Rheumatoid Arthritis - Seizures - Shoulder Pain - Sinus Congestion - Skin - Sleep - Stress - Tendonitis - Toenail Fungus - Tui Na
Below is a testimony of my recovery from rheumatoid arthritis—a painful, deforming disease. This recover, I believe, is due to my faith in God and the knowledge and wisdom he has given Paul Olko to heal people.
At age 24 I woke up one morning with a stiff, aching feeling in my hands and wrists. I ignored this thinking that I’d slept under an open window. The pain disappeared only to surface five months later under a stressful situation: I learned my mother was ill. Even though my mother made a beautiful recovery, my arthritis worsened. The pain traveled from my hands to my shoulders, knees and feet. I endured this condition until March 1984, when I decided to visit a specialist in arthritis. I was told to take up to 15 aspirins a day. This did nothing for the pain but produced side effects such as ringing in my ears and a nauseated stomach. The doctor switched me from uncoated aspirin to Ecotrin. This still did nothing to relieve the pain that was progressing. My weight decreased from 108 to about 98, and I noticed a definite decrease in my appetite. So even though I was going to physical and occupational therapy and visiting the doctor once a week I had no release from the discomfort. Needless to say my finances did not benefit from this method of treatment. After two months I decided to discontinue my visits.
With no hope, I left Atlanta and sought help from my family doctor in Philadelphia. Although he did not wish to give me cortisone, I insisted upon this treatment because of my advanced pain. At this point I could not cook, climb on a bus, smoothly sit down, nor easily stand up. The cortisone took away the pain. I felt like I’d never been stricken with this disease. The side effects were constant tiredness, queasiness in my stomach and a dry mouth. The cortisone lasted for one to one and a half months and I was willing to suffer the side effects for the relief. However, after the last dosage of cortisone in January 1986, I decided never to take this drug again because of the awful tiredness and seemingly advanced stage of arthritis when the drug wore off.
Finally in February 1986, three years later, with weak, deforming hands and feet and limited movements, I knew I could not endure the treatments of this disease nor the effects of this disease any longer. Through a wonderful friend, I became aware of Paul Olko, his method of treatment, and really wanted to give him a chance.
When I walked into Paul’s home, I believed I would be healed. First, I had prayed that I would be healed of my condition and secondly, because of Paul, his calm, peaceful disposition, his family and the tranquility of his home.
Paul’s examination was different. He checked my life signs—pulse, eyes, etc., and asked intuitive questions (some might think very personal, but very necessary). His general attitude is positive and uplifting through the visit and he gives you hope.
A three month program consisting of the following is what Paul recommended for my condition with assurance that I’d begun to notice some improvement in the period. These were the first encouraging words I’d ever heard!
I. Herbal tea—This is a mixture of ten to twelve herbs mixed together and drunk 6 times a day.
II. Herbal capsules—This is a mixture of 6 herbs mixed together and put into a capsule. This is taken 7 times a day.
III. Coix Chinese Capsules—Taken before each meal.
IV. A different way of eating—This has been a learning experience yet extremely beneficial. My grocery bill is lesser. I enjoy shopping and I feel better.
V. Yoga—This has been equally as important as the physical ingestion.
VI. Epsom Salt Baths
VII. Rub Downs—A combination of oils after an Epsom salt bath has helped and even softens the skin.
VIII. Vitamins—Calcium, Vitamin E, Manganese and Kelp.
To this date I have not had any medication since March. Week by week I get stronger physically and mentally. Eighty five percent of arthritis is gone. The other fifteen percent is gradually leaving. That is due to the fact that I didn’t get the herbal capsule mixture until one week ago, and believe me they have made a wonderful difference. My left hand, especially my middle finger, is filled with the arthritis. It had bent over and I couldn’t get any use at all out of that finger. Now, it is straightening up and I can joyfully report that when I wake up in the morning I don’t have to pry open my bent, curled up fingers. I can lift the covers off without thinking about this as a painful heavy challenge. I can get up and stretch again. I am beginning to feel life like the youthful, energetic, attractive human being that I am, and I am thankful.
Thanks so very much, Paul
—J. H.
I am writing this letter in the hopes that others will read it and become inspired and hopeful.
I brought my six year old daughter to you as a last resort. Heidi was having seizures at least once a week, sometimes twice a week. They have been increasing in their severity since she was two years old. The only thing the medical doctors could offer was anti-seizure medication, which scared me worse than the seizures. A friend of mine suggested I give you a call, and I am so grateful I did. What a dramatic improvement! I can hardly believe it myself! Within the first few weeks of giving her the herbal mixture you prescribed, her seizures decreased to only once in two weeks. Now, three months later, Heidi’s seizures are occurring about once every three weeks! But that’s not all! They are not as severe as they were. They are a much milder type of seizure.
