Pilgrims flock to famed Chinese herbalist

Sean, Torrington CT — Fri, 11 May 2007 21:00:46 GMT

Supersticions abound in the back-waters of this world, and a sucker is born every minute.

Pilgrims flock to famed Chinese herbalist

Aravind, Chennai, TN, India — Sat, 12 May 2007 16:29:53 GMT

Hi, I am from Chennai - a town of 4 miilion people located in South India. Here I see people drinking juice made from grass. They believe that drinking the juice helps them get rid of bad cholestral and keeps them brisk and active. Doctors clearly said the juice has no medical values and it will lead to indigestion. No one cares!

Pilgrims flock to famed Chinese herbalist

Tassirian — Sat, 12 May 2007 16:44:03 GMT

A few days later? Right. I forgot, Americans hold it longer inside.

Pilgrims flock to famed Chinese herbalist

Mohayrix Hawaii — Sat, 12 May 2007 18:01:48 GMT

Ho is right about the diet. We are what we put in our bodies. Herbs and plants are the basic sources for the ingedients that western medicine is made of. Consider that we are chemical processors and all things can be broken down to basic chemicals.

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Anouchka Ferrer, Los Angeles, WA 90041 — Sat, 12 May 2007 18:30:59 GMT

Is there a way of getting in touch with Dr. Ho? I suffer from severe osteoarthritis - it literally paralyzed my mother and, in constant pain, without any help from Western medicine, she ended up starving herself to death though she was otherwise very healthy. I am 67 yrs old and I need to work. I believe in healing with diet and herbs, acupuncture, cupping, etc. but so far am getting little relief. I'd appreciate very much hearing from you. Thank you! anouchka ferrer anouchka@adelphia.net

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Hildegard Lauterbach, Berlin, New Hampshire — Sat, 12 May 2007 18:54:47 GMT

I come from German ancestry, my grandmother was a Herbologist, she learned her craft from her mother, grandmother down the line. I still use lots of the herbs she treated me with as a child, but I wished I would know more about this form of curing ills. I am now 75 years old, but feel much better, then most of the 40 year olds I know.

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Ken Jennings Las Vegas NV — Sat, 12 May 2007 19:39:30 GMT

I just wanted to know if the three that fell ill ever found out if it was the turnips & did the herbalist remedy them. Ken @ unikorn64@hotmail.com

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Bonnie, Greenville, SC — Sat, 12 May 2007 21:12:43 GMT

I don't see how we can ignore the effects on health of a good diet. I believe that natural, unprocessed food is best. Any good nutritionist will tell you that a diet high in vegtables and fruits with meat in moderation is best. Excess salt and sugar has long been know to be bad. Dr. Shitui certainly knows this and unlike many westerners practices good diet. We are, after all, what we eat. bonnie at bonnie@neuren.com

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Joy Doctor, Key West, FL — Sat, 12 May 2007 21:26:15 GMT

I firmly believe in alternative meds. I suffer from depression and have to work at it every day to deal with it. If I had taken prescription meds for it, I would have been dead many years ago. I believe God put an herb that will cure every disease here on earth. We just have to find the ones that we need, then use them to help ourselves heal.

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Fred Maccioli — Sat, 12 May 2007 21:29:40 GMT

Interesting article. Another very good thing to come from the east is the Bio-Mat. It has helped my arthritis as well as my immune system. Weight loss was an added benefit. Check it out. I am a believer! You may contact me if you want to know more.

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Ron Mobile, AL — Sat, 12 May 2007 21:49:50 GMT

If the herbs won't do anything why a big drug companies going all ove the world trying to find plants that have effective uses for medicinal purposes. They are in it for the money. Looks like Ho isn't.

