TCM Aftercare

Yellow Emperor’s Inner Cannon states that the best physician provides preventive care; the mediocre catches illness at its start; the worse treats diseases. TCM emphasizes preventive care. Not only does it take the whole person into consideration, it also analyzes many other environmental and social factors, such as weather, emotion and sleep-wake cycle. It strives to facilitate one’s optimal health.

Suboptimal health

Suboptimal health refers to a grey health status between health and disease. It is a step away from actual illness. It commonly presents as eye strain, back pain, fatigue, malaise, indigestion, cold limbs, insomnia, dizziness, headache, depression and anxiety. Early intervention can reduce the risk of many chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes.

Puberty

Infancy and puberty are usually the two growth periods that concern parents the most. Puberty is especially concerning as it is the last chance of growth. It is misleading to deem Panax notoginseng (TianQi) as a generalized supplement for teenagers. Good practice of TCM suggests that supplementation should always be customized. Please consult your physician for advice on growth stimulating formula.

In addition, herbal medicine can promote growth through improving appetite, strengthening bones and muscles, facilitating healing and strengthening endocrine system.

Postpartum care

Postpartum care is referred to as “ZuoYue” in traditional Chinese, which literally stands for “sit for a month”, meaning to rest for a period of time after childbirth. Good postpartum care can strengthen woman’s constitution. Generally speaking, postpartum mothers are more prone to illness. Some chronic conditions, such as migraine, backache, allergy and malaise, may reoccur during this period.

TCM believes that labor is an exhausting process that consumes the mother’s vital energy. Blood and Qi (vital energy) are lost during the process. Mothers are advised to consume nutritious food and herbal medicine to replenish the lost energy and speed up wound healing to a few short weeks.

Postpartum care is effective in restoring energy, repairing uterus and improving milk quality. It is the solution to common postpartum symptoms, including lochiorrhea, low milk supply, weight gain, hair loss and joint pain.

Maternity Medicinal bath pack Wong Yiu Nam Medical Hall

Medicinal bath pack consists of Balsamiferou blumea herb (DaFengAi), ginger skin (JiangPi), cinnamon (GuiPi), pomelo peel (YouPi) and Cassia twig (GuiZhi). These herbs promote blood flow. Boil the herbs in a pot. Apply the liquid and wipe whole body. Use daily and it can facilitate wound healing, restore immunity, prevent postpartum edema (swelling), joint and back pain, and headache, etc.

It can be purchased at Ma Kuang's offline clinics or on Wong Yiu Nam's online e-commerce platform.