Why Cleanse?

It is amazing how quickly people respond to a simple and effective cleanse program. The number one report we hear is that people have more energy. The second most common testimony has been a freedom from negative thoughts and feelings - particularly, people report feeling "closer to God". It is common to feel an increased sense of well-being, greater mental clarity, release from pains and many diseased symptoms. The testimonies reflect a broad spectrum of benefits ranging from basic through profound, and may include: skin, hair and eye improvement, all the way to resolving chronic pain and serious life threatening conditions.

The internal body cleanse process is far more than just a colon cleanse; it begins by promoting the cleansing of the entire small intestine, then the colon, and the stomach. As the cleanse works it's "magic," toxic accumulations are eliminated from the alimentary canal and then toxic overloads start releasing from the liver, kidneys, and lymphatic system. This allows the entire body to detoxify and function more efficiently.

The liver is one of the main keys to good health and vitality. There are over 500 known functions of the liver, many of which are essential for life, all of which are essential for good health and vitality. It is almost impossible for any disease condition to develop until the liver becomes sluggish and weak. But long before the liver begins to weaken, the bowel can become excessively toxic and sluggish. One of the greatest health needs in the world today is for doctors and their patients to learn that the liver plays an essential part in all health and disease conditions and that the two primary causes of liver problems are the overload of toxins from the bowel and suppressed negative emotions. Until the bowel is cleansed it is almost impossible to cleanse, purify, and strengthen the liver, and until the liver has been cleansed and strengthened, overcoming disease can be difficult.

The good news however, is that it is relatively easy for the average person to cleanse the bowels which automatically releases toxic overloads from the liver. Dr. Anderson has explained in his new books; Cleanse & Purify Thyself Book One and Cleanse & Purify Thyself Book Two, that: "The digestive system is the hub of the entire body. It feeds all our glands, organs and in fact, every single cell. When the digestive system become sluggish, over-acid, and toxic it becomes less and less efficient. After the bowel becomes unnaturally acidic, it attempts to protect itself by secreting a glycoprotein substance that lines the entire intestinal wall, "mucoid plaque." Indeed, this condition can occur anywhere in the digestive tract where over acidity arises, including the

esophagus, the stomach, the entire small intestine and colon. Once this develops, proper digestion becomes more and more dysfunctional. Then one problem occurs after another, and the bowel becomes a toxic sewer system. Once the bowel becomes toxic, the blood becomes toxic, for all the blood coming from the bowel, carrying the necessary nutrients to feed the heart, lungs, brain, muscles, etc. goes to the liver - nowhere else. Then the liver must deal with the toxic blood. After years of relentless toxicity from the bowel, the liver becomes more and more sluggish. After a while it no longer functions efficiently and toxic overloads begin to go to other parts of the body, such as the kidneys, heart, brain, joints, skin, Iymph, etc. Disease manifests where the toxins settle. For when there is toxic settlement, there is lack of circulation, lack of oxygen and nutrients."

Dr. Anderson points out that, "There are only four primary causes of disease: suppressed negative emotions, lack of nutrients, toxins, and congestion." Generally, all four of these conditions are present in almost every disease, and are reflected in the acid/alkaline balance of the digestive system. This is easily measured with a simple "pH" test, as described in the "The Cleanse Cookbook" and the  Cleanse & Purify Thyself Book One and Cleanse & Purify Thyself Book Two. A vast majority of people today test over-acid, and have developed significant layers of "mucoid plaque." Some test over-alkaline, which may reflect Candida and even more serious health deterioration, a further progression from long-standing over-acidity.