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B Garcia, Merida, Yucatan — Sat, 12 May 2007 21:56:50 GMT

I studied herbology in Southern Mexico and as a result my family has derived many benefits from this. My husband was diagnosed with arthritis, high cholesterol, diabetes and an internal hemorrhage in the US and decided he wanted to die in Mexico so we came back to live (we live in Merida, Yucatan), here, I applied my knowledge (assisted by a Homeopath), took him off all medications, changed his diet (whole, organic foods, very low carbs)and now he doesn't take ANY medication, is in fine health (as are we all) and found it was the food in the US causing all the problems due to hormones, preservatives, chemicals, monosodium glucamate, etc. Our diet is much improved and everyone is healthier. By the way, the American doctor's don't believe us (even seeing his improvement), but we don't care. It's true!

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B Garcia, Merida, Yucatan — Sat, 12 May 2007 21:58:20 GMT

I heard of a Tibetan medical man who has cured many people of terminal cancers, is this the same one? How can we contact him?

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Rashid Jamshed, Bethlehem, PA — Sat, 12 May 2007 22:19:47 GMT

Is there a way to get in touch with the doctor Ho? R_Jamshed@hotmail.com RJ

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Sandi Droubay — Sat, 12 May 2007 22:33:06 GMT

Well, I'm for giving it a try. After playing the tag game with the U.S. Medical establishment for several chronic conditions, I have found that whenever I go to a Doctor he/she gives me a perscription which has numerous side-effects (headache, diarreah, flu-like symptoms, high blood pressure, insomnia and death) I think I'm ready to try "natural medicine." I think opting out of the medical/pharmaceutical game is a good plan.

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Annis Reinkoester — Sat, 12 May 2007 22:33:09 GMT

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Rascal Miles — Sat, 12 May 2007 22:39:26 GMT

