Ryan EC 英國中醫師

20/08/2026

放暑假就係周圍玩😎

琴日趁有半天空檔，去咗Lichfield 探芊格爸媽，感謝兩位gardening 高手安排了即摘即食車厘茄活動俾2位小朋友👍🏻

之後跟佢哋去 Lichfield Cathedral 行一轉，本身以為只係小鎮教堂，Wow~估唔到裏面咁大咁靚，絕對值得一遊。
最後，再去寵物主題cafe Pettone食homemade 日式蛋糕🍰，好味就梗😋，仲有一秒回到鄉下嘅感覺！可惜我太肚餓唔記得食前影相😅

話咁快暑假剩餘兩個星期，唔知大家仲有冇咩小朋友必玩推介呢？😀

16/08/2026

唔記得 update 返大家，其實兩隻 BB 已經長大，成為成鴿喇！🐦🐦

今次仲影到鴿媽媽教緊其中一隻初鴿學飛。

由最初發現鴿蛋，到鴿B出世，再到今日見到媽媽教導基本獨立生存技巧～

能夠親眼見住新生命嘅成長，個感覺真係好奇妙。鴿仔加油！🕊️

#新生命 #長大了 #鴿

14/08/2026

中醫點睇下肢靜脈曲張😞🦵🏼?
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企得太耐，小腿出現一條條「青筋」，甚至伴隨脹痛、沉重感？

中醫典籍雖冇「靜脈曲張」一詞，但我哋可從「筋瘤」、「瘀血」等方向去睇吓。基本病機主要為氣血運行不暢、血瘀絡阻，令局部氣血運行受阻，筋脈失養，久而久之就會見到血管迂曲、突出。

不過，並唔係見到「青筋」就一味活血化瘀嘅。

靜脈曲張亦會由以下因素導致：
1.氣虛：心肺推動力不足，久站後雙腳沉重、容易疲倦。
2. 氣滯血瘀：足腿局部有固定😩刺痛感、青筋顏色較深；
3.寒凝濕阻：下肢受寒❄️後亦可能較容易出現腳冷、腳腫、下肢困重。

以上因素可以單獨或同時存在。

所以中醫治療需要辨證，可能會採用益氣、活血、通絡、利水等方法，再配合針灸、放血以及生活調理，而唔係單純「活血化瘀」。

其實針對一般靜脈曲張，「動」比「浸」更為關鍵。

盡量避免長時間企立或坐著，可以適量行路🚶🏻、活動腳部，例如腳掌反覆向上勾下踩，利用小腿肌肉幫助靜脈回流；休息😴時亦可以適當抬高雙腿，以及首壓力襪都可以暫時減輕因靜脈曲張所致的不適。

咁靜脈曲張可唔可以浸腳🦶？

一般人有輕度靜脈曲張，浸腳後可稍為舒緩。但有一值得大家留意嘅係：

如果已經出現深層靜脈血栓而唔單只係普通靜脈曲張，就請應避免浸腳。

若發現自己出現一邊小腿突然腫脹、疼痛、發熱，甚至皮膚變紅，或者小腿明顯比另一邊粗，則要特別留意。
深層靜脈血栓（DVT）形成嘅血塊，有機會脫落，沿著靜脈回流到肺部🫁，造成肺栓塞。因此，如果出現上述突然及單側嘅症狀，應先求醫檢查，唔好自行按摩、推揉患處，亦唔應單靠浸腳處理。

Varicose Veins from a TCM view

From a TCM perspective, varicose veins may be related to several factors:

1. Qi deficiency: Weak circulation may cause heavy, tired legs, especially after standing for a long time.
2. Qi stagnation and blood stasis: There may be fixed pain and darker, more visible veins.
3. Cold and dampness: Cold exposure may contribute to cold feet, swelling and a heavy feeling in the legs.

These factors may occur alone or together. Treatment therefore depends on the individual pattern and may include strengthening Qi, improving blood circulation, removing stagnation and reducing fluid retention, together with acupuncture and lifestyle changes. It is not simply about “improving blood circulation.”

For mild varicose veins, movement is usually more important than soaking the feet. Walking, moving the ankles up and down, raising the legs when resting, and wearing compression stockings may help reduce discomfort.

Can you soak your feet? Mild cases may feel better after soaking. However, if deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is suspected, avoid foot soaking and massage. Sudden one-sided leg swelling, pain, warmth or redness needs medical assessment, because a blood clot can travel to the lungs and cause a pulmonary embolism.

