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Patricia Verdone

Recovery from a serious respiratory illness (Pleurisy, Pneumonia and Tuberculosis bacteria)
In the first week of July, I sought out Dr. Mui because of what I had read about Traditional Chinese Medicine being effective where Western medicine failed to resolve the problem. I had already been off work due to my respiratory illness for six months, since January 5th, 2000. At the time I could not walk any distance, suffered constant chest pain, constricted breathing, wheezing, a persistent and irritating dry cough, due to the severe chest pain and shortness of breath which was worse while laying down. My symptoms immediately increased upon entering the clinic due to my sensitivity to the Chinese herb Moxa that is used in treatments of TCM.

By the time I had my first consultation with Dr. Mui, I had already seen four medical doctors and two specialists who were Respirologists, plus I had three Emergency admissions to hospital due to an inability to breathe and severe chest pain. Additionally I had been for repeated medical blood tests, urinalysis, x-rays and respiratory tests, including asthma & emphysema. Despite their initial suspicions that I was suffering from asthma, emphysema or pleurisy again, various tests disproved this. Prior to developing pleurisy and pneumonia simultaneously, in late October 1999, I had never had a history of any respiratory problems. Nor had I ever smoked. But I did test positive in a TB test for the 1st time, about eighteen month’s prior. Through my workmates I heard of multiple health problems, including several diagnosed cases of tuberculosis.

From July until late September 2000, Dr. Mui systematically used five acupuncture treatments and focused primarily on herbal treatments and dietary/lifestyle regime to deal with the individual symptoms. Dr. Mui described my syndrome in Traditional Chinese Medicine as having heat stagnation in the lungs with phlegm accumulation. Underneath there was a chronic deficiency of lung qi and preventative qi. He began treating the most severe symptoms first i.e. shortness of breath, chest pain and the dry and irritating cough. As the condition began to ease, I was able to sleep more and slowly increased my energy by late October. I saw Dr. Mui routinely two times per week during the first three months then continued every week for a diagnosis and check-in, before a herbal prescription was prepared specifically for my current symptoms. I also followed the dietary/lifestyle recommendations from Dr. Mui, which I believe aided my healing.

Dr. Mui has always extended interest and concern for my condition. Most impressive is his skill and extensive experience as a TCM doctor. Initially I was relieved to finally find a doctor who was not only going to give me hope of a recovery, but also he could predict with confidence how long it would realistically take and what exactly was necessary to do in order to heal. Up to that time no one could predict even whether I would be able to make a recovery, let alone be able to resume an active, athletic lifestyle that I had been use to my whole life. I’ve always enjoyed weekly dance classes and at least one or two other workouts per week involving either aerobics, swimming, cycling, running or hiking.

The Respiratory Specialists suspected I could possibly have the tuberculosis bacteria in my system for the past few years weakening my whole respiratory system. Then upon developing pleurisy and pneumonia at the same time last fall totally weakened my system leaving it extremely vulnerable. However, they were at a loss as to how to treat my condition or symptoms, outside of offering painkillers to deal with the chest pain.

At the time of writing this testimonial in December, I am pleased to report that I have returned to work on a part-time basis (4 days per week recently) and can even take two walks per week, for at least 30 minutes. The one setback Dr. Mui did warn me of in September was that winter would compromise my condition and once again threaten my health. He was absolutely right in that some symptoms reoccurred because of the irritating effect of the cold air on the lungs i.e. increased chest pain, susceptibility to flus/colds and shortness of breath. So I minimize exposure on cold days, get plenty of rest while remaining faithful to the regimen and am cautious not to push myself.

I have the utmost respect for Dr. Mui who has helped me through both a life-threatening illness and a hopeless situation. Traditional Chinese Medicine is based on treating the whole person since the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual are interrelated. Although I’m 75%-80% recovered, I still depend on TCM to assist me in regaining my original vitality. Without his assistance I would still be completely incapacitated and in constant pain while breathing. I would highly recommend Traditional Chinese Medicine intervention for any condition, regardless of its complexity. Dr. Mui’s enormous insight and skill as a Doctor and Healer is impressive.

My Deepest Gratitude,
Patricia Verdone

Richard Currant

Richard Currant’s three neurosurgeons tried everything to cure the debilitating migraines and sudden stammer plaguing him after a 1996 auto accident. Injuries to his head left him in constant pain, and the speech impediment grew worse the more they tried to cure it. He was under heavy medication for 18 months, until one doctor directed him to a Practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The pain decreased in the first session. During the fourth of ten treatments, the stammer disappeared for good. “I was amazed,” says Currant. So amazed that a year later he decided to devote himself to helping others through Traditional Chinese Medicine. He’s now a fourth-year student at Victoria’s International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine.(ICTCM, Victoria)