Monday, February 12, 2007

ADD & ADHD

On the subject of Attention Deficit Disorder, two of my children have this problem. My adult daughter has always complained about feeling detached and like she has a lot of difficulty staying focused on what people are saying – also remembering things. When she started taking OPC-3™, she was amazed. She says that the cloud lifted from her brain and she felt like she could think clearly for the first time. My son, who is now 14 years old, has always had learning problems, difficulty paying attention, difficulty following directions, lost his temper very easily, and while he isn’t a classic hyperactive type, he does have some unusual behavior patterns. When we found out that OPC-3™ could help with this, we immediately had him start taking it. Before OPC-3™, he had made little progress in his school work for the entire year before, and we weren’t sure what to do with him. In the year after he started taking OPC-3™, he advanced five grade levels in his reading skills, and two grade levels in math. He says that OPC-3™ helps him think, and concentration is much easier. He also calmed down some and is in much better control of the rages that he used to have. Another nice little side benefit; he used to get every virus that came along – it seemed that he was always sick. As soon as he started on OPC-3™, he was the healthiest one in the house, and with six children, that’s saying a lot.
Gail Weekly
Roseburg, OR
We have a son that was taking 20 mg of Ritalin a day, and that was barely getting him through the day. We took him off Ritalin all together and he takes 2 capfuls of OPC-3™ in the morning, about 15 minutes before he eats, and that gets him through the whole school day. There really is no set dose that will work on everyone, they all seem to react just a little differently. You will have to try a dosage and see how it works. We tried it on a non-school day so we could see his behavior, and we got it on the first shot.
Charles and Denise
My son was diagnosed with ADD in 6th grade. He was put on Ritalin and had been on it for almost a year. He too started having the Ritalin side effects after about 8 months on meds, including mood swings when the meds wore off. A friend told me about OPC-3™. I started him on it but didn’t notice a difference until about 2½ to 3 months in. Then I dropped his morning dose of Ritalin. No one at school noticed a difference without his meds. We noticed a difference in mood. When school ended last year, I stopped all meds, & replaced them with: 2 caps of OPC-3™ & 1 cap B-12
After a recent seminar by a doctor, I’ve added 1 cap of Calcium daily (mainly for the magnesium) and Vitamin C.
He is now 13 and is completely off Ritalin. He still complains about drinking his Isotonix®, but he does it out of force of habit. I made sure of it! Kids will fight anything new. Don’t let your customer give up because her son doesn’t like the taste. I did start out mixing his Isotonix® with ½ water & ½ apple juice.
Some concerns to share with your customer:
Schools almost make it fun to be on meds at schools – my son got to leave class early to go to the office to get his Ritalin before lunch. Some kids, including my son, thought that was “cool”. I did not want my son entering high school on any medication. It just opens the door to the ease of taking other “drugs” – I know that sounds a bit crazy, but ADD & ADHD kids are much more impulsive/compulsive and therefore more susceptible to addictions (a documented fact).
There are still concerns about long term effects of Ritalin type drugs. I saw side effects within 6-8 months.
I have twins who are 17 and weigh around 95 lbs. They have ADD, and they were put on Rydalin years ago and I didn't like the way the Rydalin made them act so I decided to try the OPC-3™. They take two capfuls a day and are doing great. They will tell anyone that with the OPC-3™ they find they can pay attention more and retain what they are learning. They have also told me that when they read a book it is easier because they can remember what they have read and don't have to read it over and over. I as a parent thank God for OPC-3™. Because of my success with this product I have shared it with many of my friends who have children with the same problem and all are doing great. I also have a customer whose son has ADHD and although he has recently started using the OPC-3™ she has told me there is a difference in him and will continue to use the product. She gave a big hug and thanked me for giving her son back!!! He is 10 and weighs around 80 lbs.
