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Trauma Salve

8/23/2015

I recently discovered that I have basal joint arthritis on my right thumb. It became very painful very fast, so I went to consult with Anjelika. I was given the Trauma Salve and told to apply it as often as necessary. I carried it in my purse and applied it frequently during the day and at night before bed. Fast forward a few months and I am happy to say that the pain is almost non-existant. I am so happy with the relief from pain and the fact that there were no side effects! The Trauma Salve has made my life that much more pain free!
Thank you Anjelika!
Aloha,
Holly

Varicose Veins

8/23/2015

I have been having vein problems for several years. I had bad varicose veins on both legs. First, the doctors tried to treat them with lasers. Then, 5 years to the day, the varicose veins came back. The doctor said they had just found out that the laser treatment was only good for 5 years. The next step was stripping the veins, which they did.
Fast forward 15 years. I have a healthy diet and exercise 6 times a week. But, true to form, the varicose veins came back in a new location. This time I went to the Community Clinic. They told me they could help but it would be long term. I started the protocol of treatments twice a week that also included herbal treatments. Everything was progressing nicely when two things happened. The first thing was my 6 week session ended and at the same time I had to go on antibiotics, so I had to stop taking the herbal tonics. Well, in one week, all the heaviness returned to my lower legs, veins started bulging, and I was restricted in my movements due to these symptoms. As soon as I could, I got back on the herbal tonics and the acupuncture. The heaviness is gone and my veins are slowly coming down.
This treatment has made a bid difference in my life. I am willing to make the commitment to acupuncture and herbal tonics because they are having a positive effect in my life. My veins are much happier now!

Thank you.

IG

Foot Pain

8/23/2015

I gladly put forth this letter of recommendation for the Herbal medicine and Acupuncture work at the clinic.
I came in for inflammation and pain in my foot, metatarsal area. We worked for 12 treatments, at a very reasonable price that I was able to pay out of pocket, to address my health problems. I received both acupuncture and herbs in my treatment. Within a short time the tissues in my foot were on the mend and my overall physical strength had increased. As a side benefit, my monthly period had also improved with less blood loss, decrease bleeding duration and no cramping. Overall my experience was excellent and I have recommended the clinic several times since. They are extremely professional, thorough, and exceptional in their concern and presence with me as a patient. They are wonderful and gifted healers. I truly appreciate their work and can wholeheartedly recommend them.

Kind regards,
NFP

PMS

8/23/2015

Aloha,
I have been receiving acupuncture and taking herbal medicine for 10 months.. I am very pleased with the results. What made me seek help were PMS issues, before I got treatment I would have heavy blood flow and big clots, severe cramping, mood swings, insomnia, and headaches, also on the 14 day of my cycle I would bleed again for 4 days. After about 2 - 3 months of treatments and herbs I noticed changes: I stopped bleeding on the 14 day of my cycle which I was so happy about ,no insomnia, no severe cramping and clots, everything is so much more manageable I don't feel like my cycle is controlling my life anymore.

Thank you, HN

Pregnancy

8/23/2015

I wish to give my testimony about the benefits I have received from regular visits to the Community Clinic in Makawao.
During my pregnancy last year, I received weekly acupuncture treatments and herbal formulas to assist me with many pregnancy related symptoms such as fatigue, heart burn, back pain and headaches. The first issue was morning sickness and fatigue, which I am pleased to say, did indeed improve, as I felt more energy, vitality and overall sense of wellness after only a few treatments. This immediate improvement in my fatigue made such a difference that I was able to feel good and enjoy 9 months of pregnancy and maintain excellent health.
Sasha and Anjelika helped me significantly with my morning sickness, headaches, dizziness and back pain.
On several occasions I felt the headache dissipating during the treatment and left the clinic headache free, which was a great relief.
Sasha and Anjelika are well trained and highly knowledgeable, they are very professional and caring approach. I trusted them to take excellent care of me during my sensitive time of pregnancy, which I took very seriously.
Maintaining good health and overall balance and well-being during pregnancy is obviously of utmost importance and acupuncture with herbs was able to address the pain symptoms, many of which could not be safely treated with medication during pregnancy.
Sincerely,

