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| Spetember 21, 2009
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| I started taking the Yin-Yang Balance formula (day and evening formula) approximately 3 months ago and what a difference it has made to my system. As I am in menopause, I have found I have more energy, fewer mood swings, less depression, fewer colds and flus as my immune system has defintely improved. I have tried several things for menopausal symptoms but nothing has been as effective as this formula. I even give it to my two daughters who are 20 and 23 years old and find they are better able to cope with their menstral cycles and no longer experience the excessive mood swings. They also have more energy and just a better attitude towards life and easier to live with.
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| Thank you Dr. Zhao for this formula, as it has made a big difference in our lives.
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Serene Pelletier
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| April 28, 2009
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| I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in October of 2007 and proceeded with 12 Chemotherapy treatments as recommended by my oncologist. At that time, one of my employers gave me a gift certificate for acupuncture with Dr. Zhao - she had suffered from breast cancer previously and highly recommended going for acupuncture treatments - saying it was relaxing and very therapeutic. I waited and waited, never seeming to have enough time or, feeling well enough to go.
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| After about 7 treatments, I had begun to suffer from pretty severe anxiety before chemotherapy sessions. I finally made an appointment and went for acupuncture, scheduling the appointment to fall the day before my next treatment. Dr. Zhao spent a lot of time asking me about my condition and side effects before proceeding with the needle placement - concentrating mostly on my 'energy', lymph system and anxiety. I received my first treatment, had the best sleep I had had in months and, no anxiety the next day! I am now 100% cancer free and I feel that acupuncture helped me relax and helped my body heal!
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| I am now an acupuncture addict and will continue to go for a very long time! Thank-you Dr. Zhao!
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| Andrea Freeman
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| February 16, 2009
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| I had high FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) which was prohibiting my eggs from reaching maturity and therefore, I was unable to become pregnant. After speaking with many doctors in Canada, it seemed my case was hopeless and even fertiltiy doctors (experts) felt the situation was not worth the money we would spend trying invitro fertilization (~$10,000 per attempt). My FSH has tested at around 22 for the last approximately 10 blood tests.
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| I had read somewhere that accupuncture fertility treatments offer a new hope so, I entered a 3-month program at Dr. Zhao's clinic in Calgary. In that time, I was treated for depression, energy, mood and fertility. Without the need for any further tests, it was easy to notice the increased energy levels and I was in a much happier and mentally healthier state. After the 3 months, I returned for another blood test to specifically measure my FSH. The results are simply astounding. My FSH is at 13 and my medical doctor is in disbelief.
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| The accupuncture treatments are the only new thing that I have done and there is no reason to believe it could be anything else. For my husband & I, this is truly a miracle and offers us the hope of having children naturally and without any need for fertility drugs or in-vitro fertilization. Dr. Zhao is exceptional in his understanding of the human body and how to treat various ailments with accupuncture. To us, he is truly a miracle worker! Thank you Dr. Zhao, your service, expertise and kind manner and second to none. We'll be coming back!
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| Masha & Vip
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| December, 2008
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| Thank you Dr. Zhao for my return to an "almost" painfree existence.
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| I very much appreciate your skill and knowledge that enabled my recovery..
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| Thanks you!
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| Marjouie Mayer
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Testimonial by Sarah-Jane Leslie
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| October 11, 2008
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| My husband and I were trying to start a fmily for the past few years. Both of our jobs are stressful and busy - so we though we weren't getting pregant because of this (stress!). Then I started to go to the Chinese Medicine Centre to see Dr. Williom Zhao. At first he gave me acupuncture for stress and sleeping, and then gave me herbs for sleeping. Once my over-all health was improved, he did fertility acupuncture on me and I got pregnant almost immediately! I really believe the Dr. Zhao's positive attitude and insight into Chinese Medicine was the assurer to our prayers! He was able to assess my over-all health and make my body ready and able to become pregnant. I'm 35 years old and have been through a lot. I'm a teacher and teach hundreds of students per week and am constantly on the go. Without Dr. Zhao - I don't think I would be pregnant! Thanks Dr. Zhao! I am continuing acupuncture with him during my pregnancy to help control my strss and to be able to provide a well-balanced home for my baby. My husband an I are thrilled and are ready for our little bundle of joy to come in a few months.
