As a retired critical care nurse and instructor for both nurses and physicians, I strongly encourage you to research what you need and bring it with you to your doctor. If your doctor poo poos you, get another doctor. You have the time to research what you need that your doctor doesn’t. I’m not against Western medicine but I believe and have found that there are many things that can be taken or can be done to decrease dependency on pills. We do not have health care. We have sick care. If you can take simple measures to improve your health, do it. Start with blood pressure. Make sure the cuff fits your arm. It should wrap 1 1/2 times. It should occupy 1/3 of your upper arm. Your arm should not be in your lap, but straight out on a table or chair back, in order to be at heart level. Your pressure should be taken several minutes into the exam. If it was taken immediately after walking you into the room, ask to have it taken again. Studies are finding that medical practitioners may be seeing false BP readings because of these things. No talking while taking your BP.
I truly believe that you are the only doctor who truly cares. You individualize your patients and find alternative methods for their needs. I have been a patient in this medical circus for years. The only doctor that I trusted passed away😢 You are truly a gift!
@@MedicalSecrets I am so glad the view of alternative medicine within the medical community is changing. I remember I was asked about it during my med school entrance exam back in 1997 and was quickly put in my place when I started talking about the possible benefits of integrating it with western medicine. It makes me happy to see doctors like you who are curious about other options, always learning and trying to figure out best ways to help every individual patient.
You are a wonderful human being. I had OHS this year and was more concerned with anesthesia than with the operation itself as my body rejects most meds as result of long tern Lyme disease. No one really wanted to hear about this. At the end of the day I came through fine except for some minor issues. I wish more institutions will marry integrative and western medicine for the benefit of their patients.
I didn’t have access to Western medicine for financial reasons until I was nearly 50. But being unable to afford treatment doesn’t mean you don’t need it. I’m honestly thankful today because it ignited my passion for holistic medicine. Bottom line: it works. Especially when there is an emotional component. People are more than walking flesh bags. We are a union of body and spirit. The mind and emotions influence a lot. I could have been that woman with CPTSD. I also had an undiagnosed food allergy to canola oil , which I figured out myself via elimination diets. I won’t make any journals because I treated myself (and, having experienced Western medicine now, yeah-I’m sticking with holistic unless I break a bone). But I welcome anyone to witness the results and am happy to share my story. Holistic medicine works.
There is so much value to hearing this type of narrative from a medical doctor. I am certain that at least a few more patients will become open to alternative modalities after hearing a doctor’s positive experience with them. Great contribution to collective wellness Doc!
I’m an Occupational Therapist that has nearly 40 yrs experience. Along my career I’ve always been physically active and trained in martial arts and have benefitted from eastern medicine, especially acupuncture and acupressure. I wholeheartedly support a dual approach to medicine!
Glad to hear you are experiencing holistic medicine. I follow a homeopathic lifestyle; plant based foods, turkey, chicken and no red meat, home remedies for times of illness. I stay away from western "corporation" medicine, which benefits big pharma and the healthcare system. I do not participate in the "primary caregiver" system. I am not against doctors. If I believe I need to see a doctor, I will make an appointment, rather than have endless tests, procedures and medications which have harmful side effects. I have been there and done that, so I know from which I speak. I have not been inpatient in hospital for 50 years until recently, when I had hip replacements, which were absolutely necessary. Proper diet and exercise is key to a healthy life. See a doctor when you absolutely need to. Thanks for your very informative videos.
I appreciate the balanced perspective about external and internal loci of control! This is the nuance we need when discussing something as sensitive as our health
It makes it so your head spins, and even the sickcare system is failing us all. I feel like the Swiss seem to know lots and have better health than us, same w the Noweigans, and the oddest of all, the place where all substances are "legal" ,doesn't have the raging addiction death tolls we do in the U.S.- doesnt anyone else see this as odd? @medical secrets- did you train anywhere outside the USA?
I was always interested in other healing methods. Before becoming chronically ill myself, I worked in healthcare too. My faith in acupuncture was when my GP, put some needles in anxiety points, and I was talking a dime a dozen out of excitement and when that spot hit, I just took a deep breath and had a tiny power nap! There was also a small town centre, with a GP, pharmacy, herbal doctor, palliative care centre, all on the same site. It has probably disappeared now, but I was so impressed. Which is when I started referring to COMPLEMENTARY, not alternative medicine. A lot of common drugs were extracted from plants in the first place. I am not saying I believe 💯 in either the Western or Eastern/more indigenous methods, but I definitely believe they can help each other. It's nice to see this video though.
You certainly are right about the importance of patients needing to advocate for themselves… 👍👍 and I have used alternative medicine in conjunction with western medicine for 30 years with great success.
As a 67-year-old, I developed acid reflux mostly at night. In an effort to reduce postmenopausal increase in cholesterol levels, I changed my diet to increase fiber. I also gave up carbonated drinks. My reflux was gone almost instantly. If I try carbonated beverages on occasion and have more than one glass, I have reflux that night.
I ABSOLUTELY 💯 💯 💯 LOVE THIS!!! I felt like a slave to the "healthcare" (I call it the sick care industry) system for much of my 56 years of chronic health illnesses and diseases. Ketamine has been a game changer for me, along with some Ayurvedic and other holistic and tried and true medicine and supplements that have been safely used for millenia. Between 2014-2021, I was hospitalized 26 different times. In March of 2020 I started making changes in a LOT of areas, including starting a "mitochondrial cocktail" for my CVS (Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome), regular and abdominal migraines, and IBS. I was also able to wean off a LOT of insulin and that helped me lose almost 80lbs! I also believe that God had a huge part in my healing. I really do believe that He put everything we need to heal here on the earth.
