Notes:  Trekker is feeling well, however his blood results have worsened. His albumen has dropped from normal to 27 g/l (30-40); bilirubin 18 umol/l (0-7), ALP 1669 U/l (21-122), ALT 365 U/l (0-113), GGT 114 U/l (1-18). He began the Xiao Yao San October 1, while at the same time has been treated with prednisone, urosiol, sAme, milk thistle, vitamin E. September 5, the only abnormal values were ALP 700, ALT 723, and GGT 77; these had improved significantly from August at which time no herbs were given.

Acupuncture points were stimulated