I am exercising now and I feel great. People tell me that I look thirty-five years old—I am now forty-six, with a grandson. My skin is smooth and I feel young.
I don 7 get headaches and I am in a good health. I have some cysts in my breast that I believe will disappear with the change of eating habits. In the past, I used to wear m y glasses for reading; now I remove them. My blood test came out much better than the first test.
The program has helped me be more relaxed and assertive. When I am facing a problem, I look at it with a different perspective and know that it will be solved, even if it isn't at that particular moment. I get less angry with people and don’t feel that I need to compete. My thoughts are more clearly to the point without getting into loo much rationalization. Since I started the pro
gram, I felt depressed only once and I faced it and it was nothing. My self
esteem has been raised and I am able to look at myself without self-blaming.
I feel now more motivated to get involved in different things; to be adven
turous and allow the child within me to come up. For example, I heard of a workshop for the preparation of the Latin American Feminist Women Confer
ence, to take place in 1999 in Santo Domingo. Since I am Dominican, I decided to go and find out what it is all about. It was a nice trip and I came away with more knowledge of what is going on concerning women, children, and family issues in Santo Domingo.
— G ilsia P.
As an artist, I felt that my focus was not up to my ability (with the years that I’ve put into training, more than twenty-five years). Prolific thoughts should
have been in prolific works. After listening to Gary Null for three years on the radio, I decided that this could only help me focus and get to the work I needed
to do.
Since I've been in the program five months, there have been many changes. I have lost 10 pounds. My energy, which was low, has increased. I'm not as tired as I was previously. I talk less and finally I find myself listening more to what people are saying (particularly in m y family). I did not realize how angry I was until we had to write ten letters to people who caused us some kind of pain. After that exercise I was truly able to let go of the anger, and able to speak to m y exhaustion without feeling anything, pain or other
wise. While I've always been a mediator, trying to understand why people do the things they do, I no longer care to understand them. I don't need them in m y life—now I please myself first.
When I began this program I wasn't sure what I wanted to do—become less toxic, enabling me to focus on what I needed to do for me. What's impor
tant is that all m y life had been the need to create with word or with paint.
Two years ago I changed m y schedule as a full-time teacher to part time and replaced m y painting full time. Since then I painted, but not full time. Hence m y entrance in the program. I realized I needed to focus m y energy and thoughts to create and decided this might be exactly what I needed. It was more than what I envisioned. The questions we had to ask ourselves and an
swer honestly helped to create an environment for change. I used to be a sweet junkie and now I can walk by cakes, pies, and cookies without feeling deprived.
I find I eat many more raw vegetables—something I had not done before.
I am rarely tired. I walk now more than I have done in the months before beginning the program. My energy level is higher and I feel great.
—Mimi V.
I did not have any physical constraints that I was aware of. The introduction of the detox program made me aware of m y mental restrictions more so than physical. To learn how to focus and not be sidetracked by obstacles was m y
starting point. I did not know or understand how m y energy or relationships would or could affect m y perspective of life. This stage of unwillingness al
lowed me to be happy in m y ignorance.
I learned how to get toxic people out of m y life. I leaned how to strengthen m y attitude, be patient and not respond with negativeness. I look at myself in a new light of happiness and motivation. I have learned how to be happy with myself.
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Physically, I am stronger from exercising daily. I am a martial artist and I am able to do things other people I work out with are unable to do (handstand pushups, dips, and pushs into having m y body parallel with the floor).
— Barry R.
At the beginning of the program, I was challenged with learning how to think clearly, to learn to focus and how to plan. Staying away from toxic people and not letting myself get carried away with their problems. It is a slow process, but I'm under control. The challenges that I have at home, in m y marriage, I look at with courage, not indifference. The learning process is an every'day affair.
My letting go of meat has improved m y digesti ve problems, which I'\ c had since childhood. I found out also that I have an allergy to corn that we con
sumed daily. Learning to eat organic food has not been easy. My consciencc reminds me every time I go against the rules. Letting go of sugar has been great. Detoxifying m y system is still an ongoing process—m y brain fog is
slowly going away.
I had been listening to your program for many years; but when m y husband and I retired at age sixty-two, Myron began listening to your show. When he heard the call to participate in the study, he talked it over with me and we decided to go with it with deep sincerity. We happily bought juices, changed our water system to a filtration under the sink, joined a gym and connected to organic food sources. It became a total change in our daily routine—a new way
As we proceeded with the protocol, we noticed big changes in our energy.
I couldn't lift any weight at first on the machine cycle. Now I can handle forty- five pounds pull down. Five pounds bench press, sets of Fifteen at a time. We do all kinds of lifting, pressing, pulling, and our muscles are bulging.