4 decades ago i had a wonderful birthing experience for my third child using hypno therapy. A C section. My gynaecologist introduced it to me at the start of my pregnancy. A month before, he realised i would need a C section and he covered the hypnosis for that. My GP asked to be at the birth and said it was the most bloodless operation he had ever seen. This was in Africa. I used what I learned for decades afterwards , at the dentist and for all pain related procedures. Even for a droopy eyelid correction- in the chair. Medical clinical hypnosis is amazing.
I absolutely believe you about hypnotherapy. The mental health counselor I worked for was able to have a vaginal hysterectomy with hypnosis. He stayed in the OR with her and guided her through the entire procedure and post op care. Nobody believes me when told this. Thank you for this testimony.
I lived in Japan where my doctor was trained in Western and Asian medicine. He treated my headache with acupuncture. We also relieved psoriasis by simply boiling drinking water.
I am a solid believer in acupuncture. My husband developed a severe case of Bells Palsy on the right side, which is unusual. It's found most often on the left I believe. His MD tried steroids and this and that with no relief. He went to an acupuncturist and after the first visit he felt some tingling. Six visits later you could not tell he ever had it. MD said it was just a coincidence. Ha! Also, acupuncture cured a toe fungus that I had been fighting for 3 years.
Im so glad that my GI doctor did tests on me and found out im dairy and gluten intolerant. I had to have surgery for my hiatal hernia and acid reflux( gerd). Im doing better with that now. It has been 2 months now and im still having issues with swallowing soft solids.
PPIs are so hard on the body after awhile! I had such terrible GERD that I was on 80mg of Protonix for years a day and it still didn't control it. I had many nutritional deficiencies that led to other issues. I ended up needing a Nissen fundoplication, which was a literal lifesaver for me. But working with integrative specialists post surgery helped me resolve some of the issues caused by long-term PPI usage. I really appreciate that you share your knowledge with us and hopefully it leads to people realizing that Western and holistic medicines can work great together! Thanks for the videos!
“Remember that you have more power over your health than you’ve probably been told. And you can advocate for yourself to find the right healer for you.” This statement alone says so much. 🎉 This was very inspiring. Thank you. 🙏🏼
Thank you for this validation and your educational videos...retired nurse trained in the 70s where nutrition was always taught as fundamental to good health-good foods not the crap most eat...I'm one of those who do not tolerate gen anesthesia and can come completely and totally awake And have total recall of the event. I had 3 skin grafts 2 years ago and still have recall...I prefer a holistic approach and non invasive procedures where possible 😊
Hooray for you! I did not realize this about you. I have been an energy healer for many years. People would be amazed at what holistic health and and healing can do for folks. I agree whole heartedly, it does not replace allopathic medicine. I believe in the future the two 'camps' will work in unison, giving optimum results for patients/clients.
Hi Doctor. You don't know just how informative and empowering your videos are to us every day people. I've a lot more confidence when dealing with health care professionals and seem to have gained a lot more respect with my interactions. Can I ask though, should I see a dietitian to find out about allergies as I also have bad GERD and hiatus hernia and diverticulosis ... ?
Thank you for the kind comments. I'm sorry you have those conditions. Unfortunately, I cannot give medical advice or recommendations over UA-cam. Speaking with your doctor is a good start
Not all dietitians have training in food allergies / sensitivities. So don't be discouraged if you find one (or any medical professional) that disregards the idea that what we ingest can make huge impacts on our health. I am a nutritionist and I've discovered that, for me, dairy (the casein protein, not lactose) and nightshades (tomatoes, peppers, white potatoes and eggplant) give me TERRIBLE heartburn/GERD that then triggers esophageal spasms. One of my favorite elimination diets for many people to start with is AIP= Autoimmune Protocol. Good luck to you!
I watched a movie last night called "It ends with us". The neuro surgeon in the movie looked so much like Dr. K. I couldn't help but see him throughout the movie. It was a good movie with Blake Lively. I do wonder how much medications have played a part in my depression. There's obvious circumstances that anyone would be depressed about, but I wonder how much was made worse by antibiotics and other drugs. I guess I'll never know, but I don't rush to take meds anymore.
Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy and Encephalitis are the three autoimmue disease i have and doctors cant seem to figure out what might help stop my tonic-clonic seizures, other docs have also misdiagnosed me with lupus. I take Zonisamide but im borderline Status epilepticus and Cerebral hypoxia because i’m in seizures for longer than i should be and my body isnt receiving the air that it should be and it carries on for 2hrs. And I have them once a month. So maybe Holistic meds wont hurt trying at all as i’ve already done a Lumbar puncture, CT scan, MRIs, EEGs, EKG, CBC. Thank you for this video, glad i came across you.
Hi Dr. Kaveh, concerning the use of ketamine for PTSD pts...please consider this, that some pts with PTSD also have complex PTSD with dissociative identity disorder (DID) and ketamine would not work well them. CPTSD/DID functions completely different than normal PTSD. I just thought I would add this for your consideration. If you research this, please find someone who is well versed with DID as not many therapists are.
15 years of being failed by western med I went alternative. I went to an integrative/functional medicine. Problems were fixed symptoms went away instead of just managed. I was disabled. A good day was doing basic hygene and feeding myself, some years that only happened once or twice. Now I can bust out a 12 hour work day 6 days a week. I no longer just exsisting. I am living and thriving again. Insurances are cartels. I will never trust a westwrn med doctor with my general health again. Not because they are bad or dumb people, quite the opposite most the time. They are miseducated and have so much red tape tieing their hands. They often get frustrated not being able to help patient like they want to.
Hi @@meli66ajg Killing off lymes, parasites and other coinfections. Dealing with past trama. Anything to calm down my nervious systems. Trama of any kind can trigger other things that may be laying dormate. Low dose immunotherapy has been very helpful as well.