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It is most astonishing that such results can be achieved with this absolutely harmless biological healing method. This simple method makes it possible to effectively treat the most varied diseases, in some cases enabling one to avoid surgical intervention and the taking of medications that can have harmful side effects.The exciting factor of this healing method is its simplicity. It consists of swishing cold-pressed oil in the mouth( Sunflower or Seasme, Pl. note you don't need to go for organic oils only, A normal refined sunflower oil bought from any supermarket proven to be effective in many people). The healing process is accomplished by the human organism on its own. In this way it is possible to heal cells, tissue and all organs simultaneously; the body itself gets rid of toxic waste without disturbing the healthy microflora. Dr. Karach says human beings are living only half their life span. They could potentially live healthy to be 140 to 150 years old. The method In the morning before breakfast on an empty stomach you take one tablespoon in the mouth but do not swallow it. Move Oil Slowly in the mouth as rinsing or swishing and Dr Karach puts it as ' sip, suck and pull through the teeth' for fifteen to twenty minutes. This process makes oil thoroughly mixed with saliva. Swishing activates the enzymes and the enzymes draw toxins out of the blood. The oil must not be swallowed, for it has become toxic. As the process continues, the oil gets thinner and white. If the oil is still yellow, it has not been pulled long enough. It is then spit from the mouth , the oral cavity must be thoroughly rinsed and mouth must be washed thoroughly. Just use normal tap water and good old fingers to clean. Clean the sink properly, you can use some antibacterial soap to clean the sink. Because the spittle contains harmful bacteria and toxic bodily waste. If one were to see one drop of this liquid magnified 600 times under a microscope, one would see microbes in their first stage of development. It is important to understand that during the oil-pulling/swishing process one's metabolism is intensified. This leads to improved health. One of the most striking results of this process is the fastening of loose teeth, the elimination of bleeding gums and the visible whitening of the teeth. The oil pulling /swishing is done best before breakfast. To accelerate the healing process, it can be repeated three times a day, but always before meals on an empty stomach. Precautions (a) Do not swallow. The oil should be spat out. But inadvertently if you swallow there is nothing to worry. It will go out through faeces. Nothing is to be done. (b) If you are allergic to a particular brand of oil, change the brand of oil or oil itself to different oil. (c) Sunflower and Sesame oil have been found to be equally effective in curing diseases. Other oils were not found to be as good. Do not blame oil pulling by practicing with other oils. Use refined oils. Results of Oil Pulling The result of this healing research has attracted amazement and resulted in further research. This additional research concerning Oil Therapy has now been thoroughly documented, especially with regard to physiological similarities between individuals. It is surprising that through this biological healing method a wide variety of symptoms have unquestionably disappeared without any side-effects. This simple method makes it possible completely heal such a wide variety of diseases which would normally be treated by an operation or by powerful or potent Drugs, usually with significant side-effects. The simplicity of this healing system in which Oil is swirled backwards and forwards in the mouth, is due to the stimulating effect which it has on the body's eliminatory system. Through this method it is possible to heal individual cells, cell conglomerates such as lymph nodes and more complex tissues such as internal organs simultaneously. This occurs because the beneficial microflora throughout the body are provided with a healthy continuum. Without this natural bodily intrusive element evinced by the microflora the usual pattern of human health tends to lean towards illness rather than wellness. Dr. Karach anticipates that regular application of this treatment by reversing this process so that wellness is the dominant state of the human body is likely to increase the average human lifespan to approximately 150 years, double the present life expectancy. Dr. Karach is supported in this view by other colleagues in the world. By means of this treatment {Oil } it is invariably the result that diseases like migraine headaches, bronchitis, diseased teeth, arterio thrombosis, chronic blood disorders such as leukemia, arthritis and related illnesses, neuro physiological paralysis, eczema, gastro enteritis, peritonitis, heart disease, kidney disease, meningitis, and women's hormonal disorders are completely eliminated from the organism. The benefit of Dr. Karach's method is that the oil therapy heals the whole body in perpetuity. In terminal diseases such as cancer, Aids and chronic infections this treatment method has been shown to successfully replace all others. Dr. Karach has successfully healed a chronic leukemia patient with 15 years of harsh treatment methods behind him. Acute arthritis in 1 patient who was totally bedridden was removed from his body in 3 days with no inflammation apparent. NOTE: The recommended oils to use are Sunflower Oil, Seasme Oil. We are receiving many emails about which oil to use. Our experience with thousands of people across the globe says USE COLD PRESSED OIL as first choice, if it is not available use REFINED OIL ( which seems to be effective in the process too). We have observed that any oil other than SUNFLOWER or SEASME may not be effective.

Pilgrims flock to famed Chinese herbalist

Lisa R. Johnson, Rhinelander, Wisconsin — Sat, 12 May 2007 22:51:10 GMT

I live in rural USA, and when I had problems with my health that my doctor had no good suggestions for, I was happy to find a licensed oriental herbologist in my town! I felt my issues were related to menopause, and learned that in oriental medicine, there are something like 12 types of menopause. After reading the descriptions in a book I got from the library, I found one that matched mine. I had to pay for the evaluation and the herbs, as my insurance would not cover, but my issues resolved completely in a few weeks. I later learned my neice had the same symptoms I did and had to have a hysterectomy. So the $180.00 or so that I paid was well worth it! I would've loved to go to Tibet, but that would've been more costly than I could handle right now...

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Rev. Willy, Youngstown, Florida — Sat, 12 May 2007 23:06:24 GMT

Joy Doctor, I share your daily battle with depression, as well as your state of residence. The side effects of depression medications are worse for many people than the actual depression. St. John's Wort may not be efficacious in every case, but it works for me.

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sam latimer, shirley, illinois — Sat, 12 May 2007 23:26:26 GMT

I sure would like too know more about it. I was diagnosed with crohn's 7 years ago ad no meds helped me , most meds I tried had bad side effects. If any one had herbs that helped ,I'd like too know, samsbodydshop@hotmail.comn

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George Mohler, Belleville, Pa. — Sat, 12 May 2007 23:43:41 GMT

I too, really believe that there is a herb for most every illness. especially tea made from non poisonus plants, it has worked for me many times. I am not in favor of using so much man made chemicals in our bodies.Its to hard on our stomach walls.

