Naturopathic Medicine has shown to produce transformative changes in the lives of many patients through Dr. Yuen’s holistic approach to health & wellness.
Suzanne C.
In Dr. Yuen, I found the support I needed during chemotherapy. Her counsel on diet, vitamins, probiotics was all very sound! The massages helped to ease my anxiety in facing the toughest challenge of my life so far. And I can't begin to measure the benefit of her kindness and willingness to listen.
— Suzanne C. | Dr. Yuen’s Patient
Tackling Graves' Disease Through Naturopathic Medicine.
Imagine my surprise when I heard the words, “YOU NO LONGER HAVE GRAVES’ DISEASE!”
This verification came from my Internist, who months earlier had warned me, “You’re going to DIE!” (This was after informing him that I did not intend to follow the specialist’s first recommendation of surgery, followed by various drugs, or second recommendation of various drugs coupled with quarterly blood tests).
Clearly this announcement came not only as a great relief to me and my family but also as a great testament to the professional recommendations and guidance of my Naturopath, Dr. Monique Yuen! I’d like to briefly explain the process to my recovery which took about 16 months:
In January 2014, I began experiencing swelling of my upper eyelids, double and even triple vision, and painful pressure behind the eyes along with agitation and nervousness within the body. In May 2014, after undergoing various tests with various specialists for allergies, sinus, brain disorder, and finally a thyroid nuclear testing, it was determined that I had an autoimmune condition called Graves’ Disease.
I learned this may be hereditary and later confirmed with family members that I had two paternal aunts who had their thyroid glands removed while in their 40s and 50s and were on quarterly testing and drugs for decades. Having always been highly sensitive to drugs, I considered surgery and drugs to be my last option and searched for an alternative.
Fortunately, I was referred to Dr. Yuen in October 2014. I appreciated Dr. Yuen’s holistic approach, not only for treating the body but also the mind and spirit.
To treat my body, Dr. Yuen encouraged me to change my diet (no gluten or casein) and to take herbal supplements to support my thyroid, adrenals, and immune system. To treat my mind and spirit, Dr. Yuen caringly listened and counseled me each month to review all factors (i.e., stresses) affecting my health, then, as a Reiki master, she worked on my body to support the entire healing process.
Every three months, my blood tests continued to improve until I heard my internist’s declaration in January 2016. My course of action may not have been the easiest—especially changing my diet—but amazing results occurred much sooner than I expected!
I’m so grateful to Dr. Yuen for helping change the course of my health & life!
— GJ from Honolulu | Dr. Yuen’s Patient