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So, my Eastern physician says I have lung deficiency. Exactly what does that mean? Hi,
my name is Mark Brinson, Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Physical Medicine, and Human Performance
Specialist. When they talk about lung deficiency, from the standpoint of Eastern Medicine, they're
referring to your lungs in a way, but more they're referring to your whole respiratory
system. In Eastern Medicine, this goes on to even describe the skin, which in Western
Medicine, is an organ of respiration as well, so if you have any skin conditions, if you
have any upper or lower respiratory conditions, if you have things like asthma or any pulmonary
problems, they do fall into the category of lung, or lung deficiency in Eastern Medicine.
More than that, it's your overall, what they call protective Chi, or protective energy
of the body, so almost like your external immune system, that falls into the lung category
as well, so you may have been diagnosed this, because you catch colds frequently. The idea
behind this, is that the Eastern Medicine Physician is going to try to prescribe you
foods, treatments, or herbs, or possibly lifestyle changes, that are going to boost this system,
and overall boost your longevity, and your ability to resist diseases. You might want
to check with them also, because they can tell you things to do seasonally, that are
going to help as well. Whether it's herbs that you can take, maybe before an international
flight, or when it's that cold and flu time of year. Things that you can do to help build
your resistance to disease, to keep you from getting sick at that time. My name is Mark
Brinson, Doctor of Oriental Medicine, wishing you a happy and a balanced day.