That's a good question. One that many a specialist has not been able to answer over the last year, despite numerous blood tests, scans and a very painful bone marrow biopsy. The logical part of me desperately would like to have an answer to that question, but I keep reminding myself that the most important thing is that I just get better. So, having pretty much exhausted the world of modern medicine I have engaged the help of several alternative health practitioners. Currently the list includes a naturopath, a nutritionist, and a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine. So far my experience with these practitioners has been fascinating...
This week I had my first two sessions with Dr Yuan, a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine. He was recommended to me by a doctor of TCM in Toronto that has helped my mom a lot. Dr Yuan had such a calm and relaxing manner on the phone that I felt I would be in good hands. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I did know that the objective of TCM is to get your body back in balance. So after relating my health issues to Dr Yuan, he took my pulse and looked at my tongue. Then he told me that I was suffering from a lack of Yin (which is different than having too much Yang). So there. I have my answer; I'm a couple quarts low on Yin. Ever the sarcastic wit, I joked with my husband when I got home that I should pick up a case next time I'm at Costco. :)
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