A: Weight loss and bloating

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With the Undas have you tried 212? In my notes I correlate it with the Chinese formula Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang (viewed by some as a basic formula for Spleen Qi deficiency, which it sounds like she has). Plus there is the "never well since" issue. The Spleen likes to be warm; its flavor is "bland" (often thought of as the flavor of rice - or of CHO in general). Sp Qi deficiency can manifest as tiredness & lack of energy, mental fogginess, and either water retention or an inability to gain weight. The tongue can be scalloped and might be swollen. The other thing I might suggest is a moxa box to her abdomen, or some form of moxa anyway. I would try at least 5 sessions of this. (5 is the Earth number, and Earth is the element of the Spleen.) Joanne Wu, ND, LAc Takoma Park, land 301-920-15783 blocks from the Takoma Metro on the Red Line

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Hi Loreen, For your patient's bloating and weight loss I would recommend: 1) Avoiding all gluten grains - such as wheat, barley, oats, rye, and triticale. Patients with cancer do better when this is done in conjunction with the anti-inflammatory diet. 2) Food sensitivity testing. 3) Consider (re-) using Kali carboniplex, Unda #4, 226, 243. Good luck, Mark Orbay, N.D. Naturopathic family practice Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Mark Orbay B.Sc., N.D.

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