Holistic Health Bay Area - Nutrition|Functional Medicine|Alternative - SF

“I wanted to drop a line or two and express my gratitude to Dr. Husbands for his graciousness and speed in helping me balance severe menopausal reactions.  After one visit, Dr. Husbands was able to prescribe natural, plant based supplements which alleviated and substantially reduced the symptoms ailing me.  Being in the public eye was a concern with hot flashes, lack of sleep and severe hair loss.  All these hormonal imbalances are now in order and this girl is very pleased and very comfortable.  Thank you. “…Mary Velez

“Dr Husbands is one of the most thorough and knowledgeable doctors I have ever encountered. I had a medical problem that had been unresolved for 4 months and I was scheduled for surgery. Dr. Husbands made time in his schedule for me as soon as he heard that I had a problem. I followed his recommendations to the letter and the problem resolved itself without me having to have surgery. I have continued to follow his recommendations and have more energy, sleep better, and enjoy better general health than I can ever remember having.”…L. L., Redwood City, CA

“I am 54 and thanks to your care, I don’t remember feeling as healthy as I do today! I am exercising regularly and have effortlessly reached my healthy body weight (reducing by about 25 lbs). I have lost my craving for starches and am surprised that I now typically cook meals without them. When I started treatment with you, I had discomfort from extreme vaginal dryness and that has also healed thanks to the supplements I have been taking. My cholesterol has dropped without medication or a change in diet (other than reduction in starches). I appreciate your thoroughness in designing my treatment plan and your patience when I wasn’t able to follow your instructions to a “T”.” …AS – Mountain View, CA

“Dr. Husbands was instrumental in assisting me with some health related issues that have now been completely resolved. He took the time and effort to completely understand the problems and made recommendations that I am still following today with great results!! He is a pleasure to work with and very accessible when you need to reach him either by phone or email. I would strongly recommend him to anyone who needs assistance and wants positive results. It is well worth it!” …Michael Myer, Greater Los Angeles area,CA

“My husband and I began seeing Dr. Husbands in May of 2006 for a variety of health problems. Through thorough testing by Dr. Husbands, I was diagnosed with CFS, hormonal and glandular dysregulations. We began supplementation and some lifestyle changes as recommended by Dr. Husbands, and we saw almost immediate results in how we felt. Our lifestyle at the time was stressful having cared for my husband’s father through his battle with Alzheimer’s disease and subsequent death. Personally, I can attest to the effectiveness of Indole-3-Carbinol, as due to poor reorder planning on my part, I have run out of it. The symptoms almost immediately returned and I was glad to receive the supplement order in the mail! We have since moved 4 hours away and when we do not follow the recommended protocol of Dr. Husbands, we know it. We have come to appreciate his extreme patience and kindness toward us, and the expeditious way he responds to our needs – even from a distance. My husband has recently experienced joint pain (hip) and a phone call to Dr. Husbands resulted in excellent supplementation and a noticeable improvement in how the hip responds to daily life. Thank you Dr. Husbands for the wise and knowledgeable help you are to us.”…Ron and Gayle Colby, Cottonwood CA.

“In 2005 I dealt with one of life’s most tragic losses; I was in a hit run accident that took the life of my unborn twins. Life changed drastically that day and so did my mind, body and spirit. After 2 ½ years of countless visits to my Stanford General Practitioner, Gynecologist and Emergency. All coming to the same conclusion that it was all in my head because I would never be able to have children again and I need a grief counselor. Unknown to them I was in counseling 3 times a weeks and coming to grips with my loss. My Chiropractor referred me to Dr. Husbands, I trusted his referral but I was a bit hesitant. I was at one of the best medical facilities in the nation and they couldn’t figure it out, what made him think Dr. Husbands could. I made my initial appointment twice and rescheduled both of times. Graciously, Dr. Husbands called me and asked me to come in and I did. I spent over 1½ hours talking continuously to him about my journey to where I was and where I needed to be. He scheduled several blood tests and told me he was going to look for the root cause of my problems. Without any hesitation I believed him and he found the root cause as promised. The diagnosis in layman’s terms was that my Pituitary Gland knocked out my Adrenal Gland that knocked out my Thyroid. Talk about hormone chaos. The qualities that stand out about Dr. Husbands are that he listens, never judges or comments negatively. His disposition is kind, sincere and honorable: that is what sets him aside from the rest of the Doctors that I have encountered. He also taught me the biggest lesson in life that most doctors never attempt to teach you. “Your body can heal itself” with the proper nutrition and supplementation. The human body is the world’s most amazing machine. Believe it! The best news I ever got from Dr. Husbands was that I was ovulating again meaning children are in my future. Dr. Husbands, you saved my life, my sanity and my spirit. Thank You!” Sincerely, Letitia L. Sippio, a Patient for life.

