August 2002

[Show #88] 8-31-02

Hashimotos Thyroiditis, Wilson's Disease, Adrenal Insufficiency, Adrenal Collaspe, Sleep Disorder, Debilitation, Muscle Weakness, Chronic Recurrent Infections, Vertigo, Anxiety, Chronic Depression, Migraines, Constipation, Chronic Fatigue - (Ellen, see #27 3-31-01, from San Diego) - This former teacher and health practitioner became disabled 12 years ago and was diagnosed with the above diseases.  It got to the point where she lost her will to live and went into stage 6 adrenal collapse.  (There are 7 stages in which stage 7 is death.)  The doctors told her that only 4% recover from stage 6.  She was bedridden for a year, depressed, and had to get daily enemas in order to have a bowel movement.  Her life was a nightmare.  She started taking Cortisol because her blood pressure was dropping to the point that she could not stand up.  It would wear off within 2 hours and she would be exhausted again.  She never went a day without symptoms.  However, since seeing Dr. Tong 18 months ago, she has seen much improvement with her health.  She now has a life.  The intensity of her symptoms have lessened to the point where she is active again, social again, and has now found much joy in music and singing.  She doesn't think of herself as a walking illness anymore.  She has much emotional relief from Dr. Tong's treatments and thinks positively now about all the progress she has made with Dr. Tong. 
Degenerating Small Brain, Cerebellar Ataxia, Speech Problems - (Barbara, see #89 9-7-02 from Maryland) - In October of 2001, Barbara started having problems walking, writing, and talking.  She consulted several doctors, including physicians at Johns Hopkins.  All of them had no idea what was wrong with her, as her MRI's came out normal.  The doctors finally diagnosed her with Cerebellar Ataxia, where her cerebellum was degenerating causing problems with her balance and motor function.  However, there was nothing they could do for her condition.  Her walking became progressively wobbly and she began slurring her words.  She decided to come to California to consult Dr. Tong.  After her first treatment, her walking greatly improved and her right leg has become much stronger.

[Show #87] 8-24-02

Muscle pain, Cataracts, Ringing in the ears (Tinnitus), Bloating, Dark Circles Under Eyes - (Joe, from Fallbrook, CA)  This retired 74 year old has been suffering from dark circles under his eyes for over 40 years.  He was also diagnosed 3 years ago with cataracts and started seeing double.  There was nothing that the doctors could do for him besides suggest that he get new lens implanted.  Joe also had muscle pain behind his left eye where he felt a constant pressure behind it.  He heard Dr. Tong's radio program 2 months ago and decided to try treatments.  After 2 treatments with Dr. Tong, his circles became much lighter.  His complexion has also improved.  The ringing in his ears, which began a year ago, has also decreased.  His vision is clearer and the bloating in his stomach has subsided.  In general, Joe feels much stronger.
Ann (caller) - Daughter passed away from an overdose of Zolpidem Hydrocodone
Asthma, Bronchitis, Wheezing, Fatigue, Olfactory Problems (trouble smelling), Eneuresis - (Conrad, from Santa Monica, CA)  This 66 year old singer and voice teacher has suffered from asthma since he was 3 years old.   Last Christmas, he had a bout of bronchitis where he would wheeze all night.  In the late 80's he also had problems with his olfactory nerve where he had no sense of taste and problems smelling.  It got so bad that he wanted to give up singing.  He has had 3 treatments with Dr. Tong now.  His asthma and singing have both improved.  His energy has also increased greatly. 

[Show #86] 8-17-02

Chronic Atrial Fibrillation - (Lewis, see #93 10-05-02, #94 11-2-02 from Seal Beach, CA)  This physicist from Aerospace used to play the trumpet and also was on radio.  He suffered from 8 years of chronic atrial fibrillation and was put on a pacemaker in an effort to decrease his medication.  Instead, he had to increase his medication after receiving the pacemaker.  By the time he came to see Dr. Tong, he was on 5 different medications.  He has now had 3 treatments from Dr. Tong and is now off all of his medications.  He can now walk up hills without shortness of breath and he feels like a new man.  He has also felt significant emotional changes.  He is much more relaxed and his human relations have improved.  His energy has also increased and his capacity to concentrate has also improved.
Headaches, Colds, Flus, and Sinus Problems - (Joelle, see #4 9-30-00 to hear Marilyn's story, Joelle's mother, from La Tunia Canyon, CA) This 16 year old has a special gift of intuition.  She first came to know Dr. Tong when her mother had to choose from a list of alternative doctors to treat her fibromyalgia.  Joelle has been suffering from excruciation headaches for as long as she could remember.  She saw many different doctors and was on different medications, but all to no avail.  After treatments with Dr. Tong, she no longer suffers from these headaches.  Joelle has used to get frequent colds, flus, and sinus problems.  After one treatment from Dr. Tong, she feels instantaneously better the next day.

