Dr. Newman Saved My Life...
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Dr. Newman Is The Reason Im Alive Today. I Was A Patient Of Dr. Kurt Newman at Children's National Hospital In Washington DC in 1987. Christmas Day I Was Diagnosed With Having A Rare Cancer On My Left Kidney Called A Wilms Tumor. A Few Days After Christmas, Dr. Newman Performed My Surgery And Saved My Life. This Man, Physically Lifted Up Each Of My Organs To Make Sure The Cancer Had Not Spread!!!!! He Is My Real Life Superhero. I Hope I Can Meet Him Again One Day To Thank Him. Prour To Call Myself A "Frog"!!! ;)
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Keiths story is one of the most inspirational I've ever read. I am not over weight nor am I unhealthy and I count my blessing for that. To make a decission like that (basically live or die) and follow through with all of the incredibly difficult work after surgery shows awesome dedication and discipline. The support group he has (as evidenced by the letters from friends and family he publised in the book) is a huge blessing for him and we can all learn a lesson from this....wether quiting smoking or losing hundreds of pounds we all need our support groups....reach out to your friends and family for help....you'll be suprised how big your "family" really is. Thank you for sharing your story with the world Keith, I hope they read it.
Mark from California.
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This book called me.  Here was a bright, intelligent and focused professional that lost a month of her life - in fact could have lost her life - to a medical condition that had only recently been discovered. She ended up seriously psychotic with no memory of that time. Had she experienced it even 2 years earlier, she would have landed in a psychiatric ward for the remainder of her life.

In this book she shares what she remembers of the distorted time leading up to her moment of crisis - hallucinations, paranoia, a fixation on apples - and then has tried to recreate her time in the hospital from interviews with family and medical staff, a journal kept by her parents and video footage of her on the epilepsy ward where she landed. By the time they finally had this definitive diagnosis, she was descending into catatonia and was unrecognizable from the person she had been up to this time.  Recovery was a very long, slow process and it was over a year before she began to feel like she was back in her own body, responding in a way that was in line with who she had been before. Memories of that month are gone and most likely will never return, a frightening concept for most of us. There is also a 20% chance of recurrence.

This is such a new condition that most doctors have still not heard of it - including the original neurologist (he had insisted she was an alcoholic) whom she called after the publication of her article.  A study of 100 cases reviewed in The Lancet - a medical journal - published the following statistics. 91 were women. 58 had a tumor (usually an ovarian teratoma). Those with a tumor had a better higher chance of recovery. All had psychiatric symptoms or memory problems. 76 had seizures. 88 developed decreased consciousness. 86 had movement disorders. 69 had autonomic nervous system instability. 66 had breathing difficulties.  Those with tumours had a better prognosis - no one know why. 75 recovered without residual problems and 25 died or had permanent severe mental deficits.  ONE IN FOUR EITHER DIE OR NEVER RECOVERED!

This is one book that will be staying on my shelf for awhile so that I can read it again.  It not only is well-written, but brings home how little it takes for our brain to malfunction and what that experience might be like.  I think the other question that arose for me is how many out there have been misdiagnosed with mental illness when the real problem is an auto immune reaction.  Hopefully continuing research will help to improve the chances of those afflicted with this silent menace.
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This was wonderful for me, Dr. Jeffery Crotts clearly explains the illumination experience. I am newly saved after a recent and profound experience through Christ that has changed my life. I have always loved God, yet never really understood Jesus, yet he still saved me :,)
Without any fellow Christians to guide me, (as of yet, but that is quickly changing;) I have many questions. Why me? Why not others? What to do now? Can I lose this blessing? How should I best move forward? All these questions were perfectly answered. I am so grateful for this book, I am prepared and I am now clear. Also as a busy mom I appreciate the style of his writing, it's conscience and to the point- no fluff, just clear knowledge and total insight. Everyone should have this in their personal library.
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This book was unbelievably helpful to me. My daughter's teeth feel out last year and took months to grow back and when they finally did they were Yellow!! I took her to the dentist there was no explanation, until I read this book. Over dosing on fluoride is why my daughter had Freshly Erupted  Yellow Teeth, you can only imagine how devastated I was, I thank God it wasn't something worse. I have now taken action, buying filters and making my own tooth paste as suggested in this book, I know there is a lot more to do and glad I have this book handy for support. I Highly recommend it for anyone battling any illness.
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This book saved my life, literally.
I am in the process of being formally diagnosed for ADD and thanks to this book I am beginning to understand myself and come to terms with what ADD/ADHD means for me.
When I read this book I felt like it had been written about me and my life and how I see the world.
Anyone with ADD/ADHD will totally understand me when I say "I finished it".  A major feat for me, but it is so well written and so honest, I was captivated.  I bounced between laughter and tears, whilst reading, as it dawned on me that I was not alone and that I was normal, for me.

