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Want to hear from the patients who experience Jay's practice? Testimonials: Bev Dr. Ryu has given me excellent results from the accupuncture treatments in less than 3 visits. I have been a Registered nurse for over 27 years and am very appreciative of these results. Thank you, sir! Sincerely, Bev Jeannie A. Tujunga, CA Dr. Ryu is a great doctor – he helped me a lot with my enlarged liver and digestive problems – he also saved me from surgery by treating my left shoulder’s torn tendon. I highly recommend anyone with problems to at least give him a call and see if he can help. Chances are pretty high that he can. Very personal service in a small town environment. Rick Tetzlaff - Recording mixer 818-994-2685 RTETZLAFF@PACBELL.NET I am writing this letter to give my highest recommendation to Dr. Jay Ryu L.Ac. ... It was then that several events in my life occurred at once and had immediate negative effects on my health. ...I was diagnosed with diabetes. Furthermore, my new job which took an hour and a half, each way, to drive to, had something in the air to which I was chronically allergic.... It was then that i decided to seek Dr. Ryu's help. Oriental medicine has proven itself for thousand of years, and I wasn't about to ignore its benefits. He assured me that both the allergies and the diabetes could at least be improved significantly, however, it took a long time for both conditions to develop (my diet and work schedule for the last four years had been mainly responsible; the events of last year had simply been the last straw) and would take time to heal. The side effects would be increased energy, feeling ten years younger and freedom form a debilitating lifestyle that would push my body further towards exhaustion and poor health. This was more attractive to me. I've never envisioned myself volunteering to be a pincushion. However, the benefits far outweighed the imagined discomfort, and the imagined discomfort far exceeded the minimal discomfort that I actually experienced. The Western medical doctor, in the mean time, had given me some samples of one of the drugs for diabetes and for allergies. The allergy medicine was almost completely useless at twice the recommended dosage, so I dropped it. The diabetes prescription was fine for the short term. But the effects of Dr. Ryu's allergy treatment were evident within one week; I immediately felt better. My allergies had disappeared within three weeks of his treatments. Then Dr. Ryu began to treat my diabetes with herbal medication. The treatment for allergies had given me so much added energy that I was able to stop taking my diabetes drug. Over the next five months, I continued with the treatment which has given me energy, endurance, perfect health, and I can even enjoy a normal (albeit healthier) diet without worrying about the long term effects of a single chocolate bar. And now the treatment has caused my glucose levels to fall to near the bottom of the scale 85 mg/dl on an empty stomach, which is excellent. Dr. Ryu is a talented healer, he cares about his work, he enjoys making people healthy again, and he doesn't sugar coat his words. He is very direct about confronting the actual source of illness. Personally, I like this honest and straightforward approach. It tells me that Dr. Ryu is truly interested in improving the health and quality of life for his patients and for me it was one of the most worthwhile investments I've ever made. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about my experience. Rita Solomon For several years I have been the prey of a malfunctioning digestive system. I was plagued with frequent constipation, back pains, fatigue, irrepressible burping and a failing memory. I have seen a medical doctor and have been under her care for a number of years. For several months, my husband and step-son have been seeing an acupuncturist here in Burbank named Dr. Jay Ryu (Dr. Yu). I noticed my husband's blue swollen legs, from lack of circulation, changing in size and color. They look healthier and he generally seemed to feel better. The leather like reddish wrinkles under his eyes have all but disappeared and his eyes are by and large brighter. My step-son, 30 years old, has had a life-long weight struggle and a serious bout with asthma/bronchial problems. He is finally breathing much better and has inconspicuously dropped quite a bit of weight. My situation was growing worse and i felt as though my intestines were going to rupture. I did not feel good or look well. My husband convinced me to give Dr. Yu a try since nothing else seemed to have any affect other than an inadequate flush of a harsh laxative. I have since been seeing Dr. Yu for a little over one month. Since then the back pains that kept me from doing all the things I love and need to do like exercising at Curves, sitting, standing, walking and doing daily chores have disappeared. I have more energy and the pressure I felt from my intestines has vanished completely. I am hopeful and looking forward to the day I will have my digestive system working properly on its own again. Today I am not only getting more things done but I feel much lighter, happier and more alive. Sudi W. Olliver Los Angeles, CA I began weekly acupuncture treatments with Dr. Jay Ryu, L.Ac., spring 2004. The psychiatrist I see for depression and bipolar disorder recommended I resume acupuncture treatments to improve physical health. I felt very stressed and depressed. My left shoulder ached nearly every afternoon. I needed near 12 hours of sleep nightly. I got up several times per night to urinate, disturbing deep restorative sleep. Thigh areas were constantly sore and hurt when doing normal daily stretching exercises; walking three miles a day is part of my exercise routine; it had become painful.I felt stiff and sore walking, and especially after sitting for short times. My body was recovering extremely poorly after normal exercise. At 51 years old, I refused to attribute health problems and aches to normal aging. Slowly -- through Dr Ryu's weekly acupuncture treatments -- the aching shoulder diminished; soreness in thighs diminished greatly. My body recovers well after normal exercise again. I am better able to handle work stress; no longer feeling overwhelmed or overloaded. More calm, especially after an acupuncture treatment. As of November 2004, I am much improved -- physically, mentally and emotionally. Pharmaceutical drugs for depression and bipolar disorder have been cut 50% and 75%. Left shoulder rarely aches, then only briefly and mildly when I am very tired. Thighs no longer stay stiff and sore. My body recovers from exercise much quicker. I don't get up during the night to urinate. Quality of sleep is much improved. Digestion is much better. At 52 years old, I have a greatly improved sense of well being. My experience with Dr. Ryu is positive, productive and encouraging. Victoria