ABDOMINAL PAIN

I came to Giaquinto Center in June 2006.  I was experiencing everything from minor discomfort to pretty extreme pain in my stomach area.  I suffered with these symptoms for 8 weeks before I went to my medical doctor, who sent me for a CT scan, diagnosed me with diverticulitis and prescribed antibiotics, which didn’t work.  My quality of life took a serious downturn.  I had constant stomach pain to some degree every day.  Some days it got so bad that I had to lie down due to the pain.  I was referred to Dr. Giaquinto by a co-worker who was a patient of his.  Dr. Giaquinto prescribed enzymes, a better diet and simple exercise for me to do at home.  I had a 50% improvement in my digestion and stomach pain after the first month.  After the second month all the discomfort is gone and I feel great.

Sincerely,
Richard B.

ACID REFLUX/HEARTBURN

    I came to Giaquinto Center on March 17, 2008.  I am not sure of the cause, but my health had been deteriorating for about 2 years. I had been dealing with acid reflux for about 8 months. I was also experiencing constant sinus infections, taking tons of antibiotics, gaining weight and losing my energy and zest for life.  I felt like I was growing old before my time. The condition I was in affected every aspect of my life.  All I wanted to do was lay in bed and watch TV.  I could not sleep at night and I was afraid to eat.  I was depressed and lost my interest and joy for life. I had tried to address my issues with several different types of medical doctors. I was treated by a gastroenterologist who put me on 2 acid reflux medications.  I was treated by my internist with antibiotics and I began to get allergy shots for my allergies.  I also used 2 nasal sprays for my allergies.  The only difference I experiences was that my acid reflux continued only slightly- improving in the daytime.  I continued to get sinus infections every other month.  I still had no energy and felt bad all of the time.  I explored the internet and found Dr. Howard Loomis.  I did a searched on his website for a chiropractor in my area who did digestive work.  I decided to try that route because all the others had been so ineffective. 

      Since being treated by Dr. Giaquinto with Enzyme Therapy, I have had amazing results!  In just 4 months, my life is completely different.  I feel like I used to in my 20’s.  I have tons of energy, sleep at night and feel refreshed in the morning. The best of all is that my reflux is GONE!  I have my life back again.  Not only that I have not been sick for 2 months now.  No sinus infection, no illness of any kind.  This is fantastic for me.  As an added benefit, I have lost 15 pounds without even trying.  The weight just melted away in 3 months.  I have my life back and I feel so lucky.  I am sending my friends and family who are not well to Dr. Keith.  He is amazing!!!!!!

Sincerely,
Patti P.

I came to Giaquinto Center in September 2006.  I was referred to Dr. Giaquinto by a co-worker.  I was experiencing acid reflux, indigestion, bloating and insomnia.  I contributed my symptoms primarily to stress and poor eating habits.  Although I’ve had these symptoms for years, at times they were so severe that I thought my chest pains were a signal I was having a heart attack.  My symptoms also keep me up at night so I’m tired and dragging during the day.  My medical doctor prescribed the little purple pill.   The symptoms went away, but unfortunately it caused me to gain weight.  It masked the symptoms but didn’t get to the root my digestion problems.  Since I’ve been taking enzymes and doing my stretching exercises, I have noticed a huge difference in the way I feel.  No more heartburn or bloating and I have energy after I eat instead of feeling tired.  I sleep through the night and wake up rested.

Sincerely,
Nicki H.

