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Testimonials - immune system Hi Anna, We quickly judge failure or success based on limited time frames. We want results not just now but yesterday; if something takes time and energy; we often don’t put forth the effort. I came to you with a severe case of pneumonia and a sinus infection which 10 days of antibiotics should have cured; this turned into 20 days on antibiotics and no improvement. I thought alternative medicine would be the great quick fix. You explained up front this is not a quick fix but therapy and we would be healing my body of the root causes of the diseases. I thought great; fix me up quick and I will be on my way with my life, no longer down and dealing with side effects of antibiotics; as you can read—I did not want to hear what you said about therapy, I wanted the quick fix like everyone else. In my mind I thought 1 or 2 treatments and boom all better. This was what I heard (well not sure from where), but everyone knows this stuff just works really fast and takes very little time and I would get all better without any real effort on my part. Then it reality hit me……. The first treatment for the pneumonia and sinus infection showed no improvement at all; I was still coughing, congested, wheezing and feeling really ill. You said to give it a few more treatments and also discussed herbs with me; I agreed to take the herbs as well. From treatments 2 to about 8; there was almost zero improvement, in fact I seemed to be getting worse and went back to the doctor who only said; more antibiotics but since I had already been on them for 20 days, I did not think another round would help much. You treated me again with more needles and more herbs determined to get me healthy. The truth started sinking in that my health would take time no matter how I tackled it. I could give up the herbs and acupuncture, go back to the doctor and get more antibiotics which gave a ton of side effects and probably at this rate take another month or two at least to improve my health or I can keep coming for acupuncture. I experienced no side effects from the herbs or acupuncture and enjoyed the nap I was getting each time I came in and decided to try it a while longer. Then about the 10th treatment I noticed I was a little better, it was getting easier to breathe again and my congestion had lessened. This was an extremely slow, uphill battle the entire way with very slow and incremental improvements. I think by the time we did treatment 20 I was starting to feel a little more human. It was probably close to 30 treatments before I was over the pneumonia and sinus infection. Then I was on herbs for several more months and saw you in maintenance mode for a while to keep my immune system strong. Thank you for your diligence in keeping me healthy and encouraging me on the long journey! A. H.
Anna has completely changed my life for the better. Last year was not my year. In January 2008, I was diagnosed with mononucleosis, which also caused severe jaundice. While the fever and jaundice disappeared relatively quickly, I remained fatigued for months and my immune system was shot. Over the next year and a half, I would be constantly sick with either a cold or the flu. At 26 years of age, my doctor told me that I would be feeling the effects of mono for years to come. She offered no advice as to how to remain well – illness was simply something I would have to ‘live with.’ At the same time, my normal vaginal discharge morphed into a yogurt-like consistency. This change happened over the course of 2 days, so I was immediately aware of the problem. My doctor dismissed my claims, concluding that it was a temporary issue that would go away on its own. I did research, made changes, tried every naturopathic remedy I came across, but discovered no relief. After being referred to an OB/GYN, I still found no empathy or solution. Last month (October 2009), my physician suggested that I go on anti-depressants so I would stop thinking about this problem, since it ‘doesn’t affect [me].’ Needless to say, I refused her pharmaceuticals. To add insult to injury, on October 31, 2008, a careless driver plowed into my car at a stop sign, leaving me with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. While EMDR (a specialized type of psychotherapy) alleviated the acute symptoms, I developed generalized anxiety. My life as a graduate student and full-time employee was, to say the least, negatively affected. The smallest of changes would create chaos: I couldn’t work on my thesis, I would periodically (and without reason) break out in tears at my desk, and household chores became torturous. Visiting the gym was out of the question. Friends noted that I wasn’t myself and family wondered why I wasn’t visiting with the same regularity. Psychotherapy helped, but it didn’t cut it. My therapist suggested I try acupuncture to move my energy around. The results have been life changing. In just four sessions, my anxiety was greatly reduced. Having just finished my tenth session, I am happy to report that I am 90% better. I’m now able to get through my days, work on my thesis, and still have the mental fortitude to walk my dog in the evening. (Mojo, especially, thanks you for this, Anna!) My entire office has been sick with the flu this season, but I haven’t had so much as a cough. My immune system seems to be functional again. We’re still working on the abnormal discharge, but I have no doubt that Anna, if anyone, will be able to rid me of this awful affliction.