One thing I see that med practitioners fail to include is the fact that we are all different there is no one med that suits all, also after 4 hours foot reconstruction surgery after an accident the whole of the staff went into a panic because they could not bring me around they said I frightened the hell out of them they thought they had lost me
Doctor, I want to introduce you a spanish cirugian who for 40 years made operation without any anestesia, only using the parasimpathic state, that was amazing, I tested my self inducing that kind anestesia and puted niddles in my skin, and amazingly it worked! Peacee!! The Spanish doctor is called Angel Escudero Juan
Add an earthing room ( connecting to the earth and absorbing negative electrons to eliminate inflammation by normalizing blood viscosity) and earthing patches, which healed my carpal tunnel, to your treatment.
@@Metroid250please try this! I swear it works in literally two doses: take 1 full tablespoon of apple cider vinegar mixed with water (I do app 4oz). Take 2x a day. I promise this gets rid of 95% heartburn. (I even add just a few drops of lemon juice to make it taste a little better).
Dr Nicole Apelian has amazing tintures!! My son was on high doses of 2 different medications for severe GERD but was still having issues so I ordered Dr Nicole’s Gut tinture & he has been off all medications for 10 months with no stomach/digestive issues at all!!! I take her Stinging Nettle tincture which helps with inflammation in my body & her Mushroom Trio, been taking those for a year!!
I had a procedure done and had chosen to not use any of their pain management options because I had been breastfeeding my newborn son at the time. After the procedure, I experienced shock and my blood pressure dropped to something like 46/29
Last year I was diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia, and vagus nerve neuropathy. I survived septic shock from a venomous spider multi-organ failure and brain swelling. I have PTSD from my weeks in a coma and ICU. My doctors tried gabapentin but I am allergic, I refuse narcotics so now I'm on carbamazepine which my neurologist wants to titrate up again for the 3rd times. I really want to try guided ketamine but I'm scared of hallucinations, scared of my anxiety and other PTSD. My neurologist doesn't know of the treatment and my insurance doesn't cover it anyways. How should I approach finding a provider or is it even a good idea with my condition in your opinion?
It's too bad my insurance since retiring doesn't cover continuing the acupuncture & massage therapy regimen I had. It was handling my physical & mental health way better than the surgery & drugs that replaced it.
I've been taking prednisolone for a year now to treat symptoms of Polymyalgia rheumatica. I'd be interested in anything that might help me reduce my pred dose.
I am participating in 3 ayahuasca ceremonies on the 6th 7th and 8th. I have tendon repair bicep surgery on the 13th. Should i reschedule my ceremonies? Thanks, Mike
I have had an appendix operation 6 days ago in which I was given anesthesia 20 minutes after the operation when I regained consciousness I was very nervous and my blood pressure was at 60/70 then the doctors took me to the open air which My blood pressure has normalized but every time I go to sleep I see the operation theater and the doctor and my blood pressure drops rapidly and my heart rate slows down and I can't sleep and my mind is racing. Doctors and operation theater machinery are not out from my mind. Please tell me about my issue
would Terahertz therapy really work to eliminate a Parotid salivary gland tumour? or could one try Magnesium alloy Hydrogen therapy ? these are claimed to be effective alternative medication (CAM) to deal with Parotid tumours instead of surgical procedure.
Yes, most people can feel better by eating better food, exercise, not drinking (at all), not smoking tobacco or weed, and not dosing yourself with hormones, or any other "magic" pills. Most of the GF and dairy intolerances are corporate driven hysteria.
"Most of the GF and dairy intolerances are corporate driven hysteria." ?? I'm sorry, but I disagree. I felt dramatically better eliminating those from my life. Perhaps it's because they've been changed from a more ancestral form, perhaps it's because of pesticides like glyphosate, or there way they are processed now, or maybe it's changes in our microbiome... Each person needs to figure out what foods are tanking how they think, feel, perform. Gluten, dairy, processed food elimination while switching to whole foods like meat, vegetables and fruits are good places to start.
I NEED HELP DESPERATELY!!! Does ketamine therapy work for fibromyalgia pain?! I’ve been suffering with chronic pain for 10 yrs & the medications I’m on only help very minimally! My life has drastically changed because I can no longer do things with my husband & sons like I loved doing such as going to amazement parks & hiking!! I NEED HELP!!! I’ve seen many drs who just want to give me prescriptions that have many awful side effects!!
I am so sorry to hear about this. You should speak with a doctor who is trained in ketamine therapy. There is certainly evidence, in the literature and in my experience, of this being helpful for some patients with fibromyalgia
So....that the guy with the acid reflux was never checked for dairy intolerance, is a crime. He should never have been medicated at high dosages with noooo look at the cause. It's so incredably basic. I'm glad you helped him and I'm pretty pissed off that others harmed him. Folks must look into things themselves. Clearly, some doctors don't look much farther than cut it or drug it.
That is true. I was still young when I realised that going to a dr meant you will get a medication for each ailment you named in the consultation. I just got progressively worse, until I started to think for myself and had so much better so much faster with natural, logical remedies.
..l thank you doctor for your wisdom … I’m wondering if you suggested to your lactose intolerant patient to try A2 milk products to see if those were an issue … ?
Knew this woman who had a red raw tongue and visited many Drs and specialists. Spent a fortune. I happened to be at her home one day and watched as she had a scalding hot coffee followed by an ice cold drink. I asked her if that’s what she did all the time. The answer was yes. I suggested she stop doing it and see how her tongue felt. Yes it got better. My question to her was did no one ask about your eating and drinking habits. The anaerobic was no.
