"Ms. Wang, from a traditional Chinese medicine perspective, your condition is what's known as 'spleen and kidney Yang Qi deficiency with a dysregulation of your nutritive and defensive qi.'"
Lü Ying explained in terms the patient could understand. "The major blood loss from your miscarriage depleted the essential energy in your kidneys. Plus, with your history of stomach ulcers, your spleen's Yang was already weak. Now, your Yang Qi is deficient both internally and externally, which is why you feel so cold. The disharmony between your nutritive and defensive systems is why you're prone to colds and diarrhea. And when your Yang Qi can't warm your spirit, it leads to poor sleep and low moods."
Ms. Wang's eyes lit up. For the first time since she'd walked in the door, a flicker of hope showed on her face. "Can it be cured?"
"It will take time, but it can be improved."
