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№ 07 Real patient stories

In their own words.

FormatVideo testimonials
SourceKidney Holistic Institute
StoriesThirteen patients & families

Thirteen 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 75 and still climbing — tell what changed. Click any video to play. Each was recorded by the patient or their family member, unedited.

13
Patient
stories
5+
CKD stages
represented
100%
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by patients

From Stage 5 to hope.

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.

Shaina Anderson·Licensed counselor·Chicagoland

A daughter, thriving again.

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.

Bethany Jessop·Mother of Stella·Tulsa, OK

GFR doubled. Avoided dialysis.

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.

Al Whitman·Commercial real estate broker·Hanover, IN

Asked the questions nobody else did.

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.

Steve Langlois·Auto body repair·Michigan

Off insulin in three months.

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.

Patient testimonial·Stage 3 CKD & insulin-dependent diabetes

The nurse who knew the science.

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.

Alison·Registered nurse·Early-stage CKD
More patient stories

Lab-by-lab improvements.

Recorded check-ins with seven more patients — specific GFR markers, time on protocol, and what changed.

Forty-point jump in seven weeks.

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.

Tarik·CKD · 7-week protocol

Out of the hospital, upward again.

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.

Esther & Brenty·Stage 5 CKD + diabetes + hypertension

Eight hundred Orange Theory classes in.

I was diagnosed with kidney disease at the Cleveland Clinic. They said there was nothing they could do. I found Dr. Irfan. I do Orange Theory five times a week — going on my 800th class. I’m in good shape.

Kim Lash·75 years old·End-of-stage 3 CKD

Off diabetes meds. Off cholesterol meds.

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.

Claudia·62 years old·CKD + Type 2 diabetes

From two hours of sleep to six.

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.

Mario·Stage 5 CKD + insulin-dependent diabetes

Bloating, gas, and kidney drift.

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.

Idris·49 years old·United Kingdom

One kidney left. Found her on TED.

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.

Anthony·Post-nephrectomy CKD
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