Dr. Na Zhai Clinic Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

Lives were in danger

COPD: At The Edge Of Death

My husband, Mr. Golden, was suffering severely from COPD. The inhalers he desperately needed were devastating to his ulcerous stomach, creating an impossible situation. He couldn't eat, sleep, or breathe comfortably and was losing weight at an alarming rate. With no further help offered by his doctors, his weight plummeted to just 88 pounds, and we felt he was nearing death.

Dr. Na provided a turning point with acupuncture and herbal treatment, which gradually brought him back to life. His congestion cleared, his chronic 20-year sinus issues resolved, and he regained the ability to eat and sleep well. Most importantly, he is now free from the inhalers and other medications. Thrilled to be back to his active routine, he highly recommends Dr. Na to anyone facing similar challenges. We are eternally grateful to Mr. Stuart Kainste, manager of a health food store in Springfield, IL, for referring us to Dr. Na.

Heart Bypass Surgery On Top Of Severe COPD

For forty-three years, Dale built things. As a general contractor, his hands shaped homes and businesses, but his trade exacted a heavy price. Decades of inhaling dust and fumes quietly scarred his lungs, leading to a diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). His body, already burdened, was dealt another blow two years ago with a risky but necessary heart bypass surgery. He survived, but emerged weaker, each breath a labor.

By the time he shuffled from his backyard to the house, stopping multiple times to gasp for air, Dale had begun to plan his own funeral. He believed he had only weeks left. The mountain of a man who had once commanded construction sites was now diminished, winded by the shortest walk.

It was at this lowest point that Dale and his wife, Bonnie, found Dr. Na. Bonnie had been suffering for years in the background—her own battles with back pain, chronic fatigue, and a heart condition were overshadowed by the urgency of Dale’s decline. The constant worry and silent sacrifice drained her, compounding her pain with layers of stress and sorrow.

Then, a turning point. Under Dr. Na’s care, Dale experienced what the family could only describe as a reversal. Within two weeks, his condition improved dramatically. Within three months, the man who could barely cross his yard was hiking a two-mile trail up the Smoky Mountains, breathing steadily, astonishing his friends and family. The funeral plans were forgotten, replaced by pictures of summit views.

With Dale’s recovery underway, Bonnie finally turned her attention to her own health. She, too, began treatment with Dr. Na. The chronic pain and exhausting fatigue that had been her constant companions began to recede. The weight of worry lifted, and her heart condition was managed effectively. A renewed lightness returned to her spirit. She now smiles, claiming she feels like "the happiest woman in the world."

Their story is one of intertwined struggles and a shared, hard-won relief. From the brink of despair to the top of a mountain, Dale and Bonnie found more than just treatment; they found a renewed chance at life, together.

"I Was Very Close To Bottom When I Came Here"

For years, Bernice placed her faith in the American medical system. She sought relief for a cascade of health problems: relentless weight gain, diabetes, aching back and legs, swollen feet, and a shoulder stiff with bursitis. Her mobility faded, punctuated by bouts of incontinence, while anxiety and a depressed mood clouded her days—a natural response, it seemed, to a life that had grown increasingly lackluster and confined. Yet, despite her faithfulness, her health continued to decline. Her doctors could only offer a cocktail of medications to soften the misery of her symptoms, not a path to true improvement.

Six years ago, a friend had begun suggesting a different path: Dr. Na, an acupuncturist, who had worked wonders for the friend’s son with Hemophilia. Bernice dismissed the advice. She feared being seen as strange or superstitious by her family and social circle. Like many, she held a quiet misconception about acupuncture, and a lingering doubt whispered, If my regular doctors can’t help, why would anyone else?

Then came the morning that changed everything. Reaching for support as she climbed her porch steps, Bernice missed and fell backward. She landed hard on a wrought-iron boot scraper, the impact violently jarring her lower back and hip. The pain that followed was constant, unyielding, and lasted for over two years. It became the dark center of her world, accelerating all her other ailments at a frightening speed. A deep, dreadful ache in her spine imprisoned her, stealing what little mobility she had left. Even then, hesitancy held her back.

Finally, in the spring of 2004, despair outweighed fear. She could stand it no longer. Bernice made her first appointment with Dr. Na, hoping only for a slight easing of her back pain, her expectations carefully guarded.

What happened next astonished her. A single acupuncture treatment erased the back pain that had tormented her for years. “It was the happiest day of my life,” she would later say. For the first time, she left a doctor’s office not just with a prescription, but with tangible relief and a lightness she had forgotten was possible. Each visit to Dr. Na’s office became a step toward reclaiming her life, a feeling she had never experienced in all her years of conventional care.

Bernice’s journey from managing symptoms to finding profound relief is a testament to exploring all paths to wellness. To understand the principles behind her remarkable turnaround, you can read more in Dr. Na’s detailed clinic file on her case.

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