Dr. Mercola's Comments: I am constantly amazed at how effective natural therapies are for nearly every chronic disease. In the case of Diana Bidawid-Uchiyama, who contributed the story below, NST helped her to overcome years of chronic pain and physical fatigue. She was also able to overcome other physical and emotional symptoms by normalizing her vitamin D levels and addressing her whole body, looking at things like past dental work and emotional events. At the Optimal Wellness Center we focus on treating the patient as a whole, rather than focusing on separate parts, and the results speak for themselves. If you live in the Chicago-area where the Optimal Wellness is located, you can easily come in an experience the program for yourself. Take the Optimal Wellness Center Tour If you live in another area and are interested in overcoming chronic pain, you can use this directory to find an NST practitioner near you. You may also want to consider chiropractic. I am a strong supporter of the philosophy of the chiropractic model of health and believe it can provide many benefits while guiding and directing the body’s healing process. Dr. Kent, one of the most respected chiropractors in the country, has compiled an outstanding and very easy-to-use resource that you can use to Find a CLA Chiropractor in your area. Contributed by Diana Bidawid-Uchiyama Wheaton, IL I have been interested in natural medicine for almost six years, when traditional medicine really began to fail me on all levels. After giving birth to my third child, I experienced profound health problems and was eventually diagnosed with Crohn's disease. The medicines they gave me made me feel like I was slowly dying, so I turned to a natural nutritionist who put me on an elimination diet, and eventually gave up all glutens, sugar and caffeine. I immediately began feeling better until I had an accident that injured my hip severely. I could barely walk, was in chronic pain, and went from orthopedic physician to physician to physiatrists, until I landed with a renowned orthopedic doctor who recommended arthroscopic surgery. Being desperate and miserable, I agreed and went under the knife only to wake up in more pain and with more problems. The following four ensuing years have been a real nightmare, as well as a gift. ‘Traditional Medicines Made my Crohn’s Disease Worse’ Traditional physical therapy and medicines did not work for me and made my Crohn's disease worse. I cannot tolerate most medicines and will not use them anymore to protect my gut. I went to an alternative doctor who helped me tremendously and set me on the path to realizing that traditional medicine does not usually work. For 1 and a half years I did acupuncture and massage therapy and would feel glimpses of what it was like to feel normal, but would still have many setbacks, and could exercise only when pain levels were down. I went to an herbalist who helped me with my gut and with other symptoms I had been having, but never did I feel good for any length of time and I always had major setbacks. My Optimal Wellness Center Journey Finally I heard about Dr. Mercola and his book and immediately booked an appointment. To summarize, the changes that I feel are as follows. My symptoms that I feel are really due to physical problems and are not in my head. My vitamin D levels were very low and immediately I began taking cod liver oil and vitamin D supplements, and my energy levels quickly increased. (Dr. Mercola note: please NEVER take vitamin D supplements without monitoring your vitamin D level, as we did Diana as you could run into serious toxicity problems). Making Emotional Connections I began seeing Kathy for EFT and was an immediate believer when I realized that old issues sometimes hide deep within our bodies manifesting themselves in physical symptoms that contribute to physical ailments. Kathy's work has helped me uncover these landmines, detonate them, and move on. She helps you confront issues in such an unthreatening manner, and you always leave feeling much more self aware and willing to tackle problems head on. She is an extremely caring and kind individual who does not judge and is always willing to help you sort through the complexities of your emotional life. She has been a godsend to me. The Mysteries of my Physical Pain Began to Unravel I also began seeing a therapist for NST and what a miracle he has done for me. Always wracked with hip and back pain, often accompanied by head and neck aches and wrist pain, Jeff slowly began unraveling the mysteries of my physical pain. I see him twice a month and feel better every time I see him. It seems like such a simple procedure, but for me, it brought a myriad of relief from chronic pain and physical fatigue. It is very rare for me to have a bad day filled with pain and depression from the pain, when previously this had been my norm. I am finally able to play with my children and do things with them that had previously always caused me much pain. My life has come full circle, and I feel almost back to normal. I still have occasional pain but know this will continue to improve. I am hopeful and no longer hopeless. I have almost conquered my TMJ with the aid of Jeff, Kathy, and my new nightguard for my teeth. We have uncovered many food allergies and sensitivities, which have inhibited my weight loss, but after seeing Dr. Lina Garcia I realize that many of them are caused by the extensive mercury fillings and root canals I have. ‘I Have Become Like a New Person’ I am now scheduled to have all my fillings replaced and eventually will have my root canal teeth pulled. All in good time. I think then I will begin the path to discovering the real weight I need to be at. But I am not concerned since in only six months I have become like a new person with hope for tomorrow. Everyone has been so kind and concerned at the Optimal Wellness Center. I have even scheduled my 8-year-old son to be seen there. My family is grateful to see the old me on the horizon--and so am I. There is nothing worse than feeling awful, being in pain, and feeling like there is no hope for the future of it getting any better. All the people who work at the Optimal Wellness Center inspire people to get better and make positive changes in all areas of their lives. For that I thank them all. Related Articles: Ultra-Pasteurized" Milk for Crohn’s Patients? Appendectomy May Increase Risk of Crohn’s Disease Persistent Muscle Pain Might be Related to Vitamin D Deficiency Read How One Woman was Freed From Pain and PMS with nutritional typing and NST Two Tried-and-True Tips for Pain Relief Amazing Recovery From Multiple Sclerosis
I am constantly amazed at how effective natural therapies are for nearly every chronic disease. In the case of Diana Bidawid-Uchiyama, who contributed the story below, NST helped her to overcome years of chronic pain and physical fatigue.
