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The Treatment of Fibrocystic Breasts with Chinese Herbs
Chief Complaint: fibrocystic breasts
Western Diagnosis: fibrocystic breast disease
Medical History: T., 47 year old female, came to me complaining of fibrocystic breasts. Gyn exam revealed lumpy breast tissue, with scattered fluid-filled cysts in the upper quadrants. There was no pain associated with the condition. Menstrual history is uneventful; general good health. She began menstruating at 11 years of age, had two pregnancies, one live birth, and one abortion. Her gynecologist suggested mammography, but T. wanted to try Chinese medicine first. T. exercises regularly, using weights, flexibility training, aerobics, and Qi gong. She also meditates daily, eats a wide variety of foods, and regularly takes vitamin supplements; she detoxes three times per year.
Last modified: September 6, 2009 · 
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Tags: Acupuncture, Channel, Chinese · Posted in: Cancer, Gynecological, Metabolic
Headache, nose clear discharge, low fever, severe chill, influenza treated with Asian medicine
Chief Complaint: Headache, nose clear discharge, low fever, severe chill
Western Diagnosis: influenza
Medical History: The patient had these symptoms suddenly after exposure to cold and wind.
This man has appropriate diet, but does not do any exercise. He does not smoke, no alcohol.
Pulse exam: Pulse was superficial and slow
Last modified: September 6, 2009 · al · No Comments
Tags: Acupuncture · Posted in: Infectious, Respiratory
Cyclic Migraine treated with Oriental medicine
Chief Complaint: Cyclic Migraine
Western Diagnosis: Cyclic Migraine
Medical History: Unremarkable. One MVA 8 years ago in which she had LBP and R shoulder pain but no problems for 4 years now. Occasional tension headache (one every 6-8 months).
Questioning exam: History of CC: Started 2 months after menarche. Migraines seen 10 out of 12 months per year (cyclic) and 5+ times a year non-cyclic. Has tried various contraceptives to help with migraines without benefit.
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Tags: Acupuncture, Herbs, migraine · Posted in: EENT, Neurological
fever, swollen tonsils, headache, hard to swallow, malaise of extremities, Acute Tonsillitis
Chief Complaint: fever, swollen tonsils, headache, hard to swallow, malaise of extremities
Western Diagnosis: Acute Tonsillitis
Medical History: Female age 13 years old. No prior history of tonsillitis. Normal diet. Regular exercise. Non-smoker, non-drinker. Note: Was given a routine TB test 1 month before at school.
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Tags: Acupuncture, tonsillitis · Posted in: EENT, Infectious
depression, low energy treated with Chinese medicine
Chief Complaint: depression, low energy
Western Diagnosis: impotence, prostate
Medical History: Patient always tired, overweight and could not think sharply as well as having poor memory. Also, no sex drive, lower back pain, depression and couldn’t sleep well. Also complained of frequent urination during nighttime.
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Tags: Acupuncture, depression · Posted in: Metabolic, Neurological
Stiffness, tremors, gait restrictions, Parkinson’s treated with acupuncture
Chief Complaint: Stiffness, tremors, gait restrictions
Western Diagnosis: Parkinson’s
Medical History: 84 year old man presenting with Parkinson’s disease and common presentations of tremors (hands) and shuffling of gait. also, mental confusion and lethargic.
Questioning exam: diet, exposures to chemicals, vaccination history/complications etc.
Pulse exam: Pulse slippery
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Tags: Acupuncture, Parkinson's · Posted in: Musculo-Skeletal, Neurological
The Treatment of Bell’s Palsy with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs
Case studies of the treatment of Bell’s Palsy with acupuncture and Chinese herbs.
Last modified: August 14, 2009 · al · No Comments
Tags: Acupuncture, Bells Palsy, Herbs · Posted in: Acupuncture, Neurological
