June 2006
In January of 1998 I consulted a physician because I was tired all the time. I was told that I had myelodysplastic syndrome, a rare condition in which the bone marrow does not make enough blood cells for carrying oxygen, fighting infection, and helping the blood clot when necessary. A few months later, I was diagnosed with large granular lymphocyte leukemia, an even more rare blood disease. Both of these conditions are of unknown cause, and there is no established treatment for either of them. With both conditions there is generally a slowly progressive downhill course. The relationship between the two conditions is unknown, and because of the rarity of this situation, the prognosis was unknown.
For about three years my blood tests showed gradual worsening. In early 2001 I was fortunate enough to learn of Tom Tam of Boston and his healing system, and to be able to see him for a treatment. It was also fortunate that assisting him that day was Gene Kitade of Sacramento, who was one of Tom’s students. Within two days of the treatment session I was feeling much more energetic than I had in years, and so I began seeing Gene for treatments once a week in Sacramento, and continue to do so.
During the first year of treatment, my blood situation stabilized, and has shown some signs of slight improvement since then. But more importantly, I have been feeling good, and the quality of my life has greatly improved since I have been receiving treatments. I also pay considerable attention to getting exercise, proper nutrition, and adequate rest, and these factors are also helpful.
But I do believe that my regular treatment, which consists of Tong Ren, Chi Gong, reflexology, and Tui Na (a form of acupuncture type massage) has been the major factor in preventing deterioration of my condition and making me feel so much better and more energetic. There is no doubt in my mind that my quality of life has been very much improved by Tom Tam’s healing system, as applied by Tom himself and his student, Gene Kitade.
W.R. Bryant, M.D.