Those herbs you work with are so powerful, yet they offer no harmful side effects. I do not understand why they are not more widely accepted. Anyway, please keep doing what you are doing—we need more like you!
—C. T.
For ten or more years, I have been suffering pain and stiffening in my shoulders. My family has been very concerned about my condition. My posture was being affected to the point that I appeared to walk crooked. My shoulders had slowly and steadily gone from normal to an almost totally locked position in the left shoulder and continued deterioration in the right shoulder. I was definitely opposed to surgery and was searching for a more natural solution.
My daughter’s friend told me about Paul Olko, who had studied with the Chinese and used Chinese herbology in his practice. She had known of his invaluable work for five or more years prior to my meeting him.
I first went to see him on February 1, then afterwards, once a week for 20 weeks so far. He gave me a thorough evaluation, and consultation and examined me physically. He prescribed certain Chinese herbs to begin with and has since changed or added some of the herbs and gave me a list of exercises to do (some taken from the Qigong for Arthritis book). From time to time, Paul would add different exercises as I progressed.
At first, the exercises were almost impossible for me to do properly because of my limited movement. His patience and tenacity in working with me and on my physical body produced amazing results. The pain has almost entirely vanished. The movement in the right arm is 99% restored. My left arm was the most affected and the movement in that arm has been restored at this writing to 75% mobility.
Paul is a truly dedicated person, striving to preserve the health of his fellow man using his valuable knowledge of Chinese herbs. I am constantly amazed at the energy he expends in accomplishing this. He is a gifted humanitarian who is forever reaching out to teach, to heal and to be of service to whomever he meets.
—J. H. D.
I have had the privilege of being a client, student and assistant to Paul Olko.
In 1986 I sought assistance from Paul for a breast lump and a frozen right shoulder. His proficient knowledge of Chinese herbology and Chinese Tui Na massage techniques corrected both problems.
Paul’s dedication to his work and his many successes in treating a wide variety of imbalances and injuries will always be the core of inspiration and motivation in my own practice as a licensed massage practitioner.
From 1986 through 1988 I had the opportunity to work with Paul as his office assistant attending to clerical duties as well as maintaining bulk herb inventories and preparing herbal formulas.
During this period of time I participated in a Tui Na Intensive training program which he offered. The training was 130 hours of instruction in understanding and creating balance and harmony of the mind, body and spirit by incorporating bodywork with herbs, correct diet and therapeutic exercise. The influence this training had upon me then is very evident in my own practice and will remain so.
I know Paul Olko to be an ethical, dedicated and knowledgeable practitioner of Chinese herbology and Tui Na. I have witnessed his extensive skills and depth of knowledge through my own work with him as well as observing the care and recovery of those who I have observed while assisting him in his practice.
I offer without any reservation my highest recommendation of Paul Olko as a qualified and experienced practitioner of Chinese herbology. If there are any further questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me.
—P.F., L.M.P.
Thank you for squeezing L in for a visit. When she walked in my door after the visit, she said, “Paul is a genius.” Despite the fact that she is still sore, she felt that something was repositioned into its place.
Here is the $20 balance that L owed.
—T.R.
Hi Paul,
Here's my testimonial:
First and foremost, I'd like to express my gratitude to Paul for helping me through a health crisis and restoring my overall health. I came to Paul with very high blood pressure that resulted from a drug reaction, two frozen shoulders, and pain everywhere in my body. Within two weeks, through Chinese massage and herbal formulas, my blood pressure returned to normal range.
At that point, my health crisis was over and during the next four months, Paul continued to loosen up my frozen shoulders so that I could regain normal daily functioning, such as dressing, cooking, and cleaning. Throughout this time, I was reassured knowing that Paul was there for me each week - listening, observing, encouraging, and offering his decades of experience as a healing practitioner. It was a difficult period for me, as I was in excruciating pain, and it meant a lot to me that Paul cared so much about my healing. I don’t know how I would have made it through this time without his help. In addition to the body work and herbs, Paul made recommendations on diet, supplements, and exercise. It all helped.
We are now moving on to a different phase of my healing and I am happy to focus on my overall well-being. Each day I appreciate the pain-free use of my hands, arms, and legs throughout my normal routine. I have also returned to playing music, one of my passions in life! Thank you, Paul.
See you soon,
S
My first experience with Paul Olko was back in the spring of 1980. At the time, I came to Paul for relief of a sinus congestion. After my initial consultation it was decided that a complete cleansing and dietary analysis was needed.
