Bronchiectasis Testimonials
34% Improvement in Lung Capacity in Bronchiectasis Patient
Dr. Janet Yarger, DC, FASA
An 82-year-old female patient inquired about treatment for her diagnosis of bronchiectasis that was causing her various symptoms, such as constantly coughing up mucus, shortness of breath with a lung capacity of 64%, and severe fatigue. She was recommended a two-part treatment regimen starting with CL to help clear lung tissue inflammation and infection, CL-2 to clear gram-negative bacteria, and Jade to help boost the immunity of the lungs to fight off repeat infections.
After 4 weeks of the protocol, the patient had noticed an improvement in the number of times she was coughing up mucus, an increase in her daily energy levels, and less shortness of breath.
It was recommended to move on to the second portion of the protocol after 3 months to see further sustained improvement. The patient followed a regimen of Soup A to help repair the bronchi damage to reverse bronchi dilation and facilitate new tissue growth through increasing the metabolic activities of tissue regeneration, Soup B to help to remove scars in the bronchi and resolve bronchial thickening, and LC Balancer strengthens the micro capillaries and helps open it up to improve systematic microcirculation and clear mucus and inflammation in the bronchial tubes.
After she completed her 6-month recommendation, the patient went to get a lung capacity test. Her lung capacity before starting the treatment was at 64%, after the protocol, it had gone up to 98%. The patient was thrilled with her results and has since seen almost a full recovery in her daily activities with little to no shortness of breath or mucus production and sustained energy levels.*
* DISCLAIMER:Individual results may vary.
Reduced Dependence on Oxygen and Inhalers While Also Eliminating Kidney Disease Risk
Brooke Heather, ND, Sandpoint, ID, December 2018
As of September 2018, an 81-year-old female patient had been dealing with Bronchiectasis for several years as well as 20+ years of acid reflux and IBS. The patient was diagnosed with Bronchiectasis in 2014 and put on 2 Liters of oxygen. Through her medical evaluations, tests showed that she also was in stage 3 kidney disease. Her most debilitating symptoms included shortness of breath, coughing, and lots of mucus production. She reached out to the Wei Institute and consulted with Naturopath Dr. Brooke Heather for a natural solution. In May, Dr. Heather suggested the patient begin herbal lung formula A to help repair lung damage and restore lung structure and function, herbal lung formula B to help dissolve scarring and fibrotic tissue in the lungs, and herbal formula C to help clear up mucus and inflammation in the bronchial tubes. Together, these three products increased her mucus and post nasal drip, so she was recommended to temporarily switch to three other herbal lung formulas: one to remove any inflammation and pro-inflammatory cytokines, the second to boost lung immunity and fight lung infections, and the third to help with her post-nasal drip and excessive phlegm. After one month, the patient was already feeling much more energetic, noticed that she was not sitting around as much, and was able to get up right away in the morning to do her daily activities, which she had not been able to do previously.* The patient continued with the protocol for another month and became less dependent on her oxygen, even at times going most of the day without it.* In September, Dr. Heather recommended that the patient added in a kidney formula for a month to help with any inflammation and infection in the kidneys. The patient continued taking herbal lung formula A and herbal formula C, and in October she has reduced her inhaler usage from 4 times per day to 1 time per day.* In a very short time following Brooke’s protocol, the kidneys went from low risk to the most recent test results showing no risk of kidney disease.* She feels encouraged that even in her 80’s she has healed to this degree. She is more active without needing to stop and rest and no longer needs oxygen at night.*
* DISCLAIMER:Individual results may vary.
Significant Respiratory and Sleep Issues Improvement in Bronchiectasis Patient
Dr. Rise Finkle, ND, NY
A 48-year-old female patient presented with bronchiectasis, fatigue, ulcer, symptoms of chronic cough, dyspnea, acid reflux, insomnia, and anxiety. She had history of Barrett’s Esophagitis, hiatal hernia, sinus infections, bronchitis, and low back pain. Her bronchiectasis was diagnosed by CT scan. She was using an inhaler and taking omeprazole. Her family history included brother and sister both diagnosed with bronchiectasis, and an aunt who died from a lung condition suspected to be bronchiectasis.
The patient at that time was suffering from anxiety due to a difficult marriage, a teen daughter, and a stressful job which all contributed to insomnia and fatigue. Her job as a professor required long hours of speaking in front of a classroom filled with college students with exposure to COVID.
Over the next few years, the patient was treated with acupuncture, Chinese herbs, homeopathy, and nutritional supplements. She also saw a chiropractor, therapist, and infectious disease specialist. Her goals were to decrease bronchial and sinus infections, increase lung capacity and energy, resolve reflux, insomnia, and anxiety.
