Thyroid Treatment Research

Below is the list to research on thyroid treatments using TCM, as provided by ITM Online:


REFERENCES (http://www.itmonline.org/arts/thyroid.htm)

1. Qu Zhijin and Zhou Liang, Hyperthyroidism treated with Shanhaitang Pian, Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 1989, 30 (8).
2. Chen Zhimin, Huang Shuhua, et al., Fufang Baijiezi used to heal 54 cases of hyperthyroidism, Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine 1988, 8 (7).
3. Dong Zemin and Zhang Zaolian, Observation of curative effects of Jia Kang Pian for the treatment of 90 cases of hyperthyroidism, Guangxi Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 1988, 11(4).
4. Hu Daihuai, Xia Duhung, and Luo Jijie, Clinical observation of 60 cases of hyperthyroidism treated with a modified Jia Kang Fang, Journal of Hunan College of Traditional Chinese Medicine 1989, 9(1).
5. Liu Cuirong, Li Jianming, et al., Observation on curative effect of Jia Kang Ling for the treatment of hyperthyroid disorders, Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine 1988, 8(12).
6. Qu Zhuqiu, Lu Xiuluan, et al., Clinical observation on 60 cases of hyperthyroidism treated with Jia Kang Jian, Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 1987, 28 (2).
7. Zhang Suzhi, 152 cases of hyperthyroidism treated with Jia Kang Wan, Heilongjiang Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 1987, 1.
8. Yu Jixian, 100 cases of hyperthyroidism treated with modified Bupleurum and Dragon Bone Decoction, Journal of Hunan College of Traditional Chinese Medicine 1986, 6(2).
9. Fu Qingchen, Hyperthyroidism accompanying anemia treated with Jaiwei Guipi Wan, Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 1984, 25(10).
10. Zhang Zhenyan, 50 cases of hyperthyroidism treated with Jia Kang Wan, Beijing Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2, 1983.
11. Jiang Liji and Jiang Yunxiang, Jiawei Sili San used to treat hyperthyroidism, Shanghai Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 1982, 1.
12. Zhang Kaizhen, Lin Zhezhang, et al., Clinical observation of 12 cases of hyperthyroid malignant exopthalmos treated with integrated traditional and Western medicine, Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 1982, 23(1).
13. Liu Jing, Yin Jian, et al., Hyperthyroidism treated with Shuanghai Xiaoying Tang-a clinical observation of 60 cases, Sichuan Medical Journal 1982, 3(5).
14. Kuang Ankun, Din Tin, et al., Clinical observation of hypo- and hyper-thyroidism treated with traditional Chinese medicine and changes of plasma cyclonucleotides, Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 1980, 21 (11).
15. Yu Yunpu, Wang Jian, et al., Clinical observation of 50 cases of hyperthyroidism treated with Fufang Jiakang Gao, Zhejiang Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 1980, 15(8).
16. Yuan Wenxue, Observation on curative effect of Pinyin Fufang in treating 110 cases of hyperthyroidism, Middle Medical Journal 1980, 3.
17. Li Weifan and Zhang Guiliang, An experience of treating hyperthyroidism by differentiation of syndromes according to traditional Chinese medicine, Middle Medical Journal 1980, 3.
18. Li Yingquan, Jiawei Haizao Yuhu Tang used to heal hyperthyroidism, Hunan Medical Journal 1980, 1.
19. Zhang Jueren, A special formula for senile patients in treating hyperthyroidism, Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 1990, 31(3).
20. Gao Hongchun, Seaweeds should not be applied for the treatment of hyperthyroidism, Sichuan Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 1988, 7.
21. Xia Shaonong, Xu Zhizhang, and Zhang Zhihong, Hyperthyroidism treated with Yiqi Yangyin Decoction, Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine [English] 1986, 5(2).
22. Li Changdu and Li Peili, Treatment of hypothyroidism with Chinese herbs, Journal of Guiyang Traditional Chinese Medicine College 1990, 1.
23. Hu Guosheng, et al., A clinical study of treating Hashimoto's thyroiditis by moxibustion, Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine [English] 1987, 7(2).
24. Hsu, Hong-yen, Chinese herb therapy for hyperthyroidism, Bulletin of the Oriental Healing Arts Institute 1983, 8(3).
