"Before seeing Dr. Suzanne Tang, I had been diagnosed with IBS and GERD. During my four years of seeing conventional doctors and specialists, I found little relief for my bouts of diarrhea and constipation, excessive bloating, and heartburn. Invasive tests, like the endoscope, colonoscopy, and barium swallow, never revealed abnormal conditions that could explain my symptoms. My general doctor and gastroenterologist spent little time focusing on the importance of dietary changes. Instead, they prescribed me PPIs, like Prevacid, for several years. Realizing the risk of taking PPIs on a long-term basis, my gastroenterologist stopped prescribing me the drug, leaving me with awful withdrawal effects. Through comprehensive and non-invasive tests, Dr. Tang was able to identify the roots of my digestive problems: food sensitivities and intolerances, bacterial and fungal overgrowth, and vitamin, mineral, and enzyme deficiencies. Dr. Tang outlined a specific treatment plan that I have been following for the past year and a half, which includes acupuncture, dietary recommendations, probiotics and herbal supplementation, and vitamin, mineral, and enzyme supplementation. I am still working on slowly coming off of the PPIs, but overall, my digestive health has improved drastically. My random bouts of diarrhea and constipation are now rare occurrences. Most importantly, I finally have control over my digestive health. After putting my life on hold for several years, I feel like I can finally focus on other goals, rather than spending all of my time worrying about my health. The knowledge, tools, and hope that Dr. Tang has given me have even inspired me to pursue a career in naturopathic medicine!"
A.C., Irvine, CA