 ALLERGIES

Since high school I suffered from frequent debilitating sinus congestion and headaches.  Medication was futile.  I would have to lay down, in the dark and either slept it off or vomit until I could sleep it off.  I would be virtually incapacitated for hours at a time.  I went to allergist and after a barrage of tests, I was diagnosed with environmental allergies, prescribed Celdane, and received allergy shots for three years.   My headaches became less frequent, but I was still constantly congested.  When I moved back from college and started working, the frequency of which I got headaches increased.   I didn't have time, ability, or desire to be out of commission for hours at a time.  I have never been really big on traditional medicine and decide to go to a homeopath and nutritionist about my condition.   She put me on a rotation and elimination diet and gave me a list of supplements to take.  I immediately noticed a change.  I felt better and my headaches lessened in frequency and severity.  However, I still had difficulty breathing out of my nose.  At this point, I was thinking that this is the best it would ever be: partial congestion and infrequent headaches.  Then a friend of mine told me about enzymes and introduced me to Dr. Giaquinto.  He did a digestive workup on me and explained why I have been plagued with sinus problems for the majority of my life.  Then, he introduced me to enzymes and how they work.  He prescribed specific supplements for me that my body needed.  After taking the supplements for 6 weeks, I woke up one morning and could actually breathe out of my nose.  I was ecstatic.   Since then, my body’s need for enzymes has changed and lessened and my headaches and sinus congestion is rare.  Even though his goal is to help you to get your body to work properly on its own, I continue to be a loyal patient of Dr. Giaquinto.  He not only gave me hope, he gave me a solution.

Sincerely,
Amy J.

I first came to Giaquinto Center 4 months ago for numbness in both my arms and hands.  I also have allergies and sinus problems intermittently my whole life.  While getting treatment for the numbness in my arms, I spoke with Dr. Giaquinto about my allergies.  I told him I had allergy shots when I was younger and my allergies subsided until about two years ago when they came back in full force.  For the past two years, I would wake up sneezing and congested almost everyday.  I would get allergy flare ups about twice a month that would leave me bedridden.  Some days I even had to take allergy medicine which I didn’t like doing because I wasn’t able to function properly due to the side effect of being drowsy.  Dr. Giaquinto suggested that he could help my allergy condition with Enzyme Therapy.  I decided to give it a try.  Since being treated by Dr. Giaquinto with Enzyme Therapy for my allergies, I have had excellent results!!  The first few weeks I went through some cleansing.  Dr. G. explained that my cells and tissue were being replaced with better quality nutrition.  It has been about two months since I started the Enzyme Therapy and now I no longer have any congestion and haven’t had an allergy attack since!

Sincerely,
Amanda C.

ASTHMA

I first came to Giaquinto Center for treatment about three to four months ago.  I have had allergy induced asthma since the age of twelve years old.  Even with being an athlete and a fitness professional today I still had recurrent bouts of asthma which not only made it hard to breathe but also took my energy level down quite a bit as well.  I also could not be around dogs for very long because they would flare up my sinus congestion and asthma.  I always have had an inhaler nearby just in case an attack would begin.  I’ve had to keep my cardiovascular conditioning top notch at all times and have taken Claritin daily since it came out on the market.  I was treated by a respiratory therapist when I was first diagnosed with allergy induced asthma as a kid but hadn’t been treated any differently by other doctors over the years.  Basically, they would prescribe new inhalers for me and that’s about it.  The inhalers have been consistently effective for attacks but were mainly an emergency cure more than one that could cure my condition.  Angela Parker and Jeffrey Bertollini referred me to the office.  As trainers for Body Inspired Fitness we often times overuse our bodies and Dr. Keith has “put us back together” again.  Upon working with Dr. Keith he introduced me to enzyme therapy to greatly lessen my asthma in addition to chiropractic adjustments.  I could see results very quickly once I began using the enzymes in my daily dietary regimen and the chiropractic adjustments helped open a healthier flow throughout my body as well.  My body has grown healthier and my lungs are better than they’ve been since I was first diagnosed so many years ago.  I also can be around dogs now without any flare ups of my symptoms and no longer need the claritin.

Sincerely,
Sean N.

ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE

I first came to Giaquinto Center on December 29, 2005.  I felt out of sorts, but I didn’t know what was wrong.I was planning to run the LA Marathon on March 19, 2006, which was at that time less than three months away.  I wanted to be in the best physical condition that I could possibly be.  Mostly, I had neck pains that bothered me throughout the day.  While training, I would also feel minor back pains while I ran.I had been treated by a chiropractor before and had good results, but never considered getting consistent treatment before.  I first found out about BaysideWellnessCenter when I was out for a walk.  The office seemed very inviting and it felt like I was meant to be there.  Since being treated by Dr. Giaquinto, I am in the best physical shape of my life. Besides getting adjusted on a regular basis, I also began taking Juice Plus and enzymes that Dr. Giaquinto prescribed to me to help with my muscle soreness from training.  I not only ran the LA Marathon strong, but I beat my personal record thereby allowing me to qualify for next years’ Boston Marathon.  I am writing this testimony on March 20, 2006, the day after the marathon.  Today I feel the best I’ve ever felt! (Of course, minus a few sore muscles.)  I owe it all to Dr. Giaquinto and BaysideWellnessCenter.

Sincerely,
Asela W.

AUTISM

“At about 2 weeks after birth, my perfectly, healthy, beautiful son developed cradle cap.  Doctors told me THIS WAS NORMAL and there was no need to be concerned so they didn’t do much about it.  It continued to grow (doctors said he would grow out of it) from his scalp, to his face down his neck to his shoulders onto his arms, body then his legs, covering 70% of his body.  This condition continued to grow.  We were visiting the ER regularly at least once a month.  Through several months of horrifying events our beautiful healthy child was now covered with a condition the doctors called chronic eczema, a respiratory and digestive condition that one doctor states “we were just going to need to learn how to live with it because there is no cure.”  Furious, I started on a quest to heal my son and nothing or no one would stop me.

At about 2 ½ years, my son started regressing, stopped talking, running, stopped being able to swallow his food or eat normally, stopped interacting with us, catapulting him into fully regressed autism.  Before the autism, my son was a cuddly, sweet tempered, loved to laugh and be around people.  I coined him my social butterfly.  Even though the pain he was going through with chronic eczema, life threatening allergies, digestive and respiratory conditions, he had such a good disposition.

By this time my son had an army of professional specialists for his various conditions and an array of therapists helping my son do what “NORMAL” kids do without thinking.  These specialists consist of pediatrician, dermatologist, autism specialist, neurologist, allergist, nutritionist, audiologist, psychologist, speech therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist and adaptive therapist.

By the time I met Dr. Giaquinto, my son, who was 3 ½ years old, was taking multiple prescribed medications for years.  The so called “specialists” were telling me my son was too young to know what would become of him.  The eczema was under control due to constantly medicating him.  He didn’t take any naps and never slept through the night.  He had an extreme diaper rash that would not go away.  Every night he would repeatedly bang his head against the wall. He also did not make eye contact with anyone.  He did not engage or have interaction with anyone including me. He had a very poor appetite and was a very picky eater.  Every morning he had a chronic productive cough.  He was losing muscle mass due to his nutritional deficiencies.  He didn’t have the ability to run and play like kids his own age.  His weight was unstable at one time he lost a total of 5 pounds going back down to 14 pounds at age 2.  This was a very scary time my family and I.

Simply my son was a zombie by the time we got to Dr. Giaquinto.  Under Dr. Giaquinto’s care, my son started coming back to us.  Dr. Giaquinto taught me how to give my son enzymes, we started him on Juice Plus+, and some home exercises I could do for my son.  I noticed quick results.  After his 1st visit, my son had more energy, went home and took a nap!  He started to become more engaging with me. That night he didn’t bang his head against the wall once and he slept completely through the night for the first time in a long time.  After the 2nd visit, he started sleeping well and still hasn’t banged his head against the wall once.  His teacher at school says he is using more words and is more engaging.  His appetite is coming back and is now starting to eat food that is healthier for him.  After visits 3-5, his interaction was continuing to improve, he is now using more words, and continuing to progress in engaging with others.  He is now making more eye contact with others.  After the 6th visit, he went home and slept for 14 hours, woke up the next morning, crawled into our bed and cuddled up next to me and said the words “Mommy, I love you.”  I had never heard those words before from him.  My heart just melted with joy.  After 7 weeks of treatment, the diaper rash and cough were completely gone.  He began engaging with my family members, playing with his toys, running, eating and started talking again.  He is gaining back his muscles mass and is gaining weight regularly.  After everything my husband and I have been through, Dr Giaquinto was a breath of fresh air to us. 