Marie Viscarra Canyon Country, CA Ten years ago, I had herniated the disk between L4 & L5 on the left side. After contemplating surgery, I sought physical therapy, which helped, but created more physical problems. When I came to Jay for treatment, I had a myriad of physical problems. I couldn't bend, kneel, sit cross-legged or runt to save my life. I was under chiropractic care for years with no relief. Then, my current chiropractor told me she couldn't help me anymore and recommended I make an appointment with an acupuncturist, which led me to Jay. Under Jay's care I learned I had attachments, which is where the muscle attached to the ligament. I had internal problems, as well. My digestion was not functioning properly, nor my liver or kidneys. I had ringing in my right ear, which left me unable to hear. I was constantly tired and sleeping during the day. I was not able to stand up straight and I had to bend my knee to lessen the pain. I was using my electrical stim every night. My sinuses were constantly "on" and I was miserable. The digestive process is the key to the other internal organs working correctly. But, my recovery process was slow and I was frustrated. I conveyed my frustration to a friend and he indicated that a person's emotional well-being plays a part in recovery. So, I started the process of letting go of the past. And guess what? I started to see a change in how my body was responding to the treatments. It was slow, but it was happening. There were setbacks, of course, because of the attachments. My recovery process has been slow, with my treatment lasting over a year and a half. I have setbacks, but they are minor compared to the setbacks of a year ago. Acupuncture saved me. Jay saved me. I thought I was relegated to living in pain for the rest of my life. Without you, I would still be living in constant pain. Thank you, Jay. Armenoohi Alverdian Glendale, CA We really want to appreciate to you after all you've done for may health and my husband. When we walked your office the first time, my husband Pat was in very unhealthy condition. He had two accident. The hospital couldn't do anything for him, but you cured him. You gave him life and return back his health and he got released from the depression. Then, for me, my knee was in very bad condition, but i am okay now with your treatment. We want to tell you we really appreciate and thank you. Jeannie In this day and age "traditional" Western medicine has become nothing more then an assembly line of "get them in and out," doing as little as possible in order to make money. Or suggestions of invasive treatment that are un- necessary to make the high end buck. I had already become completely fed up with the heath care system in the U.S. when in late 2007 my left shoulder began causing quite a bit of pain. I tried physical therapy through my chiropractic office for two months before we both agreed I should have an MRI. The MRI showed I had a torn rotator cuff and tendons. My primary referred me to an ortho who immediately suggested surgery as that was his "specialty." I was not impressed that he had no alternate suggestions. I had to actually ask if I could try physical therapy. While waiting for the referral to arrive by "pony express," I went to see Dr. Ryu. I had only tried acupuncture once before many years back.. One thing about Dr. Ryu's office that I liked immediately is that it is small and not crowded. There is no waiting an extra hour for your scheduled appointment. He is on time with every visit. The atmosphere is quiet, calm and personable. I was pleasantly surprised when he took extensive time to explain the body and how it works and how his treatment would help my shoulder. After only a few weeks treatments the range of motion in my arm and shoulder improved quite a bit and the pain had decreased considerably. It will take time to heal but hey! He saved me from surgery!!! During one of our many conversations I happen to mention the digestive problems I have--which seemed to tie in with the first visit I had when he had me stick out my tongue and immediately told me my liver wasn't functioning properly. I was a bit skeptical at how he could tell me about my liver by looking at my tongue but later after my primary doctor told me I have liver problems I was amazed that Dr. Ryu already knew that. So he has started treating me for the digestive problems via acupuncture and his own herbs. He even explained about the difference in his herbs verses those over the counter or in health food stores. He actually makes his own right there in the office using top quality herbs. I have been using the ones for digestion and between that and the acupuncture I do feel an improvement. Again, he takes time and explains in very simple layman's terms the concept of acupuncture and how it works on the body. I actually feel I have learned many useful things. He doesn't give you any bull either. He is honest and cares and it shows in his persona as well as his work. I went in last week and happened to mention I was going to go back to the chiropractor because my right hip was making a crunching, popping noise when I tried to exercise and do right leg lifts. He informed me that it was the muscle and that he could treat it so rather than go to the chiropractor I have let Dr. Ryu start working on my hip as well. If I hadn't been so impressed by the improvements he has made on my shoulder and digestive tract I wouldn't have bothered! It is amazing to me how much of the body can be treated holistically, without medication, without chemicals, without invasive cutting-- I was referred to Dr. Ryu by someone who does security at my job. He had problems with his hip and was had to use a cane while walking. He got treated by Dr. Ryu and next thing you know the cane was gone along with the blanket covering his lap when he sat behind his desk. I referred a co-worker who was wearing a brace on her right wrist and lower arm due to repetitive data entry---it was only a couple of weeks treatment and the brace was off and she's doing fine. Her husband (and they are in their 30's) had a long standing problem with one of his knees---after seeing Dr. Ryu for treatment his knee is, as he says, "the best it's been in years!" I continue to recommend him to co-workers and friends every chance I get because in a world of poor health care I believe in sharing information when you finally find a good doctor. There are so many disorders that he can help with including fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, fertility and several other things. Give him a call first and inquire if you want to know if he can treat any problem you have. |
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Jay J. Ryu, Ph.D., L.Ac Safe, Natural ... for well being
New Life without pain ...
Jay J. Ryu, Ph.D., L.Ac Safe, Natural ... for well being
New Life without pain ...
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