Two more success stories have evolved from Liberation Treatment being sought in a number of countries by multiple sclerosis patients from Prince George.
Recently returning home are Bill Foley who received treatment in Warsaw, Poland and Barry Smith who travelled to Merida, Mexico.
Both men are reporting ongoing improvements to their conditions after receiving treatment for blockages in the veins on both sides of their neck.
"Bill is doing fabulous," said Maddy White, Foley's partner who accompanied him.
"He went down in a wheelchair, and although he still uses it, he was able to walk a short distance with his walker when we returned. A week later, White said Foley had taken some steps on his own without any support.
As well, she says a buzzing noise in his head (common among MS patients) is gone , his focus is better, his arm strength is improved, he can do more exercises than before, and his eyes have recovered their blue colour.
"He's still very tired, but we see ongoing improvements, and we expect that to continue for a year," said White, noting, Foley's left vein was 70-per-cent blocked, and his right vein was fine.
She said when veins need corrections for twists, knots and damage, patients usually feel "way more energy."
Barry Smith has just returned from Merida, Mexico where testing showed his right vein had two severe blockages and his left vein was "severely restricted".
"They did a regular angioplasty, a small balloon, to open my left side and used a longer balloon on the right to clear the longer blockage.
"I had the procedure at 1 p.m. and 10 hours later, I got the results. A Doppler ultrasound showed good blood flow in both those veins," said Smith.
"My balance is better, my bladder and bowel functions are much improved and my legs are more flexible and much less jumpy. My feet are warm again and I can place them on the floor without help. And the darnedest thing; the blue veins on the backs of my hands protruded badly, but that is completely gone. To me, that means the blood is flowing. I can already stand up more and I believe I will walk again," said Smith.
There were 11 other Canadian patients in Merida when he was there.
"Everybody had some immediate improvements like stronger voice, being able to hold their head erect, improved speech, returned feeling in the feet and hands, reduced shaking, being able to eat without help. Big improvements that were really making a difference in people's lives."
"I doubt this is just a treatment for MS patients. I think its works for many conditions," said Smith, who believes Canadians "need to get organized" and start pressing for the treatment in Canada.
"We have vascular surgeons who every day unblock blockages to the heart. It cost me about $15 grand for air fare, accommodations and the treatment in Mexico. When you consider all the Canadians leaving home to get this treatment, it adds up to a lot of money that should be staying at home," said Smith.
Canada has not yet approved the treatment due to awaited evidence from other country's studies.
Earlier this year Health Canada withdrew funds targeted for studies that were to be done in this country.
