| "I am a 42-year-old business executive suffering from mild stomach/intestinal issues with accompanied bouts of facial sores and lesions. The facial sores would range in areas and would take long periods of time to heal. I was plagued with this for nearly a decade. I had countless visits with varying family physicians and internal medicine physicians. Most visits revolved around my facial flare-ups and treatment was usually antibiotics either oral or topical-sometimes both. Each flare-up was extremely upsetting to me as it was embarrassing, compromised my work relations, severely influenced my confidence, and left me with an overall feeling of helplessness.
I continued to press the physicians I was seeing. Eventually, I was referred to a dermatologist. The dermatologist initially suggested it was Rosacea (a facial skin condition), but bouts continued despite targeted treatments. While still experiencing a new facial lesion approximately one every three months, antibiotics were a common treatment. They ran a battery of blood tests ruling out autoimmune and sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist soon told me that I was “just prone to skin infections”. I switched dermatologist searching for someone to diagnose me so I could overcome this-my flare-ups were becoming emotionally compromising and difficult to hide. A new dermatologist referred me to a prominent regional teaching institution for evaluation, more testing, and even biopsies were conducted on my facial lesions. However, all results were negative. In what seemed like an act of desperation, the dermatologist referred me to Dr. Kalidas’ practice. The dermatologist said-“you ned to be prepared to pay for this yourself without insurance/financial assistant”. I agreed-because I too felt desperate.
It was noticeably different with Dr. Kalidas from the beginning. He spent an hour with me on the initial office visit; something no physician in the past decade has ever done. He listened so intently. I felt relieved just to share all I had been through. He took detailed notes and offered his viewpoints along the way. I was skeptical though-I was now paying cash to a physician that probably would be no better at solving my problems then the previous decade worth of office visits. Dr. Kalidas said he wanted to conduct a series of tests to obtain a comprehensive view, so he could isolate my problems. I was again skeptical-and the financial burden made it difficult. I pleaded with Dr. Kalidas to conduct each test, one by one, to save money and rule things out as we go. He insisted on the comprehensive approach. I succumbed, as I desperately wanted to be on a path for healing as quickly as possible. I was at the end of my rope on this. I remember he promised me he would have my issues solved before Christmas. I didn’t believe him. However, I did quickly and diligently participate in all the various tests.
When my tests results came back, Dr. Kalidas sat with me and reviewed them in detail. One of the tests detected a low cortosol level. I also had some toxicity issues. I was placed on supplements from Dr. Kalidas’ office to cleanse my intestinal system and to restore appropriate cortosol production. Within months-I was symptom free!!! I couldn’t’ believe it. This was life changing for me! No facial lesions, no intestinal cramping, no issues! It was a mini-miracle for me. I am so grateful to have been referred to Dr. Kalidas. His approach is calming and reassuring, his diagnostic investigation is diligent and comprehensive, and his expertise is simply invaluable. This is how visiting a physician should feel."
K.O. 11/28/07 "As a last resort, I had brought my young son to see Dr. Kalidas a few years back. He was seeing a psychiatrist, he was threatening suicide, and he was on heavy medication (either Zoloft or Paxil). Dr. Kalidas did wonders with him. Within a few weeks I had my son back! So it was no surprise that when my health started to spin out of control I went to see him myself.
My health took a turn south when I herniated a disk in my lower back, then I started having horrible pains in my lower back and hips, then arms, neck, feet, hands, etc. My teeth started to move as well. I was given several steroid injections in my back which while it eased the pain temporarily, I developed serious spasms at all hours of the day (worse at night). I was hospitalized suddenly for internal bleeding caused by ischemic cholitis, which affected my stomach terribly. I was hospitalized again for severe pain all over my body, low blood pressure, high white blood count, the doctors couldn’t find anything conclusive.
I started seeing a Gastro Interologist, a Rheumatologist, a Pain Specialist, a Chiropractor, and my General Practitioner. The Gastro Interologist and the Rheumatologist gave me so many medications to take, on top of what the hospital sent me home with for pain management. My hair was falling out in chunks, I couldn’t sleep, I was having muscle spasms, and my family was very worried. I was stressed out, crying a lot, and very upset about losing my hair.
