Today, I will discuss dietary therapy, focusing on the following points:First, dietary therapy is the preferred method for managing chronic diseases.As the ancients said: “All food is medicine, and medicine and food share the same source, integrating medicine into food.” Sun Simiao stated: “To treat illness, one should first use dietary therapy; if dietary therapy fails, then resort to medicine, as medicine is three parts poison.” This means that when treating illness, one should first use dietary therapy, and only if that fails should one take medicine, as medicine can have significant side effects.Currently, there are many drug-induced diseases.A male patient complained to me that his doctor was incompetent, prescribing him antihypertensive medication. After taking it for a while, his blood pressure decreased, but his libido disappeared.The doctor in question was a classmate of mine. I advised him to buy 100 grams of celery, boil it for 15 minutes, and drink one bowl in the morning and one in the evening. He should monitor his blood pressure daily; as it decreases, he can reduce his antihypertensive medication. After a month or two, his libido would definitely return.If he wanted a quicker recovery, I suggested chopping some Epimedium (Yao Yang) into small pieces and soaking it in a thermos from morning until afternoon. After about a week, his libido would return. I asked him if he would drop the complaint if he recovered; he agreed. He never returned, indicating that this remedy was effective.For instance, some people love to take hormones. After receiving a single dose of hormones for rhinitis, they developed diabetes, which is very serious. The side effects of this medication are significant, especially for lipid-lowering drugs, which can lead to renal failure.After taking lipid-lowering or blood sugar-lowering medications for a while, the kidneys may already show signs of damage. Therefore, some doctors may gradually damage your kidneys while lowering your blood sugar. Once your blood sugar is controlled, you may then seek treatment for your kidneys, and when your kidneys are treated, your liver may be damaged instead. Thus, one must be cautious about drug-induced diseases.Moreover, some people undergo CT scans multiple times, thinking they are free since it costs nothing. Out of 100 people, about 7 may develop radiation nephritis.Therefore, I recommend that everyone undergo a CT scan only once a year; otherwise, developing radiation nephritis is very detrimental. Thus, in order to reduce drug-induced diseases, I hope everyone will strengthen their dietary therapy.Regarding dietary therapy, I will give a few examples:The first is Astragalus (Huang Qi) and pig trotter soup. Many people criticize me for this on Weibo, but they wouldn’t if they had tried it.How to make Astragalus pig trotter soup? Boil the pig trotters over low heat for 6 hours, let it cool, and remove the fat to avoid raising blood lipids.Add 30 grams of Astragalus and boil for another half hour. Remove the Astragalus; do not eat it, as the stomach cannot digest it. I have tried it, and it caused severe stomach pain. Instead, eat the meat and drink the soup. While pig trotter soup may not cure diseases, it serves as an excellent auxiliary dietary therapy.Astragalus Pig Trotter Soup—Wound Healing After SurgeryFor those who have undergone surgery, drinking Astragalus pig trotter soup for a week promotes excellent wound healing. It aids in the regeneration of nerves, blood vessels, and soft tissues.A leader’s mother had late-stage breast cancer and diabetes. During a surgery in Yantai, the doctor repeatedly warned that late-stage diabetic patients often have difficulty healing after surgery, which cannot be considered a medical accident.I advised him to have her drink Astragalus pig trotter soup continuously from before to after the surgery. Without Astragalus pig trotter soup, diabetic patients often struggle to heal their wounds and are prone to infections.For wound infections, another method is to place honey on gauze, steam it in a pot for disinfection, and then apply it to the wound. In about three days, it can heal, and if you add some powdered Astragalus to the honey, the effect is even better.Astragalus is a great herb, especially from Gansu.Astragalus Pig Trotter Soup—Weight LossFor those who are weakly overweight, drinking Astragalus helps firm up muscles and aids in weight loss. In TCM, Astragalus tonifies the spleen and has weight loss effects.Additionally, Astragalus can suppress appetite. Drinking Astragalus tea gradually reduces food intake, aiding in weight loss. “Astragalus consolidates the exterior; excessive sweating should not be reduced,” making it very beneficial for those with exterior deficiency and excessive sweating.Astragalus Pig Trotter Soup—Restoring Stomach Qi and AppetiteFor those in a coma or with injuries, inserting a gastric tube and administering Astragalus pig trotter soup can significantly restore their stomach qi. Once the stomach qi is restored, appetite improves, and overall health status enhances, strengthening the functions of various organs. This method has treated many people with excellent results.Most patients in emergency situations are malnourished; administering Astragalus pig trotter soup is far better than using albumin and is much cheaper.Astragalus Pig Trotter Soup—For Elderly Patients with Pulmonary Heart DiseaseAstragalus pig trotter soup also has the effect of reducing edema in elderly patients with pulmonary heart disease. Administering Astragalus pig trotter soup can quickly reduce edema and increase blood protein levels.A director from Lanzhou University First Hospital consulted at Lanzhou University Second Hospital for an 80-year-old patient with pulmonary heart disease and generalized edema. He told me that he had used what he knew and what he didn’t know, but there was no way left. I suggested he try Astragalus pig trotter soup to see if it could help.It turned out to be effective, and the edema subsided quickly. The elderly gentleman is now able to stroll around the streets daily, and the edema has significantly improved. Do not use albumin; for patients with pulmonary edema and heart failure, administering albumin worsens heart failure and increases edema. Instead, using Astragalus pig trotter soup as a dietary therapy increases nutrition, enhances resistance, and reduces the risk of infection.Astragalus Pig Trotter Soup—Promoting LactationAstragalus pig trotter soup also promotes lactation. For mothers who have just given birth and lack milk, boil 20 grams of Tongcao (Plantago) with the pig trotter soup. First, boil the pig trotters for 6 hours, then remove the fat, add Tongcao, and boil for another 20 minutes. After removing the herbal residue, eat the meat and drink the soup to promote lactation.Astragalus Pig Trotter Soup—Delaying Cancer ProgressionAstragalus pig trotter soup is also beneficial for cancer patients, helping to alleviate the side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. A well-known host from the provincial television station contacted me about his mother, who was diagnosed with endometrial cancer and hospitalized at the provincial cancer hospital. Several leaders called me, urging me to take it seriously.I advised him to prepare pig trotters boiled for 6 hours, add 30 grams of Astragalus and 30 grams of Siberian ginseng, and boil for another half hour. After removing the herbal residue, eat the meat and drink the soup.Later, he called me to say that this treatment was effective; after consuming it, his mother no longer felt nauseous, and her gastrointestinal reactions post-chemotherapy were different. Her blood counts did not drop but instead increased.For chemotherapy patients, a decrease in white blood cells is very troublesome; not only did her counts not drop, but they actually increased, and she experienced less hair loss, effectively countering the side effects of chemotherapy. Siberian ginseng