What  is  in  common  between  a   good  cook    and  good  doctor?

HEALTHY WAIST LINE

A good  cook’s   delicious  food  for other  so  he  or  she  can afford  healthy food  for himself  or  herself and live long healthy life

A good  Doctor   take care of  his  or   her  health  first,  so  he  or  she  can provide  healthcare  to others  and practice  his own advise and

live happy  healthy full life.

It  is hard  to tell cook’s  waist line  because  he or  she  is  in the kitchen most of  the time, and    white  coat  cover’s doctor’s waist line.

PS:   When was  the  last  time

you have   measured   your waist line?

My Patients     are  my  inspiration

Couple  day  ago  I saw   a  31    year    old   lady  single  mom  3  kids   diagnosed   with   breast

cancer   both  breasts  resected  on  chemotherapy  .

I felt sorry  for  her  and  asked  her how  she  feel.

She said  I   wake  up   feel   sick  but  I  put  a smiley   face    and  get  to work.

Every  day    is  like  a  hell  not  sure  I  will make  it  but  end  of the day   receive  my  heavenly feeling,  I never felt  before.

I  do  want  my kids  to  remember  as a  role model.

Do  you miss    when  you   was  healthy and   enjoying  life?   I  asked

She  replied  Before  I  always    has  complains  , never  has this feeling.

Dr Shaikh    If  some  one  give  you  million  dollars   will that make  you happy?

Sure I  replied.

How  if  you  earn million  dollars.  She asked

Of course  I  will  be happier  if  I earn  it.

Now  I    has   a  pay check  I earned  and to my  surprise     I  has  a  meaningful   life.

Moral  of  the  story:     Suffering     for   a  unaware  person   is  punishment.

To  some  suffering  bring  awareness   and    for them    suffering   become  a  gift.

Self  aware  people  welcome  suffering  as  a  gift   they   know  the  reward  of  suffering.

LETTER TO THE AUTHOR :

I remember you once showed me a letter that one of your patients had written to you, and how proud you felt to receive it. Everyone wants recognition, to be appreciated for their efforts, and feel what they do really counts.

I for one, admire you so much. Every time I visit your office, you always have very positive words of wisdom to share with me, and of course, also a great sense of humor.

Just being a physician, in a basic way, is not your. You desire much more for people. You want others to live a happier life and feel inner peace in the stressful times we face. That comes from a spiritual love deep inside your heart. I’ve never had a doctor before that is so willing to look inside someone, see the need there, then try to help them feel better about themselves and better about their life.

Most doctors focus only on the physical condition. Most are caught up in time, rushed and even overwhelmed by meeting a schedule. But not you; you make your own rules of life. How rare that is.

The last time I came in for a check-up, I was concerned about the safety of my six year old grand daughter. You and I discussed prayer and faith. You asked me how much time I devoted to prayer, which isn’t the problem. Then you enlightened me to strengthen my faith by letting go and believing the Lord will watch over her. I was still allowing myself to “worry” instead of allowing Him to take on my pleading. You are so right. I spoke to my oldest son about you . He is a devout Christian and told me, “your doctor is right Mom.” He said, “I wish I could see Jalyn every day and know she is alright, but I can’t; I have to believe that God sees and knows and will take care of her for me.”

So, thanks to you, I feel much better about it. I also know that the Holy Spirit intercedes for me. Before the end comes, there will be so much evil and suffering in the whole world. It breaks my heart to know the pain and fear others less fortunate will experience. Like you said though, I must believe and have faith He will abide.

Thank you so much, and I pray God will bless you and yours.

Trail of healing 101 begins       For Jan 13th 2016

A LETTER FROM THE SAME PATIENT – SIX MONTHS LATER

Dr Shaikh,

I’m not really sure how begin…I’m not very good at writing, so I guess I will just start fom the beginning and let it all out.