Terri Bailey
West VA
One of my customers has a 4-year-old with ADD and has had tremendous results with OPC-3™ and Calcium Plus. His psychiatrist has been very impressed with the improvement in his temperament and ability to cope with stress and emotions. He has actually been able to stop and think things through rather than “acting-out” all of his feelings. The psychiatrist was very impressed with the results of this non-drug therapy and recommended that his mother continue with what she has been doing. His daycare provider has seen significant changes in his ability to get along with the other children and respecting others’ feelings and rights. I know this isn’t very technical, but every little bit helps. He has only been on the product for a month.
Shila Fisher
Portland, OR
My sister's son had a severe case of ADHD and was on prescription meds for three years and the problem worsened. She started intense research into the natural alternatives and she removed all sugar products from Lance's diet and started him on OPC-3™ and Mineral Blast®. He went from a “C” and “D” student to an “A” and “B” student in about 3 months. She was able to wean him completely off the meds that he was on in 6 months. I would suggest your friend try 2 caps of OPC-3™ and 1 cap of Mineral Blast® and see what happens. Also the sugar needs to be removed from his diet. Strangely enough, my nephew can now eat some sugar without feeling the consequences, but he stayed off sugar for about 8 months.
Marjie Shires
I am writing to share my experience with Isotonix® B-12 and OPC-3™.
My son, who is eight years old has ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyper Disorder) and he is also an Asthmatic. He was taking 60 mg of Rydalin per day for ADHD and varied medicines as needed for his Asthma condition. It is difficult enough for me to take daily medication, but to have to give it to my 8 year old was frustrating. Our life was coordinated around medications. Our school and after school program had to keep up with the demands of one child’s meds. By the end of May, daily trips to school and calls from the after school program, due to my son’s behavior, had pretty much dictated an increase in his medication again.
I had heard of the positive effects of B-12 and OPC-3™ through my sponsor Mike Homer. I hoped this would be the answer to my prayers. My son is now taking B-12 and OPC-3™ on a daily basis and his Rydalin has been cut in HALF! His grades have improved 100% and I have not received one phone call from his teacher this school year. And as a bonus, he has not had a severe Asthma attack since he started on the Isotonix®. Considering he has had 6 hospital stays in the last 3 years due to Asthma, I would say this is as close to a 100% success rate as one can hope for.
Market America truly changed my life and the life of my family. Their products are a blessing and will remain an important part of our life forever.
Sincerely, Maureen Jock
My son started on product when he was 11 years old and starting 5 grade. He was diagnosed with ADD and auditory processing disorder. He had been on Ritalin since 2nd grade after trying Bio-Feedback Treatments and allergy testing. He weighed 60 pounds for 2 years and in 4th grade claimed he had NO FRIENDS! A friend introduced me to the products, so I started him on B-12 and Multi Tech (no children’s back then). I was a little nervous about OPC-3™, my husband was a pharmacist and never heard of it. After watching the video and getting into the business, we started him on one dose of OPC-3™ in the evening and took his evening dose of Ritalin away. In the first couple of weeks the first things I noticed was he remembered his teachers name. Previously it would take 2-3 months for that to occur. Also, he became more organized in his room. Actually sorting his toys instead of dumping them into one box. He also gained 20 pounds as well as having friends in his classroom. (He still has some as friends to this day. He just turned 18 a couple of weeks ago.) He was on it for about 6 months before I noticed at one of my other son's events that he was actually sitting still in a chair!! I knew then that it was really working!