#靜脈曲張 #浸腳 #深層靜脈栓塞

12/08/2026

10/08/2026

今次講抽筋
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唔少人都試過瞓覺💤突然小腿抽筋，又或者大小腿肌肉突然扯住不適、現代醫學普遍認為抽筋亦可能同肌肉疲勞🥱、電解質失衡、脫水、藥物或神經血管問題等有關

喺中醫角度「筋脈突然拘急、攣縮」嘅表現，早在《傷寒論》已經有相當嘅討論。

《傷寒論》提及：

1.太陽病，發熱🌡️無汗，反惡寒者，名曰剛痙

太陽病，即係外感初起，發熱但無汗，而且特別怕冷，代表風寒之邪較重，正邪正在肌表相爭。寒邪🤧令肌肉、筋脈容易收緊，毛孔不開、郁熱內閉、熱盛傷津，筋脈失養，就容易出現「剛痙」——即僵硬、拘急甚至抽筋等表現。

2.太陽病發熱🥵，汗出，而不惡寒，名曰柔痙。

同為太陽病，外感初起，發熱而但有汗出，唔怕凍，代表邪氣已不再以寒邪束表為主。因為汗出較多，💦津液有所耗傷，筋脈失去濡養，肌肉容易出現無力、甚至抽筋的「柔痙」情況。從現代角度，出汗過多亦可能造成水分及電解質流失，若未能及時將其補給，便會容易出現抽筋情況。

當然，「痙」症又未必一定跟外感有關。

如果本身氣血不足、血虛，筋脈失於濡養，又或者濕邪較重，阻礙氣血運行，同樣可以令筋脈失去正常嘅濡養與舒展。

《黃帝內經》亦有「諸痙項強，皆屬於濕」之說。濕邪具有黏滯、重濁嘅特性，容易阻滯氣血，使筋脈運行唔暢，因而出現頸項僵硬、筋脈拘急，甚至抽搐。

所以，引起抽筋情況有很多原因，並無係單純「缺鈣」咁簡單。

中醫會從外感、血虚、津液受損、濕邪阻滯等方向辨證；🩺現代醫學則會考慮肌肉疲勞、脫水、電解質失衡、藥物，以及神經血管等因素。

若經常抽筋，或伴隨麻痺、肌肉無力等情況，千萬不要掉以輕心。認清成因，再作辨證論治，先可以真正做到對症處理🤨

TCM views in Muscle Cramps

Many people experience sudden calf cramps during sleep, or painful muscle tightening after intense exercise. Modern medicine links muscle cramps to muscle fatigue, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, certain medicines, or nerve and blood vessel problems.

In TCM, sudden tightening and contraction of the muscles and tendons is called “Jing” (痙). This was discussed in detail in the ancient classic Shang Han Lun.

It describes two types:

“Gang Jing” (剛痙) occurs with fever, no sweating and a strong feeling of cold. TCM considers this related to cold affecting the body and causing the muscles to tighten.

“Rou Jing” (柔痙) occurs with fever and sweating, without feeling cold. Excessive sweating may weaken body fluids, leaving the muscles and tendons poorly nourished.

Cramps are therefore not simply a matter of “low calcium”. TCM may also consider Qi and Blood deficiency, loss of body fluids, or Dampness affecting circulation.

Frequent cramps, especially with numbness or muscle weakness, should be properly assessed to identify the underlying cause.

#抽筋 #電解質流失 #痙

07/08/2026

立秋養生
Beginning of Autumn Health Tips
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溫馨提示:

1.秋老虎未散🍂，切勿貪涼
立秋後天氣未即時轉涼，炎熱天氣（俗稱「秋老虎」）仍可持續。避免長時間暴曬，同時不要過量飲冰凍飲品🍺❌，以免損傷脾胃陽氣。

2. 宜潤肺防燥
秋屬肺，空氣逐漸乾燥，飲食宜多酸少辛、以清補不寒、溫潤不燥為原則。可適量食用雪梨🍐、百合、等滋潤食物，幫助舒緩喉乾涸及鼻乾等秋燥不適，亦應使用潤膚膏保持皮膚屏障健康。

進階養生：

1.身處英國，立秋後早晚氣溫下降明顯，但中午日照仍然溫暖，由於日夜溫差較大，建議以多層次穿搭方便增減衣物，避免冷風直吹肩頸及腹部，減少感冒及肌肉繃緊等情況。

2.立秋後白晝開始縮短，英國日照時間亦逐漸減少。建議趁有陽光果陣散步🚶🏻
20–30分鐘，有助調節生理時鐘、改善睡眠質素及維持情緒健康。

Gentle reminders：

1.Don’t cool down too quickly.
Although it’s the Beginning of Autumn, hot weather may continue. Stay hydrated, avoid excessive sun exposure, and limit icy drinks to protect your digestive system.

2. Nourish the lungs and stay hydrated.
Include foods such as pears, lily bulbs, lotus root, and white fungus to help combat autumn dryness and support respiratory health.

Advanced wellness tips:

1. Dress in layers.
In the UK, mornings and evenings become noticeably cooler after the Beginning of Autumn. Layering helps you adapt to changing temperatures and protects against chilly winds.

2. Make the most of daylight.
As daylight hours shorten, spending 20–30 minutes outdoors each day can support your body clock, improve sleep quality, and promote emotional well-being.