Most people no longer eat enough fresh and raw fruits and vegetables grown in nutrient-rich soil, without added toxic chemicals and fertilizers. The lack of nutritious foods in the diet is only one cause of deficiencies. Research indicates it is the mucoid plaque that can line the entire alimentary canal which may establish chronic malnutrition (see Dr. Rich Anderson's books, Cleanse & Purify Thyself Book One and Cleanse & Purify Thyself Book Two, for the complete research on mucoid plaque). For even a thin layer of this mucoid plaque prevents proper digestion of food. And incomplete digestion creates further toxicity, resulting in increasing layers of mucoid plaque. Even many of the nutrients that are provided by such compromised diet and digestion are then prevented from entering the blood stream by this formidable buildup of mucoid plaque. Therefore, a large percentage of people are suffering from malnutrition no matter how much they eat, or how nutritious the food is. Ironically, the heavier a person is, the more likely he or she is suffering from poor digestion, although a person who is thin or normal weight may also be malnourished. Dr. Anderson is convinced that malnutrition is a pre-requisite necessary for cancer, AIDS, heart disease, and many other diseases. In addition, with every disease, toxins settle in congested areas. Therefore, before any

disease can be permanently overcome, these toxins and congestion must be removed, and nutritional reserves replenished. However, in order to effectively accomplish this, it is essential to remove accumulated mucoid plaque from the bowel, and toxic congestion from the liver, and then rebuild these two vital lifegiving organs.

According to Dr. Anderson, It is estimated that only 5-8% of people in the U.S. today do not have mucoid plaque. They are generally healthier than average, but even they can still benefit highly from cleansing. The average person can release pounds of toxic mucoid plaque while cleansing. Along with this amazing removal of toxic mucoid plaque is the disappearance of "toxic" emotions. Cleansing can release and facilitate transformation of disease causing emotions. See Spiritual Healing for more information.

Spiritual Healing and Transformation

Levels of Cleansing

I have discovered that there are many levels of cleansing that can happen during the internal cleanse and detoxification process. The releasing of toxins and the healing of the physical body are the most obvious levels of cleansing. Many of my cleanse customers and I have experienced healing on the emotional, mental, and spiritual levels as well.

During my first 40-day cleanse program, I re-experienced many old memories, feelings, and sensations. Sometimes it was a passing thought, other times it was a memory with a feeling attached. I even experienced sensations and vague memories of my tonsillectomy at 10 years old. Some of these experiences were pleasant and some were not. I perceived these experiences to be repressed and stored at a cellular level in my body. 

As I cleansed my physical body, I also seemed to cleanse my mind, emotions, and entire being simultaneously. I felt lighter as the cleanse process went on. My energy increased, my attitude became more positive, and my self-image improved. I let go of a lot of old emotional "stuff" that I no longer needed. It felt like a purging of my mind, body, emotions, and entire being. I call this "spiritual healing and transformation" because it includes the entire being, not just the physical body.

Growing up as the oldest of 5 children in a very dysfunctional family environment, I was not allowed to express any dissension, pain, anger, or frustration. I was taught, by example, to stuff these feelings down, by covering them with "comfort foods" (foods that tend to alter moods, such as sugar, chocolate, caffeine, pastries, ice cream, etc.). As I started letting go of my attachment to these comfort foods during my cleanse process, old memories, sensations, and feelings began to emerge into my consciousness - experiences that I perceived as having been stuffed down with comfort foods years before. I allowed these suppressed experiences to surface. I fully experienced them, resulting in healing, release, completion, and a feeling of freedom.

Since my first cleanse, I have continued to do a great deal of cleansing, releasing, and healing on all levels of my being. I have found this process to be truly transforming. I feel better than ever before about myself and others. I am finding peace, joy, love, and even ecstasy inside myself. I believe these qualities are our natural state and we only need to uncover ourselves from all the layers of "stuff" to find our true, harmonious, and loving nature. I see it as sort of a treasure hunt inside ourselves. I believe the most valuable treasures are all buried within.

