Kit Li
When the time comes, it is meant to be that someone enters your life with a purpose.
My last visit to Hong Kong was in 2023. However, due to family matters, I had to spend two weeks sorting things out in Hong Kong in March 2025. Meanwhile, I was honoured to have the incredible opportunity to meet Prof. Mo Fei Zhi (莫飛智教授), shadow him at his clinic, and learn new knowledge about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Prof. Mo is the Chairman of the Hong Kong Academy of Chinese Medicine, specializing in cardiovascular diseases, myasthenia gravis, and other conditions. Additionally, he was one of the outstanding students of Prof. Deng Tietao, who was named a "Master of National Medicine" in China in 2009.
During my visits, I observed that different geographical regions, along with their environments, economic backgrounds, and emotional influences, exhibit different patterns of disease. I encountered several cases of Myasthenia Gravis (MG) within three days, as well as Thymic Follicular Hyperplasia (TFH), conditions that I had never come across before.
According to Prof. Mo’s analysis, these two conditions are primarily caused by emotional factors such as stress, anxiety, and worry. Therefore, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine are combined as part of the treatment regimen.
* Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a condition where muscles become weak and tire quickly, especially with overuse—for example, in the neck, shoulders, or back. It occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the connections between nerves and muscles, making it difficult for signals to reach the muscles. Symptoms include droopy eyelids, double vision, difficulty speaking, chewing, or swallowing, and weakness in the arms or legs.
* Thymic Follicular Hyperplasia (TFH) is an enlargement of the thymus gland due to an increase in immune cells (lymphoid follicles). It is often linked to autoimmune diseases like myasthenia gravis, where the immune system attacks the body. While it usually does not cause symptoms on its own, it is often discovered during tests for related conditions. Treatment focuses on managing the associated autoimmune disease.
Additionally, I was fortunate to receive treatment from Prof. Mo for the pain in my left calf, which was caused by a slight leg-length discrepancy. He used his unique needling technique (針灸整骨), which combines acupuncture and osteopathy with specialized needle manipulation for spinal adjustment, achieving a very high success rate. As he explained, he has spent the past twelve years experimenting with and refining this method, which has shown significant results in treating patients with spinal issues.
Spending three full days with Prof. Mo had a profound impact on my perspective on TCM, we also discussed about the future development of TCM, as well as the philosophy of life. After this visit with Prof. Mo, my perception of learning TCM has changed: theories may be static, but the way I approach and understand them is what truly matters in my life.
If you visit Hong Kong next time, be sure to look out for him if you need any assistance with your health during your stay. (A Cantonese interpreter is needed).
MO, FEIZHI; Chinese Medicine Practitioner - Primary Care Directory
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I am a retired Navy veteran and was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis in September 2020. After a bout of left ear infection and TMD (Temporomandibular disorder), symptoms persisting were eyelid drooping, slurred speech, drooling and overall muscle weakness in the left-hand grip, increased fatigue, and unsteady walking. I'm now taking www.multivitamincare.org herbal cure (6 weeks) and I have been receiving a great improvement since I started the remedy, I find joy in being able to go out by myself and catch a movie. “It’s been wonderful, and it’s been life-changing.
ReplyDeleteHi Altha, thanks for sharing your story, I’m glad to hear that you’re doing well with your herbal medicine. Take care! X
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