I mistakenly mentioned cleaning my ears with 3% Hydrogen Peroxide to an MD checking my ears. He MD kungfu poked my ear with the cue tip. I ignored it. He wasn’t heavily sedated like the MD I saw in 2023.
@@judynelson4528 Timothy Leary & Richard Alpert(Ram Dass) were both Psychologists at Harvard in the late 1950’s early 60’s. They were conducting legitimate research on Psilocybin & were being very open about sharing with undergraduates.. Apparently Richard had a crush on Andy, and that triggered Andy’s juvenile homophobic response & he told on Richard to the Harvard administration which resulted in Richard being fired. Andy is not that same person though it is a part of his past. Many people were really disappointed with how Andy handled that and many also took issue with how Richard & Tim were handling their undergraduates…. We all have good & evil within us, brightness & darkness. Is what it is…
Omg ! Diets ! Drs do not get nutrition in your training ! My brother was a nutrition expert as well an anesthesiologist like you ! He helped patients that would listen to him ❤
You cannot get the same medical grade of equipment I can get I graduated in 2012 from Milwaukee Career College as a #Pharmacy_Technician I just need a certification exam #community_College
If I am being honest, I dont see how such treatments (if they are reproducable) should not be integratable into normal medicine. I mean things like Ketamin have already been researched for quite some years. If it can shown to be working Id just call it medicine.
Traditional medicine: _supportive_ of the natural body. Modern medicine: overtakes control from the body. It's distrustful. The approaches are fundamentally opposed. The former is about trust and support, and the later is about distrust and control. The nurturing approach is more feminine, and the control-based one is more patriarchy/colonizer.
I am sure you are aware that you can use acupuncture and still do an operation America practices Rockefeller medicine it’s no fault of the doctors. It’s fault of the institution that are training the doctors. And pharmaceutical companies. Some doctors do take the interest and learn other means that they can incorporate into their practice And be quite successful without the cost and the side effects of the medication’s Along with the astronomical cost to the American public I can mention a number of things, but my worry is that they will be banned
The problem is that there is no real regulation of that industry, and I’ve seen some pretty horrific stories there as well. No industry is free from charlatans.
Since 2010 I have NEVER TAKEN ANY TOXIC PRESCRIPTIONS… mainstream drs (no offense to them) and I know there are some good ones out there My choice my body…healthy 71 year old…all my siblings are on endless medication with no root causes from EXPERTS…no thank you!
Ketamine is finally gaining acceptance among the medical community. It's unfortunate that consumers are relegated to online prescribers with costly expensive membership plans.
Why is Propofol still being given to patients with chronic pancreatitis for endoscopy? I am a retired pharmacist and was almost bullied by anesthesiologist into Propofol until my GI doctor came in and said they have done other meds in the past. I can’t process the fat in Propofol and would have been sick for a week. I was given etomidate and Decadron (for adrenal insufficiency) and had no issues.
What about if you took Vioxx and after that experienced reflux for the rest of your life? Gastros constantly say it doesn’t have anything to do with Vioxx. Idk what else to do no one will listen 😞
As a retired critical care nurse and instructor for both nurses and physicians, I strongly encourage you to research what you need and bring it with you to your doctor. If your doctor poo poos you, get another doctor. You have the time to research what you need that your doctor doesn’t. I’m not against Western medicine but I believe and have found that there are many things that can be taken or can be done to decrease dependency on pills. We do not have health care. We have sick care. If you can take simple measures to improve your health, do it. Start with blood pressure. Make sure the cuff fits your arm. It should wrap 1 1/2 times. It should occupy 1/3 of your upper arm. Your arm should not be in your lap, but straight out on a table or chair back, in order to be at heart level. Your pressure should be taken several minutes into the exam. If it was taken immediately after walking you into the room, ask to have it taken again. Studies are finding that medical practitioners may be seeing false BP readings because of these things. No talking while taking your BP.
I truly believe that you are the only doctor who truly cares. You individualize your patients and find alternative methods for their needs. I have been a patient in this medical circus for years. The only doctor that I trusted passed away😢 You are truly a gift!
How nice to find a doctor who admits they don’t know everything and that Western medicine isn’t the be all to end all. Thank you.
You better believe it! Western medicine is awfully good at many things, but that's a far cry from everything
@@MedicalSecrets I am so glad the view of alternative medicine within the medical community is changing. I remember I was asked about it during my med school entrance exam back in 1997 and was quickly put in my place when I started talking about the possible benefits of integrating it with western medicine. It makes me happy to see doctors like you who are curious about other options, always learning and trying to figure out best ways to help every individual patient.
You are a wonderful human being. I had OHS this year and was more concerned with anesthesia than with the operation itself as my body rejects most meds as result of long tern Lyme disease. No one really wanted to hear about this. At the end of the day I came through fine except for some minor issues. I wish more institutions will marry integrative and western medicine for the benefit of their patients.
I'm so happy to hear your surgery went well in the long run. I hope those minor issues were not too significant
I didn’t have access to Western medicine for financial reasons until I was nearly 50. But being unable to afford treatment doesn’t mean you don’t need it.
I’m honestly thankful today because it ignited my passion for holistic medicine.
Bottom line: it works.
Especially when there is an emotional component.
People are more than walking flesh bags. We are a union of body and spirit. The mind and emotions influence a lot.
I could have been that woman with CPTSD. I also had an undiagnosed food allergy to canola oil , which I figured out myself via elimination diets. I won’t make any journals because I treated myself (and, having experienced Western medicine now, yeah-I’m sticking with holistic unless I break a bone). But I welcome anyone to witness the results and am happy to share my story.
Holistic medicine works.
