http://www.gancao.net Chinese Medicine for a Restless World Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:25:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/neurological/phlegm-type-insomnia-treated-with-acupuncture-and-herbs-5637?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=phlegm-type-insomnia-treated-with-acupuncture-and-herbs http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/neurological/phlegm-type-insomnia-treated-with-acupuncture-and-herbs-5637#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:26:36 +0000 al http://www.gancao.net/?p=5637 Chief-complaint: InsomniaWestern-diagnosis: InsomniaMedical-history: Patient, 35, female reports trouble falling asleep for 3 years. Often lays in bed and takes 2-3 hours to fall asleep.Pulse: Pulse excess and large.Tongue: Thick, white sticky coatingCM-diagnosis: Phlegm]]> http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/neurological/phlegm-type-insomnia-treated-with-acupuncture-and-herbs-5637/feed 0 http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/musculo-skeletal/knee-pain-treated-with-acupuncture-5619?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=knee-pain-treated-with-acupuncture http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/musculo-skeletal/knee-pain-treated-with-acupuncture-5619#comments Sun, 13 Nov 2011 16:34:43 +0000 al http://www.gancao.net/?p=5619 Chief-complaint: Left Knee Pain for 2 weeksWestern-diagnosis: Left Knee fat pad irritationMedical-history: 2 weeks ago gradually onset with progressive physical training. Resting, Ice, compression management received but no progression gained. Patient further seek bone-setter treatment but the situation got worse.Symptoms: Left Knee inferior portion showed significant swelling, with local inflammatory signs significant. Patients walk with pain, and the discomfort increased with going up and down stair.]]> http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/musculo-skeletal/knee-pain-treated-with-acupuncture-5619/feed 0 http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/neurological/acupuncture-used-for-arm-pain-5544?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=acupuncture-used-for-arm-pain http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/neurological/acupuncture-used-for-arm-pain-5544#comments Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:47:43 +0000 al http://www.gancao.net/?p=5544 Chief-complaint: Pain in both armsMedical-history: 86 yr old woman with high blood pressure, has had thyroid surgery, and receives cortisone shots for low back pain.Symptoms: Patient has been having severe pain radiating down her arms so much so that she takes Ibuprofen every four hours and has been doing so for 6 months. The pain keeps her up at night and limits her ability to perform regular tasks.Pulse: Pulse was thready and rapid with Lung and Kidney weak. Her trapezius muscle was especially tight, points UB10 and GB21 were painful, UB43 tight as well as UB11,12, and 13. Many Ashi points.]]> http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/neurological/acupuncture-used-for-arm-pain-5544/feed 0 http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/neurological/acupuncture-treatment-of-insomnia-5401?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=acupuncture-treatment-of-insomnia http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/neurological/acupuncture-treatment-of-insomnia-5401#comments Fri, 19 Nov 2010 04:29:04 +0000 al http://www.gancao.net/?p=5401 Chief-complaint: InsomniaWestern-diagnosis: InsomniaMedical-history:Symptoms: Insomnia with racing thoughts, worry, tossing & turning during her few hours sleep, fatigue, poor memory, & anxiety.Pulse: Thready, slightly rapidTongue: Pale slightly Thin, w/slight white coating in middle jiao.CM-diagnosis: Bu Mei: Heart & Spleen Deficiency]]> http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/neurological/acupuncture-treatment-of-insomnia-5401/feed 0 http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/reproductive/acupuncture-treatment-of-infertility-5370?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=acupuncture-treatment-of-infertility http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/reproductive/acupuncture-treatment-of-infertility-5370#comments Thu, 16 Sep 2010 17:08:50 +0000 al http://www.gancao.net/?p=5370 Chief-complaint: InfertilityWestern-diagnosis: Unexplained FertilityMedical-history: 27 year old female, unexplained infertility. Had been trying for four years to become pregnant. Active and fit.Symptoms: Mild to moderate stress, depression and anxiety related to work and not getting pregnant. No complaints of pain No other remarkable symptoms.Pulse & Palpation: Pulse wiry. Tender to palpation low back and SI joint. Very tight abdominal muscles from exercise routine.]]> http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/reproductive/acupuncture-treatment-of-infertility-5370/feed 0 http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/digestive/epidemic-cholera-treated-with-acumoxa-therapy-in-pakistan-5354?