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Los Angeles, CA 90067

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Cedars Sinai

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Gastroenterology – Gut Microbiome

Why Treating Gastroenterology and Gut Microbiome with Acupuncture and East-West Medicine is 90.7% Effective

Treating Gastroenterological Disease and the Gut Microbiome with East-West Functional Medicine means state of the art treatments that take advantage of both Western Scientific Advances and the Safe, Effective, Natural, and Self-Sustaining, Functional Approach of Eastern Medicine.  Eastern Functional Medicine includes Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine and is the only medicine in the world backed by 2,000 years of Written, Empirical Clinical Evidence to treat Gastroenterology and the Gut-Microbiome.  Modern Clinical Evidence documents that the Functional Medicine Approach of Traditional Chinese Medicine offers a 96.7% clinical cure success rate for treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and significant effectiveness in treating Ulcerative Colitis, GERD, Constipation, Diarrhea, Indigestion, and Crohn’s Disease.

Many recent studies have shown a correlation between neurological disease and unhealthy gastrointestinal flora or the gut microbiome. A healthy gut microbiome needs a balance of bacteria types to assist in digestion and overall well-being including neurological and cognitive health. However, due to an unhealthy diet and stress the balance of bacteria in your gut microbiome can change.  An unhealthy microbiome can ultimately lead to systemic inflammation and lead to debilitating disorders.  A healthy gut microbiome is necessary to allow the nutrition from your food to be absorbed into your bloodstream.  A rich nutrition loaded blood stream will assure nourishment of all your tendons, tissue, bones, nerves and organs, including the brain.  Poor absorption can lead to malnourishment, poor circulation, poor lymphatic drainage, and systemic inflammation.

The Functional Medicine Approach of Traditional Chinese Medicine is the only medicine in the world that has treated the gut microbiome naturally with the wisdom of 2000 years of written empirical clinical evidence.  Treatments may include Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Herbology, Diet & Nutrition, Exercise, and Stress Management. With 2000 years of wisdom applied with Traditional Chinese Medicine, treatments are natural, safe, effective, and self-sustaining.

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Patient Testimonials For Gastroenterology and Gut Microbiome

Treating Gastrointestinal Issues with Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the Human Microbiome:
Rachel, Age 26: “Dr. Barrett is by far the best! I have been in doctors’ offices for years due to stomach problems that most doctors couldn’t figure out and would just throw some pills at me and say here try this. So I got fed up with western medicine and sought out the eastern way. Dr. Barrett really helped me and got my stomach back to normal, and he replaced the pills they were giving me with Chinese herbs and I had way better results. The staff is really friendly and the best part is that they take insurance. The staff works really hard to call your insurance company for you and see if your insurance is accepted because they know how to talk to the insurance companies so they found out I could get the benefits even though I had been told I was not covered. Unfortunately my parents switched insurance companies and now I am not covered and cannot afford to go very often, but before I was going twice a week for over a year! Dr. Barrett is highly recommended to help any type of pain or illness. He listens and is very caring and compassionate. One of the best doctors I have ever met!”

Treating Ideopathic Musclular Pain with Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Human Microbiome:
Gale, Age 31: “I have had mixed experiences with other Acupuncturists, and was pretty skeptical to give it a try again. But getting acupuncture from Dr. Barrett was better than I could have ever imagined. The amount of relief that I experienced from my muscle pain was a hundred times greater than previous acupuncture treatments. The pain that felt debilitating when I came in was completely gone by the time I left. I felt like a new person – not just relieved but refreshed and energized, with a sense of peace and wellness. Just the acupuncture would have been enough to keep me coming back, but Dr. Barrett is more than just an acupuncturist, he’s a specialist in Eastern Medicine. The herbal supplements he recommended were exactly what I needed to continue to feel relief and energy between treatments. The dietary changes he suggested also made a big difference too. I really appreciated the time he took to explain to me why and how the treatments worked when I asked. He could translate the theory behind it so that I could understand it. It was so reassuring and comforting to really get what was happening during the treatment.”

Treating Digestion, Circulation, and Allergies with Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the Human Microbiome:
Leslie Age 28 : “I am eternally grateful for my former co-worker Lisa. Not only for her solid friendship but for her never disappointing doctor referrals. You see Lisa had a doctor referral and matching phone number for just about everything and then one day she gave me a referral for something I never even asked for. Oddly enough, this turned out to be the referral I needed the most. One afternoon Lisa came rushing over to my desk preaching about the wonders of a healer she had just encountered. “Healer?” I thought to myself as she told me about a certain Dr. John Barrett. She told me how he healed her excruciating foot pain, how he was so bright and charming and how she was convinced everyone in our law firm could benefit from a visit with him. Shortly thereafter i decided to schedule an appointment with Dr. Barrett. My problem was I didn’t necessarily have a particular problem, ailment or pain. Something told me I just had to experience the wonders of this supposed healer. Lunch time visit # 1= WOW!!!! Not only did I leave completely relaxed, I left completely energized. Despite my belief that I didn’t “need” treatment, I soon realized my entire system was off balance. My hands and feet were always cold – I chalked that up to being slender and poor circulation. My digestion sucks – I figured that’s just the way I am wired, I’d been like that all my life. No one treatment or person can really help me. After just one visit and some pretty thorough questions from Dr. Barrett, I realized not only was I wrong about all of the above and that there was a way to rid myself of all these problems. Today my circulation/body temperature is better, the allergies I go to see him for subside after my visits and my digestion has greatly improved. Four years later I continue my visits to Dr. Barrett. And he is always right on. His dietary tips, his suggestions to meditate, consider yoga or really harness my energy towards what I desire. Beyond all of this he is a wildly fascinating, kind, insightful man. I’ve told him time and time again “you really ARE a healer.” He kind of just shrugs off the compliments. If anything, this man isn’t cocky and he isn’t out to take you money or feed you supplements. Somehow he just gets it. I have never left his office feeling I have anything but a stellar experience. If any of you are seeking a truly skilled acupuncturist I urge you to call Dr. Barrett. I know I will never let him go.”