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| Thanks again Dr. Zhao!
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| Sarah-Jane Leslie
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| September 26, 2008
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| I want to express my appreciation and say thank you for taking me as a patient to help get me out of pain and heal my herniated L4, 5 discs.
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| My initial damage was done November 11, 2007 when I lifted a suitcase incorrectly. I was sent to physiotherapy by my doctor. I was given exercises by Physio and this only made my condition worse as they believed I had a problem with my SI Joints.
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| I came to see Dr. Zhao on Thursday January 24th 2008 in much pain. Dr. Zhao booked me in for assessment and treatment January 25, 2008 on an a emergency basis. Dr. Zhao did tell me I would need twenty treatments or more. I was sleeping on the floor to ease the pain. I put my healing in his hands and started acupuncture.
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| I went to see my own doctor on January 29, 2008 and was told by her I needed a MIR but had to be put into the system first which would take some time. On February 27th Rocky View Hospital called to say that a MIR was set for June MRI Center. Mayfair MRI called and scheduled my MIR for Tuesday March4, 2008 which I of course had to pay for.
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| I continued to see Dr. Zhao once a week, sometimes twice a week for acupuncture. This is a slow process and must be continuous but I was starting to see results. It is now September 2008 and I am concluding my treatment. I was on vacation for 3 weeks and I do notice I am pain free with a little more healing to be done which will come. I do walk daily, I went see the National Spine Care center, a private clinic on May 6th , 2008. They checked on my healing of my dics and they advised me to continue to go for acupuncture as this is good for healing the discs.
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| I strongly recommend acupuncture and to Dr. Zhao-Thank You again.
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Lorraine Bard
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| April 20 2008
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| Don Farguharson
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| R.R#2 Crossfield
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| Alberta T0M 0S0
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| (403) 946-5218
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| This past winter I had a Herniated disc in my lower back. This in turn pinched my sciaticia nerve causing great pain to my left leg. This lasted for 17 weeks. Any pain relief was welcome. Being self employed (mixed farmer) I was thankful for family members to help get the work done.
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| Several friends recommended acupuncture.
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| At approx. 3 weeks after it started, I started visiting Dr. William Zhao at China Traditional Chinese Medicine. I do feel that, Under his care, acupuncture helped both with the pain and the recovery.
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| So my question is –Why is acupuncture not covered by Alberta Health Care?
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| Yours truly,
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Don Farguharson
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| Oct. 31, 2006
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| Thank you for giving me back quality of life.
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| Your immediate diagnosis of my problem followed by treatment of pain and discomfort and explanation of TCM and Acupuncture has had a profound effect on my understanding of alterinative medicine.
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| I am now doing all I can to promote this form of healing through political channels as well as recommendation to famility and friends.
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| It was always a pleasure to receive your cheerful and positive assurances.
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| Yours Sincerely.
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Healther (Mc Gowan)
MY QUIT SMOKING STORY
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| Firstly, I would advise anyone that is ready to quit smoking that acupuncture is very effective. I smoked approximately a pack of cigarettes daily.
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| Acupuncture, as I was told and experienced, did eliminate my craving without side-effects. I had no problems dealing with the habit. From the first therapy I did not light up one cigarette! I am convinced that my readiness to quit resulted in my ultimate success.
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| Lastly, I would repeat that in my opinion, the key to stop smoking is "100% readiness to do so", as I believe that no therapy will be effective unless a person to totally committed to quit this addiction. I certainly would hope that everyone enjoy the same success!
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Thank you.
David Gabel.
