happyheart:

I have sensitive nose my whole life and unfortunately my son inherited that from me


Please refrain from using any medixated nose spray if possible and if really necessary, keep to the instruction given by doctor. Excessive use of nose spray is BAD..I had to go under surgery because of prolonged use.

Now with my son seemingly facing the same condition of sensitive nose, my hubby and I tried many methods as follows.
1) We turn on our honeywell humidifier day and night in a closed room environment, so that he breathes in clean air, it works!
2) We tap his nose bridge with warm towel and that helps to control the mucus. It works and he sleeps better!
3) Let him have warm water every hour
4) Use Sterimar to clear his nostril
5) Every month or so, will visit chinese physician to get herbs to 'regulate his nose.
6) Swimming
7) if kid is still young, I believed in refraining from cold drinks etc to prevent nose irritation, which in turn will lead to mucus, only followed by runny nose.

before all the above, we have also had our fair share of western doctors' visit. mmZytrex and other various medication are no strangers to us but we didn't feel they can treat the root.

Hope it helps :thankyou:

Jennifer:

notabox:

Hi Jennifer, went to a TCM named YuHong Chinese Medicine on Sat. Is this the one you mentioned?


Was skeptical because it seems like a one man operation and he prescribed base on what I told him, did not look at ds's nose or 'bah mai'

Yes, he's the one we r seeing. He used to hv a lady assistant, guess few patients so no need for oth staff.

I am surprised he did not check the pulse for a new case. Once he did not do so for my P3 boy n I requested him to do so. Do let us know whether your boy's condition improves.

hquek:

I got mine in Penang (was there when a local guide recommended to us) - Gnee Hong. I saw it selling in Giant/supermarkets in JB also.

But I think the ones in Singapore would do (can't think why not) - there's the ubiquitous 'Zhi Cheng' ma you...can buy from ntuc.

There are 2 types of sesame - pure and mixed with veg oil. Just have to look out on the label.

sakura_2009:

hquek:

DS1 used to suffer from sniffers in the morning and at night. He ate loads of TCM medication that helped to alleviate a bit, but the problem never really went away.


At someone's recommendation, we used pure sesame oil (NOT the type that's mixed with veg oil). Dip cotton bud into the sesame oil, and dab gently inside the nostrils.

after a couple of weeks, the sinus mysteriously went away. We stopped for a while. There are times when the sniffers come back, we just do the sesame trick a bit and it'll go away again.

Googled and saw some TCM remedy that's available from our kitchens.
http://www.chinese-holistic-health-exercises.com/natural-sinus-remedies.html

Hi, hquek

May I know where did you buy the pure sesame oil? Thanks!

notabox:

Hi Jennifer, went to a TCM named YuHong Chinese Medicine on Sat. Is this the one you mentioned?


Was skeptical because it seems like a one man operation and he prescribed base on what I told him, did not look at ds's nose or 'bah mai'

Anyway, ds was given a week's medication...he vomitted the first time, guess it is really bitter.

Will feedback ds's condition after he completes his medication.

Vevey:

DS1 was diagnoised w enlarged adenoid (but no bleeding) 3yrs ago. We went thru TCM for 1.5yrs to control his prolonged bad cough due to post nasal drip + Nasonex spray. Now he is still on Nasonex but at 7yo, I guess his passage way has widened & pri sch no aircon, so the blocking is less severe, except during drastic temp change, in dusty places etc, as per usual.

hquek:

DS1 used to suffer from sniffers in the morning and at night. He ate loads of TCM medication that helped to alleviate a bit, but the problem never really went away.


At someone's recommendation, we used pure sesame oil (NOT the type that's mixed with veg oil). Dip cotton bud into the sesame oil, and dab gently inside the nostrils.

after a couple of weeks, the sinus mysteriously went away. We stopped for a while. There are times when the sniffers come back, we just do the sesame trick a bit and it'll go away again.

Googled and saw some TCM remedy that's available from our kitchens.
http://www.chinese-holistic-health-exercises.com/natural-sinus-remedies.html

Jennifer:

kitty2:

How to cook the huei san?

I use it in a few recipes (all very simple ones - all diced up):
1) porridge
2) shepherd pie/lasagna
3) soup
4) pasta

Going to try stir fry with minced pork soon.

I heard from a stallholder that some of her customers juice it with carrot/fruits as part of breakfast beverage. But must use only Japanese ones, cannot use China ones. According to her, China ones cant be eaten raw and it also causes itch if handle with hands without gloves. The Japanese ones are at least 3 times more expensive.

The stalls in wet mkt usu. display the Chinese yam covered with wood shavings. This veg bruises easily. It usu. comes in one long piece. you can request to cut and buy a length you want. Btw, if the insides has lots of black dots, it is turning bad. A fresh one, if uncut, has a bright, almost spotless exterior.

Hths

kitty2:

How to cook the huei san?

dolphinsiah:

You can buy fresh Chinese Yam(huai shan ) from Supermarket...


Ntuc is the Japanese Type
Shop and Save -I think are the local ones because it comes with lots of sand
needs washing.

Remove the skin...the inside quite sticky and sometimes your hand will get itchy...

I cook it as a soup...with carrot, red dates, yi zhu and meat(chicken or spare ribs)...

Hope this will help...