25. Kikutani Toyohiko, Clinical research on hyperthyroidism, Bulletin of the Oriental Healing Arts Institute, 9(6), 1984.
26. Abe Hiroko and Kodashima Shukuo, Pharmacological actions of crude drugs and Chinese herbal drugs-especially concerning their action mechanisms, Oriental Healing Arts International Bulletin 1986, 11(7).
27. Kuang An-kun, et al., The relationship between the therapeutic effect of TCM on primary hypothyroidism and nuclear T₃ receptors in lymphocytes, Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine 1988, 8(11).
28. Huang Zhixin, et al., Observation on curative effect of Licorice and Ginseng Decoction plus a small dose of thyroxine tablet in treating hypothyroidism, Clinical Medicine 1989, 9(4).
29. Takasu, N, et al., Test for recovery from hypothyroidism during thyroxine therapy in Hashimoto's thyroiditis, The Lancet 1990, 336.
30. Chen MD, et al., Influence of Yang-restoring herb medicines upon metabolism of thyroid hormone in normal rats and a drug administration schedule, Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine, 9(2), 1989.
31. Li Wenqi, et al., Effects of gossypol on thyroid function in man, Reproduction and Contraception 1989, 9(3).
32. Kuang Ankun, et al., Observation on curative effects of Chinese herb and Western drug therapies for primary hypothyroidism, Chinese Journal of Traditional and Western Medicine 1988, 8(2).
33. Li Wen-qi, et al., Effects of gossypol on thyroid and gonadal endocrinology in male subjects, Medicine and Pharmacy of Yunnan 1989, 10(3).
34. Wang Ziyou and Zhang Haifa, Treatment of 133 cases of chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, Liaoning Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 1989, 13(11).
35. Shen Yuming, Treatment of 40 cases of hyperthyroidism, Shanghai Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 1987, 2.
36. Terutane Yamada, The Chinese herbal treatment of Sjogren's syndrome and subacute myelo-opticoneuropathy (SMON) disease, Oriental Healing Arts International Bulletin 1987, 12(7).
37. Hsu, Hong-yen, Applications of Chinese herb formulas and scientific research: Ginseng and Astragalus Combination, International Journal of Oriental Medicine 1991, 16(3).
38. Su Xiangfu, et al., Effect of yin-nourishing and blood-activating recipes on antibody formation in animals, Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 1984, 4(2).
39. Feng Jianhua, Report of 2 cases of toxic hepatitis induced by Dioscorea bulbifera, Shandong Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 1989, 8(2).
40. Chen Zelin, personal communication, 1992.
41. ACTA Acadamiae Medicinae Secondae Shanghai 1985, 5(2).
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43. Islam, MW, et al., Effect of khatamines and their enantiomers on plasma triiodothyronine and thyronxine levels in normal Wistar rats, American Journal of Chinese Medicine 1990, 18 (1-2).
44. Esner, SI, personal communication. 1991.
45. Middlebrooks, H, TCM nutritional therapy for hyperthyroidism, Journal of the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine 1989, 7(4).
46. Golden, R, Clinical experience at Guangzhou Hospital for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Journal of the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. 1989, 7(1-2).
47. Guo Xiaozong, et al., Acupuncture treatment of benign thyroid nodules: clinical observation of 65 cases, Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine [English] 1984, 4(4).
48. Hiroshi Sasaki, et al., Immunosuppresive principles of Rehmannia glutinosa, Planta Medica 1989, 55.
49. Zhang Jiaqing and Zhao Ming, Animal experiments of Chinese herbs in treating hypothyroid model rat. Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine 1991, 11(2).
50. Kuang Ankun, et al., Effect of traditional Chinese medicine on primary hypothyroidism in relation to nuclear T3 receptors in lymphocytes, Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine 1988, 8(11).
51. Chen Zhichai and Xu Ziyin, Clinical observation on Fuzhen Xiaoyin formula applied to treat 38 cases of autoimmune thyroiditis, Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine. 1992, 12(10).

