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What They Are Saying Adult Testimonials Life Threatening Reaction to a Tainted Vitamin Supplement Increased Energy and Reduced Appetite Less Cravings, Mood Swings and Increased Energy Joint Pain, Allergies, Depression and Cravings Reduced Hi Barb, I have been going through the peri-menopause/menopause phase over the past 3-4 years. Two years ago after I began taking the Menopause Complex, my symptoms became much easier to manage. Prior to this my doctor put me on birth control pills on two different occasions. Both times, I experienced other problems that were just as bad as the menopause symptoms: weight gain and severe headaches once a month. I was also offered Hormone Replacement Therapy, which definitely was not an option for me, since there is a history of breast cancer in my family. Some of the menopausal symptoms I dealt with were night sweats, sleeplessness, hot flashes, but worst of all was the itchy skin in my upper arms. Every doctor I mentioned this to (3 of them) said to apply a heavy cream, but never associated this with peri-menopause. While listening to one of your tapes on menopause, I became very excited to find out that this can be a menopausal symptom. I immediately ordered a bottle of Menopause Complex and the GLA. The itching problem disappeared in less than a week after I began taking them. In addition to the Menopause Complex and GLA, I also take the soy protein, Calcium Complex, multi vitamin , B, C, E along with Joint Complex and alfalfa for a shoulder injury that I have. Leslie Life Threatening Reaction to a Tainted Vitamin Supplement After starting my personal training business in the late 80’s and competing in the Minnesota State Body Building Competition in the early 90’s, I was constantly being given supplements by friends, trainers, and other business owners who were hoping I would promote their brand for them. At the time I looked at it as free supplements. Then in 1995 I suffered a precedent changing anaphylactic reaction to one of these supplements. Following this life-threatening episode, the protocol for all the ambulances in the Twin Cities was changed requiring them to begin carrying oral antihistamines in addition to the usual epinephrine injections on all the rigs. It was following this incident that I started researching supplements and as a cardiac nurse, decided to base my choice on the strict criteria you find listed in our workshop packet and on our website. While searching for third party peer reviewed research I was only able to find one company that had their products reviewed by this process. No other company at that time had a single review…..and this corporation had 92! I made my choice! In March of 2003 the FDA took action to ensure that consumers get the dietary ingredients that are listed on the labels of the supplements they purchase. The FDA is basing their recommended standards on this company’s current manufacturing criteria. When finalized, the proposed regulations will help protect consumers by eliminating manufacturers that cannot meet high standards for product processing. Until then, we must continue to evaluate all products ourselves. Funny coincidence, I ended up back on the same brand that brought me such great health while training for the state competition several years before. After being reintroduced to the products by Barb and using them for 3 months, I realized I was getting my lean muscle back, my sugar cravings were gone and I wasn't rooting around for jelly beans every night at work. I was able to concentrate better and the frequent colds and respiratory infections I’d been picking up became a thing of the past. Up until then I had started to believe that all those symptoms were just part of getting old and being a new mom! Andrea Farquharson R.N. Increased Energy and Reduced Appetite I started with the supplements the day that I received them. They seem to be making a big difference in my energy level. They don't make me jittery energy-wise like the B-complex I was taking before. My daughter, son, and wife have been drinking morning soy shakes with me a couple of mornings each week. We've been adding bananas and strawberries with a little orange juice and milk. They are real palatable and leave me feeling full until lunch time. So far, so good. Ron Less Cravings, Mood Swings and Increased Energy In February 2002, I was miserable with the health changes I was experiencing due to menopause. I was trying many different types of off-brand vitamins and getting no results, which was extremely frustrating. I had always been a very healthy person and loved life, but felt my world had been turned inside out and I hated it. Barb helped me get started on a nutrition program. In a matter of 10 days, I felt better - more energy, less frustration and life was not only getting back to normal, but much better. I have high energy, no sugar cravings, no mood swings and am much more relaxed. Before starting on these products, I made at least 6 trips to the candy dish every day. I have not raided the candy dish in 6 weeks. These products are fascinating. I can't thank Barb enough for her help! Jan Barb, I increased my intake of Alfalfa and I have had no pains in my back and legs at all. After I walk at night, I am stiff, but in the morning I am recovered. I am so amazed by how I feel. If I overdo it on the week end with yard work, by Monday or Tuesday I am usually feeling much better - no pain or stiffness. Jan I'm in the process of finding an Assisted Living site for my husband Harley. Looking is difficult as well as financially confusing. So between all that I have really been undergoing some horrible stress. This is just like being trapped in your own home. I don't leave him for very long at a time. Since using the products I feel much calmer very soon after taking them. It's wonderful and I highly recommend it. Anne Joint Pain, Allergies, Depression and Cravings Reduced Five years ago when I was first diagnosed with rheumatic fever, I was exhausted all the time and the doctor told me I would probably be on bed rest for the first year. Yeah......I should be so lucky! I was using a few basic products and it wasn't until I started playing with my dosages and really upping them dramatically that I started getting results, especially from the joint pain in my hands and feet. I had to take 6-GLA/day to really get some relief. (GLA is expensive....like the stress tabs...so I needed about 2 1/2-3 bottles/month) But boy did I feel it right away if I lowered the dosage to 2 or 3. I also upped those B's. I did the 6/day for quite a while just to get feeling better......got me off Zoloft for the depression that came from the pain and being less active. I don't even remember consciously dropping my dosages....now I only take 2 GLA and 2-4 B's depending on the time of the month. It's funny how my body will almost crave what it is that I need. Jim use to really complain about the budget....but then he noticed that he wasn't eating a lot of the crap (especially all his eating out) and snacks which added up pretty quickly. We still have to watch our expenses....juggle when we order stuff if there are a lot of other expenses....but we have all noticed such a change in our health, both mentally and physically. Both Jim and Matthew had horrible allergies on nasal spray, inhalers and pills ....now both have been "stuffy-free" for over 2 years. For me...just being able to teach aerobics classes, move my fingers, run and not have to use my traction unit 2x/day is such a blessing. I I know that we are all experiencing the best health ever because of our investment. Blessings always, Andrea
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