Patient Stories
Children
Carrie
Carrie, a 13 year old with newly diagnosed borderline type-2 diabetes was facing the need for daily medication to control her blood sugar levels. Her blood pressure was above the normal level for age. The family was very motivated to avoid putting her on any prescription medication, and wanted to better understand her lab test results. Continue Reading…
John
John, a 9 year old boy with recurring migraine headaches which were increasing in frequency. His mother also had a history of migraine headache. A neurologist had prescribed medication for John that was having some positive effect, and the family was hoping to learn about other therapeutic options that didn't require a prescription. Continue Reading…
James
James, a 4 month old with a history of gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), whose parents were looking for ways to avoid giving him prescription medication. Continue Reading…
Women
R.J.
R.J., a 37-year old mother of two came in with a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome, weight gain, and depression. She had been having progression of her symptoms for a year and was 40 pounds over her desired weight. She had received a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes last year, but had not yet taken action because she said, “I did not want to believe the numbers.” Continue Reading…
D.B. and K.V.
D.B. is a woman who who needed surgery on a deep facial nerve. K.V. is a woman in her early 40’s ready to undergo a hysterectomy due to a tumor found after symptoms of unusual bleeding prompted a visit to her physician. Continue Reading…
S.Z.
S.Z. a 45 year old with symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), which included very uncomfortable PMS symptoms along with upsetting extremes of mood that were interfering with her home and work life. Her physician had prescribed a mood stabilizing prescription medication that she preferred not to use if at all possible. Continue Reading…
Men
G.F.
G.F. is a 53 year old man who came in for a consult after receiving the news that his blood pressure had reached the point where his primary care physician recommended he start medication. He was also overweight, and was experiencing pain in his joints when he exercised. Continue Reading…
Note: Names have been changed to protect patient privacy.