I was angry, hurt and at times I guess I felt I needed to get even…as a child my parents never really wanted me, so my father took off…got re-married and took care of his step kids…if we run into one nother we say hi.  My mother would just drop me off wherever she could…my childhood was basically a lot of abuse mentally/physically and sexually.  Once I was old enought to stand up for myself she decided to kick me out and we didn’t speak for fourteen years…although, she had two girls with her second husband and always made sure she was there for them, and of course the husband hated me.  I’ve gone without food, holidays…pretty much been put through it.

Once I got married to my first husband, I was never complete…so after fifteen years instead of just leaving…what did I do…I had an affair as a way out.  that relationship was doomed from the get go!  But it led me to my now husband of six years, and we have been together for nine years.

Around seven years ago, my mother, aunt and two sisters tried to “reconnect” well, nothing changed…unless we were giving, doing or whatever…that’s when they wanted to bother (and they were never able to help us…including when I had surgeries), I can’t even count how much money they got out of us.  My mother even had us help her and the older daughter with her three kids move to this area in hopes that they could start over… since the younger daughter would beat on them and abuse them, so my husband and I did.  Well, what did she do… the same thing… but this time humiliated us around people we know and brought the youngest up here…who lives with the man she was having an affair with and is living with him, his brother, parents and the ex-girlfriend and her son.  After being cursed at, put down and used…we finally cut all ties.  Once can only take so much.

II know GOD, Jesus, the Blessed Mother, Holy Spirit, Saints and the angels…led me to my husband, who is my best friend, my rock, and the one I know…no matter what, will always be by my side.  And to you…without you having me do my “HOMEWORK” on my first visit…I know I would not have gotten myself back or the strength to realize…I MATTER!.  And most important…backk to the LORD!

When I first looked at the questions…honestly, I thought …oh, this is going to be easy, well, it wasn’t!  I really needed to dig deep and let things out that I didn’t want to…just not to have to deal with the pain.  But I’m glad I did!

I’M FINALLY AT PEACE;  I HAVE BE BACK AND ENJOYING LIFE THAT WE ARE SO BLESSED TO HAVE!

THANK YOU!!!

Trail of healing 101 begins       For Jan 12th 2016

SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE FROM A PATIENT:

1. I enjoy:  I don’t know anymore

2. I am confused about:  What changes I want to make in my career

3. My favorite activity is:  Camping

4. My greatest wish is:  We could have children or could afford to adopt

5. What makes me special is:  Caring, trustworthy and giving

6. I am unhappy about:  My family not being motivated to take care of themselves

7. My father:  Nothing to tell – he left when I was Five years old

8. My mother:  Drives me crazy – she wants me to support her all the time

9. Some people:  Are so negative

10. Happiness:  Spending time with my husband – he is my best friend

11. One thing that I have lost is:  Myself

12. The best thing about my job (or School) is:  I’m left alone to do my job – It’s very relaxed, but I need a change -I’m tired of office work

13. At night:  I wish I didn’t have to hear all the nonsense from my family

14. When I am alone:  I think about how I can change things in my life to get it better.

15. I would like to forgive:  Me – for stupit things I’ve done as a young adult

16. I wish others would see me as:  A caring person with feelings

17. Many times I have tried:  To Move and save money

18. I have been sruprised about:  I can’t remember

19. The thoughts that are hard to let go are:  Not being able to have children

20. My best trait is:  I’m genuine

– One dream I have is to write an e-Book cookbook but can’t afford a computer

Trail of healing 101 begins       For Jan 11th 2016

SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE FROM A PATIENT:

1. I enjoy:  Chasing my daughter around playing

2. I am confused about: Tantrums and my anxiety

3. My favorite activity is:  Watching movies with family

4. My greatest wish is:  For my daughter to live a full healthy life

5. What makes me special is:  My ability to overcome obstacles

6. I am unhappy about:  Loss of a best friend and then my baby’s father killed himself

7. My father:  Is a loser, however my stepfather is amazing

8. My mother:  Is wonderful

9. Some people: Are judgemental, cruel and ignorant

10. Happiness:  Is my greatest wish and I’m not there yet

11. One thing that I have lost is:  My confidence

12. The best thing about my job (or school) is:  I’m disabled

13. At night:  I toss and turn and wake up startled

14. When I am alone:  I’m never alone

15. I would like to forgive:  Tommy for killing himself

16. I wish others would see me as:  A strong mother

17. Many times I have tried:  to be a strong person

18. I have been surprised about:  How great I changed so far

19. The thoughts that are hard to let go are:  Abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse

20. My best trait is:  My intelligence and compassionate behavior

Trail of healing 101 begins       For Jan 10th 2016

LETTER TO THE AUTHOR:

Dr Shaikh,

I want to thank you for helping me address the source of my pain and also thank you for telling me it’s OK to take this journey at my own pace.  I think it’s really working!  I am already feeling accomplished just for starting to address my emotional hurt.  thank you for sharing all the messages of hope from these brave women.  Thank you for being you.  You certainly stand out as a Doctor.  I’m heading back across the country but I will remember and take with me your words.

Jessica

Trail of healing 101 begins       For Jan 9th 2016

LETTER TO THE AUTHOR:

Dr Shaikh,

It would take forever to tell you how grateful I am to God that he blessed me with a doctor like you.  I’ve been your patient for around 30 years and you walked a long journey with me mentally, physically and spiritually.  You were always a doctor that would put your patients before yourself.  When you swore the oath to be a doctor, you did it with a heart for God and a heart for helping many people.  Most doctors are in a hurry when it comes to patients, but you will listen to the patient with a caring heart.  I’ve been so blessed to have you as my doctor and as I grew close to God, I learned through you that we are to love one another.  As God commands.  I pray I may growto love and care for all different walks of life of people like you do.  May God bless you always and in all things.

You are blessed.  I am so grateful that you are my doctor

A.G

Trail of healing 101 begins       For Jan 8th 2016

LETTER TO THE AUTHOR:

Dear Arif,

Today was overwhelming.  I was at the center twice today – once for Ob/Gyn and once for Adult Medicine for my blood pressure.  I was also there Friday.  Today is Monday.  Your kindness and compassion brought me to tears.  I thought previously I may need to use my insurance references to find a new primary care physician – Today I found my primary care Doctor.  It was more of a spiritual visit than a Doctor visit.  When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.  We are all students and we are all teachers. This issue of blood pressure will soon be under hand

Thank You!

D.J.

Trail   of  healing  101   begins       For  Jan  7th   2016

LETTER TO THE AUTHOR:

Dear Dr Shaikh,

Thank you for your insightful book.  It has been very helpful to me as I reflect on choices I have made in my life and the consequences and outcomes that have followed.  The healing tips in your book, on your website and when I see you in the office make me realize some of the destructive behaviors I have allowed in my life and MY ability to make positive changes.  It is no one else’s fault but mine if I can’t be happy.  No one controls my happiness except me – I am the only person that can allow someone to take my happiness away.

I have made some positive changes in my life over the last year.  I’m upset that it has taken me as long as it has to realize the negative influences I’ve allowed around me but I also feel  a certain peace and happiness which I haven’t felt in years – Maybe I needed to experience one to recognize and realize the potential of the other?

Family and friends that care about me tried to help me understand this but I know now that I needed to experience this journey by myself for any lasting changes to be made.

It’s easy to go through each day and think about the future and not realize the best things about the day and timeyou are currently experiencing.  I’m trying to practice being present in each moment.

I am not perfect and each day, I must evaluate myself and make sure I’m not veering off the right path.  I want to continue to evolve and become better each day.  I try to start each day asking God to help me be the best I can be and guide me into making good choices.

You mentioned to me recently that a man that found your healing tips helpful had been throught a lot but he was happy.  That stuck with me.  You also said that most people have to go throught difficult times that test their strength to really appreciate the small things in life.  You said that if everyone would recognize the strengly they have inside of themselves before they are tested, it would make so many people stronger and aware of their full potential.

Thank you for your support and help as I work on my won personal journey.  I hope that I might be able to help others one day realize their potential and ability to be happy.  You are in inspiration to all!

A.H.