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Weight Loss Testimonial by Joyce Mann
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| On March 21,2003 I started my weight loss program with Dr Zhao. At the time I had tennis and golf elbow on both elbows for the past 5 months, and I was looking at Dr Zhao as my savior from this constant pain.
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| On my first visit, Dr Zhao asked me if I wanted to lose some weight. He explained that I had to be ready to embrace this life style and be ready to make some changes. Since the new year I'd been wanting to shed a few pounds and this new concept, acupuncture, which I hadn't even heard of, seemed a GREAT side- benefit to getting my elbows healthy again. Killing two birds with one stone so to speak.
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| So started my relatively short journey to losing mega pounds with no cravings, dieting or stress when stepping on a scale. I didn't weigh myself when I first started, so am not sure exactly how much I weighed, but I'm thinking somewhere between 205 and 210 pounds. Today, May 27, 2003 I weigh 181 Ibs. This weight loss has me feeling younger, healthier, happier, and in control of my life. I have what I call good energy now. I feel I have a happy, confident aura surrounding me every time I make a step in my day.
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| I would recommend anyone wanting to lose weight to try acupuncture. It is painless and easy. It is your body's natural way to lose weight Your system re-finds its' energy and runs on all cylinders again. No weighing food or counting points, or writing down of everything you eat.
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| Dr Zhao is also a great mentor and motivator. He loves to help people with whatever problem they have, so you never feel you are short-changed or not looked after properly. Thanks to you Dr Zhao, I feel I can continue to lose more weight on my own, but I also know that if I have any problem at all with cravings, or find myself actually gaining weight back, I can always come in to see you again for a quick tune-up!
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| Thank you Dr Zhao. I'm so glad you're an acupuncturist!
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C. Mayanne Johnson
Box 485,
Claresholm, Alta.
T0L 0T0
MY ACUPUNCTURE & CHINESE MEDICINE STORY
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| This is my testimonial to the success I have had with acupuncture. I started acupuncture because of severe pain in both hands and groin area. After 6 treatments from Dr. William Zhao, I am able to function better with my hands and there is less pain in my groin, but I am still continuing treatment to improve my groin area more.
My quality of life has improved both at home and at work.
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M. Johnson,
Claresholm
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Bruce Arnold,
112 Oakmoor Place S.W.,
Calgary, Alberta.
MY ACUPUNCTURE & CHINESE MEDICINE STORY
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| I have experienced insomnia for many years. The resulting fatigue has led to a number of chronic health and work related problems. And, these have become more noticeable as I age. Doctors have used a variety of pharmaceutical therapies to reduce and overcome my insomnia. Some of these have offered relief but they could only be used periodically because of their addictive qualities and other side effects.
Recently, my physician recommended I try acupuncture. Under the treatment of Dr. William Zhao, using specific acupuncture and herbal treatments, I have found considerable relief from my insomnia and fatigue associated health problems. I can now enjoy a good nights sleep and wake refreshed.
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B.L. Arnold, Ph.D., Professor
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September 9 2002
Angela O'Donoghue
8, 124 East Chestermere Dr.
Calgary, Alberta
# (403) 235-3717
MY ACUPUNCTURE & CHINESE MEDICINE STORY
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| This is my testimonial to the success I have had with Acupuncture. I would like to thank Dr. William Zhao for giving me this special new life. Not only did his treatments get me to quit smoking but also turned my life around. I exercise, eat healthy, and feel better about myself.
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| After many years of trying to have a baby and going through fertility clinics and different treatments I was about to give up. I had asked Dr. William Zhao if he could help me out and he did. After 2 treatments I told Dr. William Zhao the great news, that I was pregnant. I can't thank him enough.
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| "Dr. William Zhao, you made a life for me that I thought could never happen".
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Thank You,
Angela O'Donoghue
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September 3, 2002
D. Lloyd Kibblewhite
2110-500 Towerlane Dr.