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$5 Herbal Consults: Jan 15-Feb 15

Dear Friends:

Happy New Year!

The year 2009 was a tough one for many people. I would like to take a few moments of your time to reflect on the past year, and to offer a New Year's gift to all.

This past year has been fantastic in many ways. I re-located my office from Oak Cliff to North Dallas, and I have been told by clients that our new location near the toll road is much more convenient for them. We like our place in the Spindletop Oil building and are glad that you do, too!

2009 was also financially painful for many of us. Taking care of basic necessities has become burdensome for many, and health care has fallen to the bottom of the plate. Some health care providers have actually raised prices as a response to fewer patients. Now is not the time to raise prices. I offer the commitment to all of my current and future patients that I will not raise my consultation or service prices in 2010.

Over the past year, I have had inquiries about why I do not accept insurance. Please allow me to explain. Although many acupuncturists offer mild pain and stress relief, many people come to see me for significant problems such as gynecological disorders, major digestive disturbances, debilitating pain, degenerative arthritis, high cholesterol and blood pressure, auto-immune disorders, depression, panic attacks, insomnia, severe carpal tunnel syndrome, or disfiguring skin problems. There is no insurance plan that covers acupuncture for internal health problems or herbal treatment of any sort!

As a response to this recession and as a gesture of goodwill, for 30 days I will waive new patient intake fees (a $25 value), and I will offer $5 herbal consultations and quick checks for both old and new patients between January 15 and February 15, 2010.

I will still charge for herbal products and for manual therapies (such as acupuncture or bodywork therapies), but the $60 herbal consultation fee has been reduced to the price of a cheeseburger. Think of this gesture as our contribution towards your New Year's resolutions.

As one good turn deserves another, I would greatly appreciate you forwarding this e-mail to anyone in your circle of friends who may have expressed interest in natural medicine, but who has hesitated to act due to finances.

I became a doctor of Oriental medicine for one reason: to help other people achieve their optimum health potential naturally. This was my inspiration, and remains my commitment.

Take Good Care,

Dr. D

Dry Brush For Your Immune System

The tool in Dry Brushing is typically a long-handled bath brush with soft, natural fiber bristles. Other options would include exfoliating gloves, a loofah sponge or even raw-silk gloves. The advantage of the long-handled brush over the other options is that the bather can reach body parts not accessible by his or her arm-reach. The middle back is an example of a hard-to-reach area when using the loofah sponge or gloves.



Performing the Dry Brushing Routine
Dry Brushing uses strokes that go towards the heart - aiding in the body's lymph and blood circulation. Always start with a lighter pressure to avoid scratching the skin or feeling uncomfortable after showering. Deeper pressures can be added over time as the body becomes used to Dry Brushing.


Starting at the feet the brush, loofah or gloves are drawn across the tops and bottoms of the feet moving on to the calves and then the thighs. Areas of cellulite or extra fat can be given extra brush strokes. Strokes should always move towards the heart - an upward motion for the lower body and sideways motions for the upper chest and back. The heart is located in the chest to the left of the midline of the body.


Strokes across the abdomen should resemble a clockwise motion in the direction of proper digestion flow. Attention can be paid to the buttocks before moving to the back and drawing long strokes up towards the shoulders. Women should use gentle pressure over the breasts and under the arms, especially if sensitivity exists.