“After the birth of my 2nd child, I experienced very irregular periods. In fact my entire system seemed to not be functioning on so many levels. My gynecologist diagnosed me with having PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)and sent me on my way with no information other than telling me to take birth control to keep having a period. Each day I felt less like myself and was experiencing extreme bloating (sometimes looking 6 months pregnant), constipation, and irritability. I was gaining weight quickly even though my diet was good and I exercised often. I was always cold, tired and lethargic. Even though I was 37, I felt like I was 97. I did my own research to find that PCOS is associated with these symptoms but the information I read and each doctor I saw (and I saw many), would suggest birth control or thyroid meds to deal with the symptoms. My last Western Medicine doctor did put me on Thyroid medication. After a month, and not feeling any better, I knew I couldn’t spend the rest of my life feeling so terrible and taking medication. I knew I had to find a Doctor who could help reverse these symptoms. Dr. Husbands was my last resort. I was so frustrated with the lack of time, concern and care of all the doctors I had seen previously that I was hesitant to spend more money and get no answers. Dr. Husbands knew from the start that I was done trusting doctors. But he did convince me that he could help and that I could reverse the symptoms by resetting my body. He talked about treating the entire body not just putting “bandaids” on the symptoms- like prescribing thyroid medication or birth control. I decided to take one more chance… When I came in to see Dr. Husbands, he was completely prepared and had reviewed all of my information, medical tests and medical questionnaire before I sat down. He knew my health issues, as if he had been my doctor for years. After a thorough consultation, he prescribed nutritional supplements which he said my body was lacking. He made some small but very important changes to my diet. Over the next month he did some chiropractic adjustments and confidently said that I would see some changes in the next few weeks and within 2 months I will have a period -without any medication or birth control. He was right… Within one month of following his advice, I had my first period in over 2 1/2 years. I am no longer cold, tired and lethargic- my energy is back to 100%. My bowel movements are regular. I am not feeling overwhelmed and irritable. And I no longer have extreme and constant bloating! I feel like my former self but even better. It was so long since I felt this good that I actually forgot what it felt like to feel good. I am forever grateful to Dr. Husbands and he has earned my complete trust.” …D. Morro, San Mateo, CA

“For 13 years I was on birth control pills to control an otherwise unbearable menstrual cycle. Cycle length would very from 2 to 5 weeks, cramping was debilitating enough to send me home from school, and menstrual flow was extremely heavy. BCP’s were a relief, and I never imagined anything else would fix my otherwise very difficult cycle. However, a year ago I started seeing Dr. Husbands with the initial intention of addressing what western medicine classified as “Irritable Bowel Syndrome” or IBS (that’s code for we have no idea what is wrong with your guts so you will just classify you as having IBS). Dr. Husbands was able to address my IBS by changing my eating habits, and introducing high quality and relevant supplements, all of which he recommended after taking several diagnostic tests. What I didn’t expect, was that by changing my diet and supplement intake, I would reap other benefits as well. My husband and I had decided that we wanted to try and have a family. Based on my history, I was petrified to go off the pill. However as per Dr. Husbands recommendation, I did, and I couldn’t have been happier or more surprised. My cycle was exactly 28 days, cramping was minimal, and menstrual flow was completely ordinary. Even though the results were so great, I still didn’t believe Dr. Husbands that I would get pregnant quickly. After only 3 months though, that is exactly what happened!! My husband and I couldn’t be happier. Hearing the baby’s heartbeat is the highlight of every month. Dr. Husbands thank you for giving me my health back, and for affording us the opportunity to have a family of our own!” …Jaimie, Software Sales Manager in Silicon Valley

“My husband Ray and I sought Dr. Husbands help for some chronic health conditions in early February 2008. I had low thyroid, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and type II diabetes. Like my husband I was taking multiple prescription medications for these conditions. With Dr. Husbands care, as of the end of March 2008 my fasting blood sugar levels are considerably lower and my blood pressure is more in the normal range. I am taking a lot less medication and hope to eventually eliminate the prescription drugs. I have more energy and have lost fat around my waist. I haven’t had my cholesterol and thyroid lab tests rechecked yet, but with the way I feel and with the improvements my husband has had on his labs, I expect there is a significant improvement. I would highly recommend anyone see Dr. Husbands who has such health conditions. …RoseMarie L., Redwood City, CA”

“I have been a diabetic for 25 years. I have Type II diabetes and had been able to control my blood sugar levels with diet and exercise. As I grew older this approach became less successful and I commenced many years of ingesting larger quantities of prescribed medications to control the daily blood glucose levels. Some of these medications had undesirable side effects and therefore I was placed on different medications. The reality of my situation became clear in November 2007 when my HGBA1C tested at 8%, my triglycerides tested at 310, my LDL was 106 and my HDL was 36. Additionally, my cholesterol was 204 and my weight was 196 lbs. I heard about Dr. Husbands via my daughter who was successfully treated by Dr. Husbands for cysts on her ovaries. I began a program with Dr. Husbands in February of 2008. The goal was and is to drastically reduce or eliminate my dependence on glucose control medications and their side effects. As of early May 2008, about 2 ½ months into the program, my latest test results have shown the following improvements. My HGBA1c has dropped to 7.1%, my triglycerides are 91, LDL is 92, HDL has leaped to 55, my cholesterol is 165 and my weight is 178 lbs. Happily, much of the weight loss is in my waist, and I know I have lost fat, not muscle, from the body composition tests Dr. Husbands performed. I feel very well and energetic. Dr. Husbands also performed a chiropractic adjustment on my back in a very comfortable manner. I am continuing with the diet and the supplements and have not had a problem with hunger pangs. But here is the best news. I have been able to eliminate entirely one diabetic medication (Actos) and am currently taking only ¼ the daily dose of the other medication (Glipizide). I have reviewed this with my medical provider (at Kaiser) and he is extremely pleased with the results. My daily glucose readings are routinely in the 90 – 110 range. Oh yes, as a kicker, my blood pressure is 119/60. This program is succeeding, and I am most pleased with the results to date. Thank you Dr. Husbands I could not be accomplishing these goals without your help.”…Regards, Ray C. Lombardi, Redwood City, CA.