#中醫資訊 #立秋

06/08/2026

今次旅程又去咗邊？😊

就係陪小朋友嚟一次 London 文化之旅！

經典行程大英博物館同 National Gallery就少不免。而重頭戲？就一定係《My Neighbour Totoro》舞台劇喇！🌱

由舞台效果、燈光設計，到每位演員嘅演出，都係頂尖水準。唔知點解，當「貓巴士」呈現喺自己眼前嗰一刻，突然有一種莫名嘅感動，估唔到竟然會睇到眼濕濕🥹

小朋友就更加唔使講啦！不過原來細囡一直以為我哋係入去睇戲😅～而佢完場之後就一路唱住「Totoro～ Totoro～」返酒店☺️，相信佢喺佢腦裏面又多咗一個黃色嘅開心記憶球喇！

另外，仲有Bonus位 ，就係Fujifilm嘅相片展，當中見到傻瓜機📷同實體卷裝菲林🎞️，真係咩回憶到返晒嚟！如果大家去開 Covent Garden，有時間就入去望吓啦！

#龍貓

31/07/2026

今次講疝氣（English Content below)

西醫所講嘅疝氣Hernia，專門係指腹壁或筋膜出現薄弱位置，令腹腔內的組織向外突出，以最常見的腹股溝疝為例，主要與腹壁結構薄弱，以及長期腹壓增加（如咳嗽、便秘、搬重物等）有關。

而中醫所講嘅「疝」，係泛指少腹、陰囊、睪丸等部位出現疼痛、墜脹、腫大、牽引不適😩等一類疾病。

根據《黃帝內經》記載：「寒氣客於厥陰之脈，則血泣脈急，引脅與少腹相引而痛。」
由於肝經循行經過少腹、陰器及睪丸，因此中醫認為疝氣大多與肝臟失調有關。

分型如下：
1.❄️寒疝（最常見）
寒邪侵襲肝經，令經脈收縮所致。

症狀：少腹抽痛、睪丸墜脹疼痛、
遇冷加劇得溫則舒、
痛感可放射至腹股溝。

治療：以溫經散寒、暖肝散結為大原則。

2.😡氣滯疝
情緒抑鬱、長期壓力令肝氣鬱結引起。

症狀：疼痛時輕時重、墜脹感明顯，
行走、站立後加劇
情緒波動時容易發作。

治療原則：
理氣散結，以通則不痛（少痛）的方向為大原則。

3.🫩中氣下陷
症狀：近似現代所講嘅腹股溝疝

部分年長人士、或長期咳嗽、或因搬重物後形成嘅疝氣，中醫會認為同以下因素有關：脾虛 → 中氣下陷 → 筋膜失養 → 臟器則容易下垂。

治療方針：
以益氣健脾、補中益氣升陷⬆️為大方向

由此可見，中西醫對疝嘅理解係有一定程度嘅分別。
針對Hernia，輕微而沒有明顯症狀者可先觀察。但如果疝氣突然推唔返入去，疼痛劇烈、持續紅腫，伴隨噁心嘔吐，發燒等情況，應請立即就診求醫，評估是否出現嵌頓疝或絞窄疝等需要及時手術的風險！

此外，避免久站、搬重物與及早治療咳嗽情況對預防腹壓增加、疝氣加劇，都有一定程度上嘅幫助。
中醫方面可透過辨證施治予以中藥處方，針灸（以肝經為主）通經疏絡，幫助紓緩疼痛及局部不適作為輔助治療；至於腹壁缺損本身，仍需由西醫評估是否需要手術處理。

From a Western medical perspective, a hernia refers specifically to a weakness or defect in the abdominal wall or fascia, allowing internal tissues to protrude outward. The most common type, inguinal hernia, is often related to structural weakness and increased abdominal pressure caused by factors such as chronic coughing, constipation, or heavy lifting.

In TCM, (疝) is a broader concept describing pain, heaviness, swelling, or pulling discomfort in the lower abdomen, sc***um, and testicular region. TCM associates these symptoms mainly with Liver meridian imbalance, especially when cold, stagnation, or deficiency affects the circulation of Qi and blood.

Common patterns include:
• Cold-type hernia: pain worsened by cold and relieved by warmth; treated by warming the meridians and dispersing cold.
• Qi stagnation: distending pain related to stress or emotional tension; treated by regulating Qi.
• Spleen Qi deficiency with sinking: often seen in weakness-related prolapse; treated by strengthening Qi and supporting elevation.

While TCM may help relieve symptoms through herbal medicine or acupuncture, structural defects require Western medical assessment. Seek urgent care if a hernia becomes painful, irreducible, swollen, or accompanied by vomiting or fever.

#疝氣 #少腹抽痛
#腹壓 #中醫資訊

30/07/2026

同條狗一家南下Bath and Chedder 之旅完滿結束!🐶🚗⭐️

原來Chedder 除咗芝士🧀出名之外，仲有一個咁靚嘅Chedder cave,重點係狗狗都入得～
另外，仲有限定嘅車打芝士味雪糕🍦😋
太太同兩個囡就話味道麻麻，
但我自己就覺得果種
鹹鹹甜甜嘅味道加上creamy 嘅口感就非常獨特，
真心大推👍🏻

Bath 就唔使多介紹，充滿歴史及特色，
絕對值得大家用一日時間慢慢行下🚶🏻、發掘一下😌

下星期一再向下一個旅程出發！

27/07/2026

當香港獅子山 遇見 Cheddar Lion Rock🦁

#獅子山