61. Stroke, brain fog, vertigo, imbalance while walking, speech difficulty, heavy feeling in the legs, poor coordination and weakness in hands, legs, and feet, constipation, sinusitis, anosmia, sleep apnea, hypertension, eye floaters, left eye pursuit abnormality, leg cramps, overweight, generalized fatigue, foot pain, shoulder pain, hip joint pain
- Patient: 72-year-old female (ID: 260313)
- Chief complaint:
- Brain fog
- vertigo
- imbalance while walking
- speech difficulty (sudden word-finding difficulty or inability to express thoughts as intended)
- heavy feeling in the legs
- poor coordination and weakness in hands, legs, and feet
- constipation
- sinusitis,
- anosmia
- sleep apnea
- hypertension
- eye floaters
- left eye pursuit abnormality (left eye does not follow the right eye and shows jerking movements)
- leg cramps
- overweight
- generalized fatigue
- Associated symptoms:
- Foot pain
- shoulder pain
- hip joint pain
- Past history: Stroke (right basal ganglia, January 19, 2024)
- Current medication: Irbesartan
- First visit (March 13, 2026):
- Complete resolution of all pain and discomfort after the procedure.
- Marked improvement in eye floaters and visual acuity.
- Resolution of imbalance during walking.
- Near-complete resolution of speech difficulties.
- Previously required using both hands to lift the right leg when entering a vehicle, but this became unnecessary due to restored leg strength.
- When explaining discontinuation of antihypertensive medication, the patient expressed fear because a previous Western doctor had incorrectly stated that the stroke was caused by hypertension.
- After detailed explanation of why the blood pressure medication can and should be discontinued, the patient achieved correct understanding.
62. Uterine fibroids and endometrial polyps, dry skin, periorbital dark circles, stiffness in shoulders and flanks
- Patient: 56-year-old female (ID: 260318)
- Chief complaint: Uterine fibroids and endometrial polyps (postmenopausal bleeding persisting for 6 years)
- Associated symptoms:
- Dry skin
- periorbital dark circles
- stiffness in shoulders and flanks
- Current medication: Progesterone
- First visit (March 18, 2026):
- During the procedure, periorbital dark circles disappeared, causing great surprise to the patient.
- Complete resolution of all pain and discomfort after the procedure.
- Informed the patient that there is a high likelihood of resumption of menstruation (return of periods).
- Advised the patient to consider gradually tapering the progesterone dose.
- Second visit (March 20, 2026):
- During the procedure, periorbital dark circles disappeared again, causing great surprise to the patient.
- Re-advised gradual tapering of progesterone.
- The patient agreed to proceed with this plan.
- Third visit (March 24, 2026):
- Presented without periorbital dark circles.
- Re-advised the patient to consider gradually tapering the progesterone dose.
- The patient stated that she would consider it.
63. Vertigo, dizziness, tinnitus with aural pressure, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, depression
- Patient: 48-year-old male (ID: 260317)
- Chief complaint:
- Vertigo
- dizziness
- tinnitus with aural pressure
- nausea
- vomiting
- all onset since July 9, 2025
- Associated symptoms:
- Bilateral knee weakness and paresthesia/tingling
- anxiety
- depression
- neck tension
- Current medication: Paroxetine (taken for 15 years)
- Past history:
- ACL reconstruction (2007)
- cellulitis (2023)
- First visit (March 17, 2026):
- Complete resolution of all pain after the procedure.
- Marked reduction in vertigo, dizziness, tinnitus with pressure, and nausea. Explained the method for discontinuing the current medication (paroxetine).
- The patient stated she would consider discontinuation.
- Second visit (March 18, 2026):
- Presented with dramatically improved vertigo, dizziness, tinnitus with pressure, and nausea.
- Reported complete discontinuation of paroxetine.
- After the procedure, only about 10% of residual symptoms remained.