Tips for Optimum Dry Brushing

* The brush or other tool should be washed in warm water with soap after use to clean off any dead skin cells.
* Areas of open skin wounds - cuts, scratches and rashes - should be avoided when dry brushing.
* Dry Brushing is always performed on dry skin and is best applied prior to showering so any dead skin remaining is washed off afterwards.
* The bather can eventually use a coarser brush if desired and skin tolerates the texture difference.
* Natural bristled brushes are preferred by complementary medicine practitioners as synthetic bristles are considered to cause microscopic scratches in the skin.



Adding Oil to Dry Brushing


Skin types that are prone to dryness will especially benefit from the addition of an oil massage after dry brushing. Very oily skin types will feel uncomfortable with the oil massage and should skip this addition and go directly to the shower after brushing.
A plant ester, Jojoba oil matches the skin's natural oils and won't clog pores like other heavy oils can. Jojoba oil can be found at local health food stores. Other oils commonly used include almond, olive, sunflower, coconut and sesame.

Immunity: Fight the Good Fight

Every year at this time I see a patients who are fighting off colds. Recently, I even had a patient who was diagnosed in the E.R. as having mononucleosis! Many of my clients have very demanding careers and getting sick is not an option for them. The first thing my patients want to know is how to boost their immunity so they can prevent future illness.

Instead of asking my clients to give up their high-pace jobs or avoid responsibilities, I try to educate them about how to work with their body, and not against their body.

Some patients may be afraid that I will instruct them to remove all forms of stress from their life, eat only vegetables, and start listening to Enya whenever they feel tense. Yet, they are surprised to find that I believe that demanding activity is an important part of living a healthy life.

The TCM View of the Immune System

Generally, every system in your body, at every level, engages in self-defense against pathogens. At the most external level, your skin protects against microbial invaders. Even adopted behaviors, such as wearing protective clothing, become a part of your immune system’s activities. Inside of the body, organ systems work together to move fluids, expel pathogens, raise and lower body temperature, and ensure that hormones, vitamins, and minerals nurture your system.

Within Traditional Chinese Medicine there are two elements that largely factor in a person’s immune health: wei qi and lung health.

Herbal Formulations to Strengthen Defensive Qi

Wei qi means “defensive force”. When a person’s wei qi is weak, she will be prone to many types of illness.

There are many formulas available that help strengthen a person’s wei qi. One of the most common formulas is called Jade Screen. The Jade Screen formula dates back more than 800 years and combines astragalus with other key herbs to create a formula that protects the body against colds and flues. For help selecting the formula that is best for your constitution (most effective, with minimal side effects), consult an O.M.D.

The Lungs

Another way to boost your wei qi is through your lungs. In Chinese medicine, the lungs are a vital part of your body’s transport system. The lungs control the opening and closing of the pores, they regulate the transportation of fluids from the upper part of the body to the lower part of the body, and bring oxygen into the blood. When the lungs are not functioning strongly then the skin may be prone to wind or cold invasion, the passages may become clogged with phlegm, and the blood may acquire a condition known as blood stasis.

Exercise and deep breathing are two ways to boost your lung’s function. If you tend toward chronically weak lungs, then consult your Oriental Medical Doctor regarding acupuncture and herbal treatments that can help you strengthen your constitution. TCM is especially effective in treating chronic asthma and bronchitis.

Impact of Stress on Immune Function, Mental Clarity

Long-term stress can negatively impact many of your body’s systems. If you find yourself in a stressful situation at home or work that lasts for days or months, you may find that you begin to suffer recurrent colds and a lack of mental focus. Dealing with your stress, altering long-term stressful situations, and slowing down will ultimately help strengthen your immunity. Some patients find it difficult to switch gears between “go mode” and “slow mode.”

I encourage all of my patients to live normal lives, even demanding lives, but to make time to attend to their body’s needs so that their quality of life may be preserved for a lifetime. Acupuncture and herbal support can help people with demanding careers to perform better at work and enhance their quality of life.