| Dear Heather,
I felt like I was reading my own testimonial, literally, when I read 'After $50K..." from your latest Newsletter. I have suffered with IBS since I was a child. School, raising my own family and working outside the home have been challenging, to say the least, throughout the 30 plus years that I have lived with IBS. I have been hospitalized 5 times with severe dehydration from diarrhea due to IBS. The last hospitalization was just this past winter with a hospital bill that exceeded $53K. I have had surgery for GERDS and gall bladder removal with my Gastro Dr's. hopes of rendering some relief from my symptoms, only to be disappointed. I've been through so many different regimens of anti-spasmodics that I can't begin to count them. These drugs offered me little relief from the excruciating pains of IBS. About 3 years ago my body stopped responding to this type of treatment and my Dr. said it was time to take my treatment to the next level. I asked what that meant and he replied, "Anti-depressants". I asked why and he told me that the only answer was to treat me for chronic pain and the negative psychological effects that often accompany it. I was appalled! I researched the drug he had prescribed and the first side effect listed was "suicidal tendencies" followed by a host of others just as fearful. Masking one problem only to initiate a hoard of others was not my answer. I knew that was not a road I wanted to start journeying down...I didn't use that prescription, instead my heating pad became my constant companion. I turned to the Lord in prayer for my answer. One day I happened upon your web site by accident and I instantly felt that God had led me there. After all, hadn't He included natural healing herbs in His creation along with all the provisions necessary for sustaining a healthy life? I was so excited! Having always had an aversion of chemical drugs, I was thrilled to find a natural approach to treating IBS. I read every article, about all of the products, and the testimonials. I immediately ordered the 'Tummy Fiber, Tummy Tamer Peppermint Caps' and your books, both of which are invaluably informative. I read that it could be 2 or 3 weeks before some people become regulated and felt substantial results, but by the end of the second day I noticed significant relief from the debilitating cramping and diarrhea. I'm in my fourth month of faithful use of your products and have added the Fennel and Peppermint Teas to my daily regimen (the medicinal teas from our local health food store do not even come close in comparison to the potency and flavor of yours). For the first time in so many, many years I feel like a normal person. I honestly feel like I've been given my life back. I hadn't been able to eat out in a restaurant in so very long, but my husband and I dine out often now and it always feels like we're celebrating the return of something precious that had been long lost. My family is even enjoying my tasty experimentation with new ingredients from your cookbook, while gleaning the benefit of more healthy fare. I believe that each of us have a special purpose that is intended to enrich the lives of those around us. I am confident that you are fulfilling your special purpose. Your commitment in finding a solution in your own struggle with IBS and then sharing your broad knowledge and in-depth research with other suffers out here is so very much appreciated and needed. I know I am just one of the thousands that your work has impacted, but I thank you sincerely and hope that your life will be filled with joy. |