There is so much value to hearing this type of narrative from a medical doctor. I am certain that at least a few more patients will become open to alternative modalities after hearing a doctor’s positive experience with them. Great contribution to collective wellness Doc!
I agree! This is a reasonable approach that I believe must patients will greatly benefit from
I’m an Occupational Therapist that has nearly 40 yrs experience. Along my career I’ve always been physically active and trained in martial arts and have benefitted from eastern medicine, especially acupuncture and acupressure. I wholeheartedly support a dual approach to medicine!
I'm so thrilled to hear that!
Glad to hear you are experiencing holistic medicine. I follow a homeopathic lifestyle; plant based foods, turkey, chicken and no red meat, home remedies for times of illness. I stay away from western "corporation" medicine, which benefits big pharma and the healthcare system. I do not participate in the "primary caregiver" system. I am not against doctors. If I believe I need to see a doctor, I will make an appointment, rather than have endless tests, procedures and medications which have harmful side effects. I have been there and done that, so I know from which I speak. I have not been inpatient in hospital for 50 years until recently, when I had hip replacements, which were absolutely necessary. Proper diet and exercise is key to a healthy life. See a doctor when you absolutely need to. Thanks for your very informative videos.
I appreciate the balanced perspective about external and internal loci of control! This is the nuance we need when discussing something as sensitive as our health
Whats with the bandaid?@MedicalSecrets
wfpb vegan diet for your health, for the animals, and the climate
@catlyn777 Bill Gates and the World Economic Forum agree, the little people should adopt a vegan diet.
It makes it so your head spins, and even the sickcare system is failing us all. I feel like the Swiss seem to know lots and have better health than us, same w the Noweigans, and the oddest of all, the place where all substances are "legal" ,doesn't have the raging addiction death tolls we do in the U.S.- doesnt anyone else see this as odd? @medical secrets- did you train anywhere outside the USA?
I was always interested in other healing methods. Before becoming chronically ill myself, I worked in healthcare too.
My faith in acupuncture was when my GP, put some needles in anxiety points, and I was talking a dime a dozen out of excitement and when that spot hit, I just took a deep breath and had a tiny power nap!
There was also a small town centre, with a GP, pharmacy, herbal doctor, palliative care centre, all on the same site. It has probably disappeared now, but I was so impressed. Which is when I started referring to COMPLEMENTARY, not alternative medicine. A lot of common drugs were extracted from plants in the first place. I am not saying I believe 💯 in either the Western or Eastern/more indigenous methods, but I definitely believe they can help each other.
It's nice to see this video though.
You certainly are right about the importance of patients needing to advocate for themselves… 👍👍 and I have used alternative medicine in conjunction with western medicine for 30 years with great success.
That's wonderful to hear, I will be so curious to know examples you have found of this approach to be helpful
You're such an empathetic person and Dr. and I find it very refreshing and relaxing. Thank you and please keep the videos coming.
Thank you! I hope you learned something new to advocate for your health 🙏
@@MedicalSecrets always, ty sir!
As a 67-year-old, I developed acid reflux mostly at night. In an effort to reduce postmenopausal increase in cholesterol levels, I changed my diet to increase fiber. I also gave up carbonated drinks. My reflux was gone almost instantly. If I try carbonated beverages on occasion and have more than one glass, I have reflux that night.
Yeah carbonated beverages bother me too!! I'll also raise the head of my bed.
This is great to hear, thank you for sharing your experience!
Thank you for all that you do
You're welcome! I hope you learned something new to advocate for your health 🙏
I ABSOLUTELY 💯 💯 💯 LOVE THIS!!! I felt like a slave to the "healthcare" (I call it the sick care industry) system for much of my 56 years of chronic health illnesses and diseases. Ketamine has been a game changer for me, along with some Ayurvedic and other holistic and tried and true medicine and supplements that have been safely used for millenia. Between 2014-2021, I was hospitalized 26 different times. In March of 2020 I started making changes in a LOT of areas, including starting a "mitochondrial cocktail" for my CVS (Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome), regular and abdominal migraines, and IBS. I was also able to wean off a LOT of insulin and that helped me lose almost 80lbs! I also believe that God had a huge part in my healing. I really do believe that He put everything we need to heal here on the earth.
Thank you for this and for all you do ❤
4 decades ago i had a wonderful birthing experience for my third child using hypno therapy. A C section. My gynaecologist introduced it to me at the start of my pregnancy. A month before, he realised i would need a C section and he covered the hypnosis for that. My GP asked to be at the birth and said it was the most bloodless operation he had ever seen. This was in Africa. I used what I learned for decades afterwards , at the dentist and for all pain related procedures. Even for a droopy eyelid correction- in the chair. Medical clinical hypnosis is amazing.
I absolutely believe you about hypnotherapy. The mental health counselor I worked for was able to have a vaginal hysterectomy with hypnosis. He stayed in the OR with her and guided her through the entire procedure and post op care. Nobody believes me when told this. Thank you for this testimony.
I lived in Japan where my doctor was trained in Western and Asian medicine. He treated my headache with acupuncture. We also relieved psoriasis by simply boiling drinking water.
I am a solid believer in acupuncture. My husband developed a severe case of Bells Palsy on the right side, which is unusual. It's found most often on the left I believe. His MD tried steroids and this and that with no relief. He went to an acupuncturist and after the first visit he felt some tingling. Six visits later you could not tell he ever had it. MD said it was just a coincidence. Ha! Also, acupuncture cured a toe fungus that I had been fighting for 3 years.
Love your videos, you’re an amazing dr!
That's very kind of you, I hope you learned something new to better advocate for your health!
Im so glad that my GI doctor did tests on me and found out im dairy and gluten intolerant. I had to have surgery for my hiatal hernia and acid reflux( gerd). Im doing better with that now. It has been 2 months now and im still having issues with swallowing soft solids.