Posted by Kevin and Elesha Winn

Cancer

KAREN JOHNSON, MY TESTIMONY
My name is Karen Johnson and I want to tell you how the Market America nutritional products have helped me in my battle with breast cancer. On July 1, 1997 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. My surgeon found a ductal carcinoma with lymph nodes involved. My cancer was aggressive so we chose an aggressive postoperative plan. This included twelve chemotherapy treatments and 25 radiation sessions. Before starting treatments I learned that I should be taking nutritional supplements, including vitamins A, E, and C, selenium and COQ-10. With over-the-counter supplements I was taking close to 20 tablets each day. I was holding my own for the first few treatments but not feeling energetic at all and sleeping a lot. I put Rip van Winkle to shame! Chemotherapy has a cumulative effect on the body, so it took longer to bounce back from each treatment. A friend called me to ask how I was doing since he had seen my name on our church prayer list. We talked about my treatments and the vitamins and minerals I was taking. He told me about isotonic forms of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that have helped other people. And I am so glad that we had that talk! I asked my doctor about taking the Market America Isotonix supplement products. He said that these products wouldn¹t hurt me but made no comment about how they might help me. I began taking large doses of OPC3, Isochrome (which contains COQ-10) to protect the heart, MultiTech Vitamin, Vitamin B12 Complex and Vitamin C - which I put in my sports bottle. I also drank the Aloe Vera Juice and took the Oxygen Plus capsules. Aloe Vera helped my healing process and Oxygen Plus contributed to antioxidant buildup. It helped free my system of the toxins which chemotherapy produces. I was in a battle and I finally felt that I was giving my body the nutrients and anti-oxidants needed to help me win. Chemotherapy is designed to kill cancer cells. At the same time it kills healthy cells. We need to stimulate healthy cell growth and detoxify harmful waste. Now when your appetite is off, it is difficult to get this nutrition from food. Even on a good day I can¹t eat that much broccoli and fish! So it¹s important to add supplements in a form that is quickly absorbed by the body. I knew I was doing the right thing nutritionally. I noticed a gradual increase in energy. I asked my husband what he thought. He saw me in comparison to others undergoing chemotherapy. I seemed to bounce in, get the treatment and then bounce out as though going in for a flu shot rather than a chemotherapy treatment. Although I did rest a lot, I could rally to a full day of activity when necessary such as shopping or going on a holiday. He told me to keep on doing what I was doing because it was working. After chemotherapy I underwent 25 radiation treatments. The chemotherapy intensified the radiation burns. In fact some areas were second degree burns. During treatment the clinic provided a gel to be applied to the burn area during the weekdays. But on the weekends I used the Ultimate Aloe Gel with Emu Oil for deeper penetration and Allantoin to promote healing and skin rejuvenation. I was still drinking Aloe Vera juice plus taking the nutrients. I was healing from the inside and healing from the outside. Three weeks after my last radiation treatment the doctor examined my skin. He said I must be a quick healer because my skin had healed in three weeks like he would expect after three months. I knew my recovery was due to a combination of things but most of all it was from giving my system the tools it needed to repair damage. I continue to take large doses of Isotonics, Ultimate Aloe Vera juice and Oxygen Plus to build my immune system. I am not able to take drugs such as tamoxafin, which might prevent recurrence. I have been asked if I have a plan, since there are no drugs available for my situation. I have a powerful plan. It includes loving each day God gives me, balancing my diet, and building my system through Isotonix, Aloe and Oxygen Plus. I feel great. I have the energy to enjoy life. And I feel confident that my plan is the right one.===================================================I would just like to tell you my experience with OPC-3.In February, 1998, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Fortunately, it was non-invasive and was microscopic in size. It was removed in total and it was decided my treatment would be very close follow-up. My oncologist and surgeon were both in agreement that radiation would not be necessary at this time. I have been taking Tamoxifen to reduce the risk of recurrence. At the time of the diagnosis, I had been on estrogen replacement therapy. I was immediately taken off estrogen replacement therapy and shortly thereafter I started getting hot flashes...very debilitating hot flashes. It changed my whole lifestyle, believe it or not. I suffered for many months, until our friends Monty and Michelle mentioned OPC-3. In learning more about it, I was told it was very good for cancer patients, as it killed free radicals that everyone has in their bodies. It is the free radicals that