Research Papers
Clinical Outcomes of a Diagnostic and Treatment Protocol in Allergy/Sensitivity Patients
Research Paper by Dr. Konrad Kail
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Alternative Medicine Review Volume 6, Number 2, 2001; pages 188-202
OBJECTIVES: This level II outcome study was conducted to examine the efficacy and toxicity of a diagnostic and treatment protocol using electrodermal screening (EDS) in allergy/sensitivity patients.
CONCLUSIONS: This protocol demonstrated efficacy without serious toxicity and no long-term adverse effects. It is natural, non-invasive, and does not require long periods of avoidance of offending foods or environmental stimuli. The desensitization protocol is a low-cost, effective therapy for the treatment of patients suffering from symptoms of allergy/sensitivity disease. (Alternative Medicine Review Volume 6, Number 2, 2001; pages 188-202)
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The Nasal Application of Homeopathic Medicines
Research Paper by Dr. Konrad Kail
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Explore! Volume 17, Number 3, 2008
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study is to show that, when compared to placebo, the intranasal administration of a combination homeopathic medicine is effective to control the symptoms of rhinoconjunctivitis.
CONCLUSIONS: Results showed a statistically significant improvement in all outcomes parameters when the active homeopathic nasal gel formula is compared to placebo.
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Managing Subclinical Hypothyroid Using Resting Metabolic Rate and Brachioradialis Reflexometry
Research Paper by Dr. Konrad Kail and Robert F. Waters, Ph.D.
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Explore! Volume 17, Number 3, 2008
OBJECTIVES: This study looks at the risks associated with subclinical hypothyroidism and a new management paradigm that optimizes thyroid function based on Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) and Brachioradialis Reflexometry (BR).
CONCLUSIONS: RMR calculated by the Kail Waters equation was more accurate than RMR calculated using the Harris- Benedict equation when compared to measured RMR p=0.0015 at 95% confidence level. Fire-Prefire reflex interval correlated to RMR p=0.15 at 95% confidence interval. Volunteers became functionally normal and thyroid symptoms resolved when their medication doses were titrated using RMR and BR as the primary endpoints. Only 14 of over 800 patient interactions (1.7%) noted symptoms of nervousness, tachycardia, palpitations or insomnia although TSH levels became <0.01mU/L
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The Correlation of Electrodermal Conductance of Acupuncture Points to Thyroid Function and Hashimoto’s Disease
Research Paper by Dr. Konrad Kail
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Explore! Volume 17, Number 3, 2008
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study is to show that, electrodermal measurements of conductance at acupuncture (Voll) points TW2 and Al1b correlate to thyroid function and Hashimoto’s disease.
CONCLUSIONS: Comparing unmedicated volunteers to themselves after treatment; parameters changed as expected. Peak values of TW2 and Al3a didn’t change much. Indicator drops changed from abnormal (>2) to normal (<2) p<0.001. Symptoms and reflexes were better indicators of thyroid dysfunction and Hashimoto’s than TSH values p=0.25. People that were treated for their Hashimoto’s (medication switch) showed increasing thyroid function by RMR, reflexes and TSH within 30 days; although, antibody levels would still be elevated. This would indicate that the antibody could not “recognize” the new medication and did not complex with it, allowing more hormone to reach the receptor site.
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