MH

Asthma

8/23/2015

My daughter was a beautiful, healthy baby. When she was 2 and ½, she was diagnosed with acute sinusitis/bronchitis which later turned to pneumonia. Shortly after that, we moved to a new home and she continued to cough and seemed to get sick all the time.
She had developed a horrible nighttime cough. I continued to bring her to Kaiser and she was diagnosed with bronchospasms / pharyngitis / cough. Records show she had the horrible cough and wheezing for 3-4 weeks at a time. I remember she never seemed to get better. At 3 yrs old they gave her Albuterol and codeine cough syrup. She had a horrible reaction. She yelled and kicked and screamed and wouldn't let us near her. Two short months later, she had the same illness and that is when she received her first dose of steroid inhalants. They gave her Flovent, Albuterol and prelone.
I decided to seek alternative care. I thought she may be allergic to something in our new house or maybe had developed food allergies. I took her to an osteopath and brought in many samples of things she touched and breathed. I brought in samples of the grass outside her bedroom window, a chunk of carpet from her closet and stuffed animals that were washed in surf detergent and one washed in a natural, fragrance-free detergent. I did not tell the Osteopath which one was which, as I wasn't quite confident in this new alternative osteo-what?
Well, she concluded that my daughter was most sensitive to the carpet and all fragrances, dairy, wheat and soy. We changed her diet and her health temporarily improved. Since she continued to get sick I found someone that practiced NAET. He concluded that she had sensitivities to so many foods that I didn't even know what to feed her anymore. He also said that she was 'out of his league' and he didn't think that he could help her. Kaiser continued to administer the meds.
In 2007, my daughter was 5 yrs old.  We had her nebulizer at home. They kept increasing her medication but it didn't work. She was thin and not growing anymore. We had to bring her to the ER in the middle of the night, 3 times that year. Since nothing else worked, they had to give her a shot of prednisone, in the thigh.
Kaiser flew us over to Oahu to see their Pulmonary Specialist.  He asked a lot of questions, as did I. They took a lot of X-rays and told me that she would have to be on the steroid inhalant her whole life. They prescribed Singular for a few months and said if that didn't work, they would give her intranasal steroids. She tried them both and in 2008 ended up in the ER 4 times.
I had heard from many people that acupuncture helped asthma. My Kaiser Pediatrician's Nurse even said that she had witnessed many success stories of the benefits of acupuncture for asthma. A friend referred me to the Community Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic. Thank goodness it was affordable.
My daughter was 7 years old and extremely afraid of needles. Estim with patches was used in the beginning. Eventually, she was able to take the needles, now she loves them because she knows they make her feel better.
We started off with approximately 20 acupuncture treatments at twice a week. We received a customized herbal formula and dietary modifications were made. Anjelika also evaluated all the supplements my daughter had been taking. They filled a beach bag. She recommended stopping nearly all of them because it was overtaxing her little body. Anjelika recommended a select few herbs and our herbal treatments began.
In the beginning, I was still giving my daughter all her meds – steroids, inhalants, etc… Then it was recommended I only give them to her in case of an emergency. I was petrified. She had all the symptoms of an attack ready to come on – runny nose, itchy nose, dry throat, and cough. In the past I would have doubled or tripled her steroids but this time I didn’t. Even my husband, “the alternative medicine skeptic” said that I should choose one approach or the other. So, when she began to cough that night, I gave her herbal remedies and hot steam shower and we made it through the night! We went in for a wonderful acupuncture treatment the next day and the attack passed.
My daughter may have had one other non-threatening episode in the past two years and that’s it! Really, truly amazing! She is no longer taking all the drugs and she doesn’t have all those crazy sensitivities to all the foods on the planet. We can sit by the fire at the campsite and she can swim. She has “filled out” and is now a ballerina; she is on a swim team and plays soccer. She now has a glow in her eyes and her face is vibrant and healthy! She rarely gets sick now and when she does, it doesn’t last 3-4 weeks. She gets sick for a few days and when I hear her “normal, healthy, child cough”, I think it sounds beautiful! She is no longer wheezing and unable to catch her next breath. Just a normal cough!
Now we go for a treatment once a month for maintenance and continue taking herbal remedies when needed. If it weren’t for Sasha and Anjelika I don’t even want to think what would have happened to our child. If they weren’t so affordable, we wouldn’t have been able to have the healthy child we have today. My daughter is now 9 and ½ years old and healthy and happy. I recommend the clinic for all ailments.

Thank you Anjelika and Sasha!