If you have ADD/ADHD buy this book and embrace the next chapter of your life.

If you know someone with ADD/ADHD, buy this book and learn more about who we are.
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Dr. Shames (Shamus) is BRILLIANT. He has SAVED my son's life after 11 years of my boy suffering and countless other docs ignoring my concerns, misdiganosing or completely missing the fact that he has serious adrenal condition that is treatable. In only a few weeks DrS turned our lives around--gave me my child back. Top notch drs failed us---and only when I looked on the web and learned about Dr Shamus' book and his approach did we find healing for my son. If you have a child with a thyroid condition who is NOT responding well or still has symptoms on the standard meds read this book and find a way to work with Dr Shamus, or his team. Or get a referral for someone in your area who practices "functional endocrinology." There is a cure. It's simple. Dr S lays it out in this book---and he's also extraordinarily kind. grateful grateful grateful.
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I purchased this workbook after thoroughly reading 'The Mindful Way Through Depression.'  That book gave me a deeper understanding of depression and why mindful meditation works.  I referenced it throughout this workbook's 8-week course.  I won't go into my story, but believe me, I had tried everything to overcome a dangerous 1.5 year situation-related depression.  I completed the 8-week course 14 months ago, and continue with the practice daily.  Due to my situation, I am committed to continuing for the rest of my life, because I know I have to.  This program saved my life. . . . .literally.  If you are suffering with depression, and are willing to commit to an 8-week program, PLEASE do this course.  You have nothing to lose, and possibly, everything to gain.  The course did not provide overnight, miraculous improvement for me, yet the subtle and positive changes were evident to me (and my husband!), and continue to this day.  I understand that a meditation practice takes a lifetime to master, so that helps me remain realistic and patient with myself, and take things one day at a time.  I still have a long way to go in my healing process, but my meditation practice is helping me get there, day by day.  My heart goes out to all of you who struggle with depression and its disabling effects, and my hope is that this program will help you as much as it did me.
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A must read!
I first met Dr. Glen House on the 8th floor rehab unit at Penrose Hospital in June of 2003. I had suffered a Subdural Hematoma and 2 strokes from a car wreck.  I can still remember the first time we met in my room and thought no matter what layed ahead for me, here ws a guy who I could relate to. Later that day my two wonderfull advocates asked me what I thought about Dr House being in wheel chair. They where concerned that I might be discouraged. I Iaughed and told them nothing could be further from the truth.
This book is a great testament to his personal drive and persistence that led him to  inspire and help me and so many others. I have often said that my neurosurgeon saved my life and Dr House and his wonderful staff on the rehab floor gave it back to me.
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I read this book a few years ago and it helped me to understand what I was going through and to identify the symptoms I was experiencing that were directly related to depression.  The more I learned about depression the better I was able to cope with the hell I was living in.  Several years later I am still depressed but I made it through the worst in large part because of the answers I got from this book that no doctor ever discussed with me.  It was extremely helpful for me to have my feelings and doubts validated and to know that help is available.  Before reading this book I truly felt lost in a downward spiral with absolutely no hope.  Even though reading the book did not cure me, it gave me the knowledge I needed to feel hope that some day this would be behind me; it was worth it for me to go on, taking life one day (or hour) at a time, and accept the fact that what I was going through was both real and curable.  Even a glimmer of hope can make the difference between life and death for a severely depressed person; this book may have helped save my life.
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This book is a must for anyone that has been abused physically, verbally or even sexually all at the same time! This wonderful lady has saved my life! I was close to suicide and hating my world, and to the point of many incidents of insanity that was overtaking me, but I learned so much about  myself just by studying her life and her emotional torments. She also  taught me how to cope, by weeping and remembering to hold on to faith and  your positive mind speaking to you.
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What can I say? I am the daughter of a doctor, so I did everything my doctors told me to do for 15 years: took prednisone, immurane, asacol, ate the "bland" diet. Why wouldn't I? They should know since my doctors work for a famous University. The result was I was sick 50-70% of every year. I was on predisone for 10 years straight. Then, Immurane for two years, but I was still sick several times a year. I gave up, went to the surgeon and was ready to end the years of suffering. I do not know how I found the website and this book, but I can only say I am eternally grateful! It has been a year. I am off all my meds for the first time in 15 years. I feel amazing: wokring out every day, starting a family, tons of energy. Elaine's committment to this diet and, therefore, to those who can benefit from it, is so incredible. If you are wondering if you should give it try, ask yourself what you have to lose. You have nothing to lose, except more days of your life lost to this unnecessary illness.
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This book literally saved my life. I have been following Dr. Esselstyn's advice since the last week of March, 2009. When I went in for my annual cardiologist visit in july, I has lost 62 lbs. My colestrol was 124, down from 260 the year before. In July of 2008 I was pre-diabetic, weighed 325 lbs, and my entire blood panel was a disaster. The doctor was so concerned, she ordered an angiogram. This year, everything was perfect, or low after four months on the program.

