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I was just reading on the internet about CCSVI in other countries: Australia, England, Bulgaria, Poland, Italy. There is a lot happening. The US is way behind. It is very fun to read about the paradigm shift; the opening. It is very real and all around us.

For me as a doctor, I am excited to see a new perspective. I like research and believe in evidence-based medicine. I also have seen the management and approach to many major major illnesses be transformed and re-organized. The management of coronary artery disease(CAD) has changed drastically during my 20 years in medicine. As a result, people live longer and better. Cancer has become a chronic disease in most cases. Only 20 years ago, people suffered much more and lived much shorter. These have not been small changes in treatment but radical revolutions in the way we saw the disease as scientists and the way we approached the diseases as clinicians. Medical science is the backbone of clinical care. Only eighty years ago, there were no antibiotics. Medical advances have occurred in every field. As an internist, my world seemed to change less and slower than the specialty fields as we were more involved in chronic care and geriatrics. Cures and healings only happened to my patients when they were in the hospital or in the more acute settings.

My own personal healing has been different than my experience as a doctor. The Liberation Procedure was very different than the services I provide. I can only relate it to giving a cortisone shot to someone who has been hurting for a month. It provides relief and it does it fast!! There is excitement and fervor. There is a "post-illness" euphoria and re-appreciation of the world and its magic. You can see it in someone's eyes when they first move their arm and realize, the pain is gone. I am experiencing relief on this level. My eyes feel like they are open wide.

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Heaven Johana said…
I have an ultrasound done in Zagreb, where I live. For several days I expect MRV. I have the support of my GP and go forward ...
Your California dream come true
Diane said…
Tomarrow I have my MRV. One more step forward

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