Over the next few years, with just those modalities, symptoms improved slightly, but not significantly. Symptoms then worsened during a stressful divorce, increased work stress, and raising a teenage daughter alone during COVID and the divorce. Insomnia, chronic cough with blood in sputum, reflux, and intermittent lung and sinus infections continued, as well as surgery for appendicitis.
About 8 years into her treatment, the patient began taking a course of Wei Laboratories herbs: CL, Soup A, Soup B and CL-2. On her next visit, the patient reported no blood in her sputum, the ability to take deep breaths and laugh without coughing, and the ability to run upstairs without getting tired.
Two months later, she ran out of Wei Lab herbs and reported the cough was returning with the beginning of bronchitis. About 6 months later, she again started taking Wei Labs herbs, and “immediately felt better”. She started with a round of Soup A, Soup B, and LC Balancer, and Jade, then switched to CL and “felt like something is clearing.” Again, upon feeling much better, the patient stopped Wei Labs and her cough with blood and yellow sputum returned during a particular stressful time. She began LC Balancer and Soup A and reported feeling much better.
Again, upon feeling better, she stopped the Wei Lab herbs and caught the flu from her daughter with symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting which required antibiotics and she was left with overwhelming fatigue. Insomnia and fatigue made all respiratory and gastric symptoms worse.
A month later, she began another protocol of Wei Lab herbs Soup A and Soup B, LC Balancer, alternating with CL and Jade. Immediately, she reported a significant shift in her illness. Respiratory symptoms improved quickly. Breathing became easier, cough lessened significantly.
Sleep continued to be a challenge due to family, work and financial stress and anxiety. The patient reported a long history of insomnia, over 15 years, during which she was trying a variety of sleep aids which didn’t produce lasting results and didn’t address the anxiety. She began Wei Labs Hepavin and Calm and within a few days was sleeping 8 hours a night consistently. She reports feeling “even, so much more myself” with improved clarity.
Currently, she reports significantly improved energy, clear thinking, decreased anxiety. All respiratory symptoms have improved significantly since started the Wei Labs protocol.*
* DISCLAIMER:Individual results may vary.
Successful Resolution of Rheumatoid Lung Disease and Bronchiectasis
Charles Lerner, DC, LAC, CT
A 51-year old female with rheumatoid lung disease and Bronchiectasis initiated treatment with Dr. Lerner utilizing Soup A, CL-2, and LC Balancer in February 2015. After three weeks, she reported increased energy, reduction of colored phlegm and had not used her inhaler since starting on course of treatment. *At this point, she continued her treatment with only the lung yin formula and the kidney yin formula. After the next month, she was able to walk up a flight of stairs without becoming short of breath. She now enjoys increased stamina and does not feel the past symptoms of chest tightness.
Her residual symptoms included bubbly mucus coming from the lungs, and a strong chest rattle in the morning. Dr. Lerner recommended the use of KS, Xcel, and Java formulas to help with kidney function and to improve her immune function. After just two weeks, she was able to walk up five flights of stairs with a laptop, a purse and an additional bag of books and despite her exertion she did not lose her breath at all. After an additional month and a half, her chest tightness and rattle had completely gone. She now only experiences symptoms during times when she has a cold and uses CL formula as needed to help her to rebound from these occasional small infections very quickly.*
* DISCLAIMER:Individual results may vary.
Successful Improvement of Pulmonary Fibrosis and Bronchiectasis
Dr. Charles Lerner, DC, LAC, CT
A 70-year-old female patient was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis with symptoms of shortness of breath, tight chest, difficulty breathing when lying down, wheezing, and persistent cough. The patient also had Bronchiectasis with yellow phlegm indicating a lung infection. The doctor started treatment with a Wei Institute herbal protocol consisting of 4 weeks of Wei Institute lung heat formula, CL, for lung infections. After the lung infection and yellow phlegm had passed, the patient started an herbal treatment from Wei Institute consisting of Soup A, Soup B, and LC Balancer.
After two months of treatment, the patient had come in and said she had gotten a CAT scan. The scan showed that there was definitely an improvement in the lung structure and function, especially in her left lung. Her Pulmonologists at Kaiser were confused over the great improvement they had seen.
Two years later, the patient came back to Dr. Lerner to further address her residual symptoms. Dr. Lerner recommended 4 weeks of Soup A, Soup B, and LC Balancer to nurture lung structure and assist in lung tissue growth, and CL formula to remove heat in the bronchioles and air sacs. Dr. Lerner recommended the addition of Qi Booster formula to the last 2 weeks in order to increase blood flow to the lungs and boost her immune system.
The patient reported a significant increase in energy and a substantial improvement in her shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. Dr. Lerner then addressed her wheezing with 4 weeks of EZAir formula in order to restore the lining of the respiratory tract. After only 1 week, the patient reported an extreme improvement in her wheezing. She was very happy with the amazing results and said she was feeling great!
*DISCLAIMER:Individual results may vary.