Personal Stories

My daughter is dying

“My daughter is dying.  I’m losing her.  There is nothing I can do but watch”.  This was all I could think, day in and day out – for 4 years!  The first year of her illness was frustrating.  Many doctors, tests, specialists, etc.  No diagnosis.… Read more “My daughter is dying”

Helena Y.

I looked like death warmed over

After over a year of deteriorating health and a 5-day hospitalization with extensive cardio and pulmonary workups that were unrevealing, I was desperate for answers for debilitating shortness of breath and palpitations. I had been discharged with 24-hour oxygen but the oxygen was only keeping… Read more “I looked like death warmed over”

Rayelee S.

No miracles; just fuller life

I had been struggling with sinus migraines and “normal” headaches for years; I had been treated for them for so long and absolutely nothing was working. During the winter, I couldn’t participate in outdoor activities or holiday outings because I was always sick – I’d… Read more “No miracles; just fuller life”

Shawne H.

Nothing to lose…a lot to gain

I’d been going to the regular medical doctor and receiving several different antibiotics and B12 shots – all to no avail. I kept getting sicker and I ended up in the hospital. The week after I got out of the hospital, the doctor still couldn’t… Read more “Nothing to lose…a lot to gain”

Debbie M.

I eat more now and weigh less

2 years ago, I weighed 327lbs. Today I weigh 203lbs. That’s 124lbs lost!!   I had been dealing with serious breakouts since 2009/2010 and every doctor or dermatologist said I had Atopic Dermatitis, and they’d give me Cortisone cream or something. The dermatologist in Asheville… Read more “I eat more now and weigh less”

Jerod H.

My daughter is dying

“My daughter is dying.  I’m losing her.  There is nothing I can do but watch”.  This was all I could think, day in and day out – for 4 years!  The first year of her illness was frustrating.  Many doctors, tests, specialists, etc.  No diagnosis.… Read more “My daughter is dying”

Helena Y.

I looked like death warmed over

After over a year of deteriorating health and a 5-day hospitalization with extensive cardio and pulmonary workups that were unrevealing, I was desperate for answers for debilitating shortness of breath and palpitations. I had been discharged with 24-hour oxygen but the oxygen was only keeping… Read more “I looked like death warmed over”

Rayelee S.

No miracles; just fuller life

I had been struggling with sinus migraines and “normal” headaches for years; I had been treated for them for so long and absolutely nothing was working. During the winter, I couldn’t participate in outdoor activities or holiday outings because I was always sick – I’d… Read more “No miracles; just fuller life”

Shawne H.

Nothing to lose…a lot to gain

I’d been going to the regular medical doctor and receiving several different antibiotics and B12 shots – all to no avail. I kept getting sicker and I ended up in the hospital. The week after I got out of the hospital, the doctor still couldn’t… Read more “Nothing to lose…a lot to gain”

Debbie M.

I eat more now and weigh less

2 years ago, I weighed 327lbs. Today I weigh 203lbs. That’s 124lbs lost!!   I had been dealing with serious breakouts since 2009/2010 and every doctor or dermatologist said I had Atopic Dermatitis, and they’d give me Cortisone cream or something. The dermatologist in Asheville… Read more “I eat more now and weigh less”

Jerod H.