromic ADM according to TCM, in all patients (100%) of us was diagnosed three dominant syndrome of TCM, which we have identified as the main: «spleen qi deficiency», «deficiency of liver and kidney yin», «liver qi stagnation». Conclusions. As a result of multi-component ADM MS patients were identified pre-emptive involvement in the pathological process of functional systems TCM «Spleen-pancreas», «Kidney», «Liver».

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