{"title":"An integrative medicine physician’s perspective on herbal and energy medicine","authors":"Yufang Lin","doi":"10.21037/LCM.2019.03.02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21037/LCM.2019.03.02","url":null,"abstract":"Many scientific discoveries in the last two centuries have revolutionized medicine, leading to longer survival and a prolonged lifespan. Modern medicine is excellent at treating symptoms and acute illness, but the rising prevalence of chronic diseases and ballooning medical costs suggest a different approach may be necessary. Integrative medicine promotes a holistic view of a person and his/her concerns, reduces disease by removing the root cause of the illness and supports innate healing ability of human body. Herbal medicine and energy medicine are two of the treatment modalities commonly considered in this holistic approach.","PeriodicalId":74086,"journal":{"name":"Longhua Chinese medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.21037/LCM.2019.03.02","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43535691","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Gastrointestinal disorders in chronic kidney disease","authors":"Mengdi Wang, Yifan Guo, Wenjing Zhao","doi":"10.21037/lcm.2019.07.01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21037/lcm.2019.07.01","url":null,"abstract":"Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been a significant health problem globally, affecting about 10.8% of people in China. Gastrointestinal disorders are common and carry significant complications of CKD. Though studies have found multiple mechanisms that may account for the dysfunction, few effective therapies are currently available. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a significant advantage of attenuating gastrointestinal symptoms by a variety of therapies, but more research needs to be done to explore the effectiveness and mechanism of TCM.","PeriodicalId":74086,"journal":{"name":"Longhua Chinese medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.21037/lcm.2019.07.01","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46799740","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Research progress of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of gastric mucosa injury caused by long-term use of low dose aspirin in patients with coronary heart disease","authors":"Zhenmin Zhang, Xuexian Dong, Juju Shang, Yingjie Zhou","doi":"10.21037/LCM.2019.06.02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21037/LCM.2019.06.02","url":null,"abstract":"Aspirin is widely used in the treatment and prevention of coronary heart disease (CHD). It plays an important role in anti-platelet aggregation by inhibiting the activity of cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1). On the other hand, the decrease of COX-1 activity inhibits the production of prostaglandin (PG) in gastric mucosa, which leads to the decrease of gastric mucosal blood flow and the weakening of mucous barrier. That makes the gastric mucosa more vulnerable to injury. We usually treat gastric mucous injury caused by long-term use of low-dose-aspirin (LDA) with drugs that inhibit gastric acid secretion. However, these drugs cannot improve gastric mucosal blood flow and the effect of gastric mucous barrier. And the long-term use of these drugs can lead to a variety of adverse reactions, such as dyspepsia, osteoporosis, nutritional deficiency and so on. This paper reviews the research progress of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in the treatment of gastric mucosa injury caused by LDA. It was found that Panax quinquefolius ( Xiyangshen ) saponins, Astragaloside A, Dendrobium officinale ( Tiepishihu ) polysaccharide, Bletilla Striata ( Baiji ), Jinghua Weikang capsule, Danhong injection and other TCM components or preparations can increase the level of PG in gastric mucosa and increase the blood flow of gastric mucosa, so as to improve the effect of gastric mucous barrier. This provides a certain idea for the prevention and treatment of gastric mucosa injury caused by long-term application of LDA in patients with CHD.","PeriodicalId":74086,"journal":{"name":"Longhua Chinese medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44629563","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The treatment of gastroesophageal reflux cough with lung-spleen theory","authors":"Qing Yuan, Zonggang Zhang, You-ran Lu, Jian Liu, Shang Guo","doi":"10.21037/LCM.2019.06.01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21037/LCM.2019.06.01","url":null,"abstract":"Chronic cough is one of the most common diseases of the respiratory system. It refers to the unexplained chronic cough in which cough is the only or cardinal symptom in clinically, lasting for more than 8 weeks, chest physical examination and chest X-ray chest film without obvious lesions. As it has been reported, gastroesophageal reflux cough (GERC) accounts for about 10% to 40% causes of chronic cough. Patients with GERC only have respiratory symptoms but no obvious gastrointestinal symptoms, so this kind of cough is ignored by patients and doctors easily, and resulting in missed diagnosis. In recent years, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has made some achievements in the etiology, disease mechanism, formulas, medicinals and therapy of GERC. Especially the pattern differentiation and treatment of GERC has become mature gradually. In this article we discussed the treatment of GERC cough with lung-spleen theory mainly.","PeriodicalId":74086,"journal":{"name":"Longhua Chinese medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.21037/LCM.2019.06.01","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49516292","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Gut flora “the second brain” connects Eastern and Western medicine: intestinal hyper-permeability or Qi deficiency can affect brain, mind, and whole body","authors":"N. Umeda","doi":"10.21037/LCM.2019.04.01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21037/LCM.2019.04.01","url":null,"abstract":"There are two famous “the Father of Modern Medicine”—Hippocrates (a Greek physician) said “all disease begins in the gut” and Sir William Osler (a Canadian physician) said “a man is as old as his arteries.” It is known that gut microbiota imbalance (dysbiosis) and intestinal hyper-permeability are related to high level of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) which damage blood vessel’s endothelial function and potentially cause multi-organ dysfunction. On the other hand, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) doctors already knew the importance of digestive system thousands of years ago since the production of “Qi” which is vital energy for whole body largely rely on abdominal condition, and Qi deficiency triggers multiple mental and physical symptoms. It may sound two leading Integrative Medicine (IM) systems, Western IM and TCM use “different languages,” but it is not well known that their essence is very similar (illness is a result of “dis-ease” or “dysfunction of Qi.”). Genome analysis technology, such as DNA sequencing and microbiota researches