In 2004, I caught a case of scabies, which are tiny mite-like insects that burrow into your skin. Their feces cause an irritable itching sensation that is very annoying. As a result, I visited a traditional MD in Detroit, who prescribed FDA-approved, black label cream, called "Lindane lotion". I didn't realize it at the time, but it's a carcinogenic pesticide. Apparently, the toxic shock from the Lindane lotion attacked my immune system, and within a few days I developed a severe pain bilaterally in my thumb joints. Although the MD said that I tested negative for Rheumatoid Arthritis, I then went to a rheumatologist who gave me a different test, which confirmed that I had RA. Once diagnosed, he said that he couldn't do anything for me until it got really bad, then he'd hit me with cancer-fighting drugs, but that'd be as bad as what I had. I asked him about holistic medicine, if that might be useful. He said it would be a complete waste of time and money. However, I had no other options but to give it a try. Looking online at the typical outcome of RA patients was very disturbing. Some info told me that within 5 years I could be bedridden and in extreme pain as this could be an extremely aggressive autoimmune disease. I prayed to God for healing, and made an appointment for holistic care. Dr David Browstein, at the Center for Holistic Medicine, already had a tremendous reputation online, so I scheduled an initial visit with his associate, Dr Jeffrey Nusbaum. David, Jeffrey and Dr Richard Ng share stories of patients, and give joint directions on the course of treatment. The RA diagnosis was confirmed, as was a mycoplasma infection. For the inflammation, I was given a systemic enzyme, which digested the inflammation and allowed it to pass out of my body.
For the mycoplasma infection, I was given an antibiotic protocol.
Dr Brownstein had previously discovered that chronic illness is typically accompanied by a reduction in the hormone levels of patients. He documented this in his book, "The Miracles of Natural Hormones". My hormone levels were measured, and both testosterone and thyroid levels had been lowered. So, these were now being supplemented.
After 5 years, I had reached remission, and could stop the systemic enzymes, to reduce the inflammation. Today, I still need to supplement the hormones.
Bottom line is this:
1) God can and does work miracles today!
2) "FDA approval" is NOT a "gold standard" for anything!
3) Holistic medicine is all-natural, and works like your body does. Because holistic care helps to enhance the performance of your "terrain", you become healthier. 4) Using traditional pharmaceuticals for chronic illness, according to Dr Brownstein, is like using the wrong key in a lock repeatedly. Over time, you will wear out both the lock and the key. However, because these drugs are patented, they provide an enormous profit-incentive.