January 2002

[Show #65] 1-26-02

Diabetes, Fatigue, Light-headedness - (Benny, see #51 9-29-01, electrician from Temecula) – Diagnosed with diabetes 11 years ago.  He was taking medication for his condition, which led to complications such as fatigue and light-headedness.  His diabetes became so debilitating that he could not work and started experiencing panic attacks.  He heard Dr. Tong’s radio program last year.  After 3 weeks of treatment with Dr. Tong, he could work again.  Before his treatments with Dr. Tong, he was on 6 different meds for diabetes, anxiety, cholesterol, and high blood pressure. He is now off all his meds except for one diabetic medication after one week of treatment with Dr. Tong.  Now he has so much energy that he drives an hour and a half from Temecula to help Dr. Tong with electric work in addition to his regular job.  He now generally feels 75-80% better than before. 
Physical Injury, Depression, Constipation (Sarah from Laguna Niguel, works for cable company) – A year ago she fell off a ladder at work.  She thought nothing of it and tried to live with the pain.  However, four months later, she woke up and could not move.  She sought conventional doctors who prescribed her Vicadin, muscle relaxers, and Motrin type medication for her pain, which did nothing to alleviate her pain.  She also tried physical therapy for 8 months which would help her temporarily, such as traction Since seeing Dr. Tong she is more mobile and has less pain whereas before she was so depressed because she “couldn’t see the light at end of tunnel.”  Other improvements she noticed was that her hair has stopped graying and her constipation is also much improved.
Julie (from Anaheim, works for mortgage company) – Julie was sick with sinus problem for 3-4 months.  She had much difficulty breathing.  Treatments with Dr. Tong cleared up her sinuses.  She has also stopped all medications after coming to see Dr. Tong.  Other improvements she noticed was that her candida (fungal infection) also cleared up.  Her back pain,  toe pain, and anxiety is better. 

[Show #64] 1-19-02

Stomach Bleeding, Anemia, Hepatitis C, Edema, Esophogeal Reflux, Itching, Gallstones, Vertigo, Diarrhea, Cramps, Difficulty Swallowing - Barbara (see #55 10-27-01, see #57 11-10-01see #60 12-8-01, )  Suffered from a myriad of problems including bleeding from the stomach, anemia, hepatitis C, edema in the legs, feet, and abdomen, esophageal reflux, itching, gallstones, vertigo, diarrhea, leg, feet, and finger cramps, and difficulty swallowing.  After 6 pints of blood tranfusions for the bleeding in her stomach, the doctors told her that she could not get transfusions anymore for fear of rejection.  Her hemoglobin started to rapidly fall and at one point went down to 2.  Today after treatments with Dr. Tong, her HB is at a stable 10.7.  She has also been suffering from Hepatitis C for many years.  Her virus titer was up to 300,000.  Dr. Tong has lowered her virus titer down to 68.  Her acid reflux is completely gone and the bloating and gas that she used to experience daily is now only an occasional problem.  Barbara also has a better feeling of wellness.
Mary - (caller)  Suffered from an auto accident in 1999.  Experienced neck, shoulder, and back pain.  She has tried numerous treatments such as physical therapy, orthopedic rehab for a frozen shoulder, chiropractic treatment,  acupuncture, prolotherapy, and hyperbaric oxygen.  Some therapies helped temporarily, but she still has pain from her accident.     