I'm so happy those were tested!
You're a good man, that's the only thing that really matters. Thank you
PPIs are so hard on the body after awhile! I had such terrible GERD that I was on 80mg of Protonix for years a day and it still didn't control it. I had many nutritional deficiencies that led to other issues.
I ended up needing a Nissen fundoplication, which was a literal lifesaver for me. But working with integrative specialists post surgery helped me resolve some of the issues caused by long-term PPI usage.
I really appreciate that you share your knowledge with us and hopefully it leads to people realizing that Western and holistic medicines can work great together!
Thanks for the videos!
FANTASTIC! I have a self pay integrative DO. It’s great that more docs have an open mind! 😎❤️
For something as complex as our holistic health, we absolutely need to think outside the box and have an open mind!
“Remember that you have more power over your health than you’ve probably been told. And you can advocate for yourself to find the right healer for you.” This statement alone says so much. 🎉
This was very inspiring. Thank you. 🙏🏼
Thank you for this validation and your educational videos...retired nurse trained in the 70s where nutrition was always taught as fundamental to good health-good foods not the crap most eat...I'm one of those who do not tolerate gen anesthesia and can come completely and totally awake And have total recall of the event. I had 3 skin grafts 2 years ago and still have recall...I prefer a holistic approach and non invasive procedures where possible 😊
Hooray for you! I did not realize this about you. I have been an energy healer for many years. People would be amazed at what holistic health and and healing can do for folks. I agree whole heartedly, it does not replace allopathic medicine. I believe in the future the two 'camps' will work in unison, giving optimum results for patients/clients.
Hi Doctor. You don't know just how informative and empowering your videos are to us every day people. I've a lot more confidence when dealing with health care professionals and seem to have gained a lot more respect with my interactions. Can I ask though, should I see a dietitian to find out about allergies as I also have bad GERD and hiatus hernia and diverticulosis ... ?
Thank you for the kind comments. I'm sorry you have those conditions. Unfortunately, I cannot give medical advice or recommendations over UA-cam. Speaking with your doctor is a good start
Not all dietitians have training in food allergies / sensitivities. So don't be discouraged if you find one (or any medical professional) that disregards the idea that what we ingest can make huge impacts on our health.
I am a nutritionist and I've discovered that, for me, dairy (the casein protein, not lactose) and nightshades (tomatoes, peppers, white potatoes and eggplant) give me TERRIBLE heartburn/GERD that then triggers esophageal spasms.
One of my favorite elimination diets for many people to start with is AIP= Autoimmune Protocol.
Good luck to you!
Ur a true healer. Thank u for sharing ur knowledge...
Thank you! I hope you learned something new to better advocate for your health
I watched a movie last night called "It ends with us". The neuro surgeon in the movie looked so much like Dr. K. I couldn't help but see him throughout the movie. It was a good movie with Blake Lively.
I do wonder how much medications have played a part in my depression. There's obvious circumstances that anyone would be depressed about, but I wonder how much was made worse by antibiotics and other drugs. I guess I'll never know, but I don't rush to take meds anymore.
Great live stream!! learned a lot
Glad to hear it!
@@MedicalSecrets 😎! I’ll let you know how my MRI goes
I'm currently doing acupuncture. It's doing wonders for me after a few sessions.
Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy and Encephalitis are the three autoimmue disease i have and doctors cant seem to figure out what might help stop my tonic-clonic seizures, other docs have also misdiagnosed me with lupus. I take Zonisamide but im borderline Status epilepticus and Cerebral hypoxia because i’m in seizures for longer than i should be and my body isnt receiving the air that it should be and it carries on for 2hrs. And I have them once a month. So maybe Holistic meds wont hurt trying at all as i’ve already done a Lumbar puncture, CT scan, MRIs, EEGs, EKG, CBC. Thank you for this video, glad i came across you.
Thanks Doc👍👍
You bet!
May you stay blessed.
Hi Dr. Kaveh, concerning the use of ketamine for PTSD pts...please consider this, that some pts with PTSD also have complex PTSD with dissociative identity disorder (DID) and ketamine would not work well them. CPTSD/DID functions completely different than normal PTSD. I just thought I would add this for your consideration. If you research this, please find someone who is well versed with DID as not many therapists are.
15 years of being failed by western med I went alternative. I went to an integrative/functional medicine. Problems were fixed symptoms went away instead of just managed. I was disabled. A good day was doing basic hygene and feeding myself, some years that only happened once or twice. Now I can bust out a 12 hour work day 6 days a week. I no longer just exsisting. I am living and thriving again. Insurances are cartels. I will never trust a westwrn med doctor with my general health again. Not because they are bad or dumb people, quite the opposite most the time. They are miseducated and have so much red tape tieing their hands. They often get frustrated not being able to help patient like they want to.
What changes gave you the most energy? I am trying to regain mine after open heart surgery.
Hi @@meli66ajg Killing off lymes, parasites and other coinfections. Dealing with past trama. Anything to calm down my nervious systems. Trama of any kind can trigger other things that may be laying dormate. Low dose immunotherapy has been very helpful as well.
Thank you!
Thank you! I hope you learned something new to advocate for your health 🙏
Helloo Doc!! ✌🏻 i hope you are doing well . 👍🏻👍🏻❤️
Hi! I'm sorry about to hear about those food intolerances though :/
@@MedicalSecrets 👍🏻❤️
One thing I see that med practitioners fail to include is the fact that we are all different there is no one med that suits all, also after 4 hours foot reconstruction surgery after an accident the whole of the staff went into a panic because they could not bring me around they said I frightened the hell out of them they thought they had lost me
Doctor, I want to introduce you a spanish cirugian who for 40 years made operation without any anestesia, only using the parasimpathic state, that was amazing, I tested my self inducing that kind anestesia and puted niddles in my skin, and amazingly it worked! Peacee!! The Spanish doctor is called Angel Escudero Juan
I heard a woman describe undergoing hand surgery with no anesthesia.She had trained her mind to go elsewhere. It was amazing!
