Digestive Disorder

Ulcerative Colitis, R.G., Male, age 56

My physician told me that my condition was bad and would require a colostomy. They needed to remove my colon and attach a bag for my bowel elimination for the rest of my life. I was in constant pain and unable to function at my job. Then I went to a talk presented by the Doctors' Speakers Bureau about digestive disorders. The speaker spoke about how health and function were related. He presented information to the group about acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, "natural alternatives" to drugs and surgeries. I admit that I was more than a bit hesitant. I approached Dr. Rapkin after the talk and told him about my problem. He offered me the opportunity to come in for a complimentary consultation and treatment to let me experience the needles for myself. I will tell you that it was one of the most surprising and pleasurable experiences of my life. He told me he would accept me as a patient and did not think I would need surgery if I followed his program, which included acupuncture treatments and taking Chinese herbal formulas.

That was over one year ago. I have all my own organs, functioning pretty well, I might add. I occasionally have mild symptoms that act up under stress. I still take the herbal formulas and continue with the acupuncture sessions weekly. There was a reason I went to the talk that night. I'm sure there was a guiding light over me. I have referred family and friends to the Kindo Integrated Health Center to try acupuncture for their health concerns. The ones that have tried acupuncture are no longer suffering. The ones who haven't have gotten worse. I am grateful that there is an alternative to help me.