have enabled us to understand how intestinal dysbiosis is related to obesity, metabolic syndrome, brain disorders, autoimmune diseases, or mood disorders (Brain-Mind-Gut axis). In addition, making the most of artificial intelligence’s (AI) “deep learning” technology might be a potential “prescription” to heal worldwide medical-economical crisis, spend more time with patients (for medical providers), and prevent providers’ burnout. AI-assisted TCM-style history taking computer and portable wrist pulse diagnostic device are about to be used in China. In the new era of preventive medicine, gut microbiota research, precision medicine with genome analysis, AI technology and TCM ancient wisdom can be combined together. Blending the new and the old will make it possible to detect and treat “pre-clinical disease” before real diseases happen since Western IM and TCM are actually using a “same language.”","PeriodicalId":74086,"journal":{"name":"Longhua Chinese medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.21037/LCM.2019.04.01","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43724158","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Yang/Qi-invigorating herbs for the prevention and/or treatment of diabetic complications","authors":"P. Leong, K. Ko","doi":"10.21037/LCM.2019.03.01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21037/LCM.2019.03.01","url":null,"abstract":"Based on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theory, Yang and Qi are the driving forces of physiological functions in the body, by the virtue of their role in regulating mitochondrial function. While the biochemical basis of Yang-invigoration primarily involves a stimulation of mitochondrial adenosine triphosphate generation capacity (GC) via fluidizing the mitochondrial inner membrane, Qi-invigoration elicits a glutathione-dependent antioxidant response, presumably via activating nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 (the master regulator of antioxidant gene expression). In this regard, Yang-invigorating herbs can increase mitochondrial ATP production whereas Qi-invigorating herbs preserve the structural integrity of mitochondria in the presence of oxidative stress. Accumulating evidence has shown that type 2 diabetes, which is mainly caused by over-nutrition, is associated with mitochondrial dysfunction. As a result of mitochondrial lesions and the pathogenesis of diabetes, complications, such as cardiomyopathy and nephropathy, are major causes of morbidity and mortality in patients with diabetes. Since mitochondria are the primary target of Yang- and Qi-invigoration, the possible beneficial effects of Yang- and Qi-invigorating herbs in the prevention and/or treatment of diabetic cardiomyopathy and nephropathy warrant further investigation. The identification of active compounds isolated from Yang- and Qi-invigorating herbs and the elucidation of the biochemical mechanism(s) underlying their beneficial actions on mitochondrial function could not only provide a rational basis for developing herbal health products but also help to establish biomarkers for the quality control of Yang/Qi-invigorating herbal products.","PeriodicalId":74086,"journal":{"name":"Longhua Chinese medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.21037/LCM.2019.03.01","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43576306","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dr. Lixin Zhu: disputes can present opportunities in medical research","authors":"Amber Yuan","doi":"10.21037/LCM.2018.12.02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21037/LCM.2018.12.02","url":null,"abstract":"The 3rd Longhua International Forum on Digestive Disease was successfully held in Shanghai on December 1st to 2nd, 2018, gathering many leading experts and scholars in the area of digestive disease to share experience and techniques in this field. This meeting is of great significance to promote the deep exchange of diagnosis and treatment of chronic diseases with the combined therapy of Chinese and Western medicine.","PeriodicalId":74086,"journal":{"name":"Longhua Chinese medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43916887","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dr. Kam-Ming Ko: following the theory of Chinese medicine is the key to the future of Chinese herbal medicine!","authors":"V. Wong","doi":"10.21037/lcm.2018.12.01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21037/lcm.2018.12.01","url":null,"abstract":"Dr. Ko has provided his insight into his focus research on the antioxidant mechanism of Chinese tonic herbs and shared with us the prospect on the future development of Chinese Herbal Medicine. He further elaborated the reason behind the challenges of promoting Chinese medicine to the public and provided some of the suggestions on what we can do currently to raise public awareness on the effectiveness of Chinese Herbal Medicine.","PeriodicalId":74086,"journal":{"name":"Longhua Chinese medicine","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41872921","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Professor Lu Aiping: be a good Chinese medicine doctor, need more Western medicine knowledge","authors":"Limor Fan","doi":"10.21037/LCM.2018.12.03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21037/LCM.2018.12.03","url":null,"abstract":"The 3 rd Longhua International Forum on Digestive Disease wassuccessfully held in Shanghai on December 1 st to 2 nd ,2018, gathering many leading experts and scholars in the area of digestivedisease to share experience and techniques in this field ( Figure 1 ).This meeting is of great significance to promoting the deep exchange ofdiagnosis and treatment of chronic diseases with the combined therapy ofChinese and Western medicine. We are honored to interview Prof. Lu Aiping ( Figure2 ) during the Forum. Watch the video to learn more information ( Figure 3 ).","PeriodicalId":74086,"journal":{"name":"Longhua Chinese medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44750004","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Use of complementary and alternative medicine by oncology patients: challenges and opportunities","authors":"D. Upchurch","doi":"10.21037/LCM.2018.10.02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21037/LCM.2018.10.02","url":null,"abstract":"The article by Jones and colleagues (1) recently published in Integrative Cancer Therapies reported on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use by minority and medically underserved oncology patients at one hospital setting in Houston, Texas, USA. They find that cancer patients had very high awareness and interest in various CAM modalities as well as high prevalence of use of CAM. The authors conclude that while CAM use is common among the oncology patients they surveyed it, is not guided by providers and they highlight the importance of patient-provider discussions about CAM.","PeriodicalId":74086,"journal":{"name":"Longhua Chinese medicine","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-05-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46218910","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}