Benefits of a Balanced pH Level and DietBy Christine Dreher, CCN, CCH & author of "The Cleanse

Cookbook"

The evolution of our modern-day lifestyle continues to bring more challenges to our health and well-being. Most of our diets include so many refined, processed foods and sugar. Not to mention having to deal with the chemical pollutants in the air we breathe and the food we eat. I believe these factors and excessive stress, are the main reasons that the occurrence of disease continues to escalate.

The Evolution of Disease

Disease is our body’s way of telling us that something is out of balance. It is a cry for help. I believe that our bodies are capable of healing themselves when given the right tools, care and attention. The problem in our society is that we tend to address the symptoms of the imbalances, instead of treating the causes.

An example would be the overworked, stressed-out manager, plagued with afternoon fatigue (maybe due to depleted adrenal glands,

hypoglycemia or candida), who rushes off for the “sugar fix” of a candy bar or coffee to keep going. 

This is like putting a band-aid ? on a volcano. It may create a short-term remedy, but in the long run it makes matters worse. What started off as a small annoyance tends to escalate over time, requiring more drastic band-aids to quiet the uncomfortable symptoms. Eventually a small, annoying symptom can grow to become a chronic problem or disease.

So What Causes These Imbalances? 

One of the major causes of an imbalanced system is the food in our pantries and refrigerators. The amount of processed and refined foods we consume has continued to increase over the last several decades ? including foods treated with preservatives, chemicals, pesticides and hormones. Not only are the chemicals creating havoc and toxicity in our systems, but the continual consumption of the processed and refined foods are also throwing off the delicate pH balance of our bodies.

What Is the pH Balance of the Body?

The pH level is one of the most important balance systems of the body. The pH level is a measure of acidity or alkalinity, on a scale of zero to fourteen, with zero being most acid, fourteen being most alkaline and seven being mid-range. You may have seen shampoos advertised as pH balanced. These are shampoos designed to match the pH level of the hair. The pH levels of our bodies vary from one organ or system to the next.

For example, the stomach pH is much more acid than the intestinal pH because the stomach needs an acid environment (hydrochloric acid) to break down food for digestion. Whereas, the flora (good bacteria) of the intestine need a more alkaline environment to assimilate and process the nutrients from the foods digested by the stomach.

How Does Eating Affect Our pH Level? 

In my book, “The Cleanse Cookbook,” I write about the importance of maintaining a balanced pH level. In order to do this, we need to eat at least 75% alkaline-forming foods. The average all-American diet consists of about 80% acid-forming foods! Because processed and refined foods are extremely acidic to our systems, the body creates a buffering system (a chemical process to protect the body from being harmed by the acids). This buffering process requires the use of many

nutrients from the body, including electrolyte minerals (organic potassium, magnesium, sodium, calcium, to name a few). Electrolyte minerals are not minerals from the ground. They minerals from plant sources that have gone through the process of photosynthesis.

Why are Electrolyte Minerals Important for our Bodies?

Electrolyte minerals are vital to the metabolic functions of our body systems. When we have a sufficient reserve of electrolyte minerals, the buffering process (the cushioning and removing of unwanted acids from our systems), is not a problem. When we are young, we usually have sufficient reserves. Over time, the electrolyte mineral reserves can become depleted by ingesting too many processed and refined acid-forming foods, or from excessive mental or emotional stress. When we run short of electrolyte minerals, our body is no longer able to maintain an efficient homeostasis (a state of equilibrium).

The body has a hierarchy of priorities for survival. Second only to breathing and sustaining our heartbeat, the most important metabolic function that our bodies perform is maintaining a specific pH. The most important pH level that the body must regulate is the blood’s pH level. The body’s blood pH level must be maintained at 7.4 (slightly alkaline). If it varies more than a point, death can result from a coma or a seizure. In order to maintain the blood’s critical pH balance, the body will compromise less important functions. Once the electrolyte reserves become depleted, the body begins to rob these electrolytes from the various organs and systems of the body to maintain the blood’s pH level. This is where the imbalance begins. The following are examples of altered pH levels and the resulting imbalanced internal body system:

If the bowels and intestines are robbed of electrolyte minerals, the pH level becomes altered. This creates an imbalance in the bacterial environment, which can leave the bowels and intestines open to pathogens (including candida and parasites), irritations and disturbances. Have you ever heard of irritable bowel syndrome or leaky gut syndrome? 