Many warm alohas,
AC and family

Anxiety

8/23/2015

I have used many forms of alternative and western medicine for two chronic conditions: migraines and IBS. I have never found any treatment to be as effective as immediately as acupuncture and herb supplementation. I experienced a major shift in my body composition and mental calm. I was able to go off anxiety medication, stop taking pain medication for severe headaches and discontinue the use of a multitude of supplements and special foods aiding in my unexplained digestive issues. My headaches are much less frequent and less severe, and so far acupuncture is the only treatment that can actually stop my migraine as it starts to come on. I am a licensed massage therapist and believe strongly in the benefits of massage as prevention and therapy as well, but for me when I am in crisis mode - acupuncture works! I find that when I do not use acupuncture the frequency and severity of these conditions tends to increase, however what I love the most is that within a few sessions I feel the balance return and I am able to maintain this "healing" for quite some time. I am not stuck taking a pill everyday or restricting my lifestyle, I can use it when I feel I need it and then take time away.

LP

Diabetes

8/23/2015

When I first went to their clinic I was quite over weight (220 lbs), stressed out, and very fatigued. My fasting blood sugar was 130. Acupuncture was recommended twice a week for six weeks and Anjelika gave me a customized herbal formula with dietary instructions. After three weeks, I noticed a big difference in how I felt, less stressed, less fatigued, and starting to lose weight. After completing the 12 sessions, my energy stayed consistently high and I was able to lose a total of 30 lbs. My fasting glucose came down to 84.
Aloha,
NP

Migraine

8/23/2015

I had been experiencing daily headaches for almost two months. I went to see a doctor at Kaiser who suggested that I might be experiencing migraines and recommended that I start taking Excedrin Migraine to treat them. I told the doctor that I had already been taking ibuprofen daily and was more interested in the cause and the prevention of the headaches rather than just treating the pain. The doctor explained that if the headaches persisted after taking Excedrin, he would prescribe a low level antidepressant to treat the headaches. After a couple of weeks of taking Excedrin almost daily, and not interested in going on antidepressants, I decided to seek out a more holistic approach to my problem. After about two weeks of treatments at the Community Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic in Makawao, my headaches disappeared. The treatments also helped treat other issues I had been experiencing, including chronic fatigue and debilitating menstrual cramps with heavy bleeding. After 12 sessions of acupuncture and an herbal formula I am feeling more alert, less tired, and my last period was less heavy with minimal cramps. I would very much recommend acupuncture and herbs as an effective alternative to pain medications in the treatment and prevention of headaches and painful menstrual periods.

UJ

Thyroid

8/23/2015

In the 6th month of my pregnancy I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. After I gave birth, I was prescribed a high dose of thyroid hormones.
I experienced the following symptoms: fatigue, depression, constipation, dandruff, and dry skin. I did not feel any improvement with the medication. The dosage had to be reduced because of the side effects (rapid heartbeat).
I discovered the community clinic in Makawao. My lab tests before the treatments showed high TSH. After 12 treatments with acupuncture and some herbs, my TSH level went back to normal. I was able to experience joyful life full of energy. It’s been two years now since I’ve received the treatments and I am symptom free.
Thank you so much for their help, knowledge and devotion.

VT

Skin

8/23/2015

In my early thirties I started to experience psoriasis.
I came to see Sasha and Anjelika in November of 2009 they strengthen my liver and kidneys with acupuncture and herbs, we worked on the psoriasis. Because of a great itching that would wake me up between 3-5am it was assessed according to Chinese medicine that I had an imbalance in my lungs, treatments were focused on treating my lungs with acupuncture and within a few treatments for the lungs the psoriasis was gone. The psoriasis stays at bay as long as I receive regular acupuncture treatments. Regular being once or twice a month.
I have had great relief from acupuncture, herbs, and cupping. I would highly recommend and have recommended these treatments instead of western options to friends and family with great success.
MZ

Bladder

8/23/2015

Personally they have helped me via acupuncture treatments and herbal consultations for several conditions. One of which was a severely weakened bladder that was spasming daily and debilitating. This condition has not only been improved it has been entirely resolved. Years of allopathic medicine and several consultations did nothing for me at all. In addition to this I suffered from chronic herpes breakouts, some lingering over a month at a time. Since regular treatment, I have had only 2 breakouts in this entire time, and they were short-lived. Regularly I go to receive treatment for muscle tension as I am a massage therapist and consistently in need of relief. The quality of my life is deeply enriched by their presence in our community. I have come to know the practitioners over the past few years and truly admire their work and their dedication to helping people and their general well-being. They are each of them of solid character on profound paths as human beings and true healers in their own rights.

