Dr Zhao TCM Help Diabetes Dr William Liye

Dr. Zhao TCM Help Diabetes Dr. William Liye Zhao China TCM Center Ltd Super Natural Solutions Ltd

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Dr. William Liye Zhao Ø Licensed to practice Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. Ø Graduated of China’s top Medical University. Ø More than 30 years of experience. Ø Advised the Alberta Government. Ø Lectured professional and patient groups

What is Diabetes and Why Blood sugar levels are high. 70 to 110(mg/d. L) of blood Ø Insulin production is inadequate Ø Cells do not respond properly to insulin

Type 1 Diabetes Ø >90% of the insulinproducing cells permanently destroyed Ø Immune system problem, Viral infection or nutritional factors Ø A genetic predisposition

Type 2 Diabetes Ø Insulin resistance 80 -90% Obesity Ø Body does not produce enough insulin Ø Recurring pancreatitis Ø Hormone unbalance

Insulin receptors Ø Two main components Ø Plays a key role in the regulation of glucose homeostasis Ø Sends out a signal and receives glucose

Insulin moves sugar

Insulin Resistance Insulin resistance, the body makes excess insulin, but the muscle, liver, and fat cells do not use or respond properly to the insulin. With long -standing uncontrolled type 2 diabetes, the pancreas will reduce the amount of insulin it produces.

Ailments of insulin resistance ØHigh blood sugar; ØFatigue; ØSleepiness ØWeight gain; ØDepression; ØIntestinal bloating; ØBrain fogginess

Atherosclerosis of Diabetes

Effect on tissue or organs Fat rise-Narrow blood vessels- Atherosclerosis. Decreased blood flow- Poor circulation § Heart § Brain § Legs § Kidneys § Nerves § Skin

Long-Term Damage: Eyes High blood sugar can damage the retinadiabetic retinopathy. It can cause progressive, irreversible vision loss. It is the leading cause of new cases of blindness in people between the ages of 20 and 74.

Long-Term Damage: Feet Foot sores and gangrene can occur, even from small injury. In severe cases, infections can go unchecked and result in an amputation.

Oral antihyperglycemic drugs CLASS NUMBER OF DAILY DOSES DRUG SELECTED SIDE EFFECTS Biguanides Metformin 2 to 3 Extended-release mertormin 1 to 2 Acetohexamide 1 to 2 Diarrhea; increased acidity of body fluids (rare) Sulfonylureas Chlorpropamide 1 Glimeplride 1 Glipizide 1 to 2 Glyburide 1 to 2 Micronized glyburide 1 to 2 Tolazamide 1 to 2 Tolbutamide 1 to 2 Weight gain; low sodium in blood (hyponatremia) with chlorpropamide Meglitinide Nateglinide 3 Repaglinide 3 Pioglitazone 1 Rosiglitazone 1 to 2 Weight gain Thiazolidinediones Weight gain; fluid retention (edema) Glucosidase inhibitors Acarbose 3 Miglitol 3 Diarrhea; abdominal pain; bloating

Mechanism of Antihyperglycemic Ø Suppressing glucose production by the liver Metformin Ø Sulfonylureas to increases insulin secretion. § Acetohexamide § Ø Improving metabolism Thiazolidinediones § § Chlorpropamide Glimeplride Glipizide Glyburide Micronized glyburide Tolazamide Tolbutamide § Ø Preventing the digestion § of carbohydrates Glucosidase inhibitors Ø Meglitinide

Depressed or discouraged Ø Discourage of Drugs Ø Side Effects of Drugs Ø Damage of Kidney or liver Ø Alternative, natural approach.

TCM herbs & Acupuncture Ø Keep blood sugar levels within the normal range. Ø Reduce insulin resistance. Ø TCM herb formula nourish pancreas Ø Acupuncture balance insulin level, reduce stress Ø Low blood sugar, blood pressure and weight. Ø Suppress craving Ø Improve metabolism Ø Increase insulin Ø Recover pancreas

Diabetes-overweight. Dampness

Miraculous Tortoise Ø The umbilicus (Shen Que), point from mother. Ø Fetus’ own zang fu organs Ø Qi and blood. Ø Miraculous Tortoise and Bagua. Ø Bagua >balance <needles

Acupuncture Approach- Diabetes-Overweight

Body’s Yuan(Original) Qi Ø Original from parents Ø Used up in the course of life Ø From umbilicus(Shen Que), through Bagua network to whole body.