I went to see Dr. Kalidas in March 2007 and I told him that I had been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Ischemic Cholitis, Arthritis, etc. I was spending a fortune in time and money and I still wasn’t well. Dr. Kalidas did several tests to help us get our arms around the problem. He did a food allergy test, hormone tests, etc. He put me on several natural supplements and helped me to understand my food sensitivities. We changed my diet, and made tremendous progress in just a few months. I continue to improve daily and I feel like I’m now equipped to manage my health. I have my life back, my family back, and ME back!" A.Y. 08/01/2006 May 6, 2005 I was brought to the Emergency Room due to blood pressure of 190/104. I was admitted in the hospital the same day and 2 more admissions after that (May 28 and June 3, 2005) for the same reasons. On May 28, 2005, I had a BP of 220/130 and was brought to the hospital via ambulance. Many tests were performed in the hospital including a treadmill stress test, echocardiogram, a nuclear stress test, MRA of renal arteries, and an angiogram of the abdomen with renal run off. All test results came out negative. I was discharged with essential hypertension diagnosis. I was given diuretics and I lost 14 lbs. in a few days. I became very sick. I had bad reactions to the different medications prescribed to me. Ten different kinds of blood pressure medications were tried. I was practically bed ridden for 7 months, with no energy, and suffering from a lot of symptoms. I heard about hormone saliva testing so I had it done in August 2005. The results showed that I have abnormal rhythm of cortical hormone (stress hormone). I showed the results to different doctors, including an endocrinologist, whom my primary care doctor referred me to. I was so disappointed that no one came up with any intervention. In November 2005, I received the Orlando Magazine in the mail, which had a publication on best doctors. I saw the information on Dr. Kalidas so I made an appointment right away, unfortunately the first opening wasn’t until December 7, 2005. Once I saw him I was relieved that he had an understanding of what was going on with my health. He knew the significance of my hormone saliva test results. He started me right away on Ashwaghanda capsules and did more tests. December 20, 2005 I saw my primary care doctor and she noticed my big improvement. She said, “that’s’ the was to go, natural when nothing else works.” The test results showed that I had heavy metal toxicity. Chelation was started January 19, 2006 and after the third chelation therapy I felt much better. I was able to go back to work in February 2006. I have been through a lot of trials and challenges in life but this was the first tie that I got scared. I got scared because I felt I was literally dying and no one could tell me what was wrong with me. I didn’t loose hope and trust, and continued to pray. My family and friends also continued to pray for my recovery. I thank god for the positive answer. God led me to Dr. Kalidas who also believe in prayers and has the answers to my health condition. Now, I have my energy and am back to my daily activities. I thank God for my caring family and friends, Dr. Kalidas and his staff. | | L.C. 02/26/09
In 2000, while living in New York, I hyper extended my let knee while running on the treadmill. I had never experienced such pain before, and I have given birth to two children. I went through one year of physical therapy followed by 4 months of acupuncture. At that point I pretty much gave up and accepted my limping and pain. After moving to Florida, I finally decided to have an MRI in 2005. The results did show some damage along with the onset of osteoarthritis. I then embarked on 5 Prolotherapy treatments and found a mild response after the 36 to 52 punctures each visit. 2009, EUREEKA! I found PROLOZONE. After my first treatment I was able to walk AND rise from a seated position WITHOUT PAIN. This has been a miracle for me. I am more active than ever. Thank you PROLOZONE. L.M.
2/18/08 "In October 1995, I was diagnosed and treated for Stage 4 breast cancer. My oncologist suggested a stem cell transplant. My husband and I began to prepare for my transplant at a large teaching university. When January 1996 arrived, a trip to the stem cell transplant center was necessary. I would undergo many tests at their University Hospital before receiving my high dose chemotherapy. Six weeks passed before I was well enough to return home. I was still quite sick and had many side effects.