Immunity

8/23/2015

Aloha!
It is with pleasure that I submit my personal testimony as proof of the amazing results received directly from the treatment of acupuncture and herbal medicine.
I am a female, 44 years of age, and approximately 20 years ago was privileged to have acupuncture treatment given to me from friends who were from China and had learned the art of acupuncture. I was suffering from pneumonia at the time and my condition was steadily deteriorating. After just one treatment, the fever broke and I was able to regain my strength and recover fully. This was in Cape Town, South Africa.
Years passed and with time, I started to feel less energized and was experiencing ongoing symptoms of sore throat after consuming sugar, severe migraine headaches which would occur at least once a month. The headaches were very severe, not being able to move, having to close the curtains and try to fall asleep to overcome the progressive headache which was accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Other symptoms included aching knees, not being able to bend down as easily as before and feeling “old” in my movement. I have had genital herpes for years… with recurring outbreaks almost monthly close to my menstrual period. Another health disorder that appeared was itching in the anal area; this was very severe and very disturbing to my overall peace of mind.
I tried many different health alternatives to achieve optimum health of which all had left me feeling exasperated and worried.
Meeting the practitioners at the Community Clinic was a blessing and a heaven-send. They immediately were able to offer sound advice which I could feel started working immediately in terms of diet guidelines, herbal remedies and acupuncture treatment. I can honestly say that all the symptoms discussed above have completely disappeared and I am experiencing good health and well-being today! I would strongly encourage anyone who has not tried acupuncture or seen Anjelika for her herbal formulations to offer themselves this life-saving opportunity!

With aloha, CKJ

Skin

8/20/2015

I have had acne for 5 years. I tried many topical products. I tried topical exfoliates, they worked for the first few weeks then stopped and my acne returned to its normal state. I tried anti inflammatory creams, they never did anything for my acne. I tried a lot of different face wash that was supposed to treat acne-none of the face washes I tried helped clean my acne. I tried on-the-spot acne treatment creams and they did not help. The products I tried would actually make my skin and complexion worse by burning, chapping, flaking or drying out my skin. I had dark spots and scars all the time. The acne was always present.

Anjelika made a blend of clay specific for my skin condition. Initially, I used it 3 times a week. After the first week my skin had improved tremendously. My acne seemed to dry up and disappear, I had no breakouts & no returning acne. After the second, my problem areas felt like "when you get a scrape or cut, and it is almost heeled and the scab is dry, and starts to itch." It felt like my acne was almost "healed" and was starting to itch. The clay was healing my skin. I refused the urge to scratch, and my skin was completely clear from acne by the second week. My complexion was improving as fast as my acne was healing and disappearing. My skin was completely smooth, no more bumpy acne or rough spots, my skin was clean and soft. After 2 months of using the clay not only did I have no more acne or breakouts, but it was healing my skin of the scars and dark spots from 5 years of having acne. After 3 months of not having any breakouts or dirty acne ridden skin, the scars started to also disappear. My complexion looked brighter and smoother, my skin tone was balanced.
Eight months forward, I still use the clay 3 times a week two times on the problem areas "cheeks" and once on my whole face, It keeps the acne from coming back. It keeps my skin looking clean and feeling fresh and soft without drying it. It brightens my complexion and skin tone every time I use it. No more acne what so ever. Just soft, smooth skin all the time.
F.K.

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after

Preventing Gallbladder Surgery

8/19/2015

I was recommended to Anjelika by our personal trainer at Up-Country Fitness because I was having problems with nasal congestion, loosing weight slower than I should of been, constant gout in my big toe and I had a gallbladder attack that was severe, my regular doctor wanted to remove it and after doing research online I did not want to have it removed.

Anjelika is a wonderful and caring person and she really knows herbal medicine. She has saved me from having my gallbladder removed two times in the past six months. The second attack was actually caused by my doctor. After Anjelika got me out of the acute stage I went four months without any problems, then when my wife got sick also with her gallbladder I started eating spicy foods everyday for two weeks " bad idea" This caused me to get severe heartburn and it was elevating to my left shoulder. I went to the doctor because I wanted to make sure it was not a heart attack, they did a EKG and ran blood tests and all that was good. They prescribed an antacid and told me to double up on it. After taking the medicine for five days I had another gallbladder attack. I did research on the antacid and found that it can irritate gallstones and that you should not take it if you have them, well my doctor knows I have gallstones so lets just say I am upset with them at the moment. It has been over a month now since the last attack and Anjelika got me through it again not just with herbs but also with her advice and understanding because I was ready to have it removed.

