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Dr. Stoll: My husband has had Graves disease for the past 7 years, and of course the doctor wanted to perform radiation/surgery to "take care of the problem". He refused, so the doctor placed him on medication for many years which never took care of the problem. However, last December, he decided to go on a whole foods diet (vegan), substantially increased his water intake, bought your books, and decided to stop his medication at the end of January. (panic!) I tried to get him to reduce his medication slowly instead of all at once because his symptoms were still very apparent, however he wanted to do it his way, so we found some herbal formulas that were very effective in managing his symptoms until he had some time under his belt with his new lifestyle. Now, only 7 months later, he barely takes any supplements at all and says that he feels better than he has in years! His weight and strength has returned (6 ft. 200 lbs.), his eyes no longer bulging out, and no more trembling hands/ fingers. He is very excited that he can enjoy weight lifting again. It is so nice to see him happy again and enjoying life. I believe skilled relaxation made a big difference in his recovery and healing.
In Reply to: Good News About Graves Disease posted by Mandy on July 17, 2002 at 19:41:21:
Thanks, Mandy.
Perhaps this testimonial will help others decide to get well from this totally reversible condition.
It may even be safe for him to relax his program in a couple of years. If not, he will soon find out and at least he now knows what it takes for HIM to survive this condition.
Namaste`
Walt
In Reply to: Good News About Graves Disease posted by Mandy on July 17, 2002 at 19:41:21:
Mandy,
That is great news about your husband.
What herbs did he take to alleviate symptoms?
He is to be congratulated. Thanks for the inspiration!
Bobbie
In Reply to: Re: Good News About Graves Disease posted by Bobbie on July 18, 2002 at 19:02:38:
Hi Bobbie: He took Nature's Sunshine herbs: Herbal CA, (an herbal calcium/magnesium combination), he took 4 capsules 3 or 4 times a day while symptoms were on, Stress-J, (a nervine formula), he took 4 capsules 3 to 4 times a day, and Rosehips (high Vitamin C with bioflavinoids), only 3 a day. Sometimes at night he would also take a couple of camomile capsules too. Many times we would put the capsules in his morning shake before he went to work. You can do it too! Just be persistent and consistent. And, remember the archives about skilled relaxation. Best wishes!
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