64. Ocular stroke, non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, peripheral vision, diabetes mellitus, tinnitus, hypertension, neck pain, shoulder pain, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, insomnia, rhinitis (mouth breathing), atrial fibrillation (Afib), plaques in lower leg arteries
- Patient: 61-year-old male (ID: 260327)
- Chief complaint:
- Ocular stroke
- Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION)
- onset November 2025
- Associated symptoms:
- Diabetes mellitus
- tinnitus
- hypertension
- neck pain
- shoulder pain
- attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- dyslexia
- insomnia
- rhinitis (mouth breathing)
- atrial fibrillation (Afib)
- plaques in lower leg arteries
- Current medications:
- Glimepiride
- Berberine
- Lisinopril
- Valsartan
- Pravastatin
- Past history: Five surgeries for congenital lazy eye (strabismus).
- Treatment history at other facility: Received one-week intensive treatment at a specialized Korean medicine clinic for ocular stroke (practitioner trained in China for 3 years), but showed no improvement in symptoms.
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First visit (March 27, 2026):
- Complete resolution of all pain after the procedure.
- Visual acuity itself unchanged, but the patient reported that colors on the TV screen appeared somewhat clearer.
- Explained in detail the method for discontinuing the current medications.
- The patient stated he would consider discontinuation.
- Second visit (March 28, 2026):
- Sleep duration 4 hours.
- Reported marked improvement in dyslexia and ADHD.
- Stated that all medications had been discontinued.
- Reported marked improvement in tinnitus.
- Neck pain and scapular pain decreased to a tolerable level.
- During the treatment, the frequency of unconscious nasal breathing markedly increased.
- Complete resolution of all pain after the procedure, with marked improvement in joint range of motion.
- Subtle improvement in TV screen color perception noticeable only upon careful attention.
- Third visit (March 31, 2026):
- Sleep duration 3 hours (experienced dry mouth and sleep deprivation due to mouth breathing caused by rhinitis).
- Reported marked improvement in dyslexia and ADHD.
- Performed a large amount of tile moving work but was greatly surprised by the complete absence of neck pain and scapular pain.
- After the procedure, the patient noticed improved contrast in visual field.
- The previously blocked nose opened, enabling nasal breathing.
- Fourth visit (April 2, 2026):
- Sleep duration increased to 4 hours, and the patient reported being able to sleep deeply.
- Marked improvement in dyslexia and ADHD symptoms was reported.
- Neck pain and shoulder pain were almost completely resolved.
- Complete resolution of all pain after the procedure.
- Improvement in peripheral vision was also reported.
65. Type 2 diabetes mellitus, anxiety disorder, hypertension, elbow pain, sleep deprivation, gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Patient: 55-year-old female (Registration No. 260407)
- Chief complaint: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (10 years)
- Associated conditions:
- Anxiety disorder (1 year)
- hypertension (5 years)
- elbow pain
- sleep deprivation (5-6 hours/night)
- gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Current medications: Janumet
- First visit (April 7, 2026):
- Complete resolution of all pain after the procedure.
- Detailed explanation provided regarding the method of discontinuing current medications.
- The patient stated she would consider discontinuation.
- Second visit (April 8, 2026):
- Anxiety symptoms improved.
- Presented with mild elbow pain.
- Reported immediate discontinuation of diabetes medication right after the first visit.
- Fasting blood glucose 97 mg/dL.
- Complete resolution of all pain after the procedure.
- Third visit (April 10, 2026):
- Fasting blood glucose 105 mg/dL.
- Reported increased depth and duration of sleep.
- Anxiety markedly improved.
- Presented with mild scapular pain.
- Complete resolution of all pain after the procedure.
66. Chronic migraines and nausea
- Patient: 15-year-old female (Registration No. 260409)
- Chief complaint: Chronic migraines and nausea. Severe migraines prevented school attendance for several months.
- Past history:
- Visited the emergency room on March 10, 2026 due to migraine with visual disturbance and nausea
- admitted to hospital and required intravenous medications on March 21, 2026.
- Medications:
- Zonisamide (for migraine, 1 month)
- Lisdexamfetamine (for ADHD, 6 years)
- Sertraline (for anxiety and depression, 1.5 years)
- Ondansetron (for nausea, 3 years)
- Rizatriptan (for migraine, 3 years)
- Diphenhydramine (for migraine, 1 month)
- First visit (April 9, 2026): Complete resolution of all pain after the procedure.