Better yet, I have more energy, I sleep better, and I'm not as angry. My wife says, "I'm a different person." No calorie counting, no portion measuring, no exercise regimine, and you can drink in moderation.

Words of warning; the first week is hard. Would I like a big plate of Tex-Mex? You bet, but the short term gratification isn't worth the long term concequences. I'm 67 years old, with two children, and five grand children.

Words of warning number two; This is a lifestyle change, not a diet. Before, I would go on Adkins and lose 30 or 40 pounds, only to gain it all back, plus some when I got off the diet.

More good news; I go to the farmers market once a week, and spend about $20 for a weeks supply of food. (Not including beer or wine)

I can not recommend this book highly enough. It saved my life. Please e-mail me with any questions. I love to talk about what Dr. E's program has done for me.

Richard Berry Humble TX
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This ebook saved my life. I was considering ending my life. The Falcons had won. The perfect season was ruined. The greatest team of the beginning of an era were discussed. Could I be revived? Absolutely.

A noted serial killer was on my trail and the only thing that could save me was a historical narrative about the Panthers. It was me versus the killer.

I needed to know the ins and outs about the team. This book...saved my life. Much like when the devil went down to Georgia, I was given a chance to compete. This book helped me pull through.

If you ever find yourself at the crossroads...bet on Steve Vai or the Carolina Panthers.
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Thank you Dr. Lee for saving my life!  I have paid it forward and bought copies for friends here and in Canada. I had reached the point in my life of wondering why I would even want to get to the golden years,  nothing in my life felt good. My regular dr's were already headed down the path of blood pressure meds, cholestrol, anti-depressents, sleeping pills.... After seeing Dr. Lee and following his wonderful book, my blood pressure is better then just the normal range, cholestrol is great, I sleep, I laugh, I smile and I workout at a crossfit bootcamp 3 days, cardio 2 days a week and will do my first ever 5k this month and I acutally love it. I am now working with my husband to get him feeling as good as I do. This book is a 5 star must read and a must follow for anyone who wants to feel 30, happy and healthy again.
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I lost my beloved, Smokey, while I was ill myself. While I was trying to recoup, Smokey had been getting increasingly feebler.  It had been suggested by family that it might be time to "put her to sleep"...But, "NO" was always my answer. How could I?? She was my BEST friend for 16 years. She knew me inside and out and even saved my life.  But, I also knew in my heart that it was best as her quality of life definitely declined. So, I did...and, I thought I would never recover.  I was inconsolable.  I had searched on the internet for something I could read or somebody I could talk to about my loss.  Nobody understood, or so I felt, that Smokey's loss was worse than a family member's loss. Then, I came across Gary Kurz's website.  It truly was a Godsend that I found him.  Gary and I have conversed via e-mail several times. And, each time I began to feel better.  My guilt was beginning to diminish.  My sadness became lighter.  Gary helped me survive...because I was thinking that I just couldn't survive without my Smokey. God has a plan for all of us whether we are animal or humans... and, I believe that Smokey will be waiting for me when it's my time to leave this planet.  And, she will be young and sassy and happy her friend has come home too. Thank you, Gary
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This book and especially the CD version is saving my life.  I listen to the CD as I am driving and there is always a tidbit I missed reading or listening to previously.  Hearing Dr Greger speak to the healing we can obtain by eating a plant based diet gives me the inspiration to stay on this road less traveled.  After years of fatigue, depression and chronic illness and only a few months of following his recommendations I am back to walking each day and feeling so positive.  I can't thank him enough!  I am now back here to buy both versions to share with friends and for my doctor who was so kind to introduce me to this manner of eating/living!