Earned a subscription 👍🏽
Add an earthing room ( connecting to the earth and absorbing negative electrons to eliminate inflammation by normalizing blood viscosity) and earthing patches, which healed my carpal tunnel, to your treatment.
Dr Kaveh thanks !!! 💙👊. Have you seen movie Root Cause ? Or know of rel’p between root canals(dead tooth) and health ???
I have not! Our dental/oral health are windows to our overall health, so this isn't surprising!
Thank you❤
I use 1 teaspoon of baking soda in 8 Oz. Water for acid reflux, drink as much as needed. After 3 months I’m down to using this remedy once a month
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It makes sense, logically. I'm glad this is doing good for you. I wanna try this too to wean off the Omeprazole
@@Metroid250please try this! I swear it works in literally two doses: take 1 full tablespoon of apple cider vinegar mixed with water (I do app 4oz). Take 2x a day. I promise this gets rid of 95% heartburn. (I even add just a few drops of lemon juice to make it taste a little better).
@@Metroid250 good, I hope it works for you
Dr Nicole Apelian has amazing tintures!! My son was on high doses of 2 different medications for severe GERD but was still having issues so I ordered Dr Nicole’s Gut tinture & he has been off all medications for 10 months with no stomach/digestive issues at all!!! I take her Stinging Nettle tincture which helps with inflammation in my body & her Mushroom Trio, been taking those for a year!!
I had a procedure done and had chosen to not use any of their pain management options because I had been breastfeeding my newborn son at the time. After the procedure, I experienced shock and my blood pressure dropped to something like 46/29
Yes I need 2 knees and likely a hip replacement. Hoping to have it done with regional neuraxial only
I'm wishing you the best for these surgeries 🙏
Last year I was diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia, and vagus nerve neuropathy. I survived septic shock from a venomous spider multi-organ failure and brain swelling. I have PTSD from my weeks in a coma and ICU.
My doctors tried gabapentin but I am allergic, I refuse narcotics so now I'm on carbamazepine which my neurologist wants to titrate up again for the 3rd times. I really want to try guided ketamine but I'm scared of hallucinations, scared of my anxiety and other PTSD.
My neurologist doesn't know of the treatment and my insurance doesn't cover it anyways. How should I approach finding a provider or is it even a good idea with my condition in your opinion?
I'm so sorry to hear about that. I have a video on how to find responsible ketamine clinics, where a doctor can best answer your specific questions
@MedicalSecrets thank you. Have to done a video on trigeminal neuralgia or vagus nerve neuropathy and how anesthesia affects them?
It's too bad my insurance since retiring doesn't cover continuing the acupuncture & massage therapy regimen I had. It was handling my physical & mental health way better than the surgery & drugs that replaced it.
I've been taking prednisolone for a year now to treat symptoms of Polymyalgia rheumatica. I'd be interested in anything that might help me reduce my pred dose.
I am participating in 3 ayahuasca ceremonies on the 6th 7th and 8th. I have tendon repair bicep surgery on the 13th. Should i reschedule my ceremonies? Thanks, Mike
I had a basal cell removed from the same spot above my eyebrow. Hats w brims now.
Thank you doctor.
I have had an appendix operation 6 days ago in which I was given anesthesia 20 minutes after the operation when I regained consciousness I was very nervous and my blood pressure was at 60/70 then the doctors took me to the open air which My blood pressure has normalized but every time I go to sleep I see the operation theater and the doctor and my blood pressure drops rapidly and my heart rate slows down and I can't sleep and my mind is racing. Doctors and operation theater machinery are not out from my mind. Please tell me about my issue
Could you make a video on how to fall asleep and sleep well please?
Have you listened to my guided imagery video?
@@MedicalSecrets No. Will listen today 🙏
would Terahertz therapy really work to eliminate a Parotid salivary gland tumour? or could one try Magnesium alloy Hydrogen therapy ? these are claimed to be effective alternative medication (CAM) to deal with Parotid tumours instead of surgical procedure.
Agreed 100%
Thx Dr ❤
Amazing
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Yes, most people can feel better by eating better food, exercise, not drinking (at all), not smoking tobacco or weed, and not dosing yourself with hormones, or any other "magic" pills. Most of the GF and dairy intolerances are corporate driven hysteria.
Indeed, it is quite concerning what is going into our bodies, and some conditions, especially GERD, can be quite diet-infuenced
"Most of the GF and dairy intolerances are corporate driven hysteria." ??
I'm sorry, but I disagree. I felt dramatically better eliminating those from my life. Perhaps it's because they've been changed from a more ancestral form, perhaps it's because of pesticides like glyphosate, or there way they are processed now, or maybe it's changes in our microbiome...
Each person needs to figure out what foods are tanking how they think, feel, perform. Gluten, dairy, processed food elimination while switching to whole foods like meat, vegetables and fruits are good places to start.
I NEED HELP DESPERATELY!!! Does ketamine therapy work for fibromyalgia pain?! I’ve been suffering with chronic pain for 10 yrs & the medications I’m on only help very minimally! My life has drastically changed because I can no longer do things with my husband & sons like I loved doing such as going to amazement parks & hiking!! I NEED HELP!!! I’ve seen many drs who just want to give me prescriptions that have many awful side effects!!
