Karima Hirani - What Your Doctor Didnt Tell You: How Complementary and Alternative Medicine Can Help Your Pain

Testimonials About the Author

Dr. Hirani is giving me my life back . Maybe that sounds a bit dramatic, but it is true. Ive been living with a chronic illness for over twenty years now. My pain continues to diminish, and my chronic fatigue condition, which I had gone to see Dr. Hirani for, has also improved tremendously. She has done specific functional medical tests and has corrected nutritional deficiencies and hormonal imbalances in me as well, which has also contributed to my successful path toward healing.

I first met Dr. Hirani two years ago and discovered soon after that she exemplifies what a physician ought to be .

I am so grateful to have met Dr. Karima Hirani for many reasons. She is a wonderful human being, committed to a persons well-being by using the least invasive procedures. My quality of life is a hundred times better since she started helping me.

Dr. Hirani truly is, as the Yelp star rating says, As good as it gets ! Dr. Hirani found the underlying cause of my life-threatening illness that several other doctors fumbled the ball with when trying to diagnose me. My Lyme disease had gone unchallenged at that time for about seven and a half years. God has used my illness to humble me and cause me to appreciate Him, life, and people more. God also brought Dr. Hirani into my life and I am the better for it.

Dr. Hirani is also a social activist and does great work with feeding the homeless and people in need as the lead organizer at ICSC Food Pantry, where she maintains that same level of care. She volunteers her time to educate on various health topics such as nutrition, diabetes, and heart disease to the underserved communities throughout Los Angeles.

In ninth grade, I broke my upper arm during a wrestling practice. It was a clean break through the ball at the head of humerus. I was told this was a life-altering injury that would only get more chronically painful as time passed, and eventually require a total shoulder replacement. Despite the injury, I excelled in football up to the NFL level. It was a proud accomplishment but expedited both the degeneration and pain in the joint, leaving me in a constant pain of four-to-seven (ten being unbearable). I tried several different therapies to reduce the pain and got intermittent relief at best, but never long-lasting results.

I met Dr. Hirani in a mutual Mastermind group where she introduced me to Ozone Therapy Treatment. After just a SINGLE treatment my pain levels have been consistently between a one and two over a year later. It has truly been incredible. Ever since she treated me, I have recommended Dr Hirani to all of my [athlete] friends who are suffering from painDr. Hiranis oxygen-ozone therapy treatment works!

Dr. Hirani has been a miracle worker replacing fear and despair with tears of joy and peace with our boys. We are eternally grateful to this doctor, woman, and mother.

I had been suffering from an ongoing back issue with severe injuries to my spine due to a car accident years ago. Dr. Hirani and her medical staff gave me a world-class level of care . I would call her Wonder Woman, but for me she was a major Blessing . Thank you, Dr. Karima Hirani, I dont know how my back would feel and skin would look without you.

I saw Dr. Hirani several years ago and she tested me for a number of items. The results showed I had heavy metals in my system and chelation was started. I also began LDA [low-dose allergen] treatment and have continued to do so over the years. Among other problems, I was suffering from tinnitus, and the PEMF treatment she offers is the only thing that provided relief. My health has never been better in my life both professionally and personally. I have Dr. Hirani to thank, and I tell her this every time I visit. She is the best physician I have ever met . I got my life back after years and years of illness, and the LDA shots have kept me healthy.

Just amazing! Very thorough medical exams from blood test and allergy testing to nutrition coaching, Dr. Hirani has been a Godsend to our family . She helped my husband who has been in pain for years with an autoimmune disease. He has now been pain free for two yearsits amazing and such a blessing. Thank you, Dr. Hirani, [Nurse] Toby, and all the staff! You are all just what medical professionals should be .

Copyright 2022 by Karima Hirani, MD, MPH

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Print ISBN: 978-1-5107-7071-3

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This book is dedicated to all my pain patients, who have been my greatest teachers, and for the 1.5 billion chronic pain sufferers globally.

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Disclaimer

The advice and recommendations in this book are not meant to replace those of your own doctor or health provider. Please seek your doctors advice before embarking on any treatments discussed in this book.

All efforts to confirm the accuracy of the information contained in this book have been made as of its publication date. Health information and opinions change, so the reader should be made aware that reading information contained in this book at any date after its original publication may be outdated or incorrect. The author and publisher disclaim any liability of health outcomes that may result from trying any of the interventions discussed in this book.

All statements made in this book about products, drugs, nutraceuticals, and treatments have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

All names of patients have been changed to protect their privacy. All testimonials in this book are based on the experience of these few people, and you may not have the same experience. In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, the testimonials in this book reflect the personal experiences and opinions of these individuals, and again, they may not represent what every consumer may personally experience.

No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including recording, duplicating, or by informational storage or retrieval system without the authors prior written consent.

Please note: Neural trigger point therapy, oxygen-ozone therapy, and mesenchymal stem cell therapy are not FDA approved and not covered by insurance. Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy are approved for use (in some cases), but also are not covered by insurance. The use of stem cells or stem cellrich tissues, as well as mobilization of stem cells by any means (e.g., pharmaceutical, mechanical, or herbal based), is not FDA approved to treat, cure, or make any medical condition mentioned in this book better.