[Show #85] 8-10-02

Irritable Bowel Syndrome - (James, see #4 9-30-00, #94 10-5-02, #132 8-23-03 from Salt Lake City, Utah) - James is a self-employed promoter of nutritional products.  He has always lived with digestive problems and was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome 10 years ago.  Sometimes, he would go 2 weeks without a bowel movement.  He went to M.D.'s and had x-rays to check his stomach and colon.  There was nothing the doctors could do besides prescribe medication, which he opted not to take.  Seven years ago, he was on vacation in California and saw Dr. Tong on a talk show.  He decided to try Dr. Tong's treatment, and after his first treatment with Dr. Tong, he had a bowel movement, without the use of laxatives.  He then continued to have treatments with Dr. Tong for 2 weeks.  When he returned to Utah to his massage therapist, she was amazed at James improvement.  All the knots that he had previously were gone.  In addition, she uses an FDA regulated machine from Germany which checks the acupuncture points as well as protein and electrolyte content in the body.  His results were dramatically improved after the treatments with Dr. Tong.  For the first 6 months, he would go to see Dr. Tong once a month and gradually decreased the amount of treatments to once a year.  His health has been consistently better ever since.  He feels better, watches what he eats, and his stress has decreased considerably.  His stomach area used to be hard as a rock, but now it is soft and normal.
Leg Pain and Spasms - (Kevin, James' from above 15 year old son see #94 10-12-02, #115 4-26-03, #132 8-23-03) - This cross country and track runner runs with a 6 time National Running Team in his high school.  Six months ago, he began experiencing leg pains and spasms.  It became very difficult for Kevin to run.  He would immediately experience his leg pains as soon as he started running.  He was running his worst he had in a long time.  James took him to see doctors in the primary children's hospital in Salt Lake City. They told them that they would have to run many blood tests to figure out what the problem was but also said that there was little they could do to help his situation.  The next day, James decided to take his son to California to see Dr. Tong.  After 2 treatments with Dr. Tong, Kevin attended a cross country camp.  He finished in the top ten and won awards at camp.  He also competed in "The Real Thing," a 4 mile up-hill race at high altitudes. Kevin beat his own time by 6 minutes.  He has more energy now and his legs feel stronger than ever.  He states that he feels "awesome."  Dr. Tong attributes Kevin's problem to a weak spleen, since the spleen governs the muscles.  Consuming too much sugar in the diet affects the spleen and blocks circulation to the spleen causing muscle weakness and leg pains.
Frank - Question for Dr. Tong - What causes phlegm in the lung?  Dr. Tong says again, phlegm is caused by a weak spleen from stress (worrying too much), diet (too much sugar), and toxins in our environment.  Frank is also a patient of Dr. Tong's.  Seven years ago in South Africa, Frank injured his back lifting weights.  He consulted doctors in Europe - France, Spain, and Africa.  They all prescribed muscle relaxers, but to no avail.  He then came to the United States and saw 5 doctors who also prescribed medication.  Frank was then referred by his friend to see Dr. Tong.  He has had 2 treatments with Dr. Tong and feels that his back pain has improved by 60-70%.

[Show #84] 8-3-02

Osteonecrosis, Atypical Neuralgia/ Facial Pain - (Steve from Chicago, Illnois) - This high school teacher works with students with disabilities.  Nine years ago, he felt something strange in the lower left side of his mouth.  He consulted a dentist who subsequently performed a root canal on his wisdom tooth, but to no avail.  He then had 2 additional root canals on his lower left molars.  However he still had the discomfort/pain in his mouth.  In addition, nothing abnormal was found in his x-rays.  Steve then consulted a facial pain doctor (M.D.) who determined that Steve's problem was that he was grinding his teeth and subsequently fitted him for a night guard, which also did nothing to fix his pain.  He also prescribed Steve Elevil for the nerve pain and as an anti-depressant, which helped temporarily.  His back tooth was still bothering him, so he went to a holistic dentist, who believed Steve to have osteonecrosis in his mouth.  He then extracted the teeth with the root canals and cleaned the area.  Still, he felt the discomfort.  He then consulted a neurologist who told Steve that he had an atypical neuralgia/facial pain, or gingival pain.  He conducted cranial nerve tests on Steve, which all came out normal.  Then 3 years ago, Steve found Dr. Tong on the internet and decided to fly to California to see him.  He only had one treatment and had to quickly return to Chicago because of business.  This year Steve came back to consult Dr. Tong and has now had 5 treatments.  He still feels the symptoms, but he is not as preoccupied with it as much as before.  He also realizes that he is a very negative person.  However, after Dr. Tong's treatments, he feels emotionally better and more relaxed. 
Back Pain (Derrick and Julie, see #16 1-13-01 and #36 6-2-01) Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, this sales and marketing executive in the windsurfing industry leads a very active lifestyle in Garden Grove, CA.  In 1992, he was on his honeymoon in Maui and fell from standing on a boat.  He did not immediately feel pain in his low back until he sat on a plane to Europe.  He then went on to live with the pain for 2 years and continually took Advil.  He also consulted other doctors, who prescribed medication, and chiropractors, who only gave him temporary relief.  In 1994, he found Dr. Tong, but was quite skeptical.  However, after his first treatment with Dr. Tong, he experienced great relief from his back pain.  Now, his back pain is virtually gone.  He occasionally comes back to see Dr. Tong for tune up treatments if he re-injures his back.  Recently he came back from vacation on the 4th of July and again fell surfing.  After 2-3 treatments, his back is much better.  Derrick's wife Julie also received much relief from Dr. Tong's treatments.  Three weeks ago, her ears were plugged up and she had swollen glands.  She got OTC medication but still had no energy, could not exercise, and was going to get antibiotics.  Instead she went in to see Dr. Tong for one treatment and was prescribed herbs.  Within 3-4 days she was 100% back to normal.  Julie referred her friend Beth to see Dr. Tong 
John (caller) - from West Covina - question for Dr. Tong about prostate.