I am so sorry to hear about this. You should speak with a doctor who is trained in ketamine therapy. There is certainly evidence, in the literature and in my experience, of this being helpful for some patients with fibromyalgia
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So....that the guy with the acid reflux was never checked for dairy intolerance, is a crime. He should never have been medicated at high dosages with noooo look at the cause. It's so incredably basic. I'm glad you helped him and I'm pretty pissed off that others harmed him. Folks must look into things themselves. Clearly, some doctors don't look much farther than cut it or drug it.
That is true. I was still young when I realised that going to a dr meant you will get a medication for each ailment you named in the consultation. I just got progressively worse, until I started to think for myself and had so much better so much faster with natural, logical remedies.
..l thank you doctor for your wisdom … I’m wondering if you suggested to your lactose intolerant patient to try A2 milk products to see if those were an issue … ?
That is a reasonable approach to trial in patient who really like milk!
@@MedicalSecrets … and cheeses and butter !
I have reflux from dairy. Unfortunately the A2 (or goat dairy) didn't work for me. I can do butter though. 😊
Knew this woman who had a red raw tongue and visited many Drs and specialists. Spent a fortune. I happened to be at her home one day and watched as she had a scalding hot coffee followed by an ice cold drink. I asked her if that’s what she did all the time. The answer was yes. I suggested she stop doing it and see how her tongue felt. Yes it got better. My question to her was did no one ask about your eating and drinking habits. The anaerobic was no.
All y'all get your tickets for the show🎬
Good. Western medicine ‘tweaking numbers’ can be like a wrecking ball instead of gently guiding the body to self heal.
Very well said 👍
I mistakenly mentioned cleaning my ears with 3% Hydrogen Peroxide to an MD checking my ears. He MD kungfu poked my ear with the cue tip. I ignored it. He wasn’t heavily sedated like the MD I saw in 2023.
Hope he speaks about Andrew Weil
Andy Weil who got Richard Alpert fired from Harvard.
@@BushyHairedStranger it familiar with that. Only know him as a nutritionist and integrative medicine supporter.
@@judynelson4528 Timothy Leary & Richard Alpert(Ram Dass) were both Psychologists at Harvard in the late 1950’s early 60’s. They were conducting legitimate research on Psilocybin & were being very open about sharing with undergraduates.. Apparently Richard had a crush on Andy, and that triggered Andy’s juvenile homophobic response & he told on Richard to the Harvard administration which resulted in Richard being fired. Andy is not that same person though it is a part of his past. Many people were really disappointed with how Andy handled that and many also took issue with how Richard & Tim were handling their undergraduates….
We all have good & evil within us, brightness & darkness. Is what it is…
Just a little bit :)
The problem is that alternative treatments require more time and effort than prescribing and popping a pill
Indeed... And requiring surgery in the long run? This is simply a testament to our short-term thinking 😞
All great...but getting insurance to pay for it....
Omg ! Diets ! Drs do not get nutrition in your training ! My brother was a nutrition expert as well an anesthesiologist like you ! He helped patients that would listen to him ❤
You're absolutely correct that it is a gaping hole in our medical knowledge
You cannot get the same medical grade of equipment
I can get
I graduated in 2012 from Milwaukee Career College as a #Pharmacy_Technician
I just need a certification exam
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If I am being honest, I dont see how such treatments (if they are reproducable) should not be integratable into normal medicine. I mean things like Ketamin have already been researched for quite some years. If it can shown to be working Id just call it medicine.
This is well said.... As you probably know, there may be deeper seated cultural reasons for this controversy
Traditional medicine: _supportive_ of the natural body.
Modern medicine: overtakes control from the body. It's distrustful.
The approaches are fundamentally opposed. The former is about trust and support, and the later is about distrust and control.
The nurturing approach is more feminine, and the control-based one is more patriarchy/colonizer.
I am sure you are aware that you can use acupuncture and still do an operation
America practices Rockefeller medicine
it’s no fault of the doctors. It’s fault of the institution that are training the doctors. And pharmaceutical companies.
Some doctors do take the interest and learn other means that they can incorporate into their practice
And be quite successful without the cost and the side effects of the medication’s
Along with the astronomical cost to the American public
I can mention a number of things, but my worry is that they will be banned
Brio Medical will show you how it's done.
The problem is that there is no real regulation of that industry, and I’ve seen some pretty horrific stories there as well. No industry is free from charlatans.
Which industry? Alternative medicine? No question about that
Since 2010 I have NEVER TAKEN ANY TOXIC PRESCRIPTIONS… mainstream drs (no offense to them) and I know there are some good ones out there
My choice my body…healthy 71 year old…all my siblings are on endless medication with no root causes from EXPERTS…no thank you!
INexcusable & egregious not to have considered someone's diet suffering from acid reflux!
I heard a doctor once say that people should avoid dairy unless you're a baby cow! 😂
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What happened to your forehead?
Biopsy, nothing major, fortunately 🙏
Ketamine is hardly integrative medicine, it's more a fad
Ketamine is finally gaining acceptance among the medical community. It's unfortunate that consumers are relegated to online prescribers with costly expensive membership plans.
Ketamine has nothing to do with hollistic medicine
Online prescribers can be very suspect. I only work with IV therapy, which I believe can be much safer and more effective.
Why is Propofol still being given to patients with chronic pancreatitis for endoscopy? I am a retired pharmacist and was almost bullied by anesthesiologist into Propofol until my GI doctor came in and said they have done other meds in the past. I can’t process the fat in Propofol and would have been sick for a week. I was given etomidate and Decadron (for adrenal insufficiency) and had no issues.
What about if you took Vioxx and after that experienced reflux for the rest of your life? Gastros constantly say it doesn’t have anything to do with Vioxx. Idk what else to do no one will listen 😞