cause numerous problems and diseases, including cancer. So, I thought I would try it as another preventive measure to reduce my chances of recurrence of cancer. No one mentioned it would help hot flashes, and I didn't see it in any brochure that was published at that time.I started taking it and within 2 weeks, I noticed an amazing reduction of my hot flashes. They significantly decreased in frequency and severity. I couldn't believe it. Up until then, I was getting them almost every 15 - 20 minutes and so severe I felt I couldn't even breathe. I had a ceiling fan over our bed and a 24" fan next to the bed blowing on me all night. My husband was freezing even though he was wearing flannel pajamas, was covered with a sheet, a blanket and a comforter, and I was roasting. But after taking the OPC-3 I didn't need the fans and I could function like I used to. It was like a miracle. My husband is very grateful.I also have Reynaud's Phenomenon, which is the blood vessels and capillary's in my fingers would go into spasms when my hands got cold....from washing vegetables and walking down the refrigerated and freezer section in the grocery store to going outside in the winter. At the beginning, when I saw my doctor about it, he said there was nothing that could be done, other than keeping my hands warm. I have had it for about 15 years and it has gotten progressively worse. All eight of my fingers would get white, and so cold they were numb because there was no blood flow. When my fingers started warming up, they would hurt and tingle. I have just noticed, there is a marked reduction in the numbness and when my fingers get cold, all of my fingers are no longer affected. They may get a little colder than other people's, but the severity has diminished significantly. I didn't know OPC-3 would help this problem. I haven't seen it mentioned in the brochures. Maybe I am the first one to notice it. OPC-3 never ceases to amaze me. I'm a believer and will take it forever. Who knows what problems it is preventing from even getting started.Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. My husband thanks you too!!Ellen Pope
===================================================I have a customer that had Cancer the Chemo made him go into Kidney failure.His eyes and skin was yellow. The doctor said he had to start Dialysis and would be put on the transplant waiteing list. He started takeing 8 capfulls of opc-3 and within 3 days he was feeling better. The whites of his eyes were white again within 3 days it took about 2 weeks for his skin to look ok. When he had his 4 month checkup his blood work was real good. The Doctor can't beleive how good he is doing.Velma Short
===================================================Vitamins Show Promise In Improving Cancer TreatmentFebruary 24, 1999 (NYT Syndicate)-- While the role of antioxidants in preventing disease has received much attention, some researchers think the vitamins may also improve cancer treatment. Giving cancer patients high doses of beta-carotene and vitamins C and E may protect their healthy cells from the onslaught of tumor-killing treatments like chemotherapy and radiation, say Denver researchers. Further, they contend, the antioxidants may bolster the effectiveness of standard cancer therapy.No studies on humans back up these ideas, but in animal studies and experiments on cancer cells, antioxidants have shown promise, according to a report in the current issue of the Journal of the American College of Nutrition. Kedar N. Prasad, lead author of the report, said more definitive data will come from a current trial of the effects of antioxidant treatment on cancer patients. Already, though, Prasad and his colleagues at the Center for Vitamins and Cancer Research at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center believe antioxidants may become an important cancer weapon.Antioxidants have been studied as disease fighters because they prevent cell damage from oxygen molecules known as free radicals, which are produced during normal metabolism. One recent study suggested that an antioxidant found in tomatoes might explain the link between tomato consumption and lowered risk for some cancers. In their experiments, Prasad and colleagues found that high doses of multiple antioxidants can not only protect normal cells during cancer treatment, but can also help fight back tumors. Together with diet and lifestyle changes, antioxidants may improve standard cancer therapy, they reported.Another antioxidant researcher, however, thinks Prasad's team is jumping the gun. While the new report is "exciting and provocative," it really only forms the base for further research, said Jeffrey Blumberg, a professor of nutrition at Tufts University in Boston. "I think antioxidants are terrific," Blumberg said, noting that there is "compelling" data on antioxidants' benefits for the heart and eyes.Evidence of the vitamins' link to cancer prevention is not as strong, he added.According to Prasad, antioxidants have garnered little enthusiasm among oncologists partly because they worry that the vitamins might actually protect cancer cells from free radicals generated during chemotherapy and radiation therapy."But," said