Fourteen patients and families who came to The Kidney Holistic Institute — some prepared for dialysis, some on the brink of transplant, some watching a child decline, some 77 and still climbing — tell what changed. Click any video to play. Each was recorded by the patient or their family member, unedited.
Other nephrologists told me kidney disease was irreversible — the best I could do was maintain. The algorithm sent me a video of Dr. Irfan. My GFR is up five points — beyond where I’d ever gotten before. My PSA dropped from 12 to 8.
She started to address things in my medical history that no doctor had ever done. We were talking about methods and treatments that no doctor has ever talked to me about ever.
She has more energy. She is sleeping better. Her blood sugar has been more in range than it has been for the first time in three years. She is just overall growing and truly thriving for the first time.
My GFR was almost doubled. My energy level is higher. My mind works better. My thought processes are clear. Slowly, every time I get a blood test, I get better.
She wanted more information than any other doctor’s ever asked. She’s looking at all sides of this problem. My energy levels are way better than they’ve been for several years. Starting to feel like there is a future.
Within the first three months, I was completely insulin-free. My kidney function showed remarkable improvement, with my GFR increasing. The changes I experienced in the first few weeks were astonishing.
It was a complete breath of fresh air. Dr. Irfan didn’t just look at my lab results. She took the time to understand my entire medical history and current lifestyle. She explained how various imbalances can burden the kidneys and the immune system — which was an eye-opener for me.
Recorded check-ins with seven more patients — specific GFR markers, time on protocol, and what changed.
I started out with a 24 GFR. Now I’m at 64 — that’s a 40-point jump in seven weeks. I’m still alive. I get to live longer.
When I was in the hospital, my GFR went down to 11. Now it’s 13 and getting better. Before, my mom could barely have a bowel movement. Now she goes every day — something her nephrologist would ignore. Dr. Irfan acknowledged it.
The head of nephrology at the Cleveland Clinic said, ‘I’m sorry, Kim. There’s really nothing you can do.’ I was devastated — it sounded like a death sentence. Then I met Dr. Irfan. She said, ‘There is hope.’ My kidney function started to increase. I’m 77 and I really feel great.
My GFR was 28. Over seven months, it’s gone up to 44. I’ve gotten off all my diabetic medications, all my cholesterol medications. My A1C has significantly improved. I’ve lost 26 pounds.
My creatinine was at 7.9. Now it’s dropped to 4.4. I went from one or two hours of sleep at night to six. No swelling in my feet. I was taking 44 units of insulin every day — not anymore.
My gut health was not good. Constant bloating, significant amount of gas. Once or twice a day, I’d have a pretty severe reaction. The kidneys were the main concern, but the gut had to come first.
My kidney function was around 27. I had a kidney removed. The specialist’s only answer was ‘continue medication.’ That wasn’t good enough for me. I went through your TED Talks — that’s where my journey began.
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