Case Histories

Case History # 5:

Patient: 57 years old, Male, Hispanic
Major Complaint: Back Pain

Patient was suffering from ongoing back pain for many years. Orthopedic doctor diagnosed the disorder as degenerative arthritis. Surgery was recommended to him as soon as possible to fuse his 4th and 5th lumbar together. He was warned that he may need a wheelchair in a year if he does not go through the operation.

Diagnosis and Treatment

The patient was confirmed as a metal minor constitution. Lifelong diet of Mexican food which lacks greens and fish, has made his tendons very weak all over his body. Lou Garricks disease happens only to people with this constitution when they are fed by red meat for a long time. People with other constitutions never develop Lou Garricks. To strengthen the tendons, the excess Force of lungs must be reduced first, then promote the Force of liver.

Treatment

Reduce lungs 5 times
Promote liver 1 time
All in one session

Treatment Results

After only three sessions, the pain was completely gone. We did another 3 sessions. He is still doing well at this time (about 2 years later).

Dietary Consultation

He was advised to eat only buckwheat, white rice, greens and fish for the next six months in order to strengthen his liver. He was also advised to stay away from shellfish, read meat, and wheat forever.
 

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