Editorial
Submission
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YOUNG TEXAS PATIENT REGULAR VISITOR TO COQUITLAM
B.C. HOC HEALTH CENTER
At three or four years of age, Victoria was having
difficulty concentrating. With 36 documented ear infections, it was
not surprising that her pre-school teachers were reporting that she
was also having difficulty keeping up with routine class activities.
When she later attended a private kindergarten school, different
doctors assessed her condition and placed her on a prescription of
Ritalin and Adderol.
Despite crossed fingers and many prayers,
improvement did not follow. Soon after, Victoria began speech
therapy. This too was found to have little favorable
effect.
When Victoria turned eight, she enrolled in a
biofeedback program that also had little results. In school, she was
enrolled in remedial classes, special education, and auditory
training. Victoria continued to struggle in math and other subjects
- especially in a classroom setting. She was having trouble making
friends and began to withdraw even more. At age nine, Victoria was
diagnosed as having Central Auditory Processing disorder and was
returned to Children's Hospital in Corpus Christi where she
underwent a combination of speech therapy, sequencing and word
meaning training. Unfortunately, Victoria began to withdraw even
more - choosing to read while listening to music on
headphones.
Victoria's story only took a turn for the better
when Victoria's Mom attended a conference in Cancun, Mexico. There,
she met guest presenter Dr. Zayd Ratansi, Chief Medical Officer for
HOC Health Centers - an alternative medical facility with locations
in Coquitlam, and Victoria, British Columbia. Dr. Ratansi touched a
nerve with Victoria's Mom when he discussed symptoms that matched
those that Victoria had encountered. As a result, Victoria and her
parents arranged to visit the Coquitlam, B.C. HOC Health Care Center
in September 2002. Dr. Ratansi arranged for Victoria to meet with
HOC's Dr. Lucien Larre, a neuropsychologist who specializes in
helping children with learning disabilities. Victoria's Dad
remembers that first meeting very well . . .
"It was incredible. After just two days, and a
battery of tests, he diagnosed her to a "T" concluding that she was
physically sound but had many other problems. He concluded that
emotionally and socially, Victoria was far behind her peers due, he
said, to the fact that she was right brained rather than left
brained like most people. I knew then and there that Dr. Larre was a
genius because he seemed to know our little girl and
her
condition so well that he was able to initiate a remedial program
that has since made huge differences".
Victoria remained in Coquitlam for HOC treatments
long enough to take 36 Hyperbaric Oxygen treatments (HBOT). After 18
treatments, Victoria was starting to participate in conversations as
well as take an interest in the world around her.
"The difference
was extremely noticeable" said Victoria's Dad "and it was wonderful
to see the almost daily improvement".
Victoria's HOC Health Center treatments also
included infrared therapy, and,
after testing high for heavy
metal toxins in her system, a program of science based supplements
and Chelation Therapy was adopted. In addition, Victoria received
two hours of Tomatis Auditory Training therapy for 15 consecutive
days.
When she returned home, friends and relatives were
quick to see the difference. A once withdrawn little girl was now an
active and vibrant individual who was loving and responsive. School
homework was now comfortably routine. Conversation was routine.
Being a part of a changing world was routine. Equally important,
Victoria was beginning to come in tune with the world around her -
her friends, her family, and her role in a busy life. The change was
dramatic.
6-weeks later Victoria returned with her father from
her Corpis Christi home in Texas to the HOC Health Center in
Coquitlam for another round of treatments to maintain the
momentum.
"You go along year after year hoping that a
medical practitioner will be able to
help and when you finally
meet that special someone, it truly is a prayer answered",
said
Frank Rodriguez. "We have our little girl back again".
As leaders in science-based natural medicine, HOC
continues to revolutionize healthcare. Through an HOC Health Center,
HOC Health Products and HOC Health On Call, patients are empowered
to make informed choices about their own medical
care and
treatment. The HOC mission is to help guide patients to healthier
living - one step at a time. This is achieved by providing access to
knowledge, unique therapies and products that have proven to be
safe, scientific and effective. HOC
HEALTH CENTERS are located in
Coquitlam and Victoria, British Columbia.
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WHY A PATIENT SUFFERING
FROM HUNTINTON'S DISEASE TRAVELS FROM ARKANSAS TO COQUITLAM FOR
TREATMENT
This is the remarkable story of Mark Farley, whose
severe Huntington's Disease symptoms have been dramatically reduced
since June 2002 when he began treatment at the HOC Health Centre in
Coquitlam.
After Mark was first diagnosed with Huntington's
disease in 1997, he worked closely with doctors in Arkansas whose
treatment included participation in a clinical research drug trial
program. Results were not satisfactory. Doctors advised Mark that
his hereditary condition was likely to worsen with time and that
treatment of this disease was difficult. At this point in time,
Mark's worsening symptoms meant that he had difficulty walking, was
unable to speak with clarity and had decreased strength for normal
daily activities.