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Cathy Harper, Pelion, SC — Sat, 12 May 2007 23:53:19 GMT

Wonderful story on the Herbalist. There is so much to learn and secrets to find on this planet. Wouldn't it be a wonderful thing to be free from chemical drugs etc.

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Marie Smrek Shanghai — Sat, 12 May 2007 23:59:15 GMT

Is it co-incidental that this part of China is opening up more and more to tourism? I have recently returned from a visit near Jade Dragon Mountain and saw that the famous town of Lijiang is no longer so popular. Is Dr Ho a replacement money spinner?

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Luis Villa — Sun, 13 May 2007 00:13:44 GMT

it's all about faith(quack Doctors per say). If you know the trick and have some people you know to go with it....$$$$$$$$$$ is easy. These is the same with so many religions...it's all about EASY money.

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alice moravec, spokane, wa 99203 — Sun, 13 May 2007 00:15:45 GMT

Is there a way to contac this Dr. Ho? My husband at age 45 has a terrible case of psoriatic arthritis and a sister with MS. We would love to find a natural herbal alternative to the costly western medicines!

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Alan Setherley, Tucson, Arizona — Sun, 13 May 2007 00:20:19 GMT

I am constantly (yearround) bothered with sinus allergies. Constant drainage and sinus headaches. How can I find out what Dr. Ho would recommend? My Doctor is strictly RX and no herbal remedies.

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Sam, Dallas, TX — Sun, 13 May 2007 00:22:45 GMT

Is there a way to contact this herbalogist or any one else who has had experience with treating multiple sclerosis.

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K. Joyce Frere — Sun, 13 May 2007 00:54:16 GMT

Husband suffering from Cancer...His CEA bloodtest was 75..This must be high..I would appreciate anything that might help him...Thanks....Would love to know how to contact Dr. Ho Shitiu.

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April, Sacramento,Ca. — Sun, 13 May 2007 01:04:28 GMT

proven fact thru the ages, herbs, natural diet are best for body. afer reading this, i intend to re-introduce this practice to myself. thank you Dr. Ho; and news crew for information.

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Eric Straatsma ND MH — Sun, 13 May 2007 01:07:41 GMT

As a Naturopathic Consultant and Master Herbalist that has written forty books on the Science of Sustainable Health, what this man is able to accomplish is not at all unusual for herbalists as a group... There are ways to reverse almost all dis-eases, but first one must start with an open mind and willing attitude... The mind is like a parachute; it works best when open. Having a closed mind is dangerous, just like jumping out of a plane and never opening a parachute..

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Patrick, Alexandria VA — Sun, 13 May 2007 01:08:21 GMT

I truly believe in alternative medicine. I had high blood pressure 120/205 (stroke levels I'm told) and although western medicine did bring it down abit it never did the trick. I went to see a herbologist (from China) now working/sharing his knowledge with the folks at John Hopkins and he gave me two weeks of herbs and told me to come back in two weeks. two weeks later he gave me another two weeks worth of medicine with the comment, if it doesn't work go see someone else as I can't help you. This was in Sep 1999, my blood pressure since then has remained in the 80/120 +/-5 range.

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Kristen Johanson, Seattle, Washington — Sun, 13 May 2007 01:12:12 GMT

Wow, have you seen the medicines advertised on TV? They all have side effects, some of which can kill a person. Everytime a doctor (over) prescribed something for me, I was worse after taking it, except for one time when I had bronchitis and was given an antibiotic. I had a mammogram a few years ago and then heard the radiation from it can cause breast cancer......whoohoo I very rarely get sick and don't see doctors very often. Big pharma hates people like me.

