True Friendship

We often work so hard and sometimes forget what is really important in life. The motto health is wealth seems to be rather apt for my situation. In fact I think it is applicable to most people. I have had a very long relationship which broke down eventually a couple years ago. As I was not ready to deal with the aftermaths, I suffered not only emotional turmoils but also health problems. I discovered that I was very prone to catching any cold that is going around and any other illnesses that happen to be just hanging around at the corner. In May 2007 I found a lump in my right abdomen which eventually was diagnosed as fibroid. In fact the ultrasound scan suggest that there are two quite big fibroids - one growing outside the uterus the other near the ovary on the fallopian tube. The consultant gynaecologist Mrs Cochrane said these could be removed through operation. I was not quite ready for that. I tried to eliminate all the bad things from my diet, ie no drink, caffeine, little red or white meat, little diary products and plenty exercises. It seems that the fibroids haven't grown too much and there might be shrinking slightly. Because of a work situation I happened to be seeing an old friend of a friend BJ. She runs a Chinese TCM clinic. Although not 100% convinced I decide to give acupuncture a try. I had needles put in to the liver qi meridian line especially around the fibroid area. Having then been wired up with electric current stimulation, I felt this strange sensation which went from the needle points to the fibroids then to the pubic bone as well as the lower back. After the treatment, I felt rather weak around the knees as I also had needles in the xuehai points. After I got home, I prepared the herbal medicine I was given. I had to first of all soak the herbs in water and then after 2 hours boil it for 30 minutes, Collect the first brew and then top up with water for the second boil. Mix the two and divide it into two potions and drink portion 1. with a four-hour internal you then drink portion 2. After all this work I all of a sudden felt that the lumps seem to be getting smaller and softer. I quickly rang BJ to tell her the good news. She is really pleased for me and told me to think out of the box and treasure life and friendship. I have to say that I really admire this little lady who is like an iron lady with a determination. I will go back to her for some more treatment after consulting with my own consultant next week. Long live friendship whether old or new.