Mark was introduced to Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, a
treatment that enhances tissue levels with life giving oxygen. Each
Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment was costing $400 US and Mark required an
initial treatment program of forty treatments
in the first month with an additional 160 treatments
to follow - a serious challenge to Mark's financial
capability.
In search of better answers, Mark and his wife
Sandee traveled to Cancun in May of 2002 to attend a presentation on
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. There they met a guest presenter, Dr.
Zayd Ratansi ND and licensed Hyperbaric Physician. As Medical
Director of HOC Health Centers, (With offices in the United States
and Canada - Seattle, Coquitlam, Victoria) Dr. Ratansi invited Mark
and his wife to visit him at the Coquitlam Health Center where a
Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber was available - along with a complete
range of other treatments Dr. Ratansi thought would be beneficial.
On June 17th, 2002 Mark began treatment. Improvement was almost
immediate.
Mark's wife tells it best. . . "We were at the point
where we thought we'd heard it all before - we'd followed dead end
paths and encountered so many disappointments. Dr. Ratansi, however,
said things that made sense to us. He talked about a pro-active
health treatment program involving a combination of safe; science
based natural medical advancements combined with a custom prepared
combination of therapies and treatments. Mark and I talked about it
and ended up saying to ourselves -"What have we got to lose? - Dr.
Ratansi seems to know what he is talking about. What we didn't know
was that in a very short time, Dr. Ratansi would reverse all of our
skepticism. For the first time after treatment began, Mark
experienced dramatic and lasting results. It was truly exciting to
watch him improve so quickly".
By September 2002, having received forty Hyperbaric
treatments over 30 days and a variety of other treatments prescribed
by Dr. Ratansi, Mark had regained his ability to walk with little or
no assistance as well as his ability to talk and communicate with
ease. "I continue to feel myself coming back," said Mark, whose
speech skills reveal a remarkable sense of humor.
The combination of treatments received by Mark at
HOC included Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy at a cost of around $100
Canadian/$65.00 US per visit compared to the $400 US cost Mark faced
in Arkansas. This safe and painless oxygen enhancement program has
each patient enter a multi place chamber where, under increased
atmospheric pressure, patients breathe 100% oxygen through a clear
plastic hood. A trained HOC attendant, inside the chamber, monitors
patients at all times. Long-term therapeutic benefits include
enhanced growth of new blood vessels, an increased ability of white
blood cells to destroy bacteria and remove toxins, and increased
growth of fibroblasts - cells involved in wound healing. Benefits
also include enhanced metabolic activity of previously marginally
functioning cells including brain neurons.
In October and November 2002 Mark and wife again
made the long drive from Arkansas to the Coquitlam HOC Health Center
for continued treatments. Now, however, they have rented an
apartment not far from the HOC Health Center. They also returned
with Mark's brother Scott whose Huntington's Disease is five years
more advanced. Scott reports that his HOC treatments have now begun
and that they have already reduced his symptoms.
Mark tells us, "In addition to the Hyperbaric Oxygen
Therapy, I have been introduced to an equally beneficial Chelation
Therapy that reverses and slows the progression of atherosclerosis
and age-related diseases. This treatment, in conjunction with
lifestyle and dietary changes and specialized nutritional
supplements seems to be just what the doctor ordered. My strength is
returning. I am thinking better and I am able to express myself,
once again, the way I want to. Sandee has been terrific
in helping me to work with the good folks here at
HOC and all in all, I am very excited at some of the equally
positive things my brother may have in store for him now that he too
is undergoing treatment. This place really has changed my life. I'm
real happy!"
As leaders in science-based natural medicine, HOC
continues to revolutionize healthcare. Through an HOC Health Center,
HOC Health Products and HOC Health On Call, patients are empowered
to make informed choices about their own medical care and treatment.
The HOC mission is to help guide patients to healthier living - one
step at a time. This is achieved by providing access to knowledge,
unique therapies and products that have proven to be safe,
scientific and effective. HOC HEALTH CENTERS are located in
Coquitlam and Victoria.
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HOW DONNA ARMSTRONG CONTINUES TO ENJOY IMPROVED
HEALTH - ANOTHER CASE HISTORY FROM HOC HEALTH CENTERS.
She arrived from Victoria at the HOC Health Center
in Coquitlam September 18th, 2002 in a wheelchair, a list of 11
medications she was taking regularly and a poor prognosis for her
lifelong back pain and heart condition. Her name is Donna Armstrong
and to look at her today, it is hard to believe her condition was as
bleak as it once was.
HOC staff Doctor Tasreen Alibhai remembers the
seeing the pale face of Donna Armstrong when they first met. "She
arrived in considerable pain, had trouble concentrating and was very
weak. It was easy to believe that this lady had been through a lot.
Donna described how she was unable to walk any distance since her
legs had become unreliable and were prone to giving out without
warning. We began treatment with a battery of tests that included
Kidney Function Testing as well as a test for the presence of heavy
metals. Results were not surprising. The patient's kidneys were
functioning poorly and tested high for built up mercury and
cadmium
toxins. I also referred Donna to Dr. Ding, a Chinese
Acupuncture Specialist at HOC with an extensive background in this
unique medical philosophy. Dr. Ding quickly determined that Donna
had little or no circulation in her spine. At her first visit with
Dr. Ding, Donna actually cried out in pain when her back was simply
touched".