Also, when the body becomes depleted of organic sodium (an essential electrolyte mineral, not table salt), the body may not be able to manufacture enough hydrochloric acid in the stomach. This can create an imbalanced digestive system, where foods are not being digested properly.

These imbalances can be aggravated further because our body systems will generally deplete electrolytes from the weakest areas

first. So if someone already has a weakened body system, the further depletion of electrolyte minerals will cause a greater imbalance and more dysfunction. When our bodies become too depleted, overall functioning becomes weakened, affecting the immune system and the body’s ability to fight off bacterial and viral infections.

The Good News

We can begin to reverse this depletion process by replenishing the electrolyte minerals in our bodies. By eating more pH-alkaline forming foods (fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, fresh juices, sprouted seeds, alkaline grains), we can begin to replenish our reserve supply of electrolyte minerals. In my book, “The Cleanse Cookbook," I explain this process in detail.

pH Testing Tools

Also in “The Cleanse Cookbook," I introduce an amazing tool to measure our pH levels; it’s called pH papers. pH papers are yellow-colored papers that come on a roll or in strips that you may have seen in your high school or college chemistry classes. You can use them to measure the saliva and urine pH levels of your body. Three of these tests are explained in my book. They measure not only your pH levels, but can determine if you are deficient in electrolyte minerals. 

The pH papers are a powerful tool for monitoring our pH balance system. pH testing also provides us with a way to take a more proactive role in our health. We can detect and correct the pH imbalances and electrolyte deficiencies in our systems before they manifest as symptoms of disease. As a cleanse coach, I have seen dramatic health improvements in so many people who simply get their pH levels balanced and their electrolytes replenished. The pH tests are easy and quick. All you need are pH papers and the instructions for interpreting your results. Both the pH papers and “The Cleanse Cookbook," are available on this web site

If you are interested in more information about the internal pH system or internal body cleansing, I recommend reading not only “The Cleanse Cookbook," but also Cleanse & Purify Thyself Book One and Cleanse & Purify Thyself Book Two, written by Dr. Rich Anderson. Also available through me. Both books are great resources for understanding the pH balance of our bodies and the importance of internal body cleansing.

TestimonialsThese are excerpts of correspondence received by Christine Dreher about

the outstanding results achieved by happy and healthy customers.These are not made up. These are actual correspondence received by

Christine.

From Michelle T. about "The Cleanse Cookbook," October 2005

I really love your book, "The Cleanse Cookbook". You have been such an inspiration to me. May God be with you and keep blessing you.

Michelle T.

From Lynne B. about Primal Defense, OmegaZyme and RM-10, August 2005

I am writing to let you know something wonderful about RM-10. As I have told a couple of you, I am a survivor of stage IV Metastasized Melanoma. My complete recovery, I believe was aided (how much we don't know) by 3 Garden of Life products sent to me by an old friend; Primal Defense, OmegaZyme and RM-10. I started taking these when I started chemo. This was my second round of treatments; the first being 4 sessions of Interleuken (High dose). The odds of my beating this were 20 to 1 against success. Needless to say my MD's at Dartmouth were amazed and stunned.

I have a friend who has been fighting CLL; Chronic Lymphomic Leukemia for four years. Last Feb she met with a Doctor in NYC. He is an oncologist of incredible depth and understanding who is holistic in approach. My friend has been in chemo since March and is doing better than believed possible. Last month when she saw her doctor in NY, he said she was to continue with another 6 months of chemo and he wanted her to start taking RM-10 !!!What validation for us all.