I have done everything Dr. Giaquinto has told me to do for my son to the T.  I have not waivered and only after 6 months of treatment my family and son have enjoyed bountiful success after success.

My son takes his enzymes and Juice Plus+ daily.  He is no longer taking any prescribed medications from the other doctors to my approval!  He is making great strides for a healthier lifestyle and bright future.  My husband and I will always consult with Dr. Giaquinto and use his services.  Dr. Giaquinto is a wonderful person and we are truly blessed to be his patients. What is unknown to you Dr. G, is that you helped rebuild my family and helped save my marriage that was in deep crisis. 

I will forever be grateful to Dr. Giaquinto for his help and all his education.” 

With admiration and gratitude,

Eloisa R., Duke’s Mother

BLOATING

I initially came to Giaquinto Center for my back pain, which Dr. Giaquinto has helped tremendously.  But Dr. Giaquinto helped me in a way I never expected.  I have had bloating and stomach pain routinely show up after eating for as long as I can remember.  Even eating something as small as a sandwich.  I’d always walk around holding my stomach in because I felt like I’d swallowed a giant watermelon.  It was just so big.  It was too hard and painful to always suck it in and hold it in.  Unfortunately my self-esteem suffered because of my bloating and pain and I just didn’t understand why it was so ugly.  It got to a point were I wouldn’t go swimming or to the beach if I had eaten that day.  I even went to medical doctors and they said there was nothing wrong!  The Internist I saw thought I had severe stress directed into my stomach.  I also went to an acupuncturist and it didn’t help either.  I felt like having no results or answers after seeing these professionals was a big waste of money.  After I heard about the digestive work Dr. Giaquinto does, I thought I’d try one more time to find relief.  Dr. Giaquinto did a digestive workup on me and prescribed specific exercises and enzyme supplements that my body needed to heal.  It has been two months and the bloating and stomach pain is 90% improved.  Now these are results! And I am unexpectedly also losing weight, which I am thrilled about and I don’t have to hold my stomach in any more.  I know with enzyme therapy one day soon I’ll be 100%!

Sincerely,
Ashley B.

BLOATING, GAS, FOGGY THINKING

I first came to see Dr. Giaquinto in October 2009. The conditions that I had were digestion difficulties with gas and bloating, sometimes constipation if my diet was off, tense shoulders, lower back pain and foggy thinking. These conditions affected my life daily because I was uncomfortable wearing tight fitting clothes.  I felt like I looked pregnant.  When my shoulders and back pain were bad I didn’t feel like being social with my friend and family.   I also had a difficult time continuing my work as a camera operator which really concerned me.

I have only seen an herbalist for my conditions.  I got temporary relief from the symptoms, but as soon as I strayed from the program my symptoms returned.  I saw Dr. Giaquinto speak in San Diego and it was an eye opener. I decided that I need to see him for treatment.  I felt a difference after only 1 day of being treated. My bloating and gas completely resolved.  Even when I eat the wrong things, my symptoms don’t return. I also see a big difference in my skin, my fine lines on my face are fading.   I’m feel much stronger when I work out. My shoulders and back can sometimes hurt but is less intense then before I started treatment. I also have tons of energy and my thinking much, much clearer.

Sincerely,
Ann B.