My Gastroenterologist in Florida preformed an endoscopy. The results showed a very red and acidic lining of the stomach. I took a medication for this for a little over three years. While this brought some relief, it did not cure the problem. Ten years passed without hope of recovery.
The University Hospital was later able to give me information regarding this side effect. The lining of my stomach was peeling from the chemotherapy I had received, but they did not know how to treat this problem.
I began to look for a more natural healing. I did a lot of reading and spent time in health food stores hoping I could find an answer there. Months passed, and I met a young lady who gave me the name of her naturopath. I was more than willing to try natural and integrative medicine. My first appointment with Dr. Kalidas has been almost a year ago. At that time we discussed my concern over my general fatigue as well as my acidic stomach. Not only did Dr. Kalidas reline my stomach, he gave me many supplements, and my energy returned. Nine months have passed, and I am well. I have joined a strength-building class and am seeing positive results.
I want to thank you Dr. Kalidas for giving me my health back. Life is good again." J.H. 01/18/08 "I have struggled with my health for many years. I was diagnosed with depression in 2000 and even with counseling and drug intervention, I still struggled with constant fatigue. I felt like I did not have the energy to participate in life. After my children began treatment at The Center for Natural & Integrative Medicine, I decided to see if they could help me with my depression. I was started on a regimen of neurotransmitter support and some vitamin imbalances were identified and addressed. I returned 6 weeks later. Dr. Kalidas was shocked that I was not feeling any better. We sat down and discussed my entire medical history. The body aches, the occasional skin rashes, the mental fog, the long list of orthopedic struggles, the unexplained but thoroughly investigated chest pain, the tendonitis, the bursitis, the hair loss, and the hormonal imbalances etc.. This laundry list of medical issues we had named “Julie Factor” because it seemed like I had one problem after another. Dr. Kalidas put the whole history together and saw the possibility that these were all related. He ran new tests and discovered that I have Chronic Lyme Disease. Strangely, this diagnosis was a gift of hope. I was so relieved to know that I had one illness not many seemingly unrelated struggles. I did not have to live in fear of what would be wrong next. While treatment for Chronic Lyme Disease is a long difficult battle, I am making great progress. I will no longer be limited by my lack of energy or pain. I know that Dr. Kalidas has not only saved my health, he has given me back my life.
My daughter has always been recognized as a very bright child and yet she was struggling in school. She was a very poor reader and didn’t seem to understand basic explanations of new concepts. She often seemed at a loss as to what she was supposed to be doing. We tried various therapies and interventions and made some progress but could never understand why a child this bright struggled in so many areas. Finally our quest for answers brought us to The Center for Natural & Integrative Medicine. Dr. Kalidas saw her struggles as symptoms of a bigger issue. He uncovered the cause of these symptoms. She had high levels of lead in her system and some minor food allergies. Now that these health issues have been addressed, I have a daughter who can be anything she wants to be. Her academic performance is much better. She is not only catching up to her grade level, but she is excelling. She can complete her homework with ease. She no longer has tutors and therapies after school but has art club and soccer practice. Her “learning disabilities” are cured. She is now a confident child who has no limits on the future she chooses. She truly can be anything she wants to be.
When we discovered that my daughter and I both had lead toxicity, we decided to have my son evaluated at The Center for Natural & Integrative Medicine. He was a great student and top academic performer. However, he was a child who struggled to adapt to change. He could not adjust to anything unplanned. Much energy was spent on keeping his world as predictable and planned as possible. Emotionally he was either happy or furious, and when he became furious he would shut down and withdraw. After being treated, he is now a very well adjusted child. When something unexpected or upsetting occurs, we see him experience appropriate emotion and then move forward. He can keep life’s challenges in perspective and deal with them in a positive manner. He has become more spontaneous. While he is still academically gifted, he commented to me that it is “amazing how easy it is to remember stuff now”. we have also noticed a change on the athletic field. He has always been very athletic and competitive. It seems like his scope of vision has expanded as he can see the play develop and quickly adjust to the challenges." | |