I still take "the big 3" that I started with a couple of years ago and now my husband and I have added the Living Multi, Calcium and C. I have no intention of discontinuing these supplements. My hope is that the wonderful discounts now offered by you dear ladies will continue so that I can afford to continue taking these most beneficial products.To your Health!

Sincerely,Lynne B.

From Carla Johnston about Primal Defense, July 2005

My son has Crohn's. It was so bad, he bled, he walked bent double while moaning, he lived on Boca burgers and bread or Boost drink, when he COULD eat. He was getting fat from the diet and from being a couch potato. He quit riding his bike, which we both gave up when he couldn't ride. The expensive Pentasa drug (at least $400 per month) was doing NOTHING for him.

My husband found out about your Primal Defense (caplets) and ordered some. We got them one afternoon in March, and my son took one pill, right before I went to church to pray ... I was home in about 45 minutes. He was giddy, he felt so good, and told me to poke his tummy with my finger, which I dared not do, so he demonstrated for me himself! He begged for peanut butter, and salad, and about a dozen other things to eat. I made him proceed cautiously, trying one thing at a time, working up to hot sauce and pickles in about two weeks! He can eat anything now! I expected maybe we'd see some improvement after a few weeks, but got instant results! I don't know if this is typical, but I think it was a miracle! He only gets diarrhea if he forgets his Primal Defense caplet, but is now eating properly, we ride bikes 2-3 hours daily and he's getting trim and fit!! (One caplet a day is less than $10 per month!!)

Thank you, and thanks, God! Carla Johnston

From C.R. about Our Service, July 2005

I just wanted to thank you for your prompt and professional service. Every time I have ordered from you, I have been pleased with your service and generosity. Thank you for the gift of "The Maker's Diet".

God Bless You,C.R.

From Cory about RM-10 and Primal Defense, June 2005

The Garden Of Life products have been a true blessing for me. And as long as I am breathing I want to always have the Primal Defense and RM-10 in my cabinets. I was usually sick 4 to 5 times a year, and after taking small doses of the RM-10 and Primal Defense and Perfect Food super green powder I have only had one sinus infection in 13 months. And with our fast pace life I never can get time to eat the right healthy foods and

these products help me to get the nutrition my body needs without taking the necessary time to prepare meals. Your website is the cheapest and easiest way to get my vitamins. I only wish more people would try all of the different products that are available.

Thank You very much,Satisfied CustomerCory

From Curtis about RM-10 for Hepatitis, May 2005

Hi, my name is Curtis. Two years ago, I was diagnosis with Hepatitis C 1-A. The regular treatment did not make it go away. Then I tried RM-10, Feed your Immune System from Garden of Life products, and at my last check up I had no signs of the Hepatitis in my system.

Thank youCurtis

From D.M. about CapraFlex for OsteoArthritis, February 2005

I’m a 65 year old man who has suffered from osteoarthritis off and on since 1990. My first attack occurred after several weeks of post Loma Prieta house reinforcement carpentry. It took about a year for the swollen finger joints to heal. This good effect may have been aided by my becoming a “health fanatic” (no: alcohol, coffee, white sugar, trans fats, chlorinated/fluoridated water, junk food, overprocessed salt, etc. Lots of complex carbs, high fiber foods, raw fruit, Omega 3 fatty acid rich deep sea fish, ionic trace minerals, and many beneficial supplements, plus daily exercise (now including a daily short Yoga/Chi Gung program)). Right wrist and shoulder soreness returned 2 years ago when I started a weight training program. Daily glucosamine sulfate and MSM helped until I increased the weight levels past a certain point. I then read Joran Rubin’s “Patient Heal Thyself” and , in Oct.04 decided to try CapraFlex. That was a fortunate decision. The inflammation went away within a week and I restarted my weight training program, and, unless I do something stupid – like solo lifting an awkward 130 lbs. Generator in and out of a truck – the soreness hasn’t returned. Yea CapraFlex! My goal is to stay fit as long as possible. CapraFlex will help me achieve this goal. I highly recommend it to osteo arthritis sufferers.

