Embrace an inclusive approach to healing

In response to “Western and Chinese medicine traditions join forces in more Hong Kong hospitals to treat cancer, strokes, muscle and bone pain” (March 14), I am writing to share my own experience which highlights the effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine.

Upon consulting two ophthalmologists, I received three suggestions for addressing the cyst in the white of my right eye: allowing it to naturally fade away over time; undergoing a minor operation to remove it, a potentially recurring procedure; or considering a comprehensive operation at the back of the eye.

Interestingly, one of the ophthalmologists from a private hospital seemed more inclined towards the operation.

Fortuitously, not satisfied with the medical advice that I got, I decided to seek another opinion and consulted

an experienced Chinese medicine doctor. He identified the condition as “follicular conjunctivitis” with the root cause attributed to “lung qi stagnation”. He then prescribed herbal eye drops and herbal medicine tailored to my condition.

Within a week of diligently following the Chinese medicine doctor’s recommendations, I witnessed a remarkable transformation. The cyst in my eye began to flatten, and the allergic symptoms associated with the eye gradually disappeared.

After just a month, I had fully recovered. This outcome felt like a miracle, considering the non-invasive nature of the entire process and how the cyst had bothered me for more than six months.

My experience serves as a testament to the potential benefits of Chinese medicine and offers an area for collaboration between traditional Chinese and Western medicine.

By embracing an inclusive approach, we can open new avenues for healing and provide patients with the best possible care.

Arthur Chan, Mid-Levels