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Michael Chernik; Hawthorne, California — Sun, 13 May 2007 01:17:28 GMT

I was (and am) blessed and fortunate to spend four years with a Lakota Medicine man, the great Longwalker, Ernie Peters. Every plant, that has made it as a derived street drug, I am referring to opium, marijuana and cocain that grows naturally has medicinal benifit as much as other herbs. Western doctors have become ignorant or paranoid of lobbiests from the drug companies that will kill your loved ones and you for money. To become healthy, study your diet, study herbs, it ain't too hard to get youself healthier just on what you DON'T and DO put in your mouth and ingest. B Garcia in the Yucatan has the cure right there...look above...love truama surgeons, but look, what is making you sick?

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Jane Doe, New York — Sun, 13 May 2007 01:29:43 GMT

Try eating Goji Berries for arthritis or any type degenerative diseases or diseases of the immune system or nervous system. You can buy them online dried, but they can be easily rehydrated in hot water and don't taste bad at all. Eat about 4 to 8 oz. daily depending upon the severity of your problems. You can also liquify them in a food processor or blender and drink it as a juice, or the juice can be purchased online. Goji means happy, and the only side effect is that they make you want to smile a lot. Goji Berries should make everyone feel better if they eat them, and can help with a lot of problems. And drink a lot of pure water every day. Divide your weight by 2 and that's how many ounces of water you need every day. If you drink anything with caffeine, for every 8 oz. caffeinated products you ingest, you need another 12 oz. pure water to offset the damage done to your body. Example - If you weigh 180 lbs. you need 90 oz. pure water each day, with one 8 oz. cup coffee add another 12 oz. pure water making a total you need of 102 oz. water per day. It is said that 75% of diseases can be traced back to not drinking enough water.

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Margo Hay, Green Cove Springs, FL — Sun, 13 May 2007 01:40:08 GMT

How can I contact Fred Maccioli who talks about the "Bio-Mat" above.

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Cindy, Wapakoneta, Ohio — Sun, 13 May 2007 01:45:05 GMT

I was diagnosed with lupus 4 years ago. The medical doctor who diagnosed me was shocked that I wanted to continue to work. He also wanted to put me on steroids immediately. I chose instead to treat holistically with herbs and I continued to work. As long as I take my herbal regimen I am well. I have 4 grandchildren and I am still able to climb trees, hike, swim and play with them. Had I taken the pharmaceuticals the doctor wanted me to take eventually I would have had serious problems caused by the the steroids. Thank GOD for herbs....LIFE IS GOOD!!

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Dr. Berelulletje-Waarheid — Sun, 13 May 2007 01:52:41 GMT

Chlorphyl is found in high concentrations in the sap of Wheatgrass, Barley grass and Broccoly sprouts (only the sprouts) and have been PROVEN scientificlay to combat cancer and any immune deficiency. I have met with several scinetific teams who have shown the amazing effects of chlorophil if only taken two ounces per day on an empty stomach. Prefarably organic. Jamba juice sells it among other places. LOOK ONLINE! IT WILL CHANGE EVERYONES LIFE. AMERICAN FOODS ARE VOID OF NUTITIONAL VALUE!

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Dietrick, Los Angeles — Sun, 13 May 2007 02:00:04 GMT

If anyone likes to know more about the merits of Wheat grass juice and broccoli sprouts feel free to E-mail me. Free advice. My father is a doctor and I have seen what this stuff does! It's no nonsense! paragonteam@gmail.com

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steven, Baton Rouge, Louisiana — Sun, 13 May 2007 02:06:16 GMT

Garlic is a great natural anti-viral, anti-fungal, and a strong antibiotic...and since it's natural, our bodys don't become immune to it. Just try taking some the next time you get a cold. The one I use recomends taking 4,000mg two or three times a day when needed. Lots of great information at knowthecause.com! steven<><

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Paddy Xu, Brooklyn, New York — Sun, 13 May 2007 02:07:27 GMT