Prasad, "these vitamins are very selective." Normal cells, he explained, are programmed to pick up a maximum level of the vitamins and nothing more, which protects them from an antioxidant overdose. Cancer cells, however, accumulate the vitamin to levels that may be high enough to stunt their growth or even kill them, according to Prasad.Based on their experiments, as well as their observations of some cancer patients receiving antioxidants, Prasad's team recommends that cancer treatment include doses of vitamin C, vitamin E and beta-carotene.But making cancer-treatment recommendations at this point constitutes a big leap, according to Blumberg. Experiments on cell cultures, he said, aren't enough to provide a "rational scientific basis" for such recommendations. Still, the Colorado team's results show antioxidants may have a role beyond just the prevention of disease, Blumberg said. Clinical trials, he added, should explore the possibility.Posted by Kevin and Elesha Winn

Diabetes

A word on diabetics - TRANSITIONS!!!!! My husband, 38 yrs. Old was diagnosed with type II diabetes - as we all know by now is lifestyle induced primarily. After 8 weeks on transitions he lost 25 lbs and was able to completely stop taking his meds for his blood sugar. He consulted his physician and checked his sugar all day long several times while his body was adjusting to a healthier state. When he felt his levels were dipping - he did not dip into the sugar to bring it back up - he just ate real food. He took the Carb Absorber and Fat Conversion Inhibitor. He also was on high blood pressure meds and was able to eliminate those as well. He still monitors his sugar on a regular basis even after a year from sticking to 8 weeks of Low Glycemic Eating - now he mixes low, mod, high and is still able to maintain. Now he only takes the isotonix and is well on his way to maintaining optimal health.
HUGE ADVICE - The Transitions System is the best way to naturally restore blood glucose levels the best you can before fixing it with meds or supplements - Once you restore the best you can, then you have a better idea where your body needs help!
Sincerely,
Brenda Wood
Posted by Kevin and Elesha Winn

Pet Health

I have been a dog groomer for 37 years. I have a tremendous amount of knowledge about dog and cat’s coats and their overall health. When I was first told about Pet Health, I looked at it like other products I have heard about that were supposed to be phenomenal for pet’s health. I had a very skeptic attitude, as I had never seen a product do what it said it would do.
One of my customers’ called me up and told me she had just left the vet’s office, and he told her that her dog had 3 weeks to live. She had a 19-year old Norwegian Elkhound. She said she wanted to get the dog cleaned up before she died. When she brought her in the dog was down in her hips. She was extremely thin. Her face had already started sinking in which is what they do before they die. She could barely hold herself upright let alone walk without help.
When the woman came to pick her up I said I’ve heard good things about this product. I do not know, but it is worth a shot. So she bought it since it was only $23 with tax included [90 servings]. She called me 4 days later. The dog had put weight on, had an alertness in her eyes and was attempting to run which she had not done in 5 years. She regained her weight, her face filled out, her eyesight improved and she enjoyed another almost 8 months of life due solely to the Pet Health. Her kidneys finally failed and she died two weeks ago.
Since that time, I have put all of the elderly and sick dogs that are my customers on this product. Without fail, they have all improved in their health, their physical appearance and their general energy level. They play much more, exercise a lot and are much happier dogs. The side effect of this product is that it stops shedding. I was extremely impressed with this as there are a lot of other products out there that claim to stop shedding but I have never seen one that would help with excessive shedding. All dogs will all do their spring and fall shed as this is normal for the health and well being of the dog, but it gets over with in much less time.
Another customer has a Brussels Griffon who needed five surgeries to correct all her problems. She has a slipped disc in her back, bad stifle joints and her ball joints do not seat properly in her hips. After the first week we noticed a remarkable difference. We doubled the dose of Pet Health and within four days the dog was able to support her own weight walking and running and she can now jump up on the side of a chair and support herself without falling, which she has never, in her whole life been able to do.
Also, a Golden Retriever had lost all her hair and had open oozing sores that covered her entire body. She was on prednisone shots once every two weeks to control her allergies. As we all know, prednisone destroys the liver. She had marked improvement after two weeks on the Pet Health at the regular dosage. Within one month had re-grown her hair and all sores were gone. She has not had a single shot of prednisone since she has been on Pet Health.