Airdrie AB T4B 2K8
MY ACUPUNCTURE & CHINESE MEDICINE STORY
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| To whom it may concern,
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| When I was in my early twenties, my wife and I had among our friends, a Dr. Lee who practiced Chinese Medicine. I gained a lot of respect for his approach to health care.
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| When I was thirty-four years old, I had a serious heart condition. I went to a Naturopathy doctor who advised me to change my eating habits applied massage. By following his advice I returned to the work force.
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| When I was forty-seven years old, I left the farm and went to work at the University of Calgary as a Custodian. Shortly after I developed a fungus, on my feet with soars between my toes that I was never able to get rid of.
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| When I was seventy-eight I gave up dancing because the muscles in my legs would not respond to the music. Over the next six years the condition worsened, mostly on the legs and arms but scattered all over the body. On my feet were raw at times I could not put my shoes on. Itchy rashes scattered all over the body. On my feet were raw spots as big as the palm of my hands. Eight different doctors saw my condition and the only report that I received was, " We do not know what causes it, we do not know what will cure it, here is some cream to put on it".
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| At the age of eighty-five, I became aware of a Dr. William Liye Zhao Ph. D who practice Chinese Medicine and acupuncture. I went to him for advice.
He told me that a fungus caused my condition. He recommended that I eat certain foods, consume certain vitamins and herbs. I also went for an acupuncture treatment once a week.
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| It took about four months for all raw patches to cover with skin. I am growing new toenails. I still have a few small itchy spots scattered over my body and I am carrying on with the therapy till cured.
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| I have been to Doctors of Chiropractic, Naturopathy and Chinese Medicine a number of times with satisfying results therefore I would like to see those doctors recognized and have equal rights and consideration as medical doctors.
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D. Lloyd Kibblewhite
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Kate Bentley
7404 Silver Hill Road NW
Clgary, AB T3B 3Y1
September 24, 2002
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| Last spring I started attending Dr. William Liye Zhao's clinic for relief of chronic back pain. I have found the acupuncture therapy very restorative and frequently am now without pain.
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| After about my third visit to Dr. Zhao, he asked me how I was feeling. He asked me this because I was very listless and lethargic. I admitted to not sleeping well and having continual hot flushes, which were wearing me out. Dr. Zhao asked me if I was taking any medication and I mentioned an over-the-counter medication for menopause, which didn't seem to be working very well. He recommended Hot Free, a herbal medicine that he prescribes for hot flushes. I immediately noticed a difference and would highly recommend this to anyone. With all the conflicting information concerning hormone replacement therapy at this time, in my opinion I would much rather take herbal medicines than a drug that doesn't have a proven track record.
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Kate Bentley
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October 1, 2002
Irene Harron
76 Rideau Close
Airdrie, AB
T4B 1A5
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| I went to see Dr. William Liye Zhao in March 2002, to find out if Chinese herbs could help stop or ease my 'hot flashes'.
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| I had tried HRT and ended up feeling like a guinea pig. It did not work consistently and I had very unpleasant side effects ie: uncontrolable crying, feeling anxious, not sleeping.
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| Dr. Zhao gave me 'Hot Free' Chinese herbs and they worked almost instantly. The only obvious side effect was gas - which was corrected.
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| I would recommend that women try Chinese herbs, from a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, to help ease their menopausal symptoms. I feel it is safer than HRT. I think that three thousand years of Trditional Chinese Medicine has proven itself accountable.
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Irene Harron
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January 10, 2003
To Whom It May Concern:
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| I can fully attest to the wonders Dr. William Zhao and his acupuncture techniques can do.
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| I have TMJ (temporomandibular or temporal mandible joint disorder), which cause extreme pain in my jaw.
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| For over 10 years I dealt with constant pain, clicking, and even a few instances where my jaw locked open.
I wore a plastic mouthpiece for almost four years, at the end of which I was told the next step would be surgery. This was not an option in my opinion so I sought out other methods of relieving the pain. I began to look into acupuncture and was given the phone number for the Dr. Zhao.
