Dr. Nieters,
Dr. Mercola talks about using Krill oil instead of Fish oil. Do you have an opinion about this?– East Bay Acupuncturist
Dear East Bay Acupuncturist,
I have most of my patients take krill oil for the higher DHA/EPA bioavailability and also for the astazanthin content. Some also take fish or cod liver oil to get additional volume of long chain EFA’s or for the vitamin A or D content.
Be Happy!
Dr. John Nieters, L.Ac. DAOM
I am an acupuncturist in Berkeley and I have a patient fibromyalgia and her digestion is very poor. She often has mucus in her stool and undigested food. She admittedly eats like a 9 year old. She has never learned to cook. She eat 2 ingredient meals such as peanut butter and jelly, granola and yogurt. I have given her some recipe ideas but it is just too overwhelming for her. I was thinking of getting her a good quality protein shake so that at least she would be getting some good protein and vitamins. What do you think of this idea?
I am really interested in learning more about nutrition. Have you taken any good courses that you would recommend?
– Berkeley Acupuncturist
Dear Berkeley Acupuncturist,
This sounds like a case of “Gu syndrome” This sounds like a brain Gu disorder which will also include digestive Gu. Nothing will really work long term until you treat the source of the problem. The condition itself is very difficult but the relationship with the “fried brain” of the patient is generally the hardest part of the treatment. I would recommend doing a lot of study of Heiner Fruehuaf’s work on Gu, or refer her out to someone that specifically treats Gu disease. Very tricky condition that will defy other attempts unless the herbs are perfect.
I have attended a few nutrition lectures that were very helpful. Most of the nutraceutical companies sponsor people to give pretty good talks. They are, of course, always pitching their own products so you need to see through the hype. I picked up the UC Berkeley Nutritional Biochemistry textbook and have made that my relaxation reading for a few years, you might head down to UC Berkeley bookstore and see what you find.
For a TCM teacher I have found that Janet Zand does a good job of utilizing supplements in general.
Jake Fratkin does excellent work with gut-related supplements from an integrated point of view. I have heard that JFK has good classes in their nutrition department. Datis Karrazian is great from an orthomolecular orientation. Baumann college has some good, very practical, classes.
You are welcome to audit the “Nutrition & Supplements” class that I will be teaching at ACCHS on Tuesdays staring January 3. It will have information that is clinically relevant to specific disorders.
Be Happy!
Dr. John Nieters, L.Ac. DAOM
What: Integrated Diabetes Protocol (4 CEU’s approved)
Instructor: Dr. John Nieters, L.Ac. DAOM
When: Sunday, December 4th, 2011 1pm-6pm
Where: 515 Michigan Blvd. West Sacramento, CA 95691
FREE! Registration required, space is limited. Call (510) 763-7787
– Introduction to diabetes and causation
– Historical roots of diabetes care
– Chinese treatment of Metabolic Syndrome in 1250 A.D.
– Key treatment protocols
– Case studies in integrated diabetes care
John Nieters, LAC, DAOM, clinical practice specializing in Women’s health and reproductive medicine, recalcitrant “knotty” diseases, located in central Alameda.
Dr. Nieters began teaching at ACCHS in 1999, and is currently an Associate Professor at both ACCHS and Five Branches University, as well as being a guest lecturer at UC Berkeley and the Acting President of ACCHS. John is a Diplomate of the National Board of Acupuncture Orthopedics, NCCAOM certified in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine.
John is probably best known for hosting the call in radio show, The Balancing Point, on KEST radio. At Zhejiang University in China, John received certification in the First Integrative Diabetes Protocol at Xin Hua Hospital in Hangzhou. He is excited about bringing this exciting new protocol home to the US.
What: TCM Gynecology & Obstetrics Dr. John Nieters, L.Ac. DAOM
When: Thursdays Jan 5, 2012 to April 12 from 1:45pm – 4:45pm
Where: Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences
Audit: to audit this course call (510) 763-7787 and ask for “Nah”
Learn how to use acupuncture and herbal medicine to treat: sub-fertility, PMS, painful periods, endometriosis, fibroids and menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, night sweats, dryness and insomnia. Learn how to work as a primary care practitioner with fertility patients, or coordinate care in a multi-disciplinary approach using Chinese Medicine along with IVF treatments and other western fertility methodologies.
John Nieters, LAC, DAOM, clinical practice specializing in Women’s health and reproductive medicine, located in central Alameda. John’s doctoral work included study in China and certification in Gynecological Endocrinology at Zhejiang University Hospital.
What: Nutrition & Supplements, Dr. John Nieters, L.Ac.
When: Tuesdays, Jan 3, 2012 for 10 weeks from 9am-12pm
Where: Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences
Audit: call (510) 763-7787 and ask for “Nah”
Learn how to use nutrition and supplements to enhance your clinical practice.
John Nieters, LAC, DAOM, clinical practice specializing in recalcitrant “knotty” diseases, women’s health and reproductive medicine and musculoskeletal disorders, located in central Alameda. John’s doctoral work included study in China and certification in Gynecological Endocrinology at Zhejiang University Hospital.
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