Yes Folks, people will cling to anything mystical to escape reality, and these herbal medicines like "sugar pills" can treat your average hypochondriac very effectively. Due to the fact though, that the human body is constantly healing itself very effectively from many minor and sometimes major life threathening illnesses and injurys without any medicine, a coincidencial cure after a visit to an herbalist gives much authenticity to their snake oils. A load of hocus pocus! This is the 21st Century and superstitious beliefs will be our destruction if we dont rise our minds above them now. Behind the charasmatic smile of every faith healer, fortune teller, priest, priestess, cult leader, cleric, rabbi, Imam or evangalist preacher,(Sincere apologies to any other sort of charlotan that I may have ommitted) Yes behind this hypocritical smile lies a hungry quest for money, power,total domination over the respective faithful flock, financial security recognition and even Fame!

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B. Villemez, Las Cruces, NM 88011 — Sun, 13 May 2007 02:25:30 GMT

drug companies and conventional physicians must be having a fit to read this type of thing. They want you to take their synthetic drugs that have side effects then they can sell you more drugs to counteract the side effects.

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B. Villemez, Las Cruces, NM 88011 — Sun, 13 May 2007 02:26:05 GMT

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Joe Dow — Sun, 13 May 2007 02:57:22 GMT

Prophet Moses (peace be on him) once suffered from chronic stomach pains. So he turned to the Almighty for a commandment to cure his illness. The Lord told Moses that He had created a leafy herb to remedy his sickness somewhere far in the forest. All Moses had to do was to look for it. God reminded him, though, that whenever he took that herbal medicine, it was the Powers of the Almighty that was the cure and not the herb itself. Only if Moses believed in God's cure and not the plant would his tummy-ache be rid of. And so he got cured. Not long after that, Moses went down with the same disease again. He quickly looked for the special herb plant and took it to cure his ailment. However Moses totally forgot about the Lord Almighty and simply believed that it was the plant's power that cured his illness and NOT Divine intervention. Lo and behold! Moses' stomach pains got worse until the Lord Almighty reminded him again, "I told you so!".

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YASWANT H PATEL, M.D. — Sun, 13 May 2007 03:03:57 GMT

I am a physician,ob-gyn,and am firm believer of the fact that one is the exact mirror of the ingested foods,drugs,alternatives,fluids,smoke,recreationals,addictions and also the various lifestyles,including the amount of exercise,meditation,sleep and of course ,prayers.Genetics,immunology,environment has also its varied impact.yash patel,md

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Linda Solomon Farmington Hills, MI — Sun, 13 May 2007 03:18:58 GMT

I am doing my best trying to stay on my feet and dealing with what MS throws my way. Since I cannot afford an alternative treatment that has helped me in the past with MS; I would so much appreciate any and all information that anyone has to share to help with this illness. I would so much like to feel and function better than I do. Thank you, it was interesting to read about this gentleman and everyone's comments also. Linda

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Marsha Smith, Rock Island, IL — Sun, 13 May 2007 03:21:25 GMT

I've walked by his place a couple of times over various trips to Yunnan and have looked at his shop and all the written reports (many in English). Maybe he's not in it for the money, but his shop certainly stood out in the village and it is a village that draws lots of tourists.

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Buddy — Sun, 13 May 2007 03:40:07 GMT

I am not attacking the comments of others BUT Sean Torrington CT should also realize that people that cannot spell are also born every minute."Superstitions"is NOT spelled supersticions

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Jim, Clifton, TN — Sun, 13 May 2007 04:39:14 GMT

I have found relief for arthritis in my shoulder by drinking Himalayan Goji Juice. I also lowered my BP, Cholesterol and triglicerides. I get my Himalayan Goji Juice from www.AddingYears.freelife.com

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Ben Robinson, Floridian in Thailand — Sun, 13 May 2007 05:00:52 GMT