has good anti-cancer effects, and cancer patients who consume it gain both nutrition and increased resistance.While it may not cure cancer, it can enhance the patient’s resistance and is beneficial for delaying cancer progression.Astragalus Pig Trotter Soup—Treating HypoproteinemiaAstragalus pig trotter soup is also effective for treating hypoproteinemia. For those with low protein levels, drinking Astragalus pig trotter soup with a suitable amount of Angelica (Dang Gui), about 10 to 20 grams, is beneficial. Although Angelica has a less pleasant taste, you can use a smaller amount. Astragalus combined with Angelica essentially forms a blood-nourishing soup, which is very effective for hypoproteinemia.Additionally, it can assist in treating thrombocytopenia, especially for anemic patients. Adding some chicken blood vine or Angelica to Astragalus pig trotter soup can serve as an auxiliary treatment for anemia, yielding good results.This is the first recipe I wanted to share with you: Astragalus pig trotter soup, or Siberian ginseng and Astragalus pig trotter soup, or chicken blood vine and Astragalus pig trotter soup.Mung Bean Soup—Food PoisoningThe second example I want to share is from Mr. Fan Zhenglun of Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Publishing House, a nationally renowned TCM practitioner. He shared a story.He said that his youngest daughter was in middle school, and once there was a mass food poisoning incident at her school involving about 400 people. All nearby hospitals were full, so he did not let his daughter stay in the hospital and brought her home.He boiled a pot of mung bean soup and told his daughter, “From now on, you are not allowed to drink water or eat food. If you are hungry, eat boiled mung beans; if you are thirsty, drink mung bean soup.”Mung beans are cooling, and the child had diarrhea 11 times overnight but was fine the next day. Other children who were hospitalized stayed for a week, while his daughter only had one night of illness. Thus, mung beans are very effective for detoxification and serve as an excellent dietary therapy.Astragalus Pig Trotter Soup—Auxiliary Emergency TreatmentLet me give you another example. A deputy editor from a newspaper was hospitalized two years ago due to a cerebral hemorrhage.He fell while taking a shower and lost 40 milliliters of blood. I consulted a doctor from Lanzhou University Second Hospital to perform surgery, but his wife disagreed with the craniotomy.I said, “I support you; can I find a TCM practitioner?” She agreed.I found a TCM practitioner who prescribed An Gong Niu Huang Tang, and I advised them to administer Astragalus pig trotter soup through a gastric tube since he was in a coma.Then, I arranged for an acupuncturist to perform acupuncture on him. After about six months, he recovered and returned to work without any issues. Therefore, combining dietary therapy with some TCM treatments can yield excellent results in emergency situations.Bu Yang Huan Wu Decoction—Cerebral InfarctionThree months ago, a classmate of mine, the head of orthopedics at the provincial hospital, aged 58, suffered a widespread cerebral infarction due to atrial fibrillation. His pupils dilated to 7 millimeters, and he had no light reflexes and was unable to breathe independently, relying on a ventilator. His body was cold, and he was not expected to survive.I was very anxious and took a bus to the provincial hospital at 6 a.m. to find the director and the ICU doctor, asking if there was any way to help. They all said it was hopeless and that he would likely be brain dead within a day or two, so they were preparing for the worst.I asked if TCM could help, and they said if Western medicine couldn’t do anything, what could TCM do? I insisted on trying, and they agreed to let me find a TCM practitioner, Mr. Liu Donghan from Lanzhou University First Hospital, who prescribed Bu Yang Huan Wu Decoction, which is excellent for treating cerebral infarction, with a focus on 120 grams of Astragalus.“Bu Yang Huan Wu Decoction consists of Chi Shao, Xiong, Gui Wei, and Di Long, with four ounces of Astragalus as the main ingredient, and for blood stasis, use Tao Hong.”These few herbs promote qi, invigorate blood circulation, and open meridians. Boil the pig trotters for 6 hours, add 120 grams of Astragalus, and another 30 grams into the pig trotter soup, and administer it. Then, perform acupuncture five times a day.I also instructed them to allow his wife to enter the ICU and trained her on what to do. I told her not to be idle:First, puncture the ear to let some blood out; find a needle and let her do it. Puncturing the ear is very beneficial for cerebral infarction. If you have an elderly person with a cerebral infarction, puncturing the ear before the doctor arrives significantly reduces the risk.Second, continuously talk to him near his ear, regardless of whether he can hear or not; he will gradually respond.Third, massage all ten fingers and toes continuously.Fourth, prepare a basin of yellow wine, boil it, add one ounce of fennel, one ounce of Sichuan pepper, and one ounce of mugwort, and use a towel to apply heat to his spine, palms, soles, and navel. Warming the meridians and opening the channels will help him wake up faster. His wife diligently followed these instructions.After about a week of effort, he woke up, and by the thirtieth day, he was discharged, fully recovered.He was able to work, see patients, send WeChat messages, and walk without any issues.Therefore, for patients in emergency situations, it is essential to combine TCM and Western medicine; both are indispensable.I recently participated in the rescue of a 26-year-old patient with a cerebral hemorrhage. Unfortunately, experts from Beijing advised against any stimulating treatments.The doctor took this as an opportunity to argue that acupuncture is a stimulating treatment and should not be done, nor should TCM be administered.As a result, the patient is now unable to extend his hand. There was nothing I could do, as the family followed the doctor’s advice. This doctor was very angry when he saw me, and I was hesitant to visit again.An Gong Niu Huang Tang, Astragalus Pig Trotter Soup—Cerebral InfarctionIn our province, there is a great painter who, two years ago at the age of 70, suffered a cerebral infarction while undergoing vascular dilation surgery, which turned into a cerebral hemorrhage. The provincial leaders called me, asking me to rescue this patient.I took a TCM practitioner with me and prescribed An Gong Niu Huang Tang, and I instructed them to administer Astragalus pig trotter soup as well. Then I went to Shanghai for a conference.While I was there, I was still worried and called the hospital to check if the Astragalus pig trotter soup and TCM had been administered. They confirmed that the soup had been given, but the TCM had not. I asked why not, and they said it contained Sanqi, which promotes blood circulation. They were concerned about further bleeding.I called Mr. Liu Donghan, who scolded me, saying, “You are a TCM practitioner; don’t you understand that Sanqi promotes blood circulation and stops bleeding?”I understood and called the hospital again, saying it was safe to administer it. They asked me to sign a document. I agreed, and they sent someone to get my signature.The doctor then told the patient’s son that if his father bled after taking the medicine, who would be responsible? In the end, I had to return from Shanghai, scolding the patient’s son for not allowing treatment. I said, “First, if he doesn’t take the TCM, he won’t wake up. Second, if he wakes up, he will be paralyzed and unable to paint (the paintings of this great artist sell for over 300,000 yuan in Beijing and at least 100,000 yuan in Lanzhou).”His son agreed, and after drinking the soup, he woke up on the fourth day. He was transferred to the provincial TCM hospital for acupuncture and rehabilitation for six months and has since recovered very well. He