DIGESTION DIFFICULTIES

 I first came to see Dr. Giaquinto in July 2007.  I had severe digestive difficulties.  For 13 years all the muscles on the right side of my body were always very tight creating migraines headaches, neck pain, lower back and sciatic pain. This condition brought on constant pain.  I assumed gymnastics, playing sports and having a really active lifestyle may have caused my condition.  Unfortunately this condition interfered with my life to a great extent.  I couldn’t run any more, lift weights, watch movies in a theater, drive for long periods of time and even take long walks for shopping.  I couldn’t do anything too physical or else I would pay for it. Every time I would eat, I would get indigestion, nausea and diarrhea.  I have seen many acupuncturists, chiropractors, physical therapist, naturopaths and medical doctors for my condition.  The naturopath had helped with the food allergies, but for the most part I only experienced short term relief seeing these professionals.  I was referred to Dr. Giaquinto by a friend of mine that swears by him.  Dr. Giaquinto put me on an enzyme program to help with my digestion.  The enzymes have helped tremendously and they re-enforce what I should be eating and are a great reminder for me to eat properly.  With my digestion system working extremely well now, the rest of my body is feeling much better due to the decreased nutritional stress.  Thanks to Dr. Giaquinto, I am now resuming the active lifestyle I use to have 13 years ago. 

Sincerely,
Alyssa C.

DIGESTION DIFFICUTIES, INSOMNIA & BACK PAIN

I first came to Giaquinto Center in May 2008.  I had chronic upper back pain, pain all over my body, digestive pain, and insomnia.  I don’t remember when it began but it has been with me for years.  I suffered from insomnia partially due to the pain in my body so throughout most of the day I was fatigued.  Making every task extremely difficult to do and accomplish.  Things that brought me joy weren’t bringing me joy anymore.  I saw my primary care physician, a physical therapist and another chiropractor for my conditions.  My back and body pain lessened while in their care but never completely went away.  My primary physician prescribed medicine for my stomach but it didn’t help me at all.  I met Dr. Giaquinto at the Palisades farmer’s market and decided to seek treatment from him.  Since being under his care, I no longer have insomnia, my energy level is much better, no more digestive problems and the pain in my back and body are completely gone.  With the exercises that Dr. Giaquinto gave me to do will consistently help to strengthen my back.  Thank you Dr. Giaquinto.

Sincerely,
Eloisa R.

ECZEMA

I had been suffering from eczema for the last 5 years.  Living on the East Coast, the extreme temperature of winter would flare up the outbreaks on my fingers, wrist and neck.  Each year the outbreaks seemed to get worse and worse.  When the breakouts would occur, it would hurt to put my hands in water and I had to be very cautious of any lotions I would use.  It was also very uncomfortable going from hot (heated homes) to cold (the outdoors).  My hands looked and felt awful.  So, I went to a dermatologist.  The dermatologist prescribed symptomatic relief, a cream that would dry up the eczema, but only until the next breakout.  Even with using the cream, my skin felt very tight and very dry.  At that point the condition never improved.  I was referred to Dr.Giaquinto from a relative that was receiving treatment from him.  Dr. Giaquinto did a digestive workup on me and told me exactly why I had the eczema.  He prescribed a treatment plan that included chiropractic care and specific enzyme supplements that my body desperately needed.  After taking the supplements for about two months, my fingers, wrist, and neck are now completely normal!!!  There are almost no patches of dry skin for the first time in years!  I am extremely happy with my results and would recommend anyone who has a skin condition to see Dr. Giaquinto.

Sincerely,
Pat N.

