Tibetan Medicine & Holistic Healing

I became very ill in November of 2005. I had no appetite, was nauseous, and began having constant diarrhea with bleeding. I was incredibly fatigued, my belly had become very large from ascites (edema), and my eyes and skin were starting to become yellowish from jaundice. Some of my symptoms had been developing over a period of time, but the worst of them struck acutely and all at once. I went to see a doctor and it was determined that I had advanced liver disease in the form of cirrhosis. My doctor determined that I would be a good candidate for a liver transplant, and sent me to the Transplant Team at NYU. I was placed on the transplant list with an original MELD (Model for End-​stage Liver Disease) score of 22, a scale based on your blood tests ranging from 6 (less ill) to 40 (gravely ill), which largely determines your position on the list.
I was honestly terrified, and I felt as though I needed to do whatever it took to try to heal myself and the liver with which I was born, if at all possible in any way! I remembered the words an old friend had told me approximately four years before all of this. Nashalla Gwyn was a student of Tibetan Medicine at that time. She had offered to check my pulse, one of the primary ways a well-​trained Tibetan Doctor diagnoses a problem or illness, and I accepted. She informed me that she had observed a problem with my liver, even way back then! She had advised me to be mindful of this, but unfortunately I did not give the matter much thought at that time.
I contacted her right away for help. She was actually studying in India during this time. After describing all my symptoms and what the medical doctors had said, she knew what to do. After consulting with Tsundu, other Tibetan Doctors, and teachers there, she sent me a regiment of Tibetan Medicine, along with very specific instructions on diet, physical and spiritual health, and lifestyle. She arranged to see me the next time she was in the U.S. for a through examination. I followed the instructions carefully, especially because I felt as though it was likely that my life depended on it.
I used this holistic approach and Tibetan Medicine in combination with the prescriptions, procedures, and the close monitoring by my medical doctors in Connecticut and New York. I was also seen by Nashalla a number of times over the next four years, as well as a Tibetan Doctor she knew in New York, and one of her teachers in Massachusetts. I was so happy and thankful when my improvement began being observed by all!
My most recent MELD score, as of October, 2009, is a 6! That is just about as good as it gets!!! My medical doctors are incredibly impressed not only by this turnaround, but also by the speed in which it occurred. They have informed me that I am not likely to be in need of a liver transplant anytime soon. My energy is up, my digestion and skin-​tone are normal, and my belly is practically gone. I feel very well these days! I was recently seen by both Nashalla and Tsundu in Colorado. I received a good evaluation by them, and they adjusted my medications and gave me appropriate dietary recommendations for my current condition. I believe both of them are highly skilled Tibetan Doctors. I am incredibly thankful for their help and guidance. I have complete confidence in them, and I highly recommend them, as both a witness to, and example of their healing abilities. I am grateful to have them as my doctors!
Sincerely,
Andrew Finan