Crohn's
"After the removal of my gallbladder about 7 years ago, I have had to use the restroom frequently
after having a meal. My doctor told me that I may have to use the restroom more after having my
gallbladder taken out, especially if I would eat anything greasy or salad like.
The last couple of years my bathroom issue has caused me to not to want to eat on the road or very
far away from home because it was no longer a one time visit to the restroom but several!
In the last year, I had several tests done and no results! It just seemed like a dead end. My doctor
was wanting me to go on Immodium, anti depressants and muscle relaxers as a bandaid to my issues.
They said I would just have to live with it as if this condition was normal. I was disappointed,
to say the least, in my medical visits and felt they looked at me as though there was nothing
medically wrong with me.
My condition worsened in this last year to the point that I didn't want to travel down the road
or go for a walk in my neighborhood. My body was exhausted and I was unable to do a daily routine.
I just didn't have energy and it seemed hope was fading. I wanted to go back to the day that
I didn't think about a bathroom and I could just live life once again. This condition was not
only affectting me but my family and friends. It was frustrating and I cried for quite a few tears.
"I had heard about Dr. Smith a couple of years ago from a friend but thought that I wasn't
sick enough to see him. I finally worked up the courage to make an appointment.
In September 2008, I met Dr. Hugh Smith for the first time. He is kind, caring and
compassionate to every person that comes to him. He even has a sense of humor! For the
first time in a long time, I had hope restored to my situation. I wasn't making things up.
I met someone who listened and understood what I was going through.
My blood wasn't sent off to some lab and I didn't have to wait for the results. Instead,
in his office I was able to look at my whole blood and have someone explain to me what
was going on. I was going to be able to make an informed choice about my health.
It was amazing what my husband and I saw that day in his office. I wouldn't have
believed it if I hadn't seen it. Everything he shared made sense. I cried in his office
that day not because I was sad but because I had hope.
Dr. Hugh told me my condition was going to get worse before I was going to start feeling
better. It truly did get worse before getting better, but Dr. Smith said to hang in there and
that I would begin to see results if I wouldn't give up. I am seeing incredible results! Understand,
I wouldn't have seen the results if I hadn't followed his direction and guidance. I am so thankful
to Dr. Hugh Smith and his wife Diana for giving hope back to so many.
They have truly impacted my life forever."
K.W., San Diego
"I met Dr. Hugh Smith about 10 years ago when he was in Sacramento. I went in very ill, with
irritable bowell syndrome, as well as several other debilitating conditions. I am convinced
that if I had not met him, and followed his protocol, that I would be a very sick old lady
today. I am 60 years young, thanks to him and the journey to health he has put me on.
I think the most important gift he gave me was relief from the horrific panic attacks and
chronic anxiety. I really don't know what would have become of me if I had taken the route
that conventional medicine had offered me. What I DO know is that he is a dedicated man,
with a wealth of knowledge and a very big heart."
J.P., Lodi, CA