Freedom From Pain Programs

October 2001

Severe Bleeding, Anemia, Hepatitis C, Edema, Esophageal Reflux, Itching, Gallstones, Vertigo, Diarrhea - (Barbara, see #57 11-10-01, #60 12-8-01, #64 1-19-02 from Orange County, CA - Semi-retired, doing computer work) 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. On 8/8/01, her hemoglobin (Hb) went down to 2 and she had a 16 pint blood transfusion. It went up to 8.8 but started going down again to 4 by 9/29/01. The bleeding in her stomach has completely stopped, much to her happiness, as her doctors wanted to take out her stomach and bypass it to her liver by running a tube down her neck. Side effects of this operation include suicidal tendencies and memory loss. Her hepatitis virus has calmed down and she now has no problems swallowing. Her energy level has increased dramatically and she is not as stressed. Her vertigo and tinnitus are slowly improving. This is after only 4 treatments with Dr. Tong. It has been so long since she has been healthy that she forgot how it felt to be well.
Emphysema - (George, see #52 10-6-01, # 58 11-17-01, from San Diego, CA) - Retired, suffered from emphysema for ten years. Dr. Tong has cut down his medication and inhalers by 50%. He can now breathe better. He is walking for longer distances without shortness of breath whereas before, he could not breathe if he moved. The swelling in his ankles and his varicose veins have decreased. Now George has the energy to exercise on the treadmill and the oximeter reading of his oxygen content has increased from 84% to 92%. After his second treatment, he walked all the way down the building without having to catch his breath. His appetite has increased. He has become a completely new person, with energy, vitality, and he is now emotionally stable. George has had only 8 treatments.

[Show #54] 10-20-01

Severe Knee and Hip Pain, Heart Attacks, Breast Cancer, Allergies - (Marie, see #61 12-15-01, from Glenwood, CA) - Former school teacher who has been confined to a wheelchair for ten years because of severe knee pain and hip pain. She also has a history of heart attacks for which she has taken heart pills for 10 years, and a history of breast cancer, allergies, a hernia in her stomach, chronic cough with phlegm, hair loss, and skin cancer in her ear. Before coming in to see Dr. Tong, she could not walk without her wheelchair or walker. After 4 treatments with Dr. Tong, she has noticed significant improvements in her health. The brown spots on her skin have disappeared, the phlegm in her throat is gone, and waxy deposits in her ear are coming out. For the first time in 10 years, she can walk without her wheelchair and walker around her house. She is now off all her heart medication, her hip pain has disappeared, her throat has cleared up, the itching in her back has been gone since her first treatment, and the swelling in her ankles and arms have decreased. It is also the first time in 20 years that she can now turn over in her bed. She has also noticed weight loss as her clothes are getting looser.
Arthritis, Back Injury - (Claudia, see #44 8-4-01, #39 6-30-01, #37 6-9-01) Her arthritis has been cured by Dr. Tong, please listen to past shows. She has been off her arthritis medication for 5 months, the Rh factor in her blood is now negative, after positive Rh for 7 years. The nodules and ulnar deviation in her hands are now gone. However, she injured her back two weeks ago from riding on a roller coaster. She went to get a massage, which did not help. She was in severe pain and could not even get up on the treatment table. After one treatment from Dr. Tong, her pain is completely gone. She also experienced stress from the World Trade Center on 9/11. She became unusually impatient with her co-workers and her husband, as well as herself. She felt over sensitive, angry, frustrated, and became depressed and sad from the incident. After a treatment from Dr. Tong, she is feeling emotionally better and is dealing with her stress better. Her depression and anger are gone.
Depression, Anxiety/Fear, Sleeping Difficulty, Anger, Right Knee Pain, Esophageal Reflux, Allergies, Heel Pain - (Joyce from Realto, Ca) - This dental hygienist suffered from depression, anxiety/fear (especially at night), sleeping difficulty, anger, right knee pain, esophageal reflux, allergies, heel pain, and thinking too much. She tried vitamins and herbs, and tried to avoid drugs in the past. However, nothing helped. After Dr. Tong's treatment, her depression left immediately, and she could sleep through the night without going to the bathroom and she feels rested in the morning. Her sore knees from a pulled tendon has also improved greatly.