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=epidemic-cholera-treated-with-acumoxa-therapy-in-pakistan http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/digestive/epidemic-cholera-treated-with-acumoxa-therapy-in-pakistan-5354#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:41:35 +0000 al http://www.gancao.net/?p=5354 Chief-complaint: DiarrheaWestern-diagnosis: CholeraMedical-history: In flood affected areas in Pakistan, gastrointestinal Disorders are very common. Diseases such as diarrhea, dysentery, vomiting, and colic to mention just a few.Symptoms: Watery diarrhea, feelings of fullness, cramping pains.CM-diagnosis: Excess type diarrhea]]> http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/digestive/epidemic-cholera-treated-with-acumoxa-therapy-in-pakistan-5354/feed 0 http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/neurological/acupuncture-treatment-of-parkinsons-disease-5345?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=acupuncture-treatment-of-parkinsons-disease http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/neurological/acupuncture-treatment-of-parkinsons-disease-5345#comments Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:15:58 +0000 al http://www.gancao.net/?p=5345 Chief-complaint: tremorWestern-diagnosis: Parkinson's DiseaseMedical-history: 75 year old male has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease 8 years ago.Symptoms: This patient is a 75 year old male with tremors in both hands and generalized weakness and fatigue throughout his whole body. This started 8 years ago, with severe and sudden weakness in muscles so that he was unable to walk. Hand tremor started 5 years ago. Patient is unable to walk further than five minutes without feeling weak and short of breath. Hands tremor constantly and he is unable to write.]]> http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/neurological/acupuncture-treatment-of-parkinsons-disease-5345/feed 0 http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/metabolic/lyme-disease-5338?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lyme-disease http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/metabolic/lyme-disease-5338#comments Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:47:42 +0000 al http://www.gancao.net/?p=5338 Chief-complaint: Recurring fatigue and joint pain for eight yearsWestern-diagnosis: Lyme diseaseMedical-history: A 46 year old Caucasian male with a history of recurring fatigue and joint pain that would leave him bedridden. He received steroids for the initial bouts which relieved his symptoms temporarily. Many years later, he was diagnosed with Lyme disease and given approximately 8 weeks of antibiotic treatment. Patient reported little improvement with the antibiotic therapy.He came into my office after being unable to work for several months. He reported extreme fatigue, brain fog, and severe pain in his right ankle.]]> http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/metabolic/lyme-disease-5338/feed 0 http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/digestive/recurring-nightmares-2759?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=recurring-nightmares http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/digestive/recurring-nightmares-2759#comments Wed, 26 May 2010 21:31:53 +0000 al http://gancao.net/?p=2759 Chief Complaint: Recurring NightmaresHistory: Patient was an 23yr old female who had no previous major medical history. She had a tonsillectomy when she was in grade school (did not remember age) . No medications, no history of abuse and could not think of any specific physical or emotional trauma.Symptoms: Recurring dream of being chased then strangled. Initial onset was about 1.5 months prior to tx with an occurrence about 2/3 times per week. Patient was having difficulty sleeping due to anxiety about having nightmare and would sleep very lightly. After dream would usually stay up about 2 hours to calm herself down. All other functions seemed normal.]]> http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/digestive/recurring-nightmares-2759/feed 0 http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/dermatological/oriental-medicine-treatment-of-rosecea-5258?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=oriental-medicine-treatment-of-rosecea http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/dermatological/oriental-medicine-treatment-of-rosecea-5258#comments Tue, 18 May 2010 17:26:46 +0000 al http://www.gancao.net/?p=5258 Chief-complaint: RosaceaWestern-diagnosis: RosaceaMedical-history: Patient was a 36 female who first came in for fatigue. Patient has premenstrual anxiety, breast distension and diarrhea. She has cramping and pain with period. She reports she is under a lot of stress. She does drink wine and coffee daily. Also, she likes spicy food.Symptoms: Rosacea started in January with red cheeks and nose. Went to dermatologist and tried over-the-counter herbal remedies (Women's Balance) which helped some, but got worse in August of that year. Red, itchy slightly raised papules closer to eyes. Worse during and prior to period. Her skin is now oily. She is not sunlight sensitive.]]> http://www.gancao.net/case-studies/dermatological/oriental-medicine-treatment-of-rosecea-5258/feed 0