These are my three most extreme cases.
I would recommend Pet Health for any dog from the age of 6 weeks to extremely old. It is going to help the dog’s health and well being and extend their life.
I’ve seen it help with eye problems, ear problems, teeth, swelling and inflammation in the feet and all allergies. Be aware that sometimes you must double or even triple the dose if your dog has health problems.
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I personally have 5 small rescued dogs. One of them was very sick when I first got her and the vet wanted to put her down. I changed her diet and included the Pet Health and she is now my healthiest dog! All the dogs love the OPC3 for pets and they lick the stuff off the top so I have to mix it in very good. Their coats are shiny and healthy and they are all older dogs and there is no stiffness going on and they run and play like pups. They were not nearly this active before Pet Health.
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We started regular daily use of Pet Health after he finished his meds 1 week after surgery. After slowly going from cage to room to house – we were ready to let him out again after 6 weeks. He had great mobility and strength. We took him to the vet for their evaluation. They were truly amazed at his strength and mobility as well. She still did not want us to let him out - but if you knew Gustavo – you can’t keep him in. So – we let him back out to rule the neighborhood. That was last October 05! He has been amazing ever since – no limping – still dominates all other cats/wildlife etc. We have kept him on a ½ scoop of Pet Health ever since!!!!
Brenda Wood
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My elderly neighbor struggled through one winter with a cat that suffered from horrible congestion, coughing, wheezing and sneezing. I internet researched for him and thought it to be herpes virus. The vets treated the cat with several different antibiotics at expense of about$700-800 and with great difficulty putting meds down its throat. It was such a hassle and so expensive he thought he'd have to put the cat to sleep, though he hated to.
The next winter approached and the man's daughter had been using our aloe, so she asked me if the cat might benefit from aloe too. I didn't know if a cat would willingly drink it, but suggested the Pet OPC and gave them a small amount to sample. When I saw her again 2 weeks later, she was so impressed that she not only bought the PetHealth, but a couple bottles of OPC for herself. Needless to say the cat sailed through the winter with never a problem and all for $23. That's my favorite story about OPC! Ruth Jacoby Wisconsin
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Six months ago one of my customers brought her Elkhound in for a grooming. She has cancer and was not far from dying. The vet said three weeks. We put her on Pet Health double dose. That was six months ago. In five days she was up and trying to run around. She would lose control of her back legs and fall, but she kept working at it. She has put on weight and her eyes have lost that glassy look. I just saw her yesterday and she is looking perky. I have been grooming dogs for 36 years, so I have a little knowledge in this area.My neighbors have a 13 year old teacup poodle - Jacques. This little guy weighs 7lbs. ( he is overweight!) Jacques has emphysema. His original owner smoked constantly and of course this little guy inhaled it all. Well, one year ago they had to carry him up and down the stairs everytime he went out. He takes a heart pill and a water pill twice a day. I convinced them to give him Pet Health. Well, you would never believe this little guy now. First, he loves the taste. He now runs up and down the stairs, and runs and plays like a puppy. People are floored when you tell them this little guy is 13. He still has to take his pills, but Jacques is going to die of old age in his sleep and from nothing else. His vet and his groomer cannot get over the difference in this loveable guy. I just wish every pet owner would give Pet Health to their animals.