can walk, paint, eat, and speak without any issues.Astragalus Pig Trotter Soup—Granulation Tissue GrowthLet me share another example. After the mudslide disaster in Zhouqu, a 17-year-old girl named Su Fenglei witnessed her parents being swept away by the mudslide. She was buried in the mud for eight hours, and when she emerged, her feet were severely injured, with only a piece of flesh remaining, exposing the bones. A professor from Beijing Jishuitan Hospital suggested amputation.I invited a bone-setting expert, Mr. Song Guijie, aged 70, from the TCM hospital, along with the deputy director of the TCM hospital, Liu Baojian, and Zhao Jirong from the TCM hospital, to consult at Lanzhou University Second Hospital.After the examination, I asked everyone to discuss their opinions. Five or six Western doctors suggested amputation. I asked for their reasoning. They said a professor from Beijing Jishuitan Hospital recommended it, stating that prosthetics are so advanced now, so why keep it?I asked Mr. Song Guijie for his opinion, and he said:“Let me give you one reason, and I will give you three. First, I felt the pulse in the little girl’s remaining dry flesh, and the artery was still beating, indicating that her blood vessels were intact; second, I scratched the dry flesh, and she felt it. I then placed my finger in the air and scratched it, covering her eyes. She said she felt it, indicating her nerves were still intact; third, this little girl is currently stable, and if we don’t amputate, she won’t die. Why amputate? Let’s wait and see.”I agreed with his reasoning and decided to follow his advice. That night, the TCM practitioners re-fixed her leg and prescribed internal and external medications.Later, the Western doctors complained that they no longer knew how to treat patients. Should they listen to the experts or the leaders? The experts suggested amputation, while the leaders said not to.The next day, I met with the doctor and asked why he was making such claims. I said, “Is the expert from Beijing not an expert? Is the expert from Gansu not an expert? Is Western medicine the only expertise?”After 24 hours of treatment, during the dressing change, Zhao Jirong called me to say that granulation tissue was starting to form on the dry flesh, indicating that the blood vessels were alive. I said, “That’s great!”On the third day, we were still concerned. Since there was a dispute, I reported to the Ministry of Health and invited two Western medical experts for consultation. After their assessment, they said there was now a 90% chance that the child’s foot would not need to be amputated. The reason? Granulation tissue had started to grow, which is quite rare.This child, in addition to the internal and external medications prescribed by Mr. Song Guijie, also drank Astragalus pig trotter soup and used Astragalus water for drinking. However, she drank too much and had a nosebleed.I advised her to reduce the amount of Astragalus, and later her condition stabilized. After about half a month, when I returned to Zhouqu to check on her, the flesh had already covered the wound and bones. Eventually, skin was grafted from her thigh. Six months later, the girl was able to walk and go up and down stairs without any issues.Lanzhou University Second Hospital turned this case into a stage play, and after the performance, the girl came out to meet the audience, receiving thunderous applause.During an interview, a reporter asked her what she wanted to do when she grew up. The girl said she wanted to study TCM. This year, she was accepted into Zhangye Medical College to study TCM and is now in college.After the performance, the girl and her aunt waited at the theater entrance, saying, “I want to see Uncle Liu. Without him, I would have lost my foot.”The girl now has no issues with her foot. The original TCM doctor suggested that she might need another surgery due to a misalignment of a bone, but it turned out that after repositioning, the bone adjusted itself. The human body’s self-healing ability is truly remarkable.Thus, the treatment of Su Fenglei demonstrates that the combined rescue efforts of TCM and Western medicine yield excellent results.In Zhangye, a police officer fell while chasing a thief down the Qilian Mountains and was not discovered. He froze overnight in the snow, causing the flesh on his foot to rot. They wanted to amputate, but when they heard about my emphasis on TCM, they asked if it was possible to save the foot.I said it was hard to say, so I consulted a doctor from the provincial TCM hospital. The doctor said, “Have him come in and let’s try.” After treatment, they only amputated a small toe, and the foot was saved. The patient can walk without any issues.During the Zhouqu mudslide, 1,700 people died, 700 were rescued, and 1,000 could not be retrieved. The sun was scorching, and the temperature was high, making it impossible to dig further. As the sun shone, gas began to escape from the mud, creating a terrible odor.Every day, I took doctors to do one thing: using shovels to cover the areas where gas was escaping and sprinkling some bleaching powder. After about four days, some civilians began to develop skin infections, and some had severe rashes. The pressure was immense.Many people suggested inviting experts from Beijing for standardized treatment. I said I would first find a few TCM practitioners. If they couldn’t treat it, then I would use Western medicine. I asked several senior TCM experts from Beijing and Gansu to send me a prescription.Eventually, an elderly TCM practitioner from Gansu sent me a prescription with two herbs: Huang Bai (Phellodendron) and Cang Zhu (Atractylodes).We prepared 5 tons of the mixture and boiled it in 12 large iron pots, distributing it in paper cups to those with skin infections. After applying the mixture, many soldiers’ rashes improved significantly, and the civilians’ skin conditions also improved. I said we would stop boiling it, but many civilians refused, lining up to fill plastic bottles, saying it was effective for treating athlete’s foot.Daylily Water—DepressionDuring the Zhouqu mudslide, many people suffered from depression, having witnessed their parents and children swept away by the mudslide, leading to feelings of terror and sleeplessness.Many people told me that during the Wenchuan earthquake, depression led to many suicides. They had been using medication for standardized intervention, which reduced the number of suicides.I was under significant pressure at that time and consulted many experts, both TCM and Western medicine.Finally, a Western medical expert suggested that we should standardize the use of psychiatric medications and also provide psychological intervention.I agreed with the second part, so I invited doctors from the provincial second hospital and psychiatric hospital to conduct psychological counseling.As for the first part, I dismissed it, saying that if people are not yet mentally ill, giving them psychiatric medications will only make them mentally ill.When I asked TCM practitioners, they suggested not using medications but rather boiling daylilies into water for drinking. This was suggested by a professor from Beijing 301 Hospital.I decided to give it a try, so I transported 2 tons of daylilies from Qingyang. Using 12 large iron pots, we boiled daylily water, and the entire city was supplied with daylily water instead of boiled water. By the seventh day, there were no cases of depression.Some hospitals even added daylily water to rice to make porridge, which was very effective for treating depression.In some schools, there were cases of diarrhea and food poisoning, which were actually mass cases of depression. Some were not true diarrhea, and using daylily water resolved the issue without any problems.Daylily Water—Breast HyperplasiaAfter the Wenchuan earthquake, many people committed suicide, but during the Zhouqu mudslide, not a single person did, indicating the effectiveness of daylilies. Therefore, I