She was also able to overcome other physical and emotional symptoms by normalizing her vitamin D levels and addressing her whole body, looking at things like past dental work and emotional events. At the Optimal Wellness Center we focus on treating the patient as a whole, rather than focusing on separate parts, and the results speak for themselves.
If you live in the Chicago-area where the Optimal Wellness is located, you can easily come in an experience the program for yourself.
Take the Optimal Wellness Center Tour
If you live in another area and are interested in overcoming chronic pain, you can use this directory to find an NST practitioner near you. You may also want to consider chiropractic. I am a strong supporter of the philosophy of the chiropractic model of health and believe it can provide many benefits while guiding and directing the body’s healing process.
Dr. Kent, one of the most respected chiropractors in the country, has compiled an outstanding and very easy-to-use resource that you can use to Find a CLA Chiropractor in your area.
Contributed by Diana Bidawid-Uchiyama Wheaton, IL
I have been interested in natural medicine for almost six years, when traditional medicine really began to fail me on all levels. After giving birth to my third child, I experienced profound health problems and was eventually diagnosed with Crohn's disease. The medicines they gave me made me feel like I was slowly dying, so I turned to a natural nutritionist who put me on an elimination diet, and eventually gave up all glutens, sugar and caffeine.
I immediately began feeling better until I had an accident that injured my hip severely. I could barely walk, was in chronic pain, and went from orthopedic physician to physician to physiatrists, until I landed with a renowned orthopedic doctor who recommended arthroscopic surgery. Being desperate and miserable, I agreed and went under the knife only to wake up in more pain and with more problems. The following four ensuing years have been a real nightmare, as well as a gift.
‘Traditional Medicines Made my Crohn’s Disease Worse’
Traditional physical therapy and medicines did not work for me and made my Crohn's disease worse. I cannot tolerate most medicines and will not use them anymore to protect my gut. I went to an alternative doctor who helped me tremendously and set me on the path to realizing that traditional medicine does not usually work.
For 1 and a half years I did acupuncture and massage therapy and would feel glimpses of what it was like to feel normal, but would still have many setbacks, and could exercise only when pain levels were down. I went to an herbalist who helped me with my gut and with other symptoms I had been having, but never did I feel good for any length of time and I always had major setbacks.
My Optimal Wellness Center Journey
Finally I heard about Dr. Mercola and his book and immediately booked an appointment. To summarize, the changes that I feel are as follows.
My symptoms that I feel are really due to physical problems and are not in my head. My vitamin D levels were very low and immediately I began taking cod liver oil and vitamin D supplements, and my energy levels quickly increased. (Dr. Mercola note: please NEVER take vitamin D supplements without monitoring your vitamin D level, as we did Diana as you could run into serious toxicity problems).
Making Emotional Connections
I began seeing Kathy for EFT and was an immediate believer when I realized that old issues sometimes hide deep within our bodies manifesting themselves in physical symptoms that contribute to physical ailments. Kathy's work has helped me uncover these landmines, detonate them, and move on. She helps you confront issues in such an unthreatening manner, and you always leave feeling much more self aware and willing to tackle problems head on.
She is an extremely caring and kind individual who does not judge and is always willing to help you sort through the complexities of your emotional life. She has been a godsend to me.
The Mysteries of my Physical Pain Began to Unravel
I also began seeing a therapist for NST and what a miracle he has done for me. Always wracked with hip and back pain, often accompanied by head and neck aches and wrist pain, Jeff slowly began unraveling the mysteries of my physical pain. I see him twice a month and feel better every time I see him. It seems like such a simple procedure, but for me, it brought a myriad of relief from chronic pain and physical fatigue.
It is very rare for me to have a bad day filled with pain and depression from the pain, when previously this had been my norm. I am finally able to play with my children and do things with them that had previously always caused me much pain.
My life has come full circle, and I feel almost back to normal. I still have occasional pain but know this will continue to improve. I am hopeful and no longer hopeless. I have almost conquered my TMJ with the aid of Jeff, Kathy, and my new nightguard for my teeth.
We have uncovered many food allergies and sensitivities, which have inhibited my weight loss, but after seeing Dr. Lina Garcia I realize that many of them are caused by the extensive mercury fillings and root canals I have.
‘I Have Become Like a New Person’
I am now scheduled to have all my fillings replaced and eventually will have my root canal teeth pulled. All in good time. I think then I will begin the path to discovering the real weight I need to be at. But I am not concerned since in only six months I have become like a new person with hope for tomorrow.
Everyone has been so kind and concerned at the Optimal Wellness Center. I have even scheduled my 8-year-old son to be seen there. My family is grateful to see the old me on the horizon--and so am I.
There is nothing worse than feeling awful, being in pain, and feeling like there is no hope for the future of it getting any better. All the people who work at the Optimal Wellness Center inspire people to get better and make positive changes in all areas of their lives. For that I thank them all.
Related Articles:
Ultra-Pasteurized" Milk for Crohn’s Patients? Appendectomy May Increase Risk of Crohn’s Disease Persistent Muscle Pain Might be Related to Vitamin D Deficiency Read How One Woman was Freed From Pain and PMS with nutritional typing and NST Two Tried-and-True Tips for Pain Relief Amazing Recovery From Multiple Sclerosis
Ultra-Pasteurized" Milk for Crohn’s Patients?
Appendectomy May Increase Risk of Crohn’s Disease
Persistent Muscle Pain Might be Related to Vitamin D Deficiency
Read How One Woman was Freed From Pain and PMS with nutritional typing and NST
Two Tried-and-True Tips for Pain Relief
Amazing Recovery From Multiple Sclerosis
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