After my personal baseline was established we worked on stress reduction, which included acupressure, herbal therapy and yoga. At this time I realized the benefit of a self-directed, holistic health approach.
The herbs helped clear my sinuses, although not completely. There also was a lengthy cleansing process using Chinese herbs. This cleansing was vital to any progress I would make in the future. Most importantly, I embraced a more natural health approach.
I visited weekly with Paul over the better part of two straight years and to this day I ask his advice on a variety of health concerns. the reason my visits decreased was that I secured a new job and relocated to another state.
The work with herbs, stress reduction and dietary changes have not only helped my body, but changed my attitude about the importance of “alternative” medicines, an attitude I wish more people would adopt.
—J. Y.
Hi Lisa,
Bless you for checking on me. I meant to E-mail you last night, but I thought it might be premature. The tea is absolutely the worst tasting stuff I have ever had in my mouth...and I could have sworn the first dose knocked out whatever was in me!...though the little I know about Chinese Herbs, I think they're gentler than that, LOL. I DID NOT NEED A NEBULIZER AGAIN YESTERDAY AFTER HAVING THE TEA!!! That was amazing because I had been having to use it 3 times per day to breathe. I have a slight headache, but my sinus drainage went from gray, green, yellow and red to clear overnight! After drinking a few doses of the tea yesterday. I did feel really tired, but this morning I have more energy. I can't tell you how thankful I am, and amazed.
Jona got the "Java Jive" article for me out of the filing cabinet. That was an eye-opening article. I had a cup of tea and read it before leaving your office, but while I was reading, Paul walked by an suggested I just give up the coffee cold turkey. I may do that (after this headache passes from my infection). After reading the article you just sent, the pluses are definitely the reason I have always drunk coffee, but the cons are better reasons at this point in my life, to get off of it. Thanks for sending that.
Jona also told me about Paul's band at Friday's after Five, so we may try to go. Gia, whom you met. and her husband are big Beatles fans. He and I played Beatles music together for some friends one night.
(Rosacea, Dermatitis)
I want to let you guys know I am so much better. I turned a corner on Saturday. I feel better, I look better. I just want to thank you. I’m looking forward to the appointment tomorrow and I want to get my husband in too.
Hello:
My name is Dennis Kogut. I am a chiropractor in Miami. I met Dr. Paul Olko when I graduated from Chiropractic College in Marietta, Georgia. I heard about Paul from Life Grocery in Marietta.
I became acutely ill after Graduation. I had symptoms of weakness, poor digestion, poor elimination, night sweats, etc. etc. After going to the ER several times and to many Holistic Practitioners I finally received the proper help thru Paul Olko.
Never forget the experience! Dr. Olko is very communicative, listens intently, is empathetic, and very knowledgeable.
He decided I needed shiatzu therapy, yoga, herbal decoctions, along with dietary change similar to macrobiotics. I did some fasting and elimination diet with him.
After several sessions with him, inch by inch, most symptoms dissipated.
I use acupressure in my practice due to this experience. This was in the year 1984 and 1985.
Now to update to the year 2020. I am 66 years old now with many aging symptoms and my diet slipped over the years.
What spurred me to consult Dr. Olko was the need to do some healing of the immune system and lungs as a preventative in this now unusual environment and Pandemic. Prevention is better than cure.
For a few years I have had aging dry skin, tight calves that led to ankle pain, burning feet, burning urinations, and slow digestion and elimination. After about 2-3 weeks on the decoction most of my symptoms have reduced 50 to 60 percent. I will continue to take the decoction. I see visible healing of the skin issues. I feel more relaxed and sleep better without getting up many times per night to go to the bathroom. There is a general sense of well being.
With Dr. Olko and his working with the herbs from the True Source (God), I hope to have a strong immune system in a day and age of so much environmental hazards.
Its really hard to put into words his expertise!
Thanks again Paul!
Dr Dennis Kogut
Being a teacher of hearing impaired adolescents, I am almost constantly exposed to a variety of “bugs” and reasons for exhaustion! However, during the past three years, I have been remarkably more healthy and productive; and I attribute this primarily to the excellent, weekly treatments given to me by Paul Olko.
Paul’s knowledge of Chinese herbology seems endless; but more importantly, his application is thorough, conscientious and very successful.
Paul has treated me for a wide variety of ailments, from stubborn skin infections to acute poison ivy; from painful dental problems to stiff necks; from PMS to sore joints. His preventative approach to the “flu” season has left many of my colleagues questioning their less successful shots and antibiotics. But the most critical and dramatic work that Paul has done with me has been the balancing of my Yin. A serious deficiency has been greatly decreased over the years; the tonifying teas, the diet ideas and even the Ya Ching Music for Health that Paul has prescribed for me have made a world of difference in my life!