///////////////////////////////////////////////////////// My dog was diagnosed with Lyme's Disease in August, 2005. He was limping all the time and lethargic. I put him on OPC3 for pets. He doesn't limp anymore and has so dang much energy! Judith Savarese New Jersey ......................................One of my friends has a kitty that went into renal failure .My friend took her cat to the vet who basically said "Well, we can make her comfortable and then when it gets too bad we can put her out of her pain. I gave my friend a jar of pet health and said "try it". To make a long story short, kitty loves Pet Health and is running around today acting and looking like a very health kitty. Daria Mainetti DDM SolutionsI had a 13 yr old mixed Australian Shepherd mix. He had tumors growing on his eyes. He was also very slow to move and getting less and less playful. His eyes were also cloudy. I started him on the Pet Health and six weeks later his tumors reduced substantially and his eyes were clear. His energy level and playfulness had picked up quite a bit. He is now 14 and still with us although I know his time may be limited due to his age. I know this product has given him number of months that have been a lot less pain free. He also continues to go on our 3 mile walks. David

Shingles

My husband Mike had shingles - is just getting over it in fact. He took extra OPC and Aloe - 5 or 6 doses a day of each (plus everything else he usually takes). He only felt sick for a couple of days and had very little pain (I understand shingles is very painful), and now - about 3 weeks later is just fine.
He felt so well, in fact, that I had to keep reminding him that he was contagious so he wouldn't spread the virus around. He had one HUGE spot on his neck - about 1" diameter where several blisters merged to make one big pock - then it made one big scab. When the scab fell off, the hole looked terrible - still about 3/4" diameter and about 1/4" deep. He started putting Triple Serum on it several times a day - for the last week or so - and the scar is getting smaller every day. It is only about 1/4" diameter now. He did - however - give the chickenpox to our 14-year-old son :-( Now we're doing the same regimen with him.
Gail Weekly, Roseburg, Oregon
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I experienced the 'singles' in Feb about the same time as David Letterman. He was away from the show for a month or more. I was taking 1 dose of OPC-3, Calcium, & Multi-tech prior to the bout with 'shingles'. When
I realized (over a week-end) what I was involved with, I immediately upped my OPC-3 to 6 doses & doubled the others. When the Dr saw me, she said a classic case, prescribed an antibiotic & pain reliever. I did take
the antibiotic for the 1 week. At 2 weeks the 'shingles' were nearly gone. And I thank M/A products for that! Dennis did share my testimony on ATG in the spring. Carol Holliday
Posted by Kevin and Elesha Winn

Multiple Sclerosis

My name is Darlene Sweigard - age 51. In 1990, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. At that time, my balance was very poor, and I seemed to be tripping and falling a lot. I was also extremely fatigued to the point of exhaustion. My symptoms gradually progressed, and it became obvious that something was very wrong. I could not stand nor walk without assistance.Ten years prior to 1990, I had had similar symptoms and was admitted to the hospital where a spinal tap was done. MRI technology was not yet available. The diagnosis given me was that perhaps an unnamed virus had invaded the fluid in my brain and was affecting the nerve endings, resulting in the symptoms I had been experiencing. After many days of constant sleep, I gradually improved and returned to work.My job was in Human Resources at a large corporate company where I had been working since 1973. The job was extremely stressful. It was my responsibility to take care of approximately nine hundred to twelve hundred employees. I was involved in all hiring, benefit concerns, disciplinary actions, employee relations, management relations, etc. I was unable to work longer than a few months before another exacerbated flare-up would begin.In 1992, I was diagnosed with breast cancer, which involved surgery and six months of chemotherapy. I once again returned to work only to last for two or three months. Over the next four or five years, many MS flare-ups took place. Some of my symptoms were: slurred speech, dropped foot, numbness, needle-feeling, loss of handwriting ability, bladder problems, loss of flexibility/mobility, and some blurriness in vision. In approximately eight months to a year, I was in a wheelchair, then upgraded to a walker, then a cane.Sometime in 1997, my doctor told me that if I ever wanted to have good quality of life, I would have to stop working. This was devastating to me since I was a very career oriented person. I had always been very involved in music at my church, and was, in fact our music director. Due to my debilitating symptoms I had to give that up. I knew that it was only a matter of time until I had to give up my job, as well. I have never been bitter