After losing four out of five members of my family to cancer I started believing more in natural medicines and saw where the actor Red Buttons took his wife that had severe cancer to a doctor that administered vitamin B-17 to his patients and her cancer was cured. http://www.vitaminb17.org/ is a great information site. Even in the bible we are instructed by God to eat the seeds. Apple seeds,peach seeds etc.have lots of this needed vitamin that you won't find in any Centrum or One a Day vitamin bottle What does the comman person do? They eat the apple and throw away the core with it's seeds. Grandmothers of old used to grind the seeds up with the breads that they made and we were alot healthier. Vitamin B17 is a great search and detroy helper seeking out tumors and cancer and it will not hurt the rest of the body. Want to lower your cholesterol? Eat tofu every day and watch it take a down spiral as I watch a scientific study on the Japanese channel NHK about tofu. I agree with the herbalist about salt.....I don't even own a salt shaker. We get enough in soy sauce and ketchup as it is. At McDonalds why do they not just cook the fries and leave it up to the customer to add if they want? Did you ever try thumping off the salt they threw on that you did not want in the first place? No wonder I seldom go to McDonalds any more. Our bodies are mostly water so we need lots of it and pure please!!! I am amazed at people when they say their health is terrible and then they turn around and eat mid night snacks as our bodies need the sleep cycle for a reason. Has your liver sufferd damage the doctor says can not be reversed???? Give Milk Thistle a try and if you have to drink alcohol then do in moderation and later rest and have lots of pure water. I will keep looking on this blog for ideas from others so that I can keep learning.

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Ronnie Smith out there Ga. — Sun, 13 May 2007 07:01:32 GMT

I eat raw turnips also. However unless they are fresh and you are used to eating plenty of raw veggies they can give you a lot of gas. All animals(including humans) which eat a lot of veggies get gas both in burping and breaking wind. It's just if your body is not used to that kind of diet you'll suffer. Most westerners are on soft, well cooked diets in which the foods prepaired have tons of grease, salt, and other chemicals resulting in future health problems. They regularly take medication which often hides these induced chemical reactions until they become suspect later in life. If you are going to eat raw veggies wash them thoughly in cold water first and eat small amounts until your system is used to it. Eating luttice, and turnips are not the same thing. Turnips usually gives anyone the bathroom runs if they over do it or are not used to them. He's full of bull about eggs. they are one of the most important foods any human can consume.

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Thomas Simon, Saratoga, CA — Sun, 13 May 2007 08:03:12 GMT

To B. Garcia: the Tibetian doctor you heard about is Dr. Yeshi Dhonden. He travels around the world healing people. He is a truly amazing man. His US contact is Marsha Wolf. You can track her down through this web site: http://www.tibetanrefugeehealth.org/aru_director.html

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Sean, Torrington CT — Sun, 13 May 2007 12:17:59 GMT

You don't need herbs, you need daily exersize and to not be a fat tub of lard. I can't count how many people claim that medical science cannot help them...and they are like 250-300lbs and eat processed foods all the time. Being a glutton with poor time-management is worse for your health than smoking 2 packs of camels a day!

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Dennis Jackson, Fairbanks, Alaska — Sun, 13 May 2007 18:13:01 GMT

Well if you folks in America want to have access to alternative Remedies you had better contact your Congressman. The Senate just passed a bill to allow the FDA to outright bans on natural remedies. I have been studing and using themfor years and have helped others as well. Thank the drug companies for their dollars at work with the lobby.

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Chris Kilham — Mon, 14 May 2007 00:38:49 GMT

First of all, plant medicine is the #1 category of medicine in the world, and this Chinese herbalist is a classic practitioner. I have myself been healed of a grave, life-threatening condition by an herbalist, and have seen many, many cures over time. Remember that many of the most valuable life-saving drugs come from plants.

Pilgrims flock to famed Chinese herbalist

john florida — Mon, 14 May 2007 16:15:06 GMT

Sean torrington: I'm with you on this one.I have always had a problem with TURNIPS YUK.but all kidding aside (turnips not withstanding) if you find help doing this just do it. but i would not turn my back on western medicine.If all this stuff realy worked nothing would stop it from becoming the way to go.not even the evil drug companies.