I am a firm believer of acupunture, yet I didn't realize how powerful it can be... Two weeks ago, I started having a scratchy throat and conjested sinus. With the cold/flu season starting and all the news about H1N1, I was worried about getting sick. I got an appointment with Anna and asked her to boost my immune and "make me feel good.” She did just that! Two or three days after my appointment, I noticed all my cold/flu symptoms were gone. Wow! Thank you, Anna.
Anna, Thank you so much for making the extra effort to see me yesterday. It did make a big difference with the herbs and acu. I started to feel human again last nite around 5/6pm. Elijah asked me why I didn't go to the doctor and I told I did go to my doctor. Her name is Anna, she's Gily's Mom. So thanks again, doc. - G.M.
Hi Anna, Thanks for having me over yesterday for herbs, tea and delicious lemon cake!!! You're so much more than an acupuncturist because of times like these...inviting me (and my dog) in for an herbal consultation, a nice cup of mint tea and just plain good ol' conversation. And when I find myself sick (which we both know happens quite often because of my terrible immune system and too many crazy nights out), you are there for me in every way. Of course there's the usual acupuncture treatment that kicks in within a day, then there's the herbs that cover what acupuncture couldn't...but beyond that, there's your support. I certainly don't know many other health professionals that would take such good care of me when I'm ill, but then again, I wouldn't just consider you a health professional. I would consider you a friend. You're fabulous! Deb
Hi Anna, From Wikipedia.org In 1967, psychiatrists Thomas Holmes and Richard Rahe examined the medical records of over 5,000 medical patients as a way to determine whether stressful events might cause illnesses. Patients were asked to tally a list of 43 life events based on a relative score. A positive 0.1 correlation was found between their life events and their illnesses. Their results were published as the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS),[1] known more commonly as the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale. Subsequent validation has supported the links between stress and illness.[2] Stress levels
If you have ever taken a Homes and Rhea stress scale; you would know that some rating over 300 is considered very dangerous. Well life has a way of sometimes coming up on you and your stress can hit levels that high--as mine have in the past year. In the past year I experienced the following:
Instead of succumbing to the stress of personal, family and work, Anna treated me for the stress and today, as I am still amazed at everything that happened in the last 6 months--let alone the past year, I am sleeping well and eating healthy. If it was not for acupuncture I know this would not be the case. Before Anna started treating me for stress, I would catch every bug (cold or flu) that seemed to creep into the office. I would spend each winter fighting infection after infection because stress had weakened my immune system. The opposite is now occurring. I am healthy! Thank you for strengthening my immune system and lowering my stress. - CAS
Anna has the best herbs to treat bronchitis. I took her herbal prescription and I noticed right away that my coughing is 100% better from 1 month of coughing from bronchitis. I got sick again and took the pills and got better faster than normal the second time. I am a firm believer in her treatments! I have Grave’s Disease and my immunity is at stake here. When I get the common cold/flu, it's 10 times worse for me. My endocrinologist didn't give me much to go on, so I have to treat myself. Thank you, An, for guiding me on how to feel better. - Aurora Marie Zhivago
Anna, With constant travel, hours in front of a computer and the stress of an executive lifestyle my body began to give up trying to compensate for the lack of sleep and attention needed. With your treatment and attention to what my body needed I saw a surge in energy, my immune system rebounded and I am now able to tackle the never ending list in front of me with the confidence that my body will not let me down. I look forward to my next treatment. - Pete Deutschman, The Buddy Group
As a very busy owner and operator of a commercial
printing and graphic design company here in San Diego, Anna has
helped me with my stress, sore muscles and immune system. Because
of Chinese medicine, I am always on top of my game at work! - Thomas Ackerman, Spirit Graphics and Printing Inc.
Hello Anna, Noelle's sore throat was gone after 1 day of using the Astragulas and Sambucol. Kasen is about dried up now, I think. I've been noticing for the last 2 days that it looks like his runny nose is gone. No cough. Julia still has a runny nose and a little cough, however, all of the secretions are very thin and clear. That leads me to believe that it is drying up. For myself, the herb that you gave me, Sing Ju X (something like that). I've been taking 2 pills every morning and this time out of the hospital was my quickest intestinal recovery. It usually takes me 6-7 days to have a BM with all the codine and the anesthesia that they give me for the surgery. They gave me morphine too. This time it was only 4 days. Well, I did just have a major surgery which has healed great. If you have any other suggestions in mind for pills to take for those symptoms I can come get some more herbs from you unless you have other dietary suggestions. Take care. - Brittany Doan |
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