Hi Mary,

It sounds like there are a lot of complicating factors, such as
phlegm-dampness and interior heat, but I would still try to address
the interior wind as the basis of initial treatment. Common points to
clear interior wind are GB-19, GB-20, GV-20, GV-17, GV-16, GV-15, GB-
31, and LV-3. I would test all of these points for reactivity. Also,
you might consider some select Jing-Well points, which are also very
effective for clearing interior wind and accumulated interior heat.

Best of luck,

- David Karchmer
Austin, TX

> Hi everyone,
> I would like some suggestions for an eight year old boy that I am
> treating. He was dx with Tourette's four years ago. His
> manifestations include head jerking, arm twitches,& very occasional
> inappropriate vocalization. It is exacebrated by the change in
> seasons and when he has a cold. He is moderately overweight
> (apparently due to the medication he is taking), has extremely
> crooked teeth, and black eye shadows.
> His tongue is slender, purplish red, moderate white coat with
stasis
> dots and slv distension. Pulse is slippery and rapid overall. Other
> symptoms include: constipation, spring time allergies, intermittent
> nausea and vomiting, and he tends to feel cold. There may be other
> symptoms but I am working with a serious language barrier.
> If anyone has some suggestions, especially those who have
experience
> with Tourette's cases that would be great.
> Also if anyone can direct me to some "internal wind" readings
> besides textbooks(Macciocia, Deng) , I would appreciate it.
> Thank you for your consideration,
> Mary