FATIGUE

I’d like to tell you a little bit about how I was feeling and the symptoms I put up with for 3 years prior being treated at Giaquinto Center. I was tired a lot, especially in the afternoon. I work from home so taking a midday nap is very tempting and often happens! My body felt clenched, in a constant state of tension. My sleep pattern was terrible. I’d wake up after 4 hours of sleeping and could not get back to sleep. I had realized that the stress I’m continually under was hurting my body, even though I thought I was doing the right things for it. I ate right, exercised almost daily, give myself “me time” to unwind, but it just wasn’t enough. Since seeing Dr. Giaquinto for a digestive work-up and enzyme therapy, I feel 200% better, maybe more. I have tons of energy. When I wake up at night I generally can fall right back to sleep. I can eat foods like cheese again, which I had a difficult time properly digesting before. I’m not as hungry because my body gets the nutrition its needs from the foods I’m eating. I also snack less and it’s easier to control my weight. I would highly recommend seeing Dr. Giaquinto for enzyme therapy, especially those people under a lot of stress, have low energy or want to gain better control of their weight. Anyone can benefit from great nutrition and enzymes!

Sincerely,
Wendy W.

 IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

I first came to Giaquinto Center for Digestive and Chiropractic Health in May 2008.  I have been suffering from IBS on a daily basis for approximately 17 years.  I would have 5-6 loose bowel movements a day along with a lot of gas.  My condition has gotten to a point where it is hard for me to go out and socialize with friends and family.  I have been treated by my medical doctor for this condition.  He prescribed medication for me and I have had mediocre results.  I was referred to Dr. Giaquinto by my daughter.  Since being treated by Dr. Giaquinto, I have about 2-3 firm bowel movements per day and 50 % less gas.  I take my enzymes faithfully and notice a difference when I don’t.  The enzymes really help me.  Thank you Dr. Giaquinto.

Sincerely,
Judy W.

I first came to Giaquinto Center on March 21, 2008.  My wife had jaw surgery 25 years ago and had her jaw wired shut.  I would wake up anytime she cleared her throat, fearing she was choking.  Poor sleep ensued and it worsened over the years by job stress.  I would routinely fall asleep easily, then wake up about 2-3 hours later and be restlessly awake for the rest of the night.  This usually happened 4-5 times a week for the last 25 years.  I would rarely if ever feel totally rested, which I believe contributed to low energy in general and fatigue. On top of that, I also would wake up 4-5 times a night to go to the bathroom to urinate.  My medical doctor prescribed drugs to help me sleep.  Another chiropractor also gave me natural sleeping aids.  The only thing that worked was one of the drugs prescribed, but I was reluctant to take it regularly for fear of becoming dependent.  I was referred to Dr. Giaquinto by my daughter.  Since being treated by Dr. Giaquinto in a short amount of time with adjustments and enzyme therapy, I would estimate that my sleep pattern has improved at least 50% and I might get up 1 time a night to urinate but that is rare now.   I still have some nights where I have trouble sleeping, but I feel that is related to major stress in my life.  Stress management is something I am working on to help me sleep.  Overall, I feel my conditions have greatly improved with Dr. Giaquinto’s treatment over the last 6 weeks. 

Sincerely,
Daniel C.

MIGRAINES

I have been suffering from migraines for the past 30 years.  At times I would get them as frequent as 4 days a week.  My migraines interfered with my daily life. I had a hard time focusing on anything. I had to be in a dark room and sleep it off. While at work I took breaks often to close my eyes. I had to wear sunglasses until it was dark just for me to fall asleep.  I didn’t know what was causing them.  It I’ve been treated by every doctor that I could think of to help with my migraines. They’ve ran cat scans and x-rays. I’ve gotten acupuncture, and even had medicine prescribed to me to help and nothing worked.  A co-worker of mine recommended I go and see Dr. Keith Giaquinto.  When I came to Dr. Keith Giaquinto, his treatments stopped my headaches and I was starting to feel like a brand new person. This was the first time something had work and was consistent at working. I’m extremely happy with Dr. Keith and his Staff.  My result from the Giaquinto Center is that I feel amazing. My migraines are not completely gone but are significantly less frequent and less intense. Dr. Keith has given me the tools I need to manage my headaches and keep my head and body healthy and pain free.

Sincerely,
Suzanne D.