Patient Testimonials
I had been an active person, enjoying a lot of different sports and activities until the second time I returned from living in Mexico. I
frequently felt ill, suffered from vomiting and bowel problems, but testing revealed nothing conclusive. As time progressed, the
pain in the stomach, nausea and bowel problems all increased until they actually affected my lifestyle. I t was frustrating because I
never knew if I would need to cancel plans because I felt awful and needed to be close to a bathroom. I researched my symptoms,
visited more doctors and was diagnosed with I.B.S., Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Most people don't like to discuss "bowel issues", so
I just often said I didn't feel well. I am not a big fan of medicine, so I would just deal with my problem when it flared up. That too
eventually became a problem because the flare ups became regular events. What to do?!
One day I was reading Philadelphia Magazine and I read the article, "Terror in a Nutshell" (<- link opens TerrorInNutshell.pdf In
new window). Since I've always been interested in alternative medicine, I decided to call and find out if they could trat the I.B.S. I
was told "absolutely: and began treatments in July of 2002. The staff at I.H.C. determined I had parasites and several sensitivities
from which I was suffering. By using the homeopathic medicines, attending treatments and modifying my diet, my life has
drastically changed. I truly used to be sick to my stomach 2/3 of every month, and now it might be two days if any. Traffic jams
used to make me very uncomfortable, especially if I was at a dead stop, now I drive the turnpike at rush hour! An extra bonus to
these changes is that I also lost 17 pounds. As a former diet hater, I am extremely happy with all of my outcomes. I believe in the
power of the body to heal when guided properly, and I believe in the methods of treatment at IHC.
Hello, My name is Rich in December of 2001 I began treatment at IHC. At the time I was taking several allergy medications, an acid
reducer daily as well as not feeling well in general. My problems started about 12 years ago when I had an allergic reaction to
poison Ivy. The reaction to a 2 month Steroid Therapy caused an eventual loss of all my hair and I became allergic to multiple
foods and it seemed the air in general.
Within a 12 yr. span I've been to many allergy centers and doctors to help get my system balanced. I was getting 4 various allergy
shots for 3 yrs. (weekly) until I graduated to every 3 weeks. I still was not back to being myself, I was basically a healthy type
person-running, workouts and volleyball but my health was still not what it was prior to the ivy incident.
Then an amazing thing happened, I came to IHC and met Dr. Lisa Rhodes, Today (06-12-02) I am medication free and can say my
body has not felt this good since I was in high school (25 yrs. ago ).
IHC works, if you give yourself a chance, be patient, and open your mind. Follow what you are told so you too can start feeling
better.
I can't say you will have the same results as myself but your body will be on the healthy path and that is a big start. Another good
thing at IHC is the staff, always professional, nice and smiling, that makes a difference.
I have had acupuncture treatments from IHC two times, a few years ago for a knee injury and most recently for tendonitis in my
elbow. After about two months of trying to take it easy on my arm, I finally made time to go for 3 visits over a week or so, which
results in almost total removal of the pain. After a single follow-up a couple months later I would say I'm back to full strength.
The knee was even more dramatic, as it was injured in karate class and was bad enough that I was considering surgery. That time
I came in after only a few days, again for 3 visits over a week, with the same removal of pain and quick return to full use.
The needles don't really hurt, maybe a little stick when they are first tapped in, but after a few seconds you can hardly feel them.
They are very thin, and placed with a very gentle touch. While they are in, the lights get turned down and you lay on a table and
relax. You can't feel it when they are taken out - there's not much to it really as far as discomfort. I heartily endorse acupuncture
as an alternative to surgery for "strain" or "sports-related" injuries.