Rebirth: Phoenix Riding the Ninth Heaven

Li Ruoyue listened quietly to the nanny's story, a deep sympathy welling up in her heart. Her gaze fell on the haggard, anxious woman before her with concern, and she said softly, "Auntie, please don't get too upset. I understand your anxiety and worry, but please believe me, this isn't some incurable disease."

Her voice was gentle yet firm, like a warm spring breeze caressing the woman's tense heartstrings, offering her a glimmer of comfort and hope. Li Ruoyue then soothed her, "As long as we find the right treatment and follow the doctor's instructions, we'll soon free you from your pain and restore your former health and vitality. So, please relax and maintain a positive and optimistic outlook; this will be most beneficial to your recovery!" She then gently patted the back of the woman's hand as a gesture of encouragement and support.

Li Ruoyue said that postpartum headaches, especially those that occur during the confinement period, are often related to factors such as insufficient qi and blood, exogenous wind and cold, or liver depression and qi stagnation. Traditional Chinese medicine usually adopts the principle of syndrome differentiation and treatment in the treatment of postpartum headaches. Through herbal medicine, acupuncture, cupping, diet therapy and other methods, it aims to harmonize qi and blood, relieve liver depression, and dispel wind and cold. The following are some common methods for treating postpartum headaches. I have talked about some plans, you listen to them

Postpartum deficiency of both qi and blood is a common cause. Chinese medicines that replenish and nourish blood can be used, such as angelica, rehmannia, astragalus, white atractylodes, wolfberry, etc.

Stagnation of liver qi can also cause headaches. Herbs such as bupleurum, mint, turmeric, and cyperus rotundus can be used to relieve liver qi and depression.

For headaches caused by wind and cold, you can choose herbs such as cinnamon twig, angelica dahurica, angelica dahurica, and saposhnikovia divaricata.

Acupuncture can effectively relieve postpartum headaches by stimulating specific acupoints to harmonize qi and blood, and dredge meridians and collaterals. Commonly used acupoints include Baihui, Fengchi, Taiyang, Hegu, and Taichong.

Cupping can promote blood circulation, improve local Qi and blood flow, and has a good effect on headaches caused by cold and dampness or Qi and blood stasis.

These are medication and physical assistance, but there are also some auxiliary dietary therapy

Red dates replenish blood, and pork liver nourishes the liver, and are suitable for headaches caused by insufficient qi and blood.

Ginger dispels cold and brown sugar replenishes blood, and is suitable for headaches caused by wind and cold.

Chrysanthemum clears the liver and improves eyesight, and is suitable for headaches caused by liver fire.

At the same time, you also need to adjust your lifestyle as follows:

The body needs to fully recover and avoid overexertion.

Avoid cold, especially on the head and feet.

Keep your emotions stable**: avoid mood swings,

Below are the prescriptions I've prescribed, along with the relevant precautions. Please strictly follow them and take them on time. Only in this way can you achieve a positive impact on your current physical condition, leading to gradual improvement and recovery. Do not slack off or be negligent, as this can delay recovery and even lead to more serious consequences. Please remember my instructions and take each step seriously. I believe that with unremitting efforts, your health will undergo a delightful transformation.

The nanny took the paper with a smile, looked at the words on it, and said with a smile, "I will definitely do what the doctor says. If you can cure my speculation that has plagued me for more than 20 years, I will definitely help you promote it."

Li Ruoyue asked Luzhu to send the old lady away, and he didn't care too much about patients like this. He saw several patients every day and received thanks from some families of those who had recovered, but he didn't care.

Not long after the old lady left, another mysterious visitor arrived. This person, with her hair draped in a light veil and a graceful figure, resembled a fairy descending from the earth. Closely at her side followed a clever and well-behaved servant girl, also dressed in exquisite attire, quite unlike the ordinary maids. From a distance, both the master and servant possessed an extraordinary aura, arousing curiosity.

Li Ruoyue stared intently at the mysterious woman before her, wearing a conical hat and a light veil. Before she could say anything, the maidservant beside her spoke eloquently, "Doctor, my wife is feeling a little unwell. Could you please take a look and see what's ailing her?" The maidservant was young and bright, her large eyes twinkling as she gazed at the woman before her with anticipation. The woman addressed as "Madam" sat quietly in a chair nearby. Although her face couldn't be seen, her posture and demeanor suggested she was a dignified and elegant lady. She nodded slightly, as if agreeing with the maidservant's words. The entire scene was filled with solemnity, as everyone held their breath, awaiting the woman in the conical hat's diagnosis.

The woman, dressed in a simple and elegant long gown and a delicate bamboo hat, slowly extended her hand, as delicate as white jade, from her wide sleeves. This hand seemed to contain endless mystery and charm, which made people fall in love with it.

Seeing this, Li Ruoyue quickly stepped forward and carefully placed his fingers on the woman's slender wrist. He concentrated on feeling the beating of her pulse. As time passed, the air around them seemed to freeze.

Finally, Li Ruoyue loosened her fingers, a confident smile appearing on her face. He whispered, "Madam, your condition is caused by chronically cold hands and feet, a sign of insufficient Qi and blood. Your period is scant and painful, often with lumps. In my opinion, this is due to excessive internal cold, leading to stagnant Qi and blood. Do you think I'm right?" His voice was soft, but every word was clear, revealing a calm and professional air.

The lady nodded slightly, a flicker of approval in her eyes. She whispered, "Doctor, you are absolutely right." Her voice was soft and gentle, as if filled with endless sorrow and helplessness. Then, biting her lip, she continued with an awkward expression, "This matter truly troubles me. My condition is a common ailment for women, and due to etiquette and common sense, I find it difficult to ask a male doctor for treatment. That's why I've taken the liberty of coming to trouble you, a female physician." At this point, the lady's eyes reddened slightly, tears welling up in them.

After a short pause, the lady took a deep breath and continued to talk as if she had mustered up the courage: "Doctor, to be honest, I have been married to my husband for three years, but we still have no children. I know very well that my husband's family is a single-line family, and I shoulder the heavy responsibility of continuing the incense. Now I am in this situation. Not only have I failed to expand my husband's family, but I have also made my mother-in-law unhappy. I feel on pins and needles every day and can't sleep or eat. I just hope that I can find a good doctor and a good prescription as soon as possible to cure this stubborn disease, so that my husband's family can have children and repay my parents-in-law for raising me!" After she finished speaking, the lady was already crying, and her pitiful appearance was heartbreaking.

Li Ruoyue sighed deeply, with an unspeakable emotion in her heart: "Oh! The principles of this world are so elusive! Why should all the burdens of childbirth be placed on us women? As if this is a matter of course and unquestionable." She frowned, her eyes revealing resentment and helplessness towards this unfair treatment.

Life is already incredibly difficult for women, who not only face household chores and societal pressures but also endure the constraints of traditional values. Even more heartbreaking is that even childbearing, a responsibility that should be shared by both husband and wife, is unreasonably and completely pushed onto women. It's as if they alone are responsible for the birth of offspring, while men can remain aloof.

Furthermore, when women seek medical treatment for illness, they must constantly be vigilant against potential unfair treatment and bias. The pursuit of health and healing, originally a process made more complex and risky by gender differences, is truly disheartening.

The more Li Ruoyue thought about it, the more indignant she became. She secretly made up her mind to work hard to change this unreasonable status quo so that more women could escape from their predicament.

Li Ruoyue said gently to the lady, Madam, please rest assured, these diseases are very easy to treat. You just need to take the medicine according to my prescription and acupuncture will make you better. Dysmenorrhea is called "menstrual abdominal pain" in Chinese medicine. It is one of the common menstrual discomfort symptoms in women. It manifests as lower abdominal pain before, during or after menstruation, sometimes accompanied by low back pain, nausea, vomiting and other symptoms. Traditional Chinese medicine treats dysmenorrhea, usually according to the principle of syndrome differentiation and treatment, and relieves symptoms by adjusting qi and blood, warming the meridians and dispersing cold, and promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. The following are some common methods of traditional Chinese medicine to treat dysmenorrhea

It is suitable for dysmenorrhea caused by cold stagnation and blood stasis. Commonly used herbs include mugwort, cinnamon, fennel, etc.

It is suitable for dysmenorrhea of ​​blood stasis type. Commonly used herbs include angelica, Chuanxiong, safflower, peach kernel, etc.

It is suitable for dysmenorrhea caused by liver qi stagnation or spleen and stomach weakness. Commonly used herbal remedies include bupleurum, white peony root, poria, and atractylodes.

It is suitable for dysmenorrhea caused by kidney deficiency. Commonly used herbs include Rehmannia glutinosa, Cornus officinalis, Eucommia ulmoides, Lycium barbarum, etc.

These are medicines to regulate your body's internal organs. You should take them on time. You will feel better after a month. Or you can come here when you are free and I will give you acupuncture. Come once every seven days, four times a month, and that's basically it.

Acupuncture can regulate the body's qi and blood circulation and relieve dysmenorrhea symptoms by stimulating specific acupoints. Commonly used acupoints include Sanyinjiao, Zusanli, Qihai, Guanyuan, and Zhongji.

During acupuncture, I also used moxibustion. Moxibustion uses the warmth generated by burning mugwort to stimulate acupuncture points, achieving the effects of warming the meridians, dispelling cold, and promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. Commonly used acupuncture points for dysmenorrhea include Guanyuan, Zhongji, and Sanyinjiao.

1. **Ginger, jujube and brown sugar water**: Ginger can dispel cold and relieve pain, while brown sugar can replenish blood and promote blood circulation. It is suitable for dysmenorrhea caused by cold stagnation and blood stasis.

2. **Black bean and red date soup**: Black beans nourish the kidneys, and red dates replenish blood. It is suitable for dysmenorrhea caused by kidney deficiency.

3. **Rose Tea**: Rose can soothe the liver and relieve depression, and is suitable for dysmenorrhea caused by liver qi stagnation.

You should keep a good mood, keep warm and avoid getting cold. After three months of treatment, you can prepare to conceive.

Tears streamed from her beautiful eyes like a broken dam. She clutched the handrail tightly with both hands, her body trembling slightly as she kept repeating, "Thank you, doctor! Thank you, doctor!" Her voice choked with sobs, as if she was trying to pour out all the gratitude in her heart.

"I understand. Thank you so much!" The lady calmed down a bit, but tears still glistened in her eyes. She took a deep breath, trying to keep her tone steady, and continued, "I will definitely do everything you say. I won't slack off for even a moment! Please rest assured, doctor." Then, the lady bowed deeply to the doctor again, expressing her heartfelt respect and gratitude.