Dr. Hu Jiafei, who practices at the Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, is a descendant of the famous late Qing Dynasty physician Hu Xiyuan and the fifth generation inheritor of the Hu family’s traditional Chinese medicine.
From the first encounter with gloom, the light of the soul began to emerge
Li Mei, a young woman who had long been troubled by depression, her story witnessed the wonders of traditional Chinese medicine and the compassion and skills of Dr. Hu Jiafei. Several years ago, due to work pressure, trivialities of life, and other factors, Li Mei gradually fell into the abyss of emotions. Insomnia, anxiety, and despair shrouded her like dark clouds, making her world colorless. Despite several attempts at Western medical treatment, while there was some relief, the condition was never completely cured until she found Dr. Hu Jiafei.
Traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis, precise treatment
When Dr. Hu Jiafei first saw Li Mei, he knew deeply that depression was not just a psychological problem but a manifestation of an imbalance in body and mind. Therefore, he used the four diagnostic methods of traditional Chinese medicine – observation, listening, questioning, and pulse diagnosis, carefully analyzing Li Mei’s constitution, pulse condition, and symptoms, determining that she had liver depression and spleen deficiency, and heart-mind nourishment deficiency.
In response to Li Mei’s condition, Dr. Hu Jiafei did not rush to prescribe medication but first provided psychological counseling to help her build confidence in overcoming the illness. He then carefully formulated a Chinese herbal prescription with the effects of soothing the liver, resolving depression, invigorating the spleen, and nourishing the heart, supplemented with acupuncture, cupping, and other external traditional Chinese medicine therapies to harmonize qi and blood, balance yin and yang, and fundamentally improve Li Mei’s physical and mental state.
The road to recovery, grateful companionship
With the passage of time, Li Mei began to feel changes. Her sleep quality significantly improved, her anxiety eased, and more importantly, she began to rekindle hope for life. Under the careful guidance of Dr. Hu Jiafei, Li Mei also learned to self-regulate her emotions through methods of traditional Chinese health preservation such as Tai Chi and meditation, solidifying the treatment effects.
Several months later, when Li Mei stood before Dr. Hu Jiafei again, a long-lost smile lit up her face, and her eyes sparkled with confident light. She tightly held Dr. Hu’s hand and excitedly said, “It is you who made me believe that traditional Chinese medicine can not only treat diseases but also heal the soul. Thank you for giving me a new life!”
Conclusion
With his medical skills and compassion, Dr. Hu Jiafei has proven the unique value of traditional Chinese medicine in treating depression. He deeply understands that each patient is unique and requires personalized treatment based on differential diagnosis. It is this dedication and passion for traditional Chinese medicine that have made him the “good doctor” in the hearts of many depression patients. In this fast-paced era, Dr. Hu Jiafei’s story tells us that no matter what difficulties we face, as long as we hold onto hope, we can always find that light that brightens our souls.