My skin glows with health. People stop me and notice a different quality in my look, but they can't put their finger on it. My chiropractor says that my skin and look are significantly different and youthful. The contact and atten
tion to m y own body and the speed at which I can respond to what my body needs is manvlous. My nails are stronger and more youthful. I experience increased strength and endurance and continued, good energy. I also have a
— Marjorie A.
of life.
new attitude of optimism. I have experienced more rapid hair growth. My gums are healthier and firmer and m y teeth do not decay. I also experience improved sleep patterns. I do not stuff myself with poisonous herbicides, ani
mal products, etc., and the juice is visibly energizing as I drink it.
So many of our friends are manifesting illnesses and at the moment, the two of us are emanating good energy and good health. That is worth all the effort. We will continue in this maintenance protocol for life. It is a sensible concept to move toward wellness and prevention, rather than indulgence in illness.
I have begun piano lessons and am given a complex new piece to work on because m y mind is seeking challenge. Myron and I dance Western Square Dance at a challenge 3A level. We are alert and aware of the political and cultural ramifications of the protocol. We think that these positive results are only the beginning of what is possible for us as productive, creative, service- oriented seniors. We have joy and optimism, humor and openness, and that makes our lives full of possibility.
—Wilma H.
I am an artist. I am very excited. Tomorrow m y husband and I are leaving on a two-week Baltic cruise with friends. We were married forty-five years ago. We never did anything fun like this. Our friends do it often. We are both work
aholics, and love what we do. Having fun has been work for us. Also, m y diet is limited because of food allergies. I once got amoebic dysentery on a trip. I worried about getting colitis away from home.
Gary, I am the woman who told you that twenty years ago, the head of gastroenterplgy of a New York City hospital said, "Barbara, get rid of your colon, and get on with your life." I started listening to you. By 1980, I had changed a lot. After m y last colonoscopy, I saw a computer printout of the inside of m y large intestine. It was "pink and purty." Now, being in the pro
gram, m y colon is perfect. I question whether there really is such a thing as colitis, oris it just sensitivities to different things?
Back to our trip. My husband and I never have been together for two solid weeks without work projects. We will have fun!
—Barbara K.
Following your protocols for the reversing the aging process study has signifi
cantly improved m y health in many ways. My weight is maintained at 110
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pounds effortlessly. It used to fluctuate a lot. It was as high as 130 pounds at one point several years ago. This 110 pounds is the weight I maintained when I was nineteen-twenty-two years old. It's wonderful!
I require one hour or more less sleep per night than I did before the study.
Now I sleep more soundly and feel more alert and energized during the day. I have gotten no colds or fl us since I have been in the program. This is a welcome change! I had been going to a dermatologist before the study for acne and rosacea. The topical medication he prescribed for rosacea did not help it. Also, he prescribed tetracycline to be taken on an ongoing basis for acne. I refused to take this. I believe that the protocol for the study was a much safer and more effective treatment for acne. Acne is no longer a problem for me and the rosacea has significantly improved.
I find that I look and feel younger now than I did before starting the program. People often assume I am ten or more years younger. I'm so grateful for this. My skin is more clear and healthy. My hair is silkier and seems thicker.
Also the number of gray hairs growing in is becoming fewer and fewer. This is great! Menstrual pain has lessened very significantly. I used to take Tylenol about every four to six hours for the first forty-eight hours of m y menses. I take no medication now whatsoever, and experience at the most only mild discomfort. Also I no longer have the premenstrual puffiness and headaches I used to have.
Emotionally, I'm better able to deal with day-to-day stress and traumatic events. In general, I feel more calm and positive than I did before the study. I am fully committed to using what I have learned to maintain my health and perhaps improve it further. I have been sharing what I have learned with oth
ers and I'm grateful for the joy of watching them benefit too.
— Marlene D.
The improvements in m y overall health have been amazing. It is difficult to really believe in something until you actually put it into practice and notice the results for yourself. I used to suffer from severe seasonal allergies. During the night, I would not be able to breath easily since my sinuses would swell and make it difficult to breathe. One nostril would get so clogged that it wouldn't work properly. In a few days I would develop headaches and a bad case of halitosis. This caused me to withdraw from speaking with people at the office, since I did not want them to notice my breath. I had tried going to ENT doctors, but they always told me these were ragweed, pollen, or dust allergies that I
had to live with. Then they would give me a prescription for some nasal spray and send me on m y way. Needless to say these were only temporary and arti
ficial remedies. Since being on your strict protocol I have not had these allergic attacks during spring or fall!