[Show #53] 10-13-01

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sinusitis, Rheumatic Fever, Massive Allergies - (Doris from South Orange County, CA) - Bookkeeper, diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis last April with also a history of sinusitis, rheumatic fever, and massive allergies since she was a child. She had been on over the counter drugs including decongestants, allergy and headache medicine for 4-5 years with no help. She was seeking alternative methods for her condition. After treatments with Dr. Tong, her sinuses have been cleared since June, she has no headaches, and her left foot pain has dissipated. Her menopausal symptoms have also cleared. She has no hot flashes anymore, her energy has increased, and she is emotionally able to manage her stress much better.
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Knee Pain, Sleeping Difficulty, Depression - (Valerie from Whittier, CA) - Business manager of a senior center who suffered from rheumatoid arthritis, knee pain, sleeping difficulty, and depression due to her pain. After going through a divorce, she was not feeling well. Her pain kept her from walking. She could barely get up, she was sick all the time, and couldn't work. She was put on drugs including Methotrexate (an anti-cancer drug), "to feel better," but to no avail. She always had constant pain with swollen joints, inflammation in her knees so that she couldn't squat, had swollen hands, and couldn't walk. After 2 treatments with Dr. Tong, she could stand on her foot without pain. She feels her body changing with the severe pain decreasing. Her ankle pain has decreased by 95%. Her depression is completely gone and she can now deal with her problems without stressing out. She is also changing her diet and taking herbs at Dr. Tong's advisement to improve her health.
Inflammation - (Abe, see #46, 8-25-01) - Follow-up interview. He went for a check-up with his doctor from Kaiser, who saw that he is walking much better without swelling in his knees or fluid, which at one time was drawn out of his knee 17 times. He now has no knee pain. Further, he had reservations about getting off his medications (11 meds), but has decreased them by 50% after Dr. Tong's treatments. He is now off his blood thinner and is taking fish oil instead which works just as well and his a natural, unharmful approach. He is also off Lasix, a water pill, which he does not need anymore. His blood pressure is also now under control without the use of medication.

[Show #52] 10-6-01

Emphysema - (George, see #55 10-27-01, #58 11-17-01, from San Diego, CA) - Retired, used to work in defense department (dealing with mathematics) - Diagnosed for ten years with emphysema (used to smoke). Consulted 5 different doctors, 4 of which were pulmonary specialists, who told him to learn to live with it because there is no cure for emphysema. Complaints included shortness of breath, chest pain, difficulty in smelling, difficulty in walking, couldn't lie down without trouble breathing. He also had sleeping problems and had to take oxygen or inhalers to sleep. His energy level also decreased significantly from the disease and his weight dropped from 192 to 168. After his first visit with Dr. Tong, he could walk and breathe better, he could smell what he was breathing, he had no chest pain, and slept for 2 and 1/2 hours without waking up that first night. After his second treatment, he walked all the way down the building without having to catch his breath. He has become a completely new person, with energy, vitality, and his depression has lifted. George's wife, Mary, spoke with us and told how difficult it was for her to see her husband deteriorate before her eyes before he consulted Dr. Tong. She voiced her concerns on how doctors say there is no cure because they are not trained to think in that manner. Conventional doctors are only taught to treat with medication. She also feels that they are very close-minded to other ways to help patients. She is extremely happy with her husband's results from Dr. Tong's treatments and they both feel that his condition can be cured. On top of all this, Dr. Tong did not have to perform a single lab test for him.
Allergies, Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Asthma, Stiffness in Joints, Arthritis, Fatigue, Stomachaches - (Gerald) His list of symptoms got progressively worse as he got older. In his 40's he had allergies, bronchitis, pneumonia, and asthma for which conventional doctors prescribed antibiotics. In his 50's he had morning stiffness in his joints which was diagnosed as arthritis, was fatigued, and suffered from stomachaches. In his 60's, he was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and fibromyalgia for which he was put on Chondroitin and Glucosamine. He also had pain in his arms and legs. A few weeks ago, he heard Dr. Tong's radio show. After his first treatment with Dr. Tong, he felt great and had a surge in energy. After his second treatment, his pain decreased, his range of motion increased, and he was calmer and not as depressed. On the whole, he is feeling like he is getting his health back.