Yours truly,

D. M.

From J.T. about "The Cleanse Cookbook," and Cleansing, March 2003

Hi Christine, Received the cleansing program package and am very pleased with it. A great big THANK YOU for the wonderful "Cleanse Cookbook". It is excellent. I read cookbooks like novels and truly enjoyed reviewing it. I will share the recipes with my daughter as she is also a vegan and health conscious. Also I intend to show it to my health food store and strongly encourage them to stock it. I know the book with be so helpful during the cleanse. Also, another THANKS for the other book, Patient Heal Thyself. I will dive into it during the cleanse and it looks like great reading material. AND another thanks for all of the flyers and newsletters you included in the box. I know I will be placing another order with you as I am very impressed with some of the products... Peace and blessings to you, Christine, for helping others and reaching out to them through you knowledge and love. Another thank you for that!!! Here is to good health for all.

J. T.

From R.S. . about Primal Defense and Fungal Defense, February 2003

Primal Defense and Fungal Defense:

I have found the Primal Defense and Fungal Defense cleanse products to be just amazing in the short time I have been using them. I am 54 years young and now feel more like that also.

I had and maybe have still a very high candida yeast count, 686, which can bring about a lot of negative side effects no matter what conventional doctors say. I have had sinus problems for years, asthma from a young age, slight skin problems. I have always eaten a fairly healthy diet and have been very athletic so these two things have probably saved me. The foods we get today must be so lacking in what the body really needs.

Recently my heel became sore and wouldn't go away. I thought it was from running so I gave that up temporarily. A couple years ago I started developing some red lumps here and there on my skin. Doctor's didn't know what they were and thought I should be tested for cancer. That wasn't it but could have lead to it if untreated I think.

The reason I went to a holistic doctor to find out about yeast was that I had an irritable bowel and painful stomach, intestines at times when I ate. She said you must not be feeling too well. I said how did you guess. So I made all kinds of diet changes and that helped a bit and six months later got tested again and the yeast count was down to 500, still not good. So a little frustrated went back to old ways and got worse again.

Along comes Primal Defense. Within a week of taking the homeostatic soil organisms I started feeling a bit better. Then I started the Fungal Defense. I've been on it for 8 days now and the pains are gone, eating is easier and bowel is much better. The pain in my heel is going away, my other foot is feeling really good and the red spots on my skin are drying up and going away. This is pretty amazing stuff.

I will keep you posted as other changes occur. This might be the fountain of youth or at least a reprieve from old age.

R.S.Massachusetts

From J.F. about Primal Defense, December 2002

The Primal Defense product has almost completely cleared me of a very bad case of irritalble bowel.  I am so thankful for it. I'm sure that after 90 days, I will be back to normal or better.

Thanks! J.F.

From M.R. about Primal Defense, November 2002

Primal Defense has done wonders for me!! I had ordered Primal Defense 3 months ago and I have been taking it ever since and I wanted to tell SOMEBODY how great this product is! I have noticed a huge difference in my crohn's symptoms especially when I was into it the second month. I can't say enough how this product has benefited me! I have normal bowel movements now after 7 years of dealing with crohn's disease. I am off all medication and doing very well! Someone needs to get the word out that this stuff does great things for the digestive system! I am planning to continue taking it as long as I can get it! Right now I am beginning my 4th month on it and I am planning to cut back to 6 a day instead of 8 and will most likely stay on that dosage for a long time. Primal Defense has done wonders for me, and I hope others will find out about this wonderful product!!!

Thanks. M.R.