Pilgrims flock to famed Chinese herbalist

Helpful Person, USA — Tue, 15 May 2007 02:25:26 GMT

For those of you who want to find a cancer cure, here is a link I found while doing research. I hope it helps you: http://www.greatdreams.com/cancer-cure.htm

Pilgrims flock to famed Chinese herbalist

Nick Ostrovskiy, San Mateo California — Tue, 15 May 2007 05:45:26 GMT

Well, i agree with Sean that superstition dwells everywhere in this world and that this is another "exotic" spot for the infamous. Its interesting to see how our government is handling the legality of "fictional" herbs. But, i believe that just like hypnosis, alternative medicine like herbs are able to cure the sick. Where there is fate , there is strong will. And because current medicine has much variety ranging from simple cold medicine to specifics like headaches and back aches, etc. Some people might find it more comforting to rely on natural herbs than on factory produced pills that are authorized by the FDA.

Pilgrims flock to famed Chinese herbalist

John Doe — Tue, 15 May 2007 07:05:18 GMT

Hahaha... Why take sides?

Pilgrims flock to famed Chinese herbalist

Zhou Xin — Tue, 15 May 2007 13:28:57 GMT

I am a Chinese immigrant in US. And I do believe that a person's physical well being is largely depends on their diet, excerise, and his or her life style. Indeed, organic diet, ample walks everyday, and less stressful lifestyle are the keys for a person's health. It is true that herbal medicines work lot slower than Western medication, but it doesn't give much side-affects. Afterall, every single medication brings some sort of side-affects simply because it is a chemical product. Chinese medicine indeed does work if one can find a qualified Chinese medicine doctor.

Pilgrims flock to famed Chinese herbalist

Zhou Xin, Florida — Tue, 15 May 2007 13:48:41 GMT

My husband has chronica back pain (had surgery), border line dietbetic, acid reflex, enlarged prostate etc and he is on meds for many many years. I really want him to wane off his medication. We are moving to China soon and I really want to know how to get hold of Dr. Ho. Appreciate.

Pilgrims flock to famed Chinese herbalist

Joy Doctor, Key West, FL — Tue, 15 May 2007 15:34:09 GMT

For the lady who wanted any help, I suggest in addition to the ones already suggested in these comments, that you might try ESSIAC. You can click on my name and find the free recipe to use, or it can be purchased from most herb stores. If they don't have it, they can order it for you. Best of luck!

Pilgrims flock to famed Chinese herbalist

Jeanne Doughe, Los Angeles, CA — Tue, 15 May 2007 15:40:04 GMT

Dr. Yeshi Dhonden can be reached at this email address, but he is in India right now and won't return to the USA until around September. This will reach his contact office in CA for an appointment. Never give up hope! tibetanmedicine@hotmail.com

Pilgrims flock to famed Chinese herbalist

ravi joshi,pune maharashtra India. — Tue, 15 May 2007 15:42:16 GMT

There is lot of misconception about old kind of medicines by not understanding the system.Modern medicine may not recognise the system of thought which is based on applied mathematical analogy. and hense modern medicine is great failure whatever may be their claims. I hope all these people with their immense funds should work in this direction.

Pilgrims flock to famed Chinese herbalist

Kentucky Woman — Wed, 16 May 2007 18:55:33 GMT

I agree with M. Garcia's comments about U.S. food being loaded with chemicals, preservatives, etc., that cause disease. No one seems to want to address this issue because all the big politicians accept big money donations from the agricultural industry, which has taken over family farms in favor of huge corporate farms that don't care about anything, i.e., people's health, except their profits. We need a total and abrupt change of direction and priorities here in the U.S. We need a leader with a vision toward health and prosperity, that's for sure. Enough of all this selfishness and greed!