Nutritional Approach to Blood Deficiency (Thyroid Hypo-function)
Adriano Borgna, Lac
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Good and appropriate nutrition is key to the healing of blood deficiency. Pathology of the blood in Chinese medicine relates to thyroid problems in western medicine: low energy, fatigue, difficulty in concentration, poor memory, low libido, feeling cold, menstrual cramps, fibroids, insomnia, anxiety, depression, sugar cravings, hair thinning/loss, dry skin. These are some of the typical symptoms of blood deficiency and they are commonly seen in any healthcare office. By analyzing different cases of blood deficiency and understanding the principles of good nutrition the participants will learn how to treat successfully these very common conditions. Three clinical cases of blood deficiency with three aspects of nutritional deficiencies will be presented to the audience. Diagnosis and nutritional approach to the condition will follow along with common misconceptions and pitfalls of our modern culture.