From John about Acid Defense, November 2002

. . . I wanted to let you know since I sent you this request for info on acid defense, I have been able to give acid defense a try. IT IS AN EXCELLENT PRODUCT!!! It really works! I have had doctors to put me on Nexium, etc. in the past. This is the first natural product I have found that really does have an impact in a short period of time. Also, not only does it help with acid, but if taken over a prolonged period will actually help to adjust the total PH of the body. Just wanted to relay this to you to let you in on how well this product works. I believe it could so many people that have this problem. In fact, every time that Jordan Rubin (maker of Acid Defense) is on the Doug Kaufman health show, the show is inundated with calls from people all over the United States.

Thanks again for your help, John

From L.P. about Primal Defense, November 2002

Dear Christine:I was so surprised to find my Primal Defense waiting for me today, Monday. I ordered them on Saturday the 28th. That is the fastest service I have ever had anywhere! thanks so much. My husband has been using the probiotics for about a month. He is a real skeptic. He has had VERY swollen glands in his neck for over a year. Two doctors want them biopsied, but in the past few weeks, they have reduced size by 50% on one side and 90% on the other. He is very pleased. My daughter is also taking Primal Defense and I gave your phone number to a friend today who has a daughter that has salmonella and her doctor wants her to take acidophilus. When I find a good thing, I tell lots of people about it.

Thanks for your help, L.P.

From S.G. about Primal Defense and Perfect Food, October 2002

...I started taking Primal Defense and the Perfect Food tablets in March 2002 to address parasites, severe PMS, poor digestion, depression and to improve overall health. I also gave the same to my children in powder form to improve their over all health and strengthen their immune systems. This was a particularly important for my Autistic 6 year old. Well,

I am happy to report that I am parasite free, PMS has dramatically improved, I no longer use Advil or Ibuprofen for the first time EVER! (I have relied upon them for the past 16 years!) My digestion is normal (I also suffered from constipation all of my life) and depression is diminished (I feel better with each passing month!) No more allergies!! And most dramatically, I DO NOT GET SICK!!! Since May, I have had ONE very, and I mean VERY slight cold, in which I felt a bit tired for a few days! I have seen absolutely no green or yellow phlegm since MAY! Pardon my excitement but, this is a first, I was a very sickly child with, allergies, chronic sinus problems and nose bleeds, and while in school often suffer from colds, flu, sore throats and that nasty green or yellow phlegm YUCK!! It is just so exciting!! I have seen the same in my kids, they rarely if ever get sick!! I don't fear the flu and cold season anymore, nor am I afraid when they are around people who are sick!! I have saved a lot of money in doctor bills this year thanks to Primal Defense and Perfect Food, they are my secret weapon against illness!! Lastly, by far the greatest blessing we have witnessed from these amazing supplements is in my child with Autism. My special child was on a totally wheat free and dairy free diet that was restrictive and very hard to follow and quite isolating. My son now can tolerate wheat and some dairy in moderation...and he has put on weight, is rarely, if ever sick and doing well in a regular kinder garden class with an aide!!!!! Awesome!!!!!THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!!

S.G.

From K.S. - Regarding Primal Defense, October 2002

I have psoriatic arthritis (mimics rheumatoid arthritis), and haven't responded to any medication including Remicade, since I was diagnosed over a year and a half ago. I honestly didn't think I would see any relief from the Primal Defense for at least 90 days. For the first time since diagnoses, I'm not in constant pain and I've cut the Prednisone down from 10mg/day to 4mg/day and plan to continue in this direction. Thank you so much for giving me relief and hope to one day feel normal again.

Primal Defense Success with I.B.D. Pet, August 2002

Dear Christine:I wanted to write you and tell you of my success with Primal Defense. I have a 7 year old German Shepherd that has the type of Inflammatory Bowel Disease which is similar to Crohn's disease in humans. He also has exocrine pancreatic insufficiency which requires him to take a special enzyme but because of this problem he has always had a veracious appetite. Despite this appetite, in May of this year he started losing weight and ended up losing 20 pounds which for a dog is a lot. After many trips to the vets, I was told there was not much that could be done for him. I felt like I was watching my boy waste away to nothing and had even talked to