Each section highlights pertinent Chinese medical physiology and how pathophysiologic states develop, allowing readers to hone their treatment plans. It encourages practitioners to ease away from the fear-based mindset found in some western medicinal approaches and to focus on the treatment and understanding of subtle imbalances before they are evident in the blood. Focus will be on the most common medical conditions that bring patients to clinic and evaluating how popular pharmaceuticals impact Chinese medicine patterns.This ground-breaking text guides readers in interpreting and evaluating lab results through the lens of Chinese medicine. Sharing decades of expert knowledge and experience, Randine Lewis bridges the gap and translates Western medicine into Chinese medicine and biomedical results, consolidating both in a grounded and clear approach that allows practitioners to remain true to core Oriental principles around the basis of disease and healing.
Each section highlights pertinent Chinese medical physiology and how pathophysiologic states develop, allowing readers to hone their treatment plans. It encourages practitioners to ease away from the fear-based mindset found in some western medicinal approaches and to focus on the treatment and understanding of subtle imbalances before they are evident in the blood. Focus will be on the most common medical conditions that bring patients to clinic and evaluating how popular pharmaceuticals impact Chinese medicine patterns.

Zusammenfassung
Translating Western biomedicine into Chinese medicine patterns and physiology, this seminal text guides readers in using lab tests alongside their traditional diagnostic tools. It allows practitioners to enhance their treatment plans whilst focussing on how pathophysiologic states develop in the body.

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Foreword by Jeffrey Yuen
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Definitions

Section I - Hematologic Panel: A Function of Qi & Blood

Chapter 1 The Nature of Blood
Psychological Theme: What are we financing with our Qi and Blood?
Physical Properties of Blood
The Complete Blood Count
Plasma
Development of the Blood Cell
Yuan Qi
Ying Qi
Wei Qi
How Gu Qi Produces Blood
How Gu Qi and Da Qi combine to become Post Natal Qi and Blood
Red Blood Cell Panel
RBC
Hemoglobin
Hematocrit
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH)
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)
Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV)
Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW)
Iron
Transferrin
Ferritin
Vitamin B12
Folate
Intrinsic Factor
Clotting Factors
Prothrombin Time (PT)
Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT)
Platelets
Mean Platelet Volume (MPV)

Chapter 2 White Blood Cell Analysis and the Wei Qi Response
The Nature of Wei Qi
Psychological Theme - Protecting ourselves from perceived violations
Physical Properties of Wei Qi
Qualities of Pathologic Qi
Viral
Bacterial
Fungal
White Blood Cell Panel
White Blood Cell Count
Granulocytes
Neutrophils
Eosinophils
Basophils
Agranulocytes
Monocytes
Lymphocytes
Antigens IgA, IgG, IgE, IgM
Autoantibodies - ANA, RF, APA, LAC
Latency
Divergent Channels
Leukemia
Lymphoma

Section 2 - Metabolic Panel: Receiving Heaven and Digesting Earth

Chapter 3 The Nature of Fu
Physiopsychological Themes - What are we filling?
Hunger
The Nature of Ying Qi
Nutrition = Diet + Digestive Capacity

Chapter 4 The Nature of Food
The Nature of Food
Carbohydrates, Sugar Metabolism and the Development of Metabolic Syndrome, Glucose Intolerance, Insulin Resistance, and Diabetes
Blood Sugar
Hemoglobin A1C
Fasting Insulin
Oral Hypoglycemics
Protein Values
Total Protein
Albumin
Globulin
Lipid Profile
The Nature of Fat
Fat Metabolism
Types of Fat
Unsaturated Fats
Trans, Monounsaturated, Polyunsaturated, Omega 3 & 6 Fatty Acids
Saturated Fats
Triglycerides
Lipase
Cholesterol
VLDL, LDL, HDL
Patterns of hyperlipidemia
Gallbladder
Yin Stasis
Summary

Section 3 - How Jin/Ye Moves Through The Waterways
Chapter 5 Fluid Metabolism and Electrolytes
San Jiao
Jin Fluid
Body Fluids
Membranes
Glandular Congestion
Acid-Base Balance
Electrolyte Panel - Jin's Transmission through Huang
Sodium
Potassium
Chloride
Bicarbonate
Calcium
Phosphorus/Phosphate
Magnesium
Anion Gap

Chapter 6 Hormonal Panel
Creation Story
Psychology of Harmonization
Gao - Hormones
Endocrine System
Pineal Gland
Thymus
Parathyroid
Pancreas
Hypothalamus - The Center Control Seat
Pituitary Gland
Posterior Pituitary Hormones - Anti Diuretic Hormone, Oxytocin
Intermediate Pituitary - Melanocyte Stimulating Hormones
Anterior Pituitary Hormones - Growth Hormone, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, Adrenocorticotropic Hormone, Follicle Stimulating Hormone, Luteinizing Hormone, Prolactin
Summary of Upper Dan Tien Dynamics
Ye - Thick Fluid
Thyroid Circuitry
TSH
Thyroxine (T4)
Triiodithyroxine (T3)
Thyroglobulin Antibodies
Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
Grave's Disease
Lower Jiao Energetics
Adrenal Hormones
Epinephrine & Norepinephrine
Cortisol
Aldosterone
HPA Axis Dysfunction
Cushing's Disease
Addison's Disease
DHEAS
Female Reproductive Potential
The HPO Axis
Reproductive Pituitary Hormone Levels
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Prolactin (PRL)
Ovarian Hormones
Phases of the Menstrual Cycle
Blood Phase
Yin Phase
Ovulation
Luteal Phase
Premenstrual Phase
Estradiol (E2)
Progesterone (P4)
Anti Mullerian Hormone (AMH)
Nourishing the Seed
Androgen Markers
Testosterone
Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA)
Hormonal Therapy
Menopause
Patient Stories

Section 4 - Organ Panel

Chapter 7 The Liver
Relationship with the Diaphragm
Wind
Psychological Themes
Hun and Regulating the Emotions
Physiology and the Development of Pathophysiology
The Liver's Role in Phase I - Fat Soluble Detoxification
Liver Function Tests
Bilirubin
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
Alanine Transaminase (ALT)
Aspartate Transaminase (AST)
Gamma Glutamyltransferace (GGT)
Case History
Conclusion

Chapter 8 Kidney Organ Panel
Longevity
Kidney Fundamentals
Jing
Psychological Themes
Identity and Purpose
Fear
The Challenge - Conflicts in the Jing
Zhi - The Spirit of the Kidneys
The Pathway of the Kidney
The Kidney Channel
Kidney Function
Adrenal, Kidney, Gonadal Triad
Reproduction
Adrenal Contribution
Heart-Kidney Axis
Kidney Organ
Urine Production
Phase II Detoxification Pathway and the Kidneys
Kidney Disease
Kidney Panel
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
Creatinine
BUN/Creatinine Ratio
Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (EGFR)
Uric Acid
Summary

Chapter 9 Organ Panel - Heart
Shen
Shen and Healing
Trinity of Healing
Trinity of Healers
Nine Heart Pains
Spiritual Development of the Heart Meridian
The Heart's Ministers
Xin
The Art of the Heart
Joy and the Cause of Happiness
Troubles of the Head and Heart that Cause Unhappiness
Neurochemicals
Brain Waves and Blood circulation
The Heart Organ
The Heart Pulse
The Heart Governs Circulation
Antihypertensives
Inflammatory Heart Disease
Role of Associated Organs
The Heart Panel
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
C Reactive Protein (CRP)
Homocysteine
Fibrinogen
Conclusion

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