Argentina A.M. (40 years old, male, doctor)

[Request for home visit from Healthy Life Network]

　In July 2003, the MOA Zuisenkyô was completed in the city of Santiago del Estero, and in November of the same year, the Santiago Clinic opened. I was selected as the medical director of the Clinic. Strangely, 2003 was a significant year that coincided with the 450th anniversary of the municipal administration.
　Mr. F plays a central role in the Healthy Life Network in the area where he lives. In 2008, he conducted a Purifying Therapy survey (a survey on improving QOL by Purifying Therapy) for 20 people. Out of 20, 14 people are continuing to receive Purifying Therapy.
　Mr. C (50 years old) was among the subjects. Mr. C was suffering from divorce problems and had severe depressive symptoms, but he was rejuvenated after receiving daily Purifying Therapy from Mr. F for two weeks. Then, Mr. C said, “I have the power to live. I definitely want my sick mother (Mrs. A, 87 years old) to experience this wonderful therapy.”
　Mr. F visited Mrs. A at noon on April 28, 2008. Mrs. A eagerly requested the Purifying Therapy after Mr. F explained about Purifying Therapy. After receiving Purifying Therapy for about 40 minutes from Mr. F on the crown, neck, right shoulder and scapula, her pain subsided. However, Mrs. A’s condition is serious, so Mr. F requested me to visit her.

[Changes from bedridden state]

　After being contacted by Mr. F, I visited Mrs. A’s house after her medical examination at the Clinic. Mrs. A has diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis, heart failure, hypertension, cerebrovascular disorder, vertebral sulcus, dislocation of the right shoulder, meningitis, glaucoma, hearing loss, and depressive symptoms. She was in a state of getting help from people to go to the bathroom. Judging from the perspective of Western medicine alone, she was in a situation where “I can’t do anything about it.”
　With the permission of Mrs. A, I carefully explored 21 parts of her body specified in the text of “Practice of Okada Purifying Therapy.” I then administered Purifying Therapy to her right shoulder blade and the lower part of her kidneys for about 10 minutes. Then something surprising happened. Mrs. A, who was bedridden, got up from the bed. Then, she started walking toward the dining room.
　Mrs. A brought a bag containing the medicines she was taking at that time and showed them to me. There were about 20 kinds of medicines prescribed by five specialist doctors. I chose and prescribed seven kinds of medicines from them. I also explained the Okada Health and Wellness Program and advised her to receive Purifying Therapy on a daily basis.

[Able to go out alone]

　A week later, on May 5, Mrs. A visited the Clinic for the first time with Mr. F. Mrs. A said that she has been receiving Purifying Therapy continuously from Mr. F. “Every day as I receive Purifying Therapy, the pain subsides for 24 hours. I am almost pain free. I sleep soundly at night.” She was delighted. Also, on this day, she was able to walk with only the support of a cane.
　After that, Mrs. A, who came to the Clinic continuously, began to show not only physical but also mental changes. Recalling her youth when she was a teacher, she commented, “that was the most brilliant days in my life.” This change of mind is important. Mrs. A used to remember only the bad things in the past, but since she started receiving Purifying Therapy, she remembered only the good things and began to show a happy expression.
　Even now, she is making efforts to improve herself, such as receiving regular Purifying Therapy. The other day, she was able to walk to a bank about 1km away to receive her pension with her maid. She told me that she wasn’t too tired. Now, she is capable of going out alone.

[Importance of the Healthy Life Network]

　Through this event, I am keenly aware of the importance of a Healthy Life Network like the one Mr. F belongs to. The network and members looks at the facts of individuals, families, and communities and offer support to the health promotion of patients.
　I became a Western medicine doctor (general doctor, family doctor) at a university, and I am incorporating the Okada Health and Wellness Program at the Santiago Clinic. In the future, while making use of my experience in integrative medicine, I hope to work on medical treatment and illness solutions that value the “heart rather than things” and “love rather than theory” in collaboration with the Zuisenkyô, Clinic and the Healthy Life Networks.

[Comments from Mrs. A (November 7, 2008)]

　Before, I couldn’t do housework and asked the housekeeper to do everything. Now, I can do housework without the help of others. I think it’s due to the Purifying Therapy, so I’m very happy when Mr. F comes to visit me.
　I am looking forward to visiting the Clinic as well as the Purifying Therapy I receive at home. A smile naturally springs up. When I look at the flowers, I forget about my daily dislikes. When I leave the Clinic, I feel a sense of openness and happiness.
　I am grateful to Dr. M for always taking care of my health. The staff and volunteers at the Clinic are full of humanity, and I feel reassured that they treat patients with love.
　I am deeply grateful to the founder, Mokichi Okada, for paving the way for health recovery thanks to the Okada Health and Wellness Program, including Purifying Therapy.

[Launch of Rheumatoid Arthritis Research Project]

　Since starting the “Health Promotion Seminar for Doctors and Medical Professionals” at my home, each participant saw the fact that chronic diseases and difficult-to-treat diseases are improved by Purifying Therapy. They have regained their hope as a doctor.
　Dr. P, who was attending the seminar (currently the director of the Santiago del Estero Department of Health and Welfare), suggested that the research theme be “rheumatoid arthritis,” which is one of the diseases that is currently attracting attention. Since it is a disease that causes depression, occupational difficulties, and sometimes even death, and causes distress to individuals and families, everyone was convinced and decided to study it.
　A “health promotion seminar” was held at the clinic, where not only doctors but also psychologists, dentists, and hygiene instructors participated, and the president and vice president of the Rheumatoid Arthritis Association in Santiago also visited the clinic. I was in favor of the study.
　The procedure took more than four months, but with the cooperation of the Santiago Medical Association, research on Purifying Therapy for rheumatoid arthritis began on August 20, 2008.
Three months have passed since the study started. The symptoms of each patient have improved, and other medical personnel, who are cooperating, are also surprised.