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| I begin my visit to Dr. Zhao in September 2001. At the time I was in pretty bad shape. After going without the mouthpiece for six months the pain had worsened. I was constantly taking Advil for the pain and spent most nights on the cough with a heating pad on my face to try and relieve the pain. After my first visit for acupuncture I knew this was going to work. I was so relieved, after years of searching, to finally find a procedure that really works.
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| After just over a year of being treated by Dr. Zhao, I can honestly say my jaw pain is very minimal. I can now go weeks without any pain in my jaw at all. I am enjoying a pain free life again for the first time in years.
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| Not only has Dr. Zhao made the pain lessen, but he is true joy to be treated by. He and his staff always make me feel welcome and his clinic is a pleasure to visit.
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| Thank you to Dr. Zhao for his work. He has truly made a difference!
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Sincerely
Heather Frantz
911 Parkwood Drive SE
Calgary, AB T1J3W6
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Nov. 12, 2002
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| As of September 2001, I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. Dr. Collingridge sent me for test and did his own diagnose testing.
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| I have had pain in many areas on my body, I also have Osteoarthritis for over 45 years. Have had surgery on my left knee and leg four times since 1956 thru 1991 when I had a total knee replacement.
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I also have experience irritable bowel symptoms, diarrhea, and upset stomach. There are days when it's really bad then days that are better, but never pain free.
Sleep is also a problem, with a lot of infections; I suffer with depression, fatigue, anxiety, extreme temperature problem, emotional crises, overexertion and stress.
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| I started acupuncture in Feb./01 with Dr. William Zhao, I see him every Tuesday in Airdrie. The treatment has helped me immensely over last year. Dr. Zhao has me taking herbs to help my stomach. Also he has suggested to eat 6 small meals a day. With lots of veggies, and less red meat, acidic foods, potatoes, fatty foods, sugar, coffee, alcohol and shellfish.
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| The acupuncture treatment from Dr. Zhao have given me a new life. Even though I still have pain, it has been less. I also exercise every other day, do water therapy at pool. The only thing that is downfall is the price; I don't know how much longer I can afford the treatments.
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THANK YOU!
E.L.ROMMAN
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35 Maple Way
Airdrie, AB.
T4A 1V1
February 20, 2003
To Whom It May Concern,
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I have been a patient of Dr. William Zhao since October of 2002. He has been using acupuncture to help my feet and back and has been successful with this, but I am writing to tell you of the change he has made with my asthma and bronchitis.
I teach grade one and as a teacher I am subjected to every kind of flu and cold on almost a daily basis. As a result of this I usually get a cold and a cough that persists throughout the winter. It is annoying and hard on the body. I do not get flu shots because I don't truly trust vaccinations.
In November Dr. Zhao heard my cough and suggested on herbal preventative therapy called "Cough Free" so I began taking it and have not been sick at all this winter. It is amazing. Others at my work have commented on the fact that I haven't been coughing this winter. My husband has also commented on the fact that I don't cough every morning any more. I used to get up in the morning and there would be the usual hacking going on for a few minutes.( I am
not nor have I ever been a smoker).
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Benefits of taking these herbs:
-no colds
-no morning coughing
-no missed days of work
-no visits to my general practitioner
-no outlay for antibiotics(which would cost me nothing through my medical plan but overuse of antibiotics is not good)
-general all around improved health
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| I feel that preventative medicine should be addressed in a positive manner and that funding is needed in the area, which would save the government in the long run.
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Yours truly
Denise Wood
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| For the past 15 years I have noticed that as the winter passes into early spring I tend to lose energy to the point where I feel like my battery goes completely dead. Some years it has become difficult to stand, walk, get meals or even talk at times because I have so little energy.