67. Occipital neuralgia and Pain in big toes
- Patient: 53-year-old female (Registration No. 260418)
- Chief complaint: Occipital neuralgia (1 year, aggravated by bending forward, laughing, or defecation)
- Associated symptoms: Pain in both big toes
- Past history:
- ACL reconstruction in 2006
- hysterectomy in 2016
- Parathyroidectomy in 2023 (resection of 1 out of 4 parathyroid glands)
- Medications:
- Escitalopram (for anxiety and depression, 3-4 years)
- Zepbound (for weight loss, 1 year)
- Tizanidine (muscle relaxant, 6 months)
- Gabapentin (for pain, 3 months)
- First visit (April 18, 2026):
- Complete resolution of all pain after the procedure.
- Explained the possibility that the occipital neuralgia may have been induced by side effects of the current medications, and provided detailed instructions on the specific method for immediate discontinuation of all oral medications.
- The patient stated she would consider discontinuation and was discharged.
68. Vertigo, hypothyroidism, gastroesophageal reflux disease, episodes of explosive diarrhea, constipation
- Patient: 67-year-old female (Registration No. 260420)
- Chief complaint: Vertigo (15 years)
- Associated conditions:
- Hypothyroidism
- gastroesophageal reflux disease
- episodes of explosive diarrhea (post-cholecystectomy)
- Past history: Cholecystectomy in 2018
- Medications:
- Provera (15 years)
- Estradiol (15 years)
- Levothyroxine (20 years)
- First visit (April 20, 2026):
- Complete resolution of vertigo after the procedure.
- Explained the method of discontinuing all medications.
- The patient stated she would consider it and was discharged.
- Second visit (April 21, 2026):
- Complete resolution of vertigo after the first visit; presented with mild gastroesophageal reflux disease.
- Complete resolution of all discomfort after the procedure.
- Explained that all oral medications can be discontinued immediately because the patient is currently undergoing treatment; however, the patient remains hesitant due to scare tactics from Western medicine.
- Third Visit (April 23, 2026):
- The patient has been taking levothyroxine at a reduced dose (half of the original dosage).
- Presented with mild gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and constipation.
- The patient also reported improvements in visual acuity and memory.
- Following the initial visit, there was a weight reduction of approximately 0.68 kg(1.5 lbs) and 0.45 kg (1 lb) on the first and second days, respectively.
- However, after dining out and consuming mashed potatoes the previous day, the patient experienced temporary weight gain and severe fatigue.
- Notably, the previously reported symptom of frequent awakenings during sleep had resolved.
- After treatment, all discomfort was completely resolved.
69. Low back pain and buttock pain
- Patient: 73-year-old female (Registration No. 260430)
- Occupation: Registered Nurse
- Chief complaint: Low back pain and buttock pain
- Past history: Since a motor vehicle accident on May 13, 2020, the patient has suffered from severe pain, making ambulation very difficult.
- Medications: Hormone replacement therapy (10 years, Estrotest and progesterone)
- First visit (April 23, 2026):
- Complete resolution of all pain after the procedure.
- Explained the method for discontinuing all current medications.
- The patient stated she would consider it and was discharged.
- The patient’s husband (a general surgeon) is currently taking medications for hypertension and thyroid disease; explanation was also provided regarding why these medications can and should be discontinued.
70. Sciatica, Edema, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and overweight
- Patient: 67-year-old female (Registration No. 260505)
- Chief complaint: Sciatica
- Associated symptoms: Edema (fluid retention), gastroesophageal reflux disease, overweight
- Past history:
- Fall accident in October 2024 resulting in 8 rib fractures.
- Cholecystectomy, and hysterectomy.
- Pain resolved after spinal injection in 2024, but recurred in January 2026.
- Recent blood tests showed dyslipidemia and elevated liver enzymes.
- Medications:
- HCTZ (diuretic, 12 years)
- Protonix (for GERD, 6 years)
- First visit (May 5, 2026):
- Complete resolution of all pain after the procedure.
- Detailed explanation provided on how to discontinue all current medications. The patient decided to stop them immediately and was discharged.
- Patient’s review on Google Maps:
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Had my first session today for chronic sciatica and liver problems. Master Kim was very gentle, explained everything, gave me good advise and information to view at home. I am totally pain free as of now and resolved to change my diet for future health.
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