I cannot thank him enough! Nor can I recommend anyone more highly than I do Paul Olko—a knowledgeable, caring and committed practitioner of Chinese herbology.
—L. J. B. M.
Hey Paul, I keep meaning to call to tell you how helpful these sleeping herbs have been for me. They’ve really really been helpful. I think of you with gratitude each morning.
My first experience with Paul Olko was back in the spring of 1980. At the time, I came to Paul for relief of a sinus congestion. After my initial consultation it was decided that a complete cleansing and dietary analysis was needed.
After my personal baseline was established we worked on stress reduction, which included acupressure, herbal therapy and yoga. At this time I realized the benefit of a self-directed, holistic health approach.
The herbs helped clear my sinuses, although not completely. There also was a lengthy cleansing process using Chinese herbs. This cleansing was vital to any progress I would make in the future. Most importantly, I embraced a more natural health approach.
I visited weekly with Paul over the better part of two straight years and to this day I ask his advice on a variety of health concerns. the reason my visits decreased was that I secured a new job and relocated to another state.
The work with herbs, stress reduction and dietary changes have not only helped my body, but changed my attitude about the importance of “alternative” medicines, an attitude I wish more people would adopt.
—J. Y.
I have been a patient of Mr. Olko since the early 1980s. He has treated me for a variety of ailments, including weight control, fatigue and stress. In 1987 he treated me when I miscarried in the third month of pregnancy. He prescribed a variety of Chinese herbs, one being powerful enough to contract the uterus and lessen the amount of bleeding. Moreover, in spite of the circumstances, I felt extraordinarily well and healthy. When I returned to the Ob/Gyn MD, he was amazed that the hemoglobin was normal. In 1989 Paul Olko again treated me for bursitis in my left shoulder which had stubbornly resisted anti-inflammatory medicine from the MD. Paul again used Chinese Herbs.
As of this date I am still a patient, this time in menopause, and I am successfully using the Chinese Herbs prescribed by Mr. Olko instead of the conventional Hormone Replacement Therapy. It is again working. I feel well and healthy without any of the side effects which were apparent when I was on estrogen replacement.
—E. H. H.
I began seeing Paul Olko a few months ago for what was becoming a chronic lower back condition, tendonitis in one elbow and a general weakened state. I found his diagnostic and treatment procedures refreshingly thorough, covering all aspects of being . . . emotional and spiritual as well as physical . . . rather than simply dealing with symptoms presented. The results have been delightfully swift in some areas and steady, but deep in the more persistent, long-term conditions.
His knowledge of procedures and treatment regimens is extensive, but even more gratifying is his deep respect for the practice and philosophy of Chinese Herbal Medicine, for the herbs themselves and for his clients. He trusts his medicine and he trusts our ability to take parting our own healing process. He honors each client for what they are at any given moment and is never judgmental or harsh. Quite the contrary, he is perceptive, compassionate and patient and gently weaves each session around the client’s situation at the time.
In addition, he has a complete pharmacy, an herb shop (with things that can’t be found anywhere else in the area) and a small bookstore with titles covering everything from Chinese Philosophy to Nutrition to healing the child within.
I am grateful for the opportunity to be working with him to restore and maintain my health and well-being and for this opportunity to recommend him to your Board.
—M.S.
Four years ago I noticed that my left large toenail was turning yellow. I tried a number of over the counter ointments and they did not work. I talked to my primary physician and was told this is part of aging. I wasn’t satisfied with that answer. As time went on, the fungus had spread to three other toes. I went to see a podiatrist. He stated I needed foot surgery to remove the toenails and then an expensive treatment. I was considering this until I talked to a co-worker who went through this and it didn’t correct the issue. My brother suggested I call Paul. Paul gave me a nail fungus soak and told me to strictly follow his directions. I did exactly what he told me. It has been 6 months and the fungus is gone. I am so excited that I can wear sandals this summer. Thank you Paul!!
D.B.
JUST GOT HOME... CAN WALK UP STAIRS WITH NO PAIN!!!!!
Let's remember to use same points...combined with Tui Na, cups and liniments, worked great.
Many Blessings,
A.
We want to thank you for thinking of us, for your generosity and your kindness.
Words cannot express my appreciation to you for the amazing body work/treatment I received from you. Also, the book on Chinese medicine and children’s health is very illuminating and empowering.
Thank you.
P.H.