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| This year there was an extra symptom because I've had heart palpitations since menopause started in December It seemed like the palpitations had destabilized my heart rhythm because it felt like my heart was beating out of control in my upper chest My heart felt very sore and tired; like there was a weight on my chest. I felt as if the energies in my body were moving upwards instead of downwards as they normally would (as in swallowing) and this reversal caused indigestion. breathlessness, dizziness end a sensation of my heart pounding out of control in my upper chest creating a ckioking feeling in my throat.
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| I had serious indigestion without any enjoyment of food or sense of taste and was sometimes nauseated.
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| My hands were swollen with edema.
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| My mind wasn't working properly; I made simple mistakes, couldn't find words, 'forgot things and I felt like I couldn't think clearly at all. I struggled to do even simple things and felt like I was constantly on the verge of passing out. Doors that had to push open and Stairs to climb UP or down took every bit of strength that I had.
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| I have tried to "just get over it' because I recognize the same routine of extremely low energy every year but this hasn't worked. The one thing that has consistently helped is Traditional Chinese Medicine.
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| After this year's round of trying to avoid the expense of treatment and failing to regain my health on my own, I am happy to report Dr. Zhao has reversed my failing strength and once again I am feeling much better. I am very grateful for the knowledgeable care I've received especially since nothing appeared wrong with me according to regular medical tests yet I felt like hell.
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| I am starting to accept that I need regular help and should follow Dr. Zhao s advice to come for monthly maintenance treatments so that I don't end up so low that I can't work again. In the long run, this maintenance routine will probably be less expensive than getting seriously run down and needing extensive treatment even springtime.
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| Case study: This case is liver Qi attack spleen in Tradiitonal Chinese Medicine. Chinese medicine thinks spring time is the liver's effulgent time when the liver has stronger function than those in the other seasons. When the liver stronger, it will first attck spleen function which equal to the digestion system in Western medicine. The spleen governs the four limbs, upberaring the clear energy and is the source of Qi and blood formation. Her spleen fail to move and trasform function due to liver attacking so she fell very fatigue, lower enegy, shortage of breath, poor appetite, or nausea and dizzness. I give her acupuncture and herb tea to balance her liver and spleen which is course liver and tonify spleen therapy in TCM. she got the benifit. This symdrom very common occurs in senior, female, kids and worse in the begining of spring season. The sydrdome make patients feel very uncomportable and make medical doctors frustrated because nothing wrong is found by the laborator test. The syndrome is the disorder of autonomic nervous system in Western medicine.
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JK
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| In February 2006 I developed excruciating pain which seemed to come from my upper back near the shoulder blade and radiated down my upper arm, elbow area and lower arm. This pain made it impossible to use a computer mouse and even sit at a computer and use a keyboard. Also, many other daily functions were very difficult tot perform.
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| I tried massage and chiropractic manipulations for a couple of months with some limited success. Pain medication gave very little relief. My chiropractor suggested acupuncture ans I started treatments with Dr. William Zhao late March. I went for 2 sessions/week for 6 weeks (total of 12 treatment). The pain gradually lessened and seemed to become more localized. After 9th treatment the pain completely disappeared. I was able to get back doing my job, needlework and everyday functions with no pain!.
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| I know of other friends that have had success with acupuncture and I personally would recommend it for anyone dealing with pain. I will definitely keep acupuncture as part of my health regime in the future.
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| A grateful client.
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Pat Longhurst
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| April 2007
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| A year ago, I injured my knee in an accident. I decided to try acupuncture in hopes that it would speed up the healing process.
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| When I mentioned to Dr. Zhao that I had asthma, he offered to treat it along with my knee injury. After about 5 or 6 visits, not only did I notice that the pain and stiffness in my knee was almost completely gone, but that my asthma wasn't bothering me as much either.
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| I have virtually no more asthma attacks, even in cold weather when shoveling show. Thanks to acupuncture, I have been able to drastically cut back on my prescription asthma medication.
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| Thank you Dr. Zhao for fixing that which no one else was able to. My asthma is practically non-existent now. I am truly sold on acupuncture!
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| Peter Lukas
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| Calgary, AB
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