Bugua Chart

Tortoise Chart Points

Unique acupuncture help Ø Diabetes mellitus, Obesity. Ø Coronary artery disease, hypertension. Ø Digestive problems. Ø Neurological problems. Ø Hormone balance; hot flush. Ø Infertility. Ø Insomnia, Depression.

Herbs Make Up Formula ØTrichosanthes Root ØNotoginseng ØHoneysuckle Flower ØRhizoma coptidi ØRhizoma Alismatis ØPueraria ØGanodermal lucidum ØOphiocordyceps Sinensis

Trichosanthes Root ØProperties: Sweet, bitter, cold, related to the lung and stomach channels. ØFunctions: clears away heat, toxic substance; nourish body yin, pancreas, stomach and lung. Ø Applications: Diabetes, dry coughs and carbuncles.

Notoginseng Ø Anti-hyperglycemic and anti-obese activities. Ø Help lower cholesterol and triglycerides. Ø Strengthen the immune system. Ø Increase blood circulation. Ø Prevent atherosclerosis. Ø Protect the liver, pancreas from injury. Ø Enhance sperm motility, enhancing male fertility. Ø Inhibit the growth of prostate cancer cells.

Honeysuckle Flower ØHelp regulate blood sugar levels. ØEffective in reducing inflammation, fever and infection. ØPromise in treating malignant breast disease. ØCombination with Chrysanthemum to lower blood pressure.

Rhizoma coptidis ØBerberine significantly inhibited the progression of diabetes. ØHypoglycemic effect. ØModulating lipids metabolic effects. ØScavenge free radical.

Alismatis Rhizoma (zexie)(AEA) ØBelong to protostane-type triterpenes which have hypoglycemic activity. ØIncrease glucose uptake of cells. ØInhibit alpha-glucosidase activity.

Pueraria (PR) Kudzu ØReduce glycemia ØImprove the dyslipidemia conditions. ØIncrease insulin receptors. ØElevate insulin expression and maintaining metabolic homoeostasis.

Ganodermal lucidum ØTreat several diseases. ØBeneficial therapeutic effects on diabetes. ØThe major bioactive components. ØPossess anti-oxidant, anti-tumor, immunomodulatory and immunotherapeutic activities.

Ophiocordyceps Sinensis ØIncreased insulin levels in the blood. ØReduce diabetic complications. ØSlow down diabetic kidney damage and pancreatic beta-cell failure. ØReduced pre-cancerous lesions.

Herb Formula Bagua Balance Ø Yang Balance Capsules Ø Yin Balance Capsules Ø Qi Balance Capsules Ø Blood Balance Capsules Ø Nourishment Balance Capsules Ø Cleansing Balance Capsules Ø Down Balance Capsules Ø Calm Balance Capsules

Pancreas Nourishment Ø Functions: § Increase insulin sensitivity and reduce insulin resistance. § Reducing the cravings for carbohydrates. Ø Ingredients: § Trichosanthes Root, § Notoginseng, § Honeysuckle Flower Ø Benefits: § § High blood sugar, Diabetes. High blood pressure, Weight control.

Over-Weight Down Balance Formula Ø Reducing or control weight to help diabetes. Ø Balancing hormone: Yin. Yang balance capsules Ø Increasing metabolism to get slender Benefit: loss 1 -3 pounds per week.

Control High Blood Pressure Alternative help to control BP Three Down capsules Tension Free capsules. Benefit: 2 -3 weeks BP is getting down, especially for diastolic BP.

Qi Balance Capsules Ø Tonify the life force or energy Ø Good for the body’s metabolism Ø Fatigue. Ø Reinforce, rebuild and rebalance the Qi

Blood Essence Balance Capsules Ø Help blood to deliver substances to the cells and transports waste. Ø Nourishment of Body Yin Ø Nourishment of Pancreas Yin.

Yin & Yang Balance Capsule Ø Balance the energy Ø Low blood sugar, blood pressure and lose weight. Ø Help pancreas recover. Ø 100% natural Chinese Medical. Ø Absolutely no side effects!

Contact US Ø Downtown Location 142, 1111 - 6 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB Phone: 403 -237 -6297 Ø Northwest Location 1343 A Northmount Drive NW, Calgary, AB Phone: 403 -247 -6828 www. zhaotcm. com Email: dr. zhao@zhaotcm. com