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Clinical Trials For Gastroenterology and Gut Microbiome

Acupuncture and East-West Medicine Demonstrate 90.7% Total Effective Rate and 34.9% Complete Recovery Rate Treating IBS-D.
Li GY et al. Clinical Observation of Acupuncture-moxibustion in Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome [J] Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, 2018, 37(2):187–191.

Acupuncture and East-West Medicine Prove with Biomarkers 90% Total Effective Rate Treating IBS.
Yan Xiaoxia (2018) “Clinical efficacy of bifidobacterium capsules, acupoint application and acupuncture combined with moxibustion for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome” Inner Mongolia Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine Vol.37(8) pp.65-67.

Acupuncture and East-West Medicine 93.1% Total Effective Rate Treating Ulcerative Colitis.
Wang, Zhaoyang, et al. “Clinical effects of acupuncture with Chinese and western medicine treating on ulcerative colitis.” Medical Journal of West China 26.2 (2014): 199-203.an

Acupuncture and East-West Medicine 89.7% Total Effective Rate Treating GERD – Acid Reflux.
Zhang W, Li BL, Sun JH, Wang ZK, Zhang NN, Shi F, Pei L. Therapeutic Effects of The Integrated Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine on Reflux Esophagitis [J]. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion, 2017, Vol37, No.7.

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Dr. Barrett's Comprehensive Functional Approach

Being a Primary Care Physician with over 20 years clinical experience, having trained in China and the U.S., and over 15 years on staff at Cedars Sinai, Dr. Barrett specializes in complex medical conditions.  With his Comprehensive Functional Approach to East-West Medicine that is supported by over 2,000 years of empirical, clinical evidence in writing and the advantages of modern scientific research, he is prepared to provide you with state-of-the-art treatments that are safe, natural, and self-sustaining.  Dr. Barrett will dedicate as much time as necessary to review with you, face to face, your complete medical history, all current medical concerns, a comprehensive treatment plan in terms of both Eastern and Western Medicine, and a self-sustainable Wellness Track™.

Dr Barrett’s Comprehensive Functional Approach to East-West Medicine treats your condition and the factors that caused your condition.  One advantage to Dr. Barrett’s approach is his skill developed in Traditional Diagnostic Methods based on Observation, Inquiry, and Palpation that many times can provide more clinical data than weeks of lab testing.  This allows same day diagnosis and treatments that can at times provide cures before lab data can be obtained.  Dr. Barrett offers comprehensive Acupuncture treatments with a functional medical approach for increased effectiveness. Dr. Barrett may offer you a custom herbal formula based on the wisdom and 2,000 years of written clinical evidence of Traditional Chinese Medicine.  Dr. Barrett will discuss Diet & Nutrition and how to use food as medicine.  Based on his recently published book, Caveman Bodies in a Corporate Jungle, he will mentor you on managing the demands of your career, family life, lifestyle, workstyle, and how to maintain a positive attitude.  If necessary, he will discuss the benefits of genome medicine and Western forms of functional medicine.

Dr. Barrett performs annual physicals, orders blood tests, lab tests, DNA profiles, ultrasounds, x-rays, and MRIs.  With his office in the Century City Medical Plaza and being on staff at Cedars Sinai, his referral network includes some of the best physicians in Los Angeles.  Dr. Barrett understands western pharmaceuticals and their compatibility with herbal medicines. He can explain the nature of your disease through the eyes of both Western Medicine and Eastern Medicine. Whether you suffer from a serious disease, pain, or are simply trying to become pregnant, he can help. Seeing Dr. John Barrett means state of the art treatments and a most comprehensive functional approach to East-West Medicine.

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Your Sustainable Wellness Track™

Even the best and the brightest can use guidance in achieving and maintaining new levels of wellness.  After treating your high priority health issues, Dr. Barrett recommends staying well with a personalized Wellness Track™ to address other health conditions.  This could mean improving digestion, sleep, relaxation, skin, vision, weight-loss, etc.

A Wellness Track™ carves out time for self-nourishment and time management to address your health and wellness.  A Wellness Track™ with Dr. Barrett will tap into the wisdom of his 35 years of global corporate and medical experience for mentoring, coaching, and motivating for lifestyle, work-style, and wellness enhancemets.  Given Dr. Barrett’s unique background, you can be sure his words of advice are from real life experiences and not a training manual or theoretical concepts.

A Wellness Track™ means a better quality life with longevity.  A Wellness Track™ can be as simple as one office visit a month for a health check, wellness goal setting, bench marking achievements, self-care instructions to achieve goals, an optional wellness treatment and/or customized wellness herbal formula.  A Wellness Track™ means staying on top of your game and achieving the most in life.

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Have a Specific Question About Gastroenterology and Gut Microbiome?

Dr. Barrett specializes in difficult cases.  If you have any questions regarding your specific condition, use the links below to take advantage of Dr. Barrett’s FREE telephone consultaion.  He will be happy to answer any questions and help guide you to the best care possible.

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Caveman Bodies in a Corporate Jungle: How to stay healthy while excelling in a work environment

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Caveman Bodies in a Corporate Jungle:  How to Stay Healthy While Excelling in a Work Environment
By Dr. John Barrett

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