Hyperthyroidism treatment by alternative therapies based on cupping and dietary-herbal supplementation: a case report.

Journal: Drug metabolism and personalized therapy
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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Hyperthyroidism is characterized by increasing production of thyroid hormone (TH) and decreasing of thyroid stimulation hormone (TSH) secretion. The treatment of hyperthyroidism includes such as anti-thyroid drugs, radioiodine, and thyroidectomy have many side effects without complete curing results. We described a successful treatment of hyperthyroidism patient with dietary-herbal supplementation with wet cupping without any medicine.

Authors

  • Iman Alhilo
    Herbal Dynasty Medical Center, Mutah University, Amman, Jordan.
  • Samir Alhilo
    Herbal Dynasty Medical Center, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
  • Buthaina Alkhatib
    Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Science, Philadelphia University, Amman, Jordan.
  • Alaa Al-Shorman
    Human Nutrition and Dietetics, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.