[Show #63] 1-12-02

Adult Asthma - (Diana from San Diego, CA) Retired, formerly worked for the Federal Courts.  She was diagnosed with adult asthma 3 years ago.  Drugs only gave her temporary relief.  She has been hospitalized in the past for 8 days because of her condition.  Three weeks before Christmas, she experienced severe attacks of asthma.  She was given prednisone and used a nebulizer (2-3 times a night) all to no avail.  She could not breathe or talk.  She has had two treatments with Dr. Tong and can now take deep breaths without wheezing.  The heavy feeling in her chest has also disappeared.  She can now go grocery shopping by herself and she has discontinued all her medication.  Her insomnia is better.  She was able to sleep for 6 straight hours whereas in the past, she would continually wake up on the hour.  She also feels emotionally more stable.
Depression - (Stephanie, see #30 4-21-01, from South Orange County, graduate student).  Suffered from depression for 5 years, which started in high school.  She was severely depressed and consulted psychiatrists, who prescribed Prozac and Celexia, and other natural anti-depressants such as St. John's Wort.  She was crying every day, not socializing, and had suicidal tendencies.  She was physically fine, but was an emotional wreck.  18 months ago, she consulted Dr. Tong and received 4 treatments from him.  She no longer has depression, has lost 30 pounds, and is living her life to the fullest.
Depression - (Janet, see #30 4-21-01).  Stephanie's mother, Janet, also consulted Dr. Tong for depression, which she has suffered from all her life.  She tried conventional medications, which did nothing to relieve the depression, and only made her feel spaced out.  Last March, she received 4 treatments from Dr. Tong and has experienced a complete change in her emotional health.  She is no longer depressed and has a zest for life.  The cankersores that she suffered from have also disappeared.

[Show #62] 1-5-02 

Bone Spurs, Disc Complication, Low Back Pain, Asthma, Migraines, Insomnia, Depression - (Judy, from Orange County, CA) Retired secretary for LA County had her first treatment with Dr. Tong yesterday.  She complained of bone spurs, a disc problem, low back pain, asthma, migraines, insomnia, and depression for a number of years.  She started consulting M.D.'s 10 years ago after experiencing weight gain.  Three years ago, her lower back pain became severe and her doctors conducted numerous tests such as MRI's to find out what the problem was.  They had no answers for her and put her on pain medication, which only gave her temporary relief.  She also consulted chiropractors, which also only gave temporary symptomatic relief.  After one treatment with Dr. Tong, she went dancing out of the office.  It was also the first time she has slept through the night without waking up.  Her back pain has tremendously improved and her depression has lifted.  Today, she feels even better.
Chronic Asthma, Back Pain, Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Severe Coughing - (Carmelita, see #9 11-11-00, from Irvine, CA) Carmelita has been a patient of Dr. Tong's since 1985.  She suffered from chronic asthma and back pain for 30 years.  Her back pain was virtually cured after only 2 treatments. Her asthma was so severe that she could not breathe at night and was hospitalized on several occasions.  She has also had severe bouts of pneumonia, bronchitis, and severe coughing.  Today, she does not suffer from these respiratory problems because of Dr. Tong.  She receives approximately 2 treatments per year from Dr. Tong for a body "tune-up".  When she feels the flu coming, she gets a treatment from Dr. Tong, and within 3 treatments she has a clean bill of health again.
Severe Leg pain, High Blood Pressure - (David, Carmelita's husband - see above) - Suffered from severe leg pain and high blood pressure (190/131).  He was on 6 pills per day and his doctors put him through renal exams.  After 4 treatments from Dr. Tong, his foot and leg pain is decreasing.  His blood pressure has how stabilized at 120/79 and he has dropped his medication to 2 pills per day.
Back Injury, Spinal Stenosis, Osteoporosis, Fibromyalgia, Depression  - (Diane, see #57 11-10-01, from Anaheim, CA) Owned a lucrative house cleaning service 10 years ago until she became disabled from an auto accident.  She suffered injury to her back, spinal stenosis, osteoporosis, had 2 surgeries on her kidneys, and had her rectal and bladder wall repaired.  Despite these efforts, her spine pain persisted as well as in her legs and hand.  She has had severe depression for the last 3 years and was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder (manic depression).  She went to a treatment center and was subsequently put on 16 different medications for her pain, fibromyalgia, and depression all to no avail.  She gradually worsened from using a cane to a walker, to a 4 wheel walker with a seat.  When she first came to see Dr. Tong, she used a walker.  After her first treatment, she walked to the bathroom without her walker.  She has continued to improve with his treatments until her HMO disallowed payments.  She is now fighting them so she can continue treatments with Dr. Tong.