Traditional Chinese medicine treatment for urethritis, Alzheimer's disease, and urinary incontinence

**Three-Ingredient Black Tea to Relieve Urethral Burning Pain**

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Urethritis is a disease many men believe to be a women's disease, but this is not the case. Men can also suffer from it, and it can cause very painful consequences. We hope that all men will take this seriously. Early detection and treatment are crucial to prevent it from hindering future health and life. However, many men are unaware of the symptoms of urethritis. Let's take a look at the symptoms of urethritis.

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The common causes of urethritis are as follows:

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> Urethral injury: Abrasions to the urethral mucosa caused by urethral instrumentation can damage the urethral mucosa's defense function, leading to fungal infection.

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Foreign bodies in the urethra: Foreign objects that enter from the outside or stones in the urethra can cause urethral infection if they remain there for a while.

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> Urethral obstruction: such as phimosis, urethral meatus stenosis, urethral stricture, posterior urethral valves, urethral tumors, etc., can lead to urinary tract infection due to difficulty in urination and urine accumulation in the urethra.

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Inflammation in adjacent organs, such as prostatitis and seminal vesiculitis, can spread to the urethra, often resulting in a stubborn focus of chronic posterior urethritis.

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It is often related to sexual activity; unclean sexual practices can easily lead to urinary tract infections. Of course, we cannot rule out that some urinary irritation symptoms originate from psychological factors, which are a specific manifestation of neurosis.

Some patients with allergic constitutions have achieved certain therapeutic effects from anti-allergy treatment, indicating that the condition of some patients is related to allergic reactions.

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Here we recommend Goji Berry and Poria Tea. Tea therapy has a history of over a thousand years in my country, and many recipes have remarkable effects. Those interested and in need may wish to give it a try.

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The specific method for preparing wolfberry and poria cocos tea is as follows: Prepare 50 grams of wolfberries, 100 grams of poria cocos, and 100 grams of black tea. Instructions: Grind the wolfberries and poria cocos into a coarse powder. Each time, take 5-10 grams, add 6 grams of black tea, and steep in boiling water for 10 minutes. Drink twice daily as a tea substitute. This formula can strengthen the spleen and kidneys, and promote urination. It is suitable for chronic nephritis, oliguria, dysuria, urethritis, etc. Commentary: Wolfberries are sweet and neutral, and can nourish the kidneys and replenish essence; poria cocos is sweet and bland, and can strengthen the spleen and promote urination; black tea can promote urination and refresh the mind, and is also an ideal beverage for treating urinary difficulties.

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It is important to note that this formula only works for the primary symptoms of urethritis and has no significant effect on complications that may occur later.

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**A secret traditional Chinese medicine formula to promote brain function in the elderly**

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Alzheimer's disease, also known as senile dementia, refers to a persistent impairment of higher neurological functions, specifically difficulties in memory, thinking, analytical judgment, visuospatial recognition, and emotion, all without loss of consciousness. With the aging of society, the number of Alzheimer's patients is gradually increasing, especially among men. Therefore, its treatment is particularly important. Here are a few remedies that patients may wish to try.

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Recipe 1: 6g Polygonum multiflorum, 3g Polygala tenuifolia, 1.9g Acorus tatarinowii, 3g Poria cocos, 6g lotus root, 3g Platycodon grandiflorus, 6g deer antler glue. Boil in three bowls of water until reduced to eight-tenths.

One dose of this medicine can be decocted 2-3 times and taken warm. Avoid using sugar. For severe dementia, add 60 grams of fresh peach blossoms to each dose and decoct them together with the medicine for better results.

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Recipe Two: 10 grams of seaweed and 2 eggs. Simmer in a soup. Suitable as an adjunct treatment for Alzheimer's patients.

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The ingredients in the aforementioned remedy can improve the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood cells, thereby enhancing the oxygenation metabolism of brain nerve cells. This medicine is widely used abroad to treat Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline.

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Under current conditions, elderly people with mild dementia symptoms (such as forgetfulness, frequent loss of things, etc.) may consider taking vitamin E and ginkgo biloba tablets daily as a treatment. These medications are very safe and can be taken regularly.

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In addition, the following traditional Chinese herbs can also help with mild dementia: ginseng, eleutherococcus senticosus, ginkgo, and huperzine have certain effects on improving intelligence and memory.

The effects of some traditional Chinese medicines in combating dementia have attracted the attention of experts. For example, research on four traditional kidney-tonifying Chinese medicines-Buzhong Yiqi Tang, Guipi Tang, and Tianwang Buxin Dan-has confirmed that they all have anti-aging and antioxidant effects, and are effective for Alzheimer's disease, neurasthenia, and forgetfulness.

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People often say, "A smile makes you ten years younger," which illustrates that mental well-being hinges on regulating the seven emotions. It's important to maintain an optimistic outlook, moderate overthinking, dispel worries, and guard against fear. One should strive for tranquility and fearlessness, a serene and detached attitude, contentment with what one has, and a pure and desireless heart. Externally, one should resist the temptations of material desires; internally, one should avoid emotional disturbances. In this way, the body's energy and blood will be in harmony, leading to lasting health. Maintaining good interpersonal relationships is also crucial. Avoid prolonged periods of depression and the development of depression itself, and avoid mental stimulation to prevent damage to brain function. Furthermore, a harmonious family environment can maintain a cheerful mood and enhance immunity.

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Finally, don't forget to encourage older adults to participate in more social activities. Those with mild symptoms should engage in physical activity within their capabilities, keeping their hands and minds active to stabilize their emotions and reduce negative stimuli. Listening to music, reading books and newspapers, and participating in social activities are also beneficial.

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**Acupoint moxibustion for incontinence: the essence of traditional remedies**

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In daily life, the embarrassment of urinary incontinence often stems from its unpredictability. Many sufferers become hesitant and afraid to go out because of it. Urinary incontinence can occur in any season and any place, but it is often more severe in autumn and winter.

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Urinary incontinence can be caused by psychological factors, neurological diseases, childbirth, trauma, etc., but is mostly due to bladder and urethral dysfunction, such as stress urinary incontinence, urge urinary incontinence, and overflow urinary incontinence. Among these, stress urinary incontinence is the most common. This occurs because the pelvic floor muscles have reduced control over the urethra, and the urethral sphincter becomes weak, unable to withstand the increased pressure after the bladder fills with urine, causing involuntary leakage of urine. This is especially likely to occur when laughing, crying, coughing, sneezing, standing, or walking, and is slightly relieved when quiet or lying down. Therefore, this type of urinary incontinence is also called stress urinary incontinence.

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For stress urinary incontinence, medication is usually ineffective.

Conservative treatment is generally adopted. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that urinary incontinence occurs due to kidney qi deficiency and sinking of middle qi. Therefore, treatment mainly focuses on tonifying kidney qi and boosting middle qi.

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In folk medicine, moxibustion is commonly used on acupoints such as Shenque, Guanyuan, Zhongji, and Yongquan.

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The specific method is as follows: Light the moxa stick and apply it to the above acupoints in rotation. When you feel an unbearable burning sensation at each acupoint, move on to the next acupoint. Each session generally takes half an hour. Do this once a day for a week. If the symptoms disappear, you can stop moxibustion. If the symptoms recur, repeat the process for another week. By repeating this moxibustion treatment, the condition can be controlled quickly.