about my illness and have always known that God had a reason for choosing me to have MS - if only to make me a bigger person and perhaps to help inspire someone else who is suffering the same illness.In 1998, I did stop working and over the next one to two years improved so that I used my cane only occasionally. My legs were still very stiff from spasticity and my balance was still very bad. At that time, I was taking approximately twelve to fourteen different prescription drugs, including Betaseron injections (approved by the FDA in 1995). In May of 2000, I attended a "ladies-night-out" at our local YMCA. It was there that I was introduced to the Health & Nutrition products of Market America. I was told about
OPC-3 and the other products also in the Isotonic formulation. Within a week or so, I started taking three capfuls of OPC-3 on a daily basis. Two weeks later, I learned, through reading and research, that Co-Enzyme Q-10 was especially important for MS sufferers. So, in addition to the OPC-3, I started taking one capful of Co-Enzyme Q-10 and one capful of B-12, which, I knew, would benefit my weakened energy level.When my husband began to see a difference in my balance, flexibility, and mobility, I knew that I wanted to know more about Market America. One day I ventured up into our attic on my own, and my husband was amazed. I knew I felt better, but it was difficult to verbalize. Then one day, I took a very deep breath and felt as though I had filled up with oxygen from head to toe. That was such a good feeling. I felt in control, and I wasn't swaying the way I had been the night I was introduced to Market America by Suzanne Jones and Tony Edwards. They told me later that they had been concerned that night that I might fall because I had been swaying so badly.In June of 2000, my husband, John, and I became Independent Distributors of Market America products and began our own UnFranchise business partnered with Market America. I continued taking three caps of OPC-3. Had I known then what I know now, I probably would have started with at least five or six caps daily - perhaps three in the a.m. and three in the p.m. prior to the evening meal. This would have been an effort to saturate my system to more quickly flush out the toxin buildup and promote a quicker response towards seeing improvement. I continued with one cap CO Q-10, one cap B-12, one cap vitamin C, and one cap Multi Tech - all products of Market America in Isotonic form. After further research, I learned that calcium was very good for muscles, and started taking three caps of calcium per day. About that time was when I started weaning myself off of my oral prescription drugs. My doctor said only - "Whatever you are doing, just keep doing it, and don't stop because you are the strongest I have ever seen you." Since adding calcium, the stiffness and cramping in my legs was eliminated after about 6 weeks. In addition, I am taking one cap Mineral Blast and Digestive Enzymes also in Isotonic form. I feel the best and the healthiest I have ever felt - since even before being diagnosed with MS.During these years, I also had acid reflux and was taking two Prilosec a day. The doctor I was seeing for the reflux told me that I had developed a grandaloma on my esophagus. The acid had actually burned a hole in my throat. When I heard that Prilosec could damage my liver, I began taking the Ultimate Aloe drink (Apple/Cranberry flavor) three to six ounces a day. In a few weeks, my reflux problem was taken care of.Since that time, many blessings have come my way - the biggest one being that I now know that my purpose in having MS is being fulfilled through the vehicle of these great nutritional products to be shared with others whose paths I cross. When a person has been robbed of her health and independence, she quickly knows how to appreciate and recognize that life is short and, most of all, every second of it is very precious. So I salute Market America and these great products, and thank them for my newfound quality of life - my physical independence - and for the opportunity to pass on to others the hope for better optimal health and prosperity through products that do what my friends at Market America say they will do.

Celiac Disease

My husband suffers from this problem. He tends to go through cycles ofavoiding wheat (his biggest grain problem) and then eating it again.His celiac manifests not only in digestive problems, but in depressionfirst.For him Aloe and digestive enz are great when he is eatting wheat andbeing bothered digestively. When he stops eating wheat again we alwaysdo a NutriClean cleanse, which makes him feel so much better in just aweek. For the depression I cannot usually get him to take many of ourproducts; Multi-tech, B-12 complex and Omegas have been extremelyhelpful. But the main thing is to avoid the grains that set it off.
Celiac in relation to grains is like a diabetic with sugar. Althoughour products help to control symtoms and problems, the real solution isthrough diet. If you need some help with alternatives that support thediet let me know.
Laura HullemanATG 1941