A Case Conference with the Doctor as a Patient


Author: Seif BB

Affiliation: Brother Bernard Seif,  Clinical Psychologist, Behavioral Medicine Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine / Chinese Medicine
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Conference/Journal: Townsend Letter for Doctors & Patients
Date published: 2003
Other:
 Volume ID: 244   ,  Issue ID: Nov   ,  Pages: 85-88   ,  Word Count: 57  
    The author details his own experience of herpes zoster (shingles) and post-herpetic neuralgia in this case study.  His response to both Eastern and Western treatments are catalogued in an effort to provide a multi-disciplinary source of information for both practitioners and patients.  Chuan Xin Lian (Andrographis) and therapeutic massage are presented as among the most helpful treatments.