By mid November, Donna's overall health had improved
dramatically. She was arriving for treatment at the HOC Health
Centre without the aid of a wheelchair or walking cane; she had
improved her level of concentration; and was no longer suffering
from back pain associated with arthritis of the spine and
degenerative disks. Tests also confirmed that her overall health
condition was improving.
Donna's recovering followed a variety of HOC Health
Centre treatments. Under the supervision of Dr. Zayd Ratansi, Chief
Medical Director at HOC, Dr. Alibhai immediately started Donna on
weekly Chelation therapy. Chelation treatment served to reduce the
toxic levels, which helped Donna to reduce her 11 medications to
just 3. (Reducing the number of medication immediately alleviated
the conflicting nature of utilizing a high number of medications).
Donna also received acupuncture treatment to improve the level of
circulation in her back (which was quickly evidenced by having a
back that was routinely warm rather than being routinely cold) Warm
Peat Pack treatments further improved lower back pain. A series of
Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatments is credited with improving Donna's
memory and concentration. Subsequent Kidney tests confirmed steady
improvement of Donna's overall basic health.
To look at Donna today, it is hard to believe she is
the same person. Since September 18th, 2002 - Donna's close friends
have been quick to notice the difference citing
everything from a return of alertness to a reclaimed
sense of humor and most important of all, a return to a more active
lifestyle - including the occasional shopping excursion. Gone too is
the fear that Donna once held - the fact that her medical condition
must require her to give up her independent live-alone Victoria
lifestyle.
"I've just had two weeks without pain and frankly, I
can't remember having so many painless days ever!", Donna said at a
recent HOC treatment. "It has been a turnaround I can only wish more
people like me are able to discover. Everyone here at the Health
Centre has been so helpful."
As leaders in science-based natural medicine, HOC
continues to revolutionize healthcare. Through an HOC Health Center,
HOC Health Products and HOC Health On Care, patients are empowered
to make informed choices about their own medical care and treatment.
The HOC mission is to help guide patients to healthier living - one
step at a time. This is achieved by providing access to knowledge,
unique therapies and products that have proven to be safe,
scientific and effective. HOC HEALTH CENTERS are located in
Coquitlam and Victoria, B.C.
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THE POWER OF CHELATION TREATMENT - - ONE MAN'S
STORY - ANOTHER CASE HISTORY FROM HOC HEALTH CENTERS
Picture a lifelong jogger who, 10 years before
retirement, had always been the picture of good health. This was
when Michael Barber first started to experience the effects of an
irregular heartbeat. (Arrhythmia) It was the mid 70's when fifty
five year old Michael was first hospitalized and prescribed a
battery of medications.
At first, results were good enough to allow him to
retire from his Regina based Federal Government job to quiet Pender
Island on the beautiful British Columbia coast. Five years later,
symptoms of Eritrea began to return. All too soon the painfully
familiar chest pains began to again be part of Michaels life.
Several cardiologists later, Michael accepted medical advice and
began to stop exercising. An Angiogram had discovered four blockages
including one that was particularly threatening. Bypass surgery was
declined due to medications. With only two overworked doctors on
Pender Island, Michael moved to Vancouver where he had family and
access to a well-respected cardiologist. After considerable
consultation, he was poised to accept a pacemaker but elected
instead, to remain on medications. It was about this time Michael's
daughter in law, a registered UBC nurse, suggested a visit with UBC
based Dr. Stewart who introduced Michael to the wonders of Chelation
Therapy.
After three treatments a week over four weeks,
Michael started to feel better. 40 treatments later, he was feeling
like his old self again, healthy enough to move with his artist wife
to San Miguele, Mexico. Over the next four years, he continued
Chelation Therapy treatments. While the results were good, treatment
costs soon motivated a return to Vancouver where he looked up his
original caregiver, Dr. Stewart at the UBC Hospital. A "good news"
Angiogram confirmed that Michaels heart had actually developed
collaterals. (Channels of blood flow around the original blockage).
Michael was elated. Then he heard about the HOC Health Center in
Coquitlam where Chelation Treatment was being offered as part of a
complete science-based patient care program, at considerably less
cost. Today Michael continues to benefit from Chelation Treatment
from the HOC Health Care Center in Coquitlam. The result is a
dramatic difference to his lifestyle and overall good health. Today,
Michael leads an active lifestyle while following a program of
sensible health care prescribed by caregivers at HOC.
As leaders in science-based natural medicine, HOC
continues to revolutionize healthcare. Through an HOC Health Center,
HOC Health Products and HOC Health on Care, patients are empowered
to make informed choices about their own medical care and treatment.
The HOC mission is to help guide patients to healthier living - one
step at a time. This is achieved by providing access to knowledge,
unique therapies and products that have proven to be safe,
scientific and effective. HOC HEALTH CENTERS are located in
Coquitlam, and Victoria, B.C.