After my Dad passed away ten years ago I started abusing my body with alcohol and fatty foods and I went from being a athletic person to weighing 525 pounds in five years. This caused me to have all kinds of problems mentally and physically. My blood pressure was out of control, my cholesterol was really high, gout in foot, constant pain everywhere. I tried for two years before I had Anjelika treat me and I just could not loose it very fast it took me a two years to loose 107 pounds and that was with working out at the gym three days a week and eating healthy most of the time. When I went to Anjelika I was 418 pounds and still drinking heavily. Anjelika coached me and put me on a herb that seemed to help me with the craving for alcohol along with herbs for my gallbladder with a special diet and told me that if you don't quit then your gallbladder wont survive and you will have to have it removed. I have been clean for six months now and I am still staying on a strict diet and exercise three days a week. I am now down to 320 pounds so I have lost 98 pounds in six months and have 100 pounds to go to my goal. My life is so much better, I am not depressed anymore, I feel so much better and am finally enjoying life again.

I am now seeing Sasha twice a week for Acupuncture which is helping with my sinuses, gout and strengthening my organs including my gallbladder.

This has been a life alternating experience for me and I thank Anjelika and Sasha for that. Here is before and after pictures of me The before picture I was 445 pounds. I will send a updated one once I get to my goal.

Thank you,
Craig

Change Of Life Salve

8/18/2015

The herbal Change of Life salve has helped me immensely with some menopause symptoms. After using it for less than a month, it reduced the hot flashes I was experiencing by 80% to 90%. It also alleviated vaginal dryness and painful spasms in my ovaries that I used to get with orgasm. I did not know a topical cream could do that much. I recommend it to any woman going through menopause or peri-menopause.

SP
Haiku

Fertility

8/18/2015

My medical diagnosis from doctors in Czech Republic was hypothyroidism and uterine congestion. My symptoms were heavy menstrual cramps, depression, low energy, and anxiety.
For one and a half years I’ve tried to conceive a child without success. A friend recommended that I go see Sasha and Anjelika at the Community Acupuncture and Herbal Clinic in Makawao while I was on a vacation on Maui.
I received 7 acupuncture treatments in one week and herbs from Anjelika that I continued taking for the next two months. My body responded very fast to Sasha and Anjelika’s treatments. I was able to enjoy my vacation with much more energy. But above all, six months later I was pregnant and that was the biggest gift I could get. I am now in the 7th month of my pregnancy and I am forever grateful to Sasha and Anjelika.

Mahalo.

UZ

Collagen

8/18/2015

I would like to speak about the collagen that I have been taking for 2 months. I am very active with exercise classes and dance rehearsals almost every day of the week. I have been dancing all my life and my knees have suffered. I had x-rays taken and they showed that I had no cartilage left in my right knee. This meant that I couldn't bend that knee in any sort of deep knee bend which also prevented me from having a full range of movement.
Flash forward 2 months. After taking the collagen, I am able to bend my knee more now than I have in 10 years! I am so happy! The muscles around my knee are getting stronger because I am able to work them now. That means that I can start dancing and moving in ways that I haven't been able to do due to lack of muscle tone around my knee which, in turn, was due to no cartilage/collagen. Another perk, is that I noticed the lines in my face have decreased. I can feel the collagen! I am completely sold! Thank you for introducing me to the collagen!

Aloha,
HG

Hot Flashes

8/17/2015

Anjelika's change of life oil was miraculous in breaking the pattern of months of hot flashes and sleepless nights.
I am so grateful for Anjelika and Sasha, and I am honored to have them on my healing team. I experience them both as powerful facilitators of healing.
Aloha and a hui ho,
JM

Trauma Salve and Joint Pain

8/17/2015

I recently discovered that I have basal joint arthritis on my right thumb. It became very painful very fast, so I went to see what the Community Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic could do for me. I was given the Trauma Salve and told to apply it as often as necessary. I carried it in my purse and applied it frequently during the day and at night before bed. Fast forward a few months and I am happy to say that the pain is almost non-existant. I am so happy with the relief from pain and the fact that there were no side effects! The Trauma Salve has made my life that much more pain free!
Thank you Anjelika! Aloha,
Holly

Change Of Life Salve

8/16/2015

Change Of Life Salve

8/16/2015

2 years ago I went to the community clinic in Makawao for High Cholestoral levels. After 12 acupuncture treatments twice a week, and liver cleansing herbs from Anjelika, change of diet, my cholesterol level readings were normal. I have since used Anjelika's change of life salve to prevent estrogen loss and herbs to prevent the hot flashes. I am happy to be in my body again and I am very appreciative for all of their help.

KL

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