hope that when preparing medicinal meals in the future, daylilies will not be forgotten.Daylilies can also treat gout effectively for some individuals; boiling them into water can relieve pain within an hour. However, some individuals report no effect, so everyone can give it a try.In the pharmacopoeia, daylilies are referred to as “the grass that relieves worries.” If you are preparing to argue with someone in the morning, brew a cup of daylily water to drink first, and you will not feel angry.Some women with breast hyperplasia often develop this condition due to anger. Drinking some daylily water can help adjust emotions, and breast hyperplasia can gradually improve.The “Huangdi Neijing” (Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine) contains three important principles of TCM.The first principle is that the best doctors treat diseases before they occur, while the less skilled treat diseases that have already developed. What does it mean to treat diseases before they occur? It means preventing illness before it happens, preventing worsening once illness occurs, and preventing recurrence once the illness is cured.Dietary therapy is an important method for preventing diseases before they occur. By maintaining good health, the body becomes stronger.For example, for those who are prone to colds, those with severe cases can use Yu Ping Feng San (Jade Windscreen Powder), which consists of Huang Qi (Astragalus), Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes), and Fang Feng (Siler) brewed in water. For those with milder cases, drinking some Astragalus is also very beneficial. “Astragalus consolidates the exterior; excessive sweating should not be reduced.” Astragalus enhances resistance.Eye Exercises—CataractsTreating diseases before they occur essentially means encouraging the public to develop good lifestyle habits, which is the best method for preventing diseases. It does not necessarily require medication.Two years ago, I wrote two books, and after spending time on the computer, I underwent a physical examination at the provincial hospital, which revealed early-stage cataracts.I did not want to undergo surgery, so I posted on Weibo asking, “Who can cure my cataracts without surgery?”Over 300 people sent me prescriptions. With so many options, which one should I choose?One prescription suggested that I close my eyes and rotate my eyeballs 36 times to the left and 36 times to the right, followed by massaging the Chengqi point 36 times. This seemed simple.Another person criticized this suggestion, saying, “How shameless! Is this your prescription?” I thought this prescription might be reliable, so I decided to give it a try.I modified it slightly, rotating my eyeballs daily and massaging around my eyes 36 times, four times a day. I also applied hot compresses to my eyes using a basin of hot water.What part of the human body has the thinnest blood vessels? The eyes. Cataracts and lens opacities are caused by insufficient blood supply.I applied hot compresses to my eyes once a day for five minutes, sometimes twice a day. After about six months, when I underwent another examination at the provincial hospital, my cataracts had disappeared.Once, while visiting Beijing, I met a professor from the Beijing Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine who knew the national TCM master He Puren. I asked him if he had indeed suggested rotating eyeballs to treat cataracts. He confirmed that it was indeed his suggestion.He said, “If you keep your eyes young, your legs will also remain young. The reason people age is that their eyes age first. You see, I am 84 years old, and my teeth are intact, my speech is clear, and my hearing is good. Why do people age? Once the eyes become blurry, they become hesitant to move forward, which makes them appear old. If you rotate your eyeballs daily, your eyes will not age, and your legs will not age either;”Second, he suggested that I tap my teeth 36 times daily. At 84, he still has all his teeth because he taps them daily, which increases blood flow to the gums and prevents them from receding.Third, he advised rotating my tongue 36 times to strengthen the tongue muscles, ensuring clear speech as one ages.Fourth, he recommended massaging the Yingxiang point, which enhances the sense of smell and prevents nasal inflammation. The Yingxiang point is located on both sides of the nose.Fifth, after brushing my teeth, I should massage around my mouth (the stomach and large intestine meridians), which is also beneficial for the teeth and digestion. After brushing my teeth, I must prioritize caring for my facial features. If the facial features remain youthful, the person remains youthful. These are all methods that do not require medication.Astragalus Pig Trotter Soup—Stomach QiThe second important principle discussed in the “Huangdi Neijing” is that if the stomach qi is present, one can live; if the stomach qi is absent, one cannot survive.Stomach qi refers to the qi of the stomach, which is also a term from ancient Chinese philosophy. Incorporating “qi” into TCM was a revolutionary step.People live on a breath of qi; this “qi” is extremely important. If the stomach qi is present, one can live; if it is absent, one cannot survive. Some people may be in critical condition, indicating that their qi has been exhausted, which refers to the total number of breaths in a person’s lifetime.This is why people practice breathing techniques; by slowing down their breathing, they can extend their lifespan by reducing the total number of breaths consumed.Therefore, I recommend that everyone practice breathing techniques. Mr. Li Shaobo practiced until he was 102 years old, and everyone can aim for 100 years. This is a method of breathing regulation, which helps prolong life and prevents the depletion of qi.The total number of breaths will not be consumed quickly. What is stomach qi? It primarily refers to a person’s sense of hunger. If a person has no sense of hunger, it indicates that their stomach qi is weak, making them more susceptible to illness.In the Qingyang school bus incident, 64 children were in a nine-seat van, all of whom had eaten a full meal before boarding. After colliding with a coal truck, all the children experienced stomach expansion.I participated in the rescue and told the head nurse to find a TCM practitioner to prescribe some herbal medicine, and I instructed her to administer 5 milliliters of herbal medicine, specifically 5 milliliters of Astragalus pig trotter soup, to each child.The head nurse, unfamiliar with me, scolded me, saying, “Do you understand medical protocols? Stomach expansion requires fasting for 4-5 days, and no water can be given.”The director recognized me and told the head nurse, “If I say to administer it, then do it! Why are you talking so much?” The medicine was administered.Three hours later, there was no change; they neither improved nor worsened. I said, “If they haven’t worsened, that’s good. Increase the dosage of Astragalus pig trotter soup and herbal medicine to 30 milliliters each, once a day.”The next day, 21 out of 22 children began eating again. If they had been fasted for four days, they would have starved! This broke the Western medical protocol of fasting for ten days.On the third day, I visited the ICU and found a 7-year-old girl crying. I asked her what was wrong, and she said she was hungry. I said, “That’s good! Hunger indicates that the stomach qi is returning.” I had some millet porridge prepared for her, and she was transferred out of the ICU.Thus, the stomach expansion was resolved in two to three days, whereas previously it would have taken over ten days, requiring intravenous fluids.After an injury, the greatest weakness in children is their ability to digest and absorb. Maintaining a strong sense of hunger is a prerequisite for survival and is the foundation of Western medical treatment. Without stomach qi, it is difficult for any medication to be accepted