I have also noticed that m y mental sharpness is better now then it was when I was twenty-eight years old (I'm presently forty-one years old). I've noticed this because when I was twenty-eight, I tried going for m y master's degree in electrical engineering while working full time. I was not able to focus to the level required for maintaining a B average or better. I've been in graduate school now for three semesters and I have a GPA of 3.25. In this past spring semester, I registered for two courses while working on a project in the office with a very tight schedule and lots of pressure. One of the courses required commuting to the campus thirty minutes away. On both courses I received grades of B. My friends admire m y effort, but what they don't know is that I have an edge they don't have; I have more energy, have an optimal diet, and I'm putting all these health benefits to good use.
I've also expanded m y physical activities to include bicycling and playing tennis. I recently played someone eleven years m y junior in a tennis match. I did not get winded and we had to play a tie-breaker. This also I remember not being able to do at age twenty-eight!
My emotional well-being was terribly challenged a few months ago, but I think I was able to get through it because of what I've learned from you. I want to thank you very much for all you've done for me and others.
—Miguel P.
Being involved with m y study group has established a new dimension in m y life, which is I'm a new person. Over the years I do recall you stating that in the order of priority, one's belief system was first and foremost; second, stress management; third, exercise; and diet last. On September 25, 1996, at our first session, you specified that diet represents 15 percent; exercise, 10 percent;
stress management, 25percent; and behavior, 50percent. This time it was loud and clear—maybe because it was quantified, especially with behavior and stress representing 75 percent of the package.
The Tools and Techniques that were shared in our biweekly meeting were invaluable because it allowed those of us who went through the exercises to get to know more about ourselves and examine our conditioned minds. Also to see where we have been the source of our own suffering and limitations in our
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lives. I've never been at such peace with myself as I am now, having a "can do" attitude with what matters to me and what is important to me. Reexamin
ing m y beliefs, values, and perceptions has provided tremendous benefits with regard to m y interactions with others; where they might attempt to manipu
late, control, or induce feelings of guilt it has not worked, and not being a victim to these mind games is very empowering.
The greatest challenges that I encountered during the entire process was to integrate the suggested dietary intake and consistent exercise with my schedule, so the most number of juices I had gotten to was approximately six.
My present occupation requires me to be on the road driving to be in and out on various appointments in various areas, so preparing and taking enough of the juices with me during the day was not as consistent as I would have pre
ferred it to be. In spite of it all, the number of sleep hours that I'm able to get by on has reduced to approximately five hours per night. My energy level has never been better and focus with clarity is greater.
I am certainly looking forward to going into the advanced stage of the Reversing Aging Process if you decide to continue, because I know there are greater strides I'll be making with the continuous growth and process in my life.
—Ivon
Changes on the physical level due to the Reversing Aging Study: much less muscle soreness, especially upon waking and also after physical work. Less lower back pain, which has bothered me for years. An increase and leveling of energy throughout the day. Better digestion and quicker transit time culminat
ing in better-formed stools. My skin looks better, eyes clearer. I didn't consider myself overweight, but my set point went from 192 to 186 pounds, and I am physically stronger. Faster hair growth, a bit more hair on legs. If I do get a rare cold it is of short duration (one to three days). I feel comfortable with less often chiropractic adjustments. Very little of the old, lingering lethargy after rising in the morning. A marked diminishment of allergic reactions.
On the emotional and mental level: an improvement in mental alertness.
My mind feels stronger, more new ideas. Fewer periods of brain fog. An im
proved outlook on life because I am proactive. An improved awareness of stress and its impact on m y health. This is an area in which I need to do more work.
I have become more aware of m y lifelong need for control and its harmful effect on m y psyche and physical health.
Answering the questions posed to the support group has effected m y rela
tionships in several ways. First with myself: the questions increased m y aware
ness of the fact that many people and events have negatively impacted m y life and that I don't have to buy into these agendas. My best course is to honor self first, and this is not selfish. Don't be afraid to say no. Change and growth come
with some pain and I have been in a comfort zone. Don't beat up on myself, accept errors. I have more belief in m y abilities. I must not only know, I must actualize.
On relationships with others: I have distanced myself from members of m y family who are hostile and negative. I have begun to set limits, to say no.
It has at times been painful. I am working on letting family members know h o w l feel about their actions. I realize that m y future doesn't lie in m y present job. I have been more forthcoming in presenting m y views regarding manage
ment problems within m y company. The value of kindness and caring is clear.
Humor and lightness goes far.
—Charles M.
Since starting this program in January, I have had positive changes both physi
cal and mental. Starting with the physical changes, the constant rash I had on m y face from lupus has completely cleared up. I have had the rash for the last two-and-a-half years, and I was told the only way to clear it up was with antibiotics. I also suffered from extreme fatigue. I have cut out 1.5 hours of sleeping. Also migraine headaches that I got often have almost been 100 per
cent eliminated. M y concentration level at work has greatly improved, along
cent eliminated. M y concentration level at work has greatly improved, along