On October 4, 2016 my mind was completely turbulent. As I remember I had put on all the clothes including sweater and jacket, my body was still shivering. The knowing of another blood work at Encircle Medical Center was almost like I was marching to a firing squad. I had said a prayer to ask Lord to remove my fear but it didn't work. Then, I posted in my Facebook; many friends responded with prayers and support. Those supports help a lot, turning my mind of turbulent sea to a calm water. Thank you a lot to you all.
On September 4, 2016, I had a routine blood work with my family doctor. My doctor reviewed the results and everything looks pretty good: fasting blood sugar drops from 111 last year to 97. Lipid panel looks excellent, much better than those results last year. Then the CBC (Complete Blood Count), he and I was hoping I could have a happy exit, but his face sank and turned into a poker face.
"Frank, I don't like the numbers", doctor said.
I look over the results, most of the important blood count numbers such as RBC, hemoglobin, and WBC, are all below the normal range. WBC was below the record low, only 2, instead of 4-11.
"I don't like the numbers either." I said.
"But, I am not sick." I continued to say, "I am fine."
I was truly fine at the time.
"We will check the CBC in one month. If the numbers continue to drop, then you need to see a hematologist." The doctor said.
Everyday when I drove home along 41S bound and passing through Ballard St., I saw a medical facility with big words like "Hematology/Oncology" . The word "hematology" is associated with "oncology". Doctor's suggestion to visit hematology makes me worry.
"What can I do the reverse these numbers?" I asked.
"Nothing". The doctor said.
Since my doctor offered no help, I have to take a proactive approach for this healing process. Fortunately, the google search can offer some credible information. There are many causes for anemia, some of them are manageable; some of them are not. After classifying the causes into 2 categories, I then focus on manageable causes to reverse the anemia.
Non-manageable causes:
(1) GI bleeding, which is possible since I already have pre-cancer in my stomach. If this is true, it implies the pre-cancer has turned into cancerous cell. This would be a bad news for me and requires GI specialist to treat the stomach cancer. For this, my approach is to stick to the plant-based diet as much as possible and do nothing else.
(2) Bone Marrow cannot effectively make blood cells. usually, this is caused by blood cancers. I just need to pray God that this is not the case.
Manageable causes
(1) nutrient deficient. Since I am almost a vegetarian, the most likely nutrient deficient is Vitamin B12. Since doctor would not prescribe B12 injection, I just bought over-the-counter vitamin B complex for my B12 supply. Other suggestions from the internet search was to use apple-beet juice for nitro-oxide. Since neither apple nor beet are toxic, I also make beet-apple smoothies for my nutrient supply for a month.
(2) toxins The most common blood toxins are medications whether they are prescription drugs such as anti-biotic, over-the-counter drugs such as pain killers, and supplements. For the past month, I suspended those medications or supplement as much as I can tolerate. I also engage in perspiration ritual to activate the skin, the body biggest organ to excrete the toxin easing the burden of the kidney.
(3) Meditation, exercise, and plant-based diet. This approach should be the basic defensive strategy for body wellness.
Four hours after the blood work on October 4, I called doctor's office and the nurse answered.
"Your results are here, but the doctor has not reviewed the results yet." The nurse said.
"Could you peek on the results for the moment and let me know the trend." I begged because I knew I might crossed the line. But I also knew that if it is a good news, the nurse would tell me.
She paused, and then said, "All the numbers have improved, especially the WBC improves from 2.0 to 3.0"
That was probably the sweetest words that I have received on October 4. It also means that the strategy works which I am very happy to share.
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
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