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DIABETES ACUPUNCTURE AND HERBAL TREATMENT |
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TRUE STORY
Name : Puan Maimun A.
From : Sungai Petani, Kedah
Problem: Diabetic
"I am 50 years old, have suffered from diabetes. I met with Chinese Master in KL Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia herbal and acupuncture treatment. Mine proposed by the master to do acupuncture to restore nervous system. I am also takes boiling and pills herbs every day. Sometimes i takes special boiling herbs and herbal powder to get my body more strengthen and healthy. After a several times acupuncture my feels that now i can move and make any normal activity. Now, I still continue taking herbal powder to get more recovery”. |
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WHAT IS DIABETES INSIPIDUS |
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Diabetes - The syndrome is caused by heposecretion of antidiuretic hormone resulting from hypothalamus-pituitary lesion. Diabetes can also be secondary to other diseases. The state of illness may be mild or severe, transient or permanent. The disease belongs to the category of 'xiao ke' in Acupuncture and Chinese Master's Way of Diabetes Cure... |
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CAUSES OF TYPE 1 DIABETES |
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The causes of type 1 diabetes are complex and still not completely understood. People with type 1 diabetes are thought to have an inherited, or genetic, predisposition to the disease. Researchers believe that this genetic predisposition may remain dormant until it is activated by an environmental trigger such as a virus or a chemical... |
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TYPES OF SYNDROMES |
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Dryness-heat in the Lung and Stomach Main Symptoms : Restlessness, polydipsia, polyphagia with tendency to hunger, dryness of the mouth and tongue, polyuria, red tongue with yellowish fur, slippery and rapid pulse. |
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DIABETES HERBAL CURE AND TREATMENTS |
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Usually it takes between 1 to 6 months for recovery by Chinese Master's teory of medication. The treatment includes acupuncture herbal medicine qi qong exercise and dieting therapy, etc etc. |
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DIABETES MELLITUS |
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Diabetes mellitus is classified into juvenile and adult types according to the clinical features. The age of onset of the juvenile type is young and has a tendency to inheritance. Blood sugar fluctuates widely and is quite sensitive to insulin. Treatment is difficult and it is often named insulin-depending diabetes or unstable diabetes. The age of onset of adult type is above 40. This type is relatively mild and can be controlled by dietary restriction or oral antidiabetics. Therefore it is also named non- insulin depending diabetes or stable diabetes. |
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DEBILITY OF THE LUMBUS |
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Deficiency of the Kidney Main Symptoms : Polyuria with turbid discharge, soreness and debility of the lumbus, dryness of the mouth and tongue, dyshopria with feverish sensation in the chest, palms and soles, red tongue, deep, thready and rapid pulse. |
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MAJOR TYPES OF DIABETES |
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Common symptoms of both major types of diabetes Fatigue: In diabetes, the body is inefficient and sometimes unable to use glucose for fuel. The body switches over to metabolizing fat, partially or completely, as a fuel source. This process requires the body to use more energy. The end result is feeling fatigued or constantly tired. |
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FASTING BLOOD-GLUCOSE |
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Accessory examination a) Fasting blood-glucose is higher than 130 mg. Blood glucose after meal is more than 160-180 mg. Urine is positive for glucose. If complicated by ketosis, urine is positive for ketone bodies. |
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DIABETES OFTEN HAS NO SYMPTOMS |
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Diabetes often has no symptoms or warning signs. The only way to be sure is to have your blood tested for glucose (blood sugar). If symptoms do appear, they might include: Feeling tired, Feeling irritable, Urinating more than normal, Being very thirsty.... |
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DIABETES OFTEN GOES UNDIAGNOSED |
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Diabetes often goes undiagnosed because many of its symptoms seem so harmless. Recent studies indicate that the early detection of diabetes symptoms and treatment can decrease the chance of developing the complications of diabetes. Some diabetes symptoms include: Frequent urination.. |
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COMPLICATIONS AND CONCOMITANT DISEASES |
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The main complications and concomitant diseases of diabetes mellitus are diabetic ketoacidosis, cardiovascular diseases, diabetic renopathy and peripheral neuropathy. Cardiovascular complications are the chief causes of death. |
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NEW DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES |
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New diagnostic techniques such as testing blood insulin levels are quite helpful in understanding the pathological changes of pancreas and in obtaining information concerning treatment. |
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