by the spleen and stomach, significantly reducing treatment efficacy.Doctors must first ensure the patient’s life and then treat the disease.However, many people do not believe this principle and even choose treatment methods that harm stomach qi during critical illness, such as strictly fasting for 4-5 days, leading to disastrous outcomes.To ensure life, it is crucial to protect stomach qi correctly. The key to survival is ensuring that the patient can eat. As long as they can eat, there is hope for health.Replacing dietary therapy and nutrition with intravenous fluids is an extremely misguided notion, which is why medicinal meals are so important. Doctors must communicate that nutrition cannot replace food; this is absolutely unacceptable. Man-made products can never compare to natural ones.While humans can create seamless artificial products, they can never replicate natural substances. No matter how good a nutritional supplement is, it cannot compare to food.I encountered an elderly leader who would taste every nutritional product made by others, ultimately damaging both of his kidneys. Can anything compare to food?Therefore, do not consume any health products; prioritize food first. Nothing is better than food, and doctors must have this perspective.Some people believe that albumin is lifesaving, but albumin exacerbates heart failure and is absolutely inferior to Astragalus pig trotter soup. Some albumin products are not manufactured under strict conditions and may even carry infectious diseases.Thus, in this treatment, for children who could eat, we required a reduction or cessation of intravenous fluids, which led to an increase in food intake and water consumption, resulting in rapid recovery. Dietary therapy is extremely important in addressing the issue of eating.Gan Mai Da Zao Tang—InsomniaWhat should patients eat regularly? TCM teaches that the five grains nourish the five organs. The heart is nourished by glutinous rice, wheat nourishes the liver, and Gan Mai Da Zao Tang contains wheat, which nourishes the liver. When the liver is healthy, emotions improve, and sleep quality enhances.A leader’s wife had trouble sleeping and asked me for a prescription. I provided a dietary therapy recipe:Gan Mai Da Zao Tang, consisting of 10 grams of licorice, a handful of wheat, 20 grams of jujube, and a handful of millet to improve taste. Additionally, boil 30 grams of sour jujube seeds in water and add it to the millet porridge for excellent results in treating insomnia.Glutinous rice nourishes the heart, wheat nourishes the liver, corn nourishes the spleen and stomach, rice nourishes the lungs, and beans nourish the kidneys. The kidneys govern the bones, produce marrow, and connect to the brain, with their essence manifesting in hair and opening to the ears.Eggshells—OsteoporosisFor osteoporosis, once the kidneys are nourished, the condition naturally improves. I recommend avoiding calcium tablets, as some may lead to kidney stones or gallstones.After eating eggs, do not discard the eggshells. Clean and dry them, then grind them into powder and mix with water to drink for natural calcium supplementation.Fava Beans—Menopausal Syndrome in WomenTake two pounds of fava beans and cook them in a pressure cooker for eight hours over low heat. When only a little juice remains, freeze it in the refrigerator and drink a little juice daily for excellent results in treating menopausal syndrome in women.This natural progesterone is more effective than synthetic progesterone. For women and men experiencing menopausal symptoms, consuming this can help alleviate mood swings.For those experiencing insomnia during menopause, cooking fava beans (known as soybeans in Dingxi) and consuming a little daily is very beneficial. It also promotes hair growth and prevents premature graying.Every day, roast some fava beans and keep them in your pocket to eat a little; this helps prevent hair loss and graying. I know a team leader around 58 or 59 years old who has no gray hair and has not lost any hair. When asked about his effective method, he pulled out a handful of fava beans from his pocket and offered me some, saying, “This is it!” Everyone should give it a try to nourish the kidneys, as the kidneys govern hair health.Exercise is the best medicine, so encourage patients to exercise more, as it is the best remedy. Diseases consist of two parts: “ji” and “bing.”What is “ji”? The character for “ji” has a “bing” on the left side, which represents an arrow, indicating an externally transmitted disease; while “bing” has a “bing” on the left side, representing internal causes, such as emotional distress.By exercising, the body’s condition improves, making it less susceptible to external factors and reducing emotional distress, which helps prevent illness.For example, after surgery, if a patient can sit, they should not lie down. Allowing the stomach to move promotes recovery. If they lie down, the stomach will not function, leading to a lack of appetite and slower recovery.If they can stand, they should stand for a while; standing is better than lying down, and walking a few steps is better than standing. Therefore, early activity is crucial for recovery.Raw Gardenia and Egg White—Rheumatoid Arthritis, Abscesses, and Submandibular AbscessesSomeone introduced me to a method for treating arthritis, which I have not tried. They said that arthritis can be treated by walking on a blanket, starting with short distances and gradually increasing. This method promotes blood circulation in the joints, leading to improvement. Of course, there are other methods for treating arthritis.For wind-heat arthritis, characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain, what should be used? Grind raw gardenia into powder and mix it with egg white, then apply it. In a few days, the redness, swelling, and heat will subside.Gardenia and egg white paste is very effective for treating abscesses, late-stage diabetic ulcers, submandibular abscesses, large boils, and infections. My wife had mumps, and I treated her with this method, and she recovered in three days.Gardenia and egg white paste is very effective for treating mumps; simply apply it to the affected area, wrap it with gauze, and change it once a day. In three days, the condition will improve significantly.I have a relative who was hospitalized at the age of 80 and received intravenous fluids for a week without improvement. I applied the gardenia and egg white paste, and within three days, the inflammation subsided rapidly.Salt Bag—Wind-Cold Arthritis, Stomach Pain, and CholecystitisHow to treat wind-cold arthritis?For wind-cold arthritis, take 1 to 2 pounds of coarse salt and place it in a cloth bag. In another bag, place 1 ounce of fennel, 1 ounce of Sichuan pepper, and 1 ounce of mugwort.Apply the bag containing fennel, Sichuan pepper, and mugwort to the affected joint, then heat the salt bag. Alternatively, you can place the salt bag in a microwave-safe container, spray a little water on it, and heat it for three minutes. Apply it to the joint.The salt bag is an excellent remedy for treating 13 different ailments. We now provide each household with a salt bag, which can treat wind-cold arthritis. For those who take antihypertensive medication, prolonged use may lead to thyroid nodules. Applying the salt bag with fennel, Sichuan pepper, and mugwort can resolve this issue within six months; I have tried it.It can also treat chronic pharyngitis, cough, thyroiditis, shoulder periarthritis, and cervical spondylosis. Apply it to the neck three times a day, and within three days, the pain will significantly reduce.For cervical spondylosis, I will teach you an auxiliary treatment method: clench your fist and press it against the Yao Huo point on the back of your neck. You can either press or tap it for five minutes, and the neck pain will subside. You can also use the salt bag for additional relief.The salt bag can also treat gastritis; apply it to the stomach two to three times a day.For lumbar disc herniation, do not undergo surgery, as the results are often poor. Instead, use the salt bag for hot compresses three times a day. After three days, the pain will subside. In fact, once the inflammation and swelling are reduced, the pain will disappear. If it doesn’t hurt, then there’s no need for treatment!For this condition, even if surgery is performed, the patient may still experience pain. As long as it feels better, that is sufficient.Therefore, the salt bag can treat arthritis, stomach pain, and especially cholecystitis.Do not remove the gallbladder; the “Huangdi Neijing” states that the gallbladder serves as a balancing organ between the five organs and six bowels.If you remove the gallbladder, the five organs and six bowels will function independently, leading to significant discomfort throughout the body.The gallbladder is a regulatory organ that balances the functions of the five organs and six bowels. Therefore, do not remove the gallbladder.If you have gallstones, take some herbal medicine to dissolve them, and apply the salt bag for hot compresses. Alternatively, you can use cactus paste to apply to the gallbladder area, changing the dressing once a day, which can quickly resolve the issue.Thus, once the inflammation subsides and the pain disappears, that is sufficient; do not remove the gallbladder, as it will lead to significant discomfort, including digestive issues.Some individuals suffer from bone spur arthritis. What should be done? Take 30 grams of summer chrysanthemum, add two pounds of vinegar, and boil for 20 minutes. Use a cloth bag or towel to apply hot compresses to the joints, which is very effective for treating bone spur arthritis. Apply it two to three times a day.For arthritis, there is another remedy: Huang Tu Bai Zhu Gao (Yellow Earth and White Atractylodes Paste). I have tried it, and it is effective. A professor who came to Gansu to give a lecture shared a secret recipe with me, which he had not disclosed to others. He said this Huang Tu Bai Zhu Gao can treat many ailments.Huang Tu Bai Zhu Gao consists of one pound of yellow earth (unfertilized soil) and three pounds of white atractylodes. After frying the white atractylodes, grind it into powder, add a little honey and water, and boil it. If the mixture is too watery, it is not good; if it is too thick, it is also not good. The consistency should be just right.Then, store it in a porcelain jar and seal it. This remedy is very effective for treating bone hyperplasia. It can also treat wind-cold and wind-heat arthritis.Additionally, for diabetic foot ulcers and some pressure sores, if there is no infection, use the Huang Tu Bai Zhu Gao. If there is an infection, use the gardenia and egg white paste. This remedy is very effective for treating pressure sores, late-stage diabetic ulcers, and skin infections.For treating arthritis, especially pain from late-stage bone cancer, this remedy is also very effective for pain relief.For acute lumbar disc herniation, I have a relative who suffered from it and was unable to get out of bed. I have a photo on my WeChat where many people thought I was cooking. I said I was preparing Huang Tu Bai Zhu Gao. After applying it for three days, he was able to get out of bed.I said this remedy is quite effective; he had been bedridden for three days, but after applying it, he was able to get up and move around.I said the effect is indeed good; it was not just lying down that helped.Everyone should give it a try for treating acute lumbar disc herniation, while chronic cases may take a month. Chronic bone hyperplasia, cervical spondylosis, and lumbar disc herniation can all benefit from this treatment.Why? The spleen governs flesh, and this treatment falls within the realm of flesh. The spleen is associated with the earth element in the five-element theory, and the earth element nourishes the soft tissues, making it particularly beneficial for soft tissue conditions.Maintaining a positive mood is crucial for health, so when preparing medicinal meals, it is not enough to rely solely on the meals; the patient must also be happy.For example, when delivering medicinal meals, you can tell the patient, “You must drink this medicinal meal happily to recover; if you are unhappy, it won’t work.”Thus, emotions are very important. TCM teaches that joy harms the heart, anger harms the liver, and fear harms the kidneys; each emotion affects a specific organ.For instance, anger harms the liver. If someone appears very angry, what should be done? I once visited Weiyuan for free consultations, and a woman came to me. I asked her what was wrong, and she said, “Look at me.” I examined her pulse and found it to be wiry. I said, “You are prone to anger, aren’t you?” She admitted it.I noticed that her mouth was yellow, as if she had eaten meat without wiping her mouth. I said, “You have a white discharge; today we will treat this condition.”I prescribed a formula called Yi Huang Tang, adding some Chai Hu (Bupleurum), Xiao Yao Wan (Free and Easy Wanderer), and other herbs.Thus, the convergence of the governor and conception vessels is significant. You may notice that television presenters often have yellowish skin around their mouths, resembling someone who has eaten meat without wiping their mouth. If it is particularly yellow, how should it be treated? I have a recipe for dietary therapy: take a raw egg, make a small hole in it with chopsticks, and add seven white peppercorns. Steam the egg and eat it along with the peppercorns. After about seven days, the white discharge will decrease. I have introduced this method to many people.The convergence of the governor and conception vessels is also where we can observe various indicators.A professor once told me that if a man is looking for a wife, he should observe the woman’s nose and lips. Women with small lips often have narrow uteri.Massaging the Upper Lip Frenulum—HemorrhoidsLet me share a method for treating hemorrhoids. Can you find the upper lip frenulum?The upper lip frenulum is the fleshy ridge connecting the teeth and the lip. People with hemorrhoids often have a fleshy bump or white spot on the frenulum. This was confirmed by two professors: Professor Zhao Ling from 301 Hospital and Mr. Liu Donghan.Using a red-hot embroidery needle, press it against the bump or white spot on the frenulum. After half a month, the hemorrhoids will improve. Sometimes they may recur, and if new bumps appear, repeat the process. This method is more effective than surgical removal and is painless. I have treated several individuals with great success.For those with bleeding hemorrhoids and large bumps, gently massage the bump with your finger. If the bump disappears, the bleeding will stop. Alternatively, you can apply heat to the area.Some individuals fear pain; daily finger massages can be very effective for treating hemorrhoids, akin to performing surgery. While it may not work for everyone, it is effective for most.Anger harms the liver, and when someone is angry, what should be done? You can share some sad stories with them to help them calm down.Fear can overpower joy; for individuals with heart disease, excessive joy can be dangerous. To prevent sudden heart issues, share some frightening stories to keep their emotions in check.Additionally, “anger overcomes thought”; some individuals become so absorbed in their thoughts that they forget to eat. You can provoke them to get angry, which will help them regain their appetite.Some individuals become so engrossed in reading that they forget to eat. You can share a story that angers them, and gradually their appetite will return.Wang Fengqi once told me that emotions are extremely important. In the past, Chinese people celebrated birthdays with longevity noodles, as a happy mood promotes longevity. When did we switch from longevity noodles to birthday cakes?Birthday cakes with candles are the worst idea; the elderly blow out the candles and then pull out the wicks, which is the worst approach. He said, “My elderly relatives have always eaten longevity noodles on their birthdays, never cakes. This has a significant impact on their longevity. If you make the elderly blow out candles, how long can they live?”When the elderly and children celebrate birthdays, avoid this practice.He also mentioned the use of chopsticks, emphasizing that the round side should face up while the flat side faces down. Inserting chopsticks into a bowl is unacceptable, as it symbolizes an inversion of heaven and earth.Therefore, the elderly do not allow you to insert chopsticks into bowls, as it represents an inversion of heaven and earth. This is also a reflection of one’s mood and has an impact on health.Now, let me introduce a few more recipes.Radish, Almonds, Dried Ginger, and Pear Boiled Water—CoughBoil radish, almonds, dried ginger, and pear together to make a cough remedy. I have tried this, and it is effective without needing to see a doctor. Alternatively, eating a white radish daily can also be beneficial, as radishes are excellent for the lungs. White foods are beneficial for lung health, including water chestnuts, which are also effective for treating rosacea.(Water chestnuts are great; cut them open and apply them to treat rosacea effectively. There are two methods: one is to grind Huang Lian (Coptis) into powder and apply it to the nose; the other is to use water chestnuts.)For those with chronic coughs that do not improve, crack a raw egg, add some vinegar, and sprinkle in white pepper or Sichuan pepper powder. Mix well and steam the egg custard to eat; I have tried this, and it is very effective.Eat radishes in the evening and ginger in the morning—Stomach IssuesTo treat stomach issues, the saying goes, “Eat radishes in the evening and ginger in the morning; you won’t need a doctor to prescribe medicine.”He said that drinking alcohol can damage the stomach. By eating radishes in the evening and ginger in the morning for a month, the stomach can heal, and if it gets damaged again, repeat the process for effective results.How to eat? In the evening, boil a bowl of white radish, mash it, and eat it. In the morning, prepare a bowl of white flour porridge, then boil some fresh ginger in water for five minutes. After a month, the stomach will improve. I have recommended this to many people, and it has proven effective. This is better than taking medication, as medication adds to the burden on the stomach.Another remedy for stomach issues is to massage the abdomen with clenched fists 100 times from top to bottom after undressing at night. In the morning, before getting out of bed, massage the abdomen 100 times. This is very effective for weight loss, stomach issues, diabetes, and high blood lipids. When the spleen and stomach work together, they will improve.Dog Meat and Ginger Soup—Cold Hands and FeetHow to treat cold hands and feet? Dog meat and ginger soup. I posted about this on Weibo, and dog lovers criticized me heavily, so I quickly deleted it.Dog meat and ginger are effective for treating cold hands, feet, and backs. Another method is to chop Epimedium into pieces or grind it into powder and cook it with porridge. Drinking this regularly is effective for cold backs, chronic coughs, and chronic bronchitis; I have tried it.Cinnamon and Clove Powder—Constipation in the ElderlyThe Second Hospital of the province developed a recipe for treating constipation in the elderly. They use cinnamon and clove powder, mixed with a little vinegar, and apply it to the navel to treat constipation effectively. This was developed by the geriatric department of the Second Hospital.Additionally, they use Wu Zhu Yu (Evodia) with a little vinegar to apply to the soles of the feet to treat high blood pressure, and applying it to the navel can help with diarrhea. Wu Zhu Yu is a warming herb.Jerusalem Artichoke Powder—Weight LossLet me introduce a weight loss recipe. Take two boxes of inulin, which is derived from Jerusalem artichokes. Once, someone from Dingxi sent me two boxes of inulin, and I asked what it was. They said it was Jerusalem artichoke powder.When I was young, my family was poor, and my mother never allowed me to eat Jerusalem artichokes, saying they were too filling and wasteful. I said this could be used for weight loss, so I started drinking two spoons daily. After about half a month, I dropped from 79 kilograms to 67 kilograms, achieving excellent weight loss results. However, there was a side effect: my stomach made some noise, and I had mild diarrhea, but most people improved within a week.For those with severe diarrhea, drinking some ginger soup will help.What projects can hospitals undertake? Wax therapy combined with Jerusalem artichoke porridge. Hospitals can create a weight loss porridge. Boil the porridge and add two spoons of Jerusalem artichoke powder. This food is harmless to the body as it is coarse fiber.Later, I posted this on Weibo, and now Jerusalem artichoke powder is selling well in Jiuquan, Zhangye, Baiyin, and Dingxi. Many people have started using it for weight loss.A doctor from Beijing Medical University, who was quite overweight, took my advice and after drinking it, his colleagues remarked that he had transformed into a different person. He asked me to bring him two more boxes.Therefore, I suggest that hospitals create a weight loss porridge, which can be a profitable self-pay project. It cannot be reimbursed, as that would deplete our cooperative medical funds. In families, you can use wax therapy with Jerusalem artichoke porridge. Hospitals can use electric rice cookers or wax therapy machines, but do not use wax blocks. Buy a wax block from a pharmacy, melt it, and keep the temperature below 70 degrees.Then, buy a tea jar, a spoon, and a paintbrush, and scoop the wax into the jar. Let the patient lie down while you brush the wax on their abdomen repeatedly.This method has a trick: first brush one area, then another. If you brush the same area twice, it will become too hot to bear. Therefore, brush one area, then another, and then return to the first area.After applying a layer about 0.3 centimeters thick, cover it with plastic wrap and a blanket. After half an hour, you will see a pool of sweat on the abdomen, which is very effective for weight loss. Combine this with weight loss porridge for even better results.This can be a self-pay project, which cannot be reimbursed, as that would deplete our cooperative medical funds. In the back, you can also apply this method, which is very effective for chronic bronchitis, especially for cold-type bronchitis.However, prolonged sweating can lead to qi deficiency, so drink some Astragalus water to prevent this. Otherwise, qi deficiency can lead to colds.For weight loss, you can also use bitter buckwheat flour. Take two pounds of bitter buckwheat flour, place it in a pot with water underneath.Use a steamer, place a cloth over it, and steam the dry flour for half an hour until cooked. Once cooked, let it cool slightly, and store it in a jar. Before lunch and dinner, take three to four spoons of the flour and mix it with water to drink. After six months, blood sugar levels will decrease.Some individuals who previously required insulin found that after drinking this for six months, they no longer needed insulin and were off all medications, even while drinking alcohol. However, diabetic patients should avoid alcohol altogether.Drinking bitter buckwheat flour for an extended period can lead to qi deficiency, so drink some Astragalus water to counteract this. Bitter buckwheat flour can help with weight loss, lower blood lipids, and lower blood sugar.Astragalus and Wu Mei Soup—Lowering Blood SugarIn addition to bitter buckwheat flour, another recipe for lowering blood sugar is Astragalus and Wu Mei soup, which I invented. I hope hospitals can make this into a blood sugar-lowering porridge, using 50-200 grams of Astragalus.I found that the great writer Hu Shi had diabetes, and his doctor prescribed 10 taels of Astragalus, which is about 330 grams, along with Dang Shen (Codonopsis). However, I discovered that Dang Shen does not lower blood sugar, while Astragalus is very effective.When my blood sugar was slightly high, I researched and found that Astragalus alone is more effective than combining it with Dang Shen.Later, I told several hospitals to prepare this as an internal preparation, but they said it was too simple. I thought it was too simple, so I added something else. Since diabetes is associated with thirst, I thought adding Wu Mei (Plum) would be beneficial.After researching, I found that Wu Mei can lower blood sugar, leading to the creation of Astragalus and Wu Mei soup, which is very effective for lowering blood sugar.Several leaders in the province have used this recipe, and those with very high blood sugar levels found that after consuming Astragalus and Wu Mei soup, their blood sugar levels decreased significantly. Initially, they used 200 grams of Astragalus and 50 grams of Wu Mei, and once their blood sugar levels stabilized, they reduced the Astragalus to 50 grams and Wu Mei to 20 grams.If blood sugar levels drop too low, they can simply grab a small amount of Astragalus and one Wu Mei, using a thermos to brew it from morning until afternoon.This should be combined with the previously mentioned abdominal massage to lower blood sugar, along with Astragalus and Wu Mei soup.Now, several TCM hospitals have already made this into granules, making it very convenient for everyone to use.I also hope hospitals can create a porridge for weight loss, blood sugar reduction, and blood pressure reduction. For blood pressure reduction, use celery water, boiling 100 grams of celery for 15 minutes to make two bowls of water, which can be used to make porridge. This method is effective for about 70-80% of people.Gan Mai Da Zao Tang—InsomniaSleep porridge should not be called insomnia porridge; it should be called sleep porridge. Gan Mai Da Zao Tang consists of licorice powder, wheat, jujube, and 30 grams of sour jujube seeds. Cut the sour jujube seeds into strips, boil them in water, and add them to the porridge. Otherwise, the porridge will be difficult to consume, as sour jujube seeds are hard to chew.Licorice, wheat, and jujube are all beneficial for sleep. Licorice is ground into powder, and a handful of millet is added to improve the taste.Walnuts—Anti-CancerWalnuts have medicinal properties, and the green skin surrounding the walnut has anti-cancer effects. Recently, Professor Lin from Beijing Guang’anmen Hospital, known for his expertise in treating tumors with TCM, confirmed this to me.He said that while he cannot guarantee a cure, there is a certain effect. The green skin of walnuts can be boiled with eggs, and consuming this mixture has anti-cancer properties. You can also use the green branches of walnut trees, which have similar effects when boiled with eggs.The shells of walnuts can also be used; after cracking walnuts, boil the shells in water to treat oral ulcers. I have tried this, and it works in about two to three days. For those with chronic oral ulcers that do not heal, boiling walnut shells into water can be made into a powder for rinsing to treat oral ulcers.Furthermore, the inner part of the walnut, known as the “fenxin mu,” can be boiled into water to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostatitis, as well as nocturia in children. This method is effective, and everyone can give it a try.Walnuts are beneficial for brain health, and every part of the walnut is valuable.Therefore, when preparing medicinal meals, using walnuts for brain-related diseases is beneficial. You can make walnut porridge, and for those with diarrhea or gastric ulcers, you can grind the walnut shells into powder and prepare it as medicinal porridge, which may also be effective.Since walnuts can help with oral ulcers, they may also help with gastric and intestinal ulcers; this could be a research opportunity.Some people suggest using walnut skins to treat vitiligo, but I asked a patient with vitiligo who said it did not work. It may not be effective for everyone, so everyone can give it a try.For asthma, mix 300 grams of perilla oil with 300 grams of maltose, heat it until melted, and store it in a bottle. Take a spoonful three times a day; this may be worth trying and could be developed into a medicinal meal.To treat asthma, another method is to use cat placenta, which is very effective for allergies. Two years ago, during a visit to Qingdao, I saw a book in a cabinet at the Qingdao Brewery. The first page contained a secret recipe stating that cat placenta treats allergies and asthma. How does it work? The dried cat placenta can be ground into powder and used for asthma and allergic rhinitis. I have tried it, and it worked for me when I had an allergy to sea cucumbers.Therefore, cat placenta is effective for allergies and asthma.For allergic rhinitis, you can apply a little cat placenta to the nostrils and consume the rest. This method is effective for treating allergic rhinitis.For pharyngitis, Professor Shu Jing from the TCM hospital has a very effective recipe. I posted it on Weibo, and many people clicked on it, with many reporting good results. Remember these five words:Jin Ju Chen Qing Cao. Combine 15 grams of honeysuckle, 20 grams of platycodon, 10 grams of dried tangerine peel, 15 grams of green fruit, and 10 grams of licorice with 1000 milliliters of water. Boil for 40 minutes, then add some honey, remove the herbal residue, and drink it within a day. After about 5-6 days, chronic pharyngitis will improve.You can also make this into porridge for those with pharyngitis, turning it into a medicinal meal. For treating otitis media, use 15 grams of leeks, extract the juice, and mix it with 1.5 grams of alum, then stir to apply in the ears.The second method is to extract oil from fresh walnuts and apply it in the ears. For urticaria, boil silkworm sand in water or use peach leaves to wash the affected area.Muscone—Prostate Issues and AcneI want to introduce a remedy for prostate issues. Some elderly men have difficulty urinating. I have treated many cases.One leader’s father, over 80 years old, had prostate enlargement and could not urinate. I consulted with the director of general surgery at Lanzhou University Second Hospital. He suggested inserting a catheter and using a urine bag. I asked when the urine bag would be removed, and he said it would need to be worn for life. I said, “Forget it; I will treat it myself.”I used a salt bag with fennel, Sichuan pepper, and mugwort, applying heat to the lower abdomen, and performed acupuncture on the Zhongji and Guanyuan points. After three days, the catheter was removed, and he was able to urinate normally. He has been fine ever since.For prostate issues, another remedy is to grind muscone into powder and apply a little to the navel, covering it with white pepper powder, and using a non-allergenic adhesive to secure it. Change it every 5-6 days, and after 7-8 applications, it should be effective.Muscone can also treat umbilical infections in infants. Grind muscone into powder and mix it with petroleum jelly or honey. For newborns with umbilical infections, applying this once will resolve the issue.Additionally, muscone can be used to treat acne, but it should not be used by pregnant women. A colleague of mine had acne on her face, and I advised her to use muscone. She applied it at night, and by the next morning, the acne had reduced by half. After about 2-3 days, it was almost gone.For those with allergies, it is advisable to test it on an inconspicuous area first. If it proves effective, then apply it to the face.Muscone has excellent antibacterial properties.In summary, I have shared various dietary therapy recipes and TCM practices that can be beneficial for health. I hope everyone can incorporate these methods into their daily lives for better health outcomes.