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Epoch Times
15-07-2025
- Health
- Epoch Times
Sudden Lapse of Vision Could Be a Sign of Stroke: TCM Diet May Clear Your Blood Vessels
Have you ever experienced a sudden loss of consciousness or choked while eating? These events may be signs of cerebrovascular disease, and you should seek medical attention promptly. However, for people with a higher risk of stroke, diet therapy based on their physical condition can help dredge blood vessels and prevent cerebral infarction. Transient Amaurosis: An Indication of Cerebrovascular Issues If you've ever experienced a sudden blackout in front of your eyes, were unable to see, and then quickly returned to normal, you've experienced transient amaurosis. Chen Huixuan, director of the Department of Neurology at Chang'an Hospital in Taiwan, stated on the NTDTV program 'Health 1+1' that transient amaurosis is like the eyes being covered by a black cloth from above, like a curtain that suddenly drops. In most cases, one eye will see darkness or even turn completely blind, and then automatically return to normal within seconds to minutes. It is a temporary and painless loss of vision.
Epoch Times
03-07-2025
- Health
- Epoch Times
Beating Cancer With the Heart: One Professor's Mindset Helped Him Stay Healthy for 15 Years
A 7.5-inch tumor, lung metastasis, and multiple rounds of treatment—Han Bo-Cheng, an honorary professor at Taipei Medical University, overcame all odds to defeat liver cancer. Fifteen years later, he remains cancer-free and attributes his recovery not only to medicine but to one powerful force: emotional healing. His story offers hope and insight for those facing cancer or any life-altering crisis. Healing from the Inside Out: A Cancer Survivor's Journey When you are diagnosed with cancer, how you face the illness and navigate treatment becomes a major concern for both you and your loved ones. For Han, the turning point wasn't just medical—it was emotional. In 2008, Han was diagnosed with liver cancer and discovered a massive 7.5-inch, 4.4-pound tumor. After undergoing surgery to remove two-thirds of his liver, the cancer later spread to his lungs. He endured 25 chemotherapy sessions, 12 rounds of radiation, and targeted drug therapy. When the cancer recurred three years later, he required another surgery. Since then, Han has remained cancer-free. Not only has he regained his health, but he also appears younger than his age—something he credits to a complete transformation in mindset. Emotional Healing: The Missing Piece in Cancer Recovery Han believes a crucial part of healing lies in addressing emotions. 'I am the root of all problems, and love is the answer to all of them,' Han said in an interview with NTDTV's 'Health 1+1' program—a central realization during his recovery.
Epoch Times
30-06-2025
- Health
- Epoch Times
Break Free From Sleepless Nights: How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Restore Natural Sleep
Millions struggle with chronic insomnia—waking up multiple times a night, rising too early, or lying awake with racing thoughts. When these symptoms occur more than three times a week for over three months, it's considered chronic insomnia. Taiwan sleep specialist Dr. Hsu Shang-Fu noted that the most effective treatment isn't necessarily medication—but cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a structured approach that tackles the underlying thoughts and behaviors interfering with sleep. Hsu, who appeared on NTDTV's 'Health 1+1' program, emphasized that CBT empowers people to replace negative sleep patterns with healthy habits. In his clinic, he customizes treatment plans combining cognitive restructuring, relaxation techniques, and behavioral adjustments to help patients sleep better—naturally. How CBT Helps Overcome Insomnia CBT works by helping people break the cycle of worry, poor sleep habits, and negative thinking that keeps insomnia going. Through simple, structured techniques, it's possible to retrain both the mind and body for better sleep. Adjust Sleep Cognition Some patients worry that if they have insomnia, it will affect their work or something important the following day, leading to even higher stress, making it more difficult to fall asleep. In this situation, Hsu will encourage patients to understand that occasional poor sleep will not cause catastrophic effects, thereby reducing the psychological burden. Use a Sleep Log Patients are asked to record their sleep quality from the night before and their mental state the following day. This practice helps them objectively analyze the connection between sleep and daily performance, dispelling the common misconception that 'a bad night's sleep will definitely ruin the next day.' Relaxation Skills Training Through techniques like mindful abdominal breathing, patients can learn how to relax before going to bed, reduce mental distractions, and ultimately improve sleep. This cultivates a calmer state conducive to sleep.
Epoch Times
23-06-2025
- Health
- Epoch Times
Invisible Threats to the Brain: How Common Foods May Accelerate Dementia
The foods we consume daily could be silently sabotaging our brain health. Microplastics, heavy metals, and toxins—present not only in seafood but in ultra-processed foods and even health products—pose growing risks, with links to cognitive decline and dementia. In this article, we explore how these hidden dangers are entering our bodies and what steps we can take to reduce the risks. Microplastics: Most Abundant in Our Brain Microplastics are silently invading our bodies—especially the brain—through our daily diet. 'Once too much of it accumulates in the brain, the risk of dementia will increase,' said Zhao Mingwei, a certified toxicologist with the American Society of Toxicology, during a recent appearance on NTDTV's 'Health 1+1' program. A
Epoch Times
19-06-2025
- Health
- Epoch Times
How Fasting May Reshape Metabolism and Activate Immune Defenses Against Cancer
Research has found that cancer patients can reshape metabolism and accelerate cancer cell death (apoptosis) by simulating fasting for five days alongside regular treatment. Radiation oncologist Liao Zhiying noted on NTDTV's 'Health 1+1' program that intermittent fasting or simulated fasting can activate the body's antitumor immunity and weaken the survival capability of cancer cells, which has potential in cancer prevention and as a complementary treatment. How Diet Can Strengthen Immune Cell Function To support their rapid growth, cancer cells consume a large amount of glucose and generate energy through anaerobic respiration, but they also rely on nutrients such as fatty acids and amino acids. Therefore, Liao suggested that adjusting the diet to influence metabolism could be a feasible strategy. Even though it might not be able to completely block cancer cells from obtaining sugar, fatty acids, and proteins—because these are also nutrients required by normal cells—modifying the proportion, content, and timing of the diet can help the body activate its own defense mechanism. During dietary adjustments that limit energy supply, normal cells have the ability to undergo cellular breakdown or autophagy—a process that allows cells to clean out waste and repair themselves. These are especially beneficial attributes for enhancing immune cell function. In contrast, cancer cells are more susceptible to damage because of problems with their mitochondria—the parts of cells that produce energy—and they cannot adapt easily to metabolic stress, making them more likely to be eliminated during chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or immunotherapy.
