X
theAsianparent Logo
theAsianparent Logo
Product GuideSign in
  • Pregnancy
    • Due date calculator
    • I'm pregnant
    • Trying To Conceive
    • Labour
    • After birth
    • Baby loss
  • Parenting
    • Parenting & Play by Friso
    • Parent's Guide
    • Relationship & Sex
  • Ages & Stages
    • Baby
    • Toddler
    • Pre-schooler
    • Kids
    • Pre-teen & Teen
  • Feeding & Nutrition
    • Diseases-Injuries
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Meal Planner
    • Health
    • Allergies & Conditions
    • Vaccinations
  • Education
    • Pre-School
    • Primary School
    • Secondary School
    • Primary School Directory
  • Lifestyle
    • Money
    • Travel & Leisure
    • Fashion
    • Home
    • Fitness
    • Contests & promotions
  • News
    • International
    • Health
    • Celebrity
    • Singapore
  • Money Parenting
    • Tips for Parents
    • Tips for Toddlers
    • Tips for Older Kids
    • The 5 Personas
  • TAP Recommends
  • Shopping
  • Press Releases
  • Project Sidekicks
  • Community
  • Advertise With Us
  • Contact Us
  • Become A Contributor
  • VIP

‘I Couldn’t Even Feel Needle Pricks’: Vivian Lai Turns to TCM After Stroke Scare

2 min read
‘I Couldn’t Even Feel Needle Pricks’: Vivian Lai Turns to TCM After Stroke Scare‘I Couldn’t Even Feel Needle Pricks’: Vivian Lai Turns to TCM After Stroke Scare

Vivian Lai had a health scare when she realised the entire left side of her body was numb and weak.

Some of us take our health for granted, until warning signs and minor illnesses jot us out of complacency. 

In an interview with Shin Min Daily News last Thursday (July 28), Vivian Lai revealed that she had a huge health scare five years ago when the left side of her body became numb and weak.

"I suddenly realised the left side of my body felt paralysed, especially my left hand which was completely numb — I couldn't even feel needle pricks," Vivian said. 

"Although this feeling didn't occur often, it always happened several times a week and would last a few hours. After a week, the discomfort was increasingly worrying and my husband and daughters were all very frightened."

The thought that she had suffered a minor stroke crossed her mind, but the 44-year-old actress didn't dare to believe it, telling herself that she was "still young".

After consulting with a doctor, Vivian found out that she has spinal disc displacement. But the solution offered to her wasn't the best — an operation that only has a 50 per cent chance of success.

Unwilling to take the chance, Vivian instead set her sights on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), which she told 8World in a report today (Aug 2) has improved her condition significantly.

On top of painkillers, Vivian now has regular acupuncture and bojin massage sessions, she said. She also complements these with nourishing floral tea from her own shop Teabrary to promote blood circulation.

But her health isn't Vivian's only concern — she has also started providing healthier foods to her family.

Said the mother of two: "I tell my daughters to drink less iced water and consume more foods that are good for the body, such as black bean soup. I also try to add more wood ear into the food I cook."

Aside from treatment for her herniated spinal disc, Vivian and her daughters, Vera, 16, and Ariel, 12, also use TCM for skincare.

Speaking on the TCM practice known as gua sha (scraping), Vivian claimed: "If you use gua sha over a long period and use the correct technique on your face, you'll never need to go for aesthetic [treatments].

"The right products and proper techniques will enhance your complexion and your skin will glow."

Partner Stories
6 Top Ways to Prevent Diaper Rash
6 Top Ways to Prevent Diaper Rash
Experiencing Mood Swings, Irregular Periods and Weight Gain Among Other Things? Here’s What You Need to Know About Hormonal Imbalance
Experiencing Mood Swings, Irregular Periods and Weight Gain Among Other Things? Here’s What You Need to Know About Hormonal Imbalance
Is the Spice in Your Life Taking a Toll on Your Tummy?
Is the Spice in Your Life Taking a Toll on Your Tummy?
Read This Before You Enjoy the Satisfaction of Cracking Your Joints!
Read This Before You Enjoy the Satisfaction of Cracking Your Joints!

This article was first published on AsiaOne and republished on theAsianparent with permission.

Got a parenting concern? Read articles or ask away and get instant answers on our app. Download theAsianparent Community on iOS or Android now!

img
Written by

asiaone

  • Home
  • /
  • Celebrity
  • /
  • ‘I Couldn’t Even Feel Needle Pricks’: Vivian Lai Turns to TCM After Stroke Scare
Share:
  • Engaged: Nick Teo Proposes to Hong Ling After ‘7-Year Itch'

    Engaged: Nick Teo Proposes to Hong Ling After ‘7-Year Itch'

  • Gong Hyo-jin and Kevin Oh Confirm Upcoming Marriage

    Gong Hyo-jin and Kevin Oh Confirm Upcoming Marriage

  • ‘I Am So Proud to Be Singaporean’: Yvonne Lim Cries Singing Majulah Singapura in Family’s First NDP Since Moving to Taiwan

    ‘I Am So Proud to Be Singaporean’: Yvonne Lim Cries Singing Majulah Singapura in Family’s First NDP Since Moving to Taiwan

app info
get app banner
  • Engaged: Nick Teo Proposes to Hong Ling After ‘7-Year Itch'

    Engaged: Nick Teo Proposes to Hong Ling After ‘7-Year Itch'

  • Gong Hyo-jin and Kevin Oh Confirm Upcoming Marriage

    Gong Hyo-jin and Kevin Oh Confirm Upcoming Marriage

  • ‘I Am So Proud to Be Singaporean’: Yvonne Lim Cries Singing Majulah Singapura in Family’s First NDP Since Moving to Taiwan

    ‘I Am So Proud to Be Singaporean’: Yvonne Lim Cries Singing Majulah Singapura in Family’s First NDP Since Moving to Taiwan

Get advice on your pregnancy and growing baby. Sign up for our newsletter
  • Pregnancy
    • Baby
    • Education
    • Events
    • Allergies & Conditions
  • Family Occasions
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Child Safety
    • Health
    • Diseases-Injuries
  • Lifestyle
    • Home
    • Money
    • Feeding & Nutrition
    • Diet & Weightloss
  • Normal Delivery
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Behaviour
    • Secondary School
    • Formula Feeding
  • Ages & Stages
    • Latching & Concerns
    • Festivals & Holidays
    • Education
    • Pre-teen & Teen
  • More
    • TAP Community
    • Advertise With Us
    • Contact Us
    • Become a Contributor


  • Singapore flag Singapore
  • Thailand flag Thailand
  • Indonesia flag Indonesia
  • Philippines flag Philippines
  • Malaysia flag Malaysia
  • Sri-Lanka flag Sri Lanka
  • India flag India
  • Vietnam flag Vietnam
  • Australia flag Australia
  • Japan flag Japan
  • Nigeria flag Nigeria
  • Kenya flag Kenya
© Copyright theAsianparent 2022. All rights reserved
About Us|Team|Privacy Policy|Terms of Use |Sitemap HTML
  • Tools
  • Articles
  • Feed
  • Poll

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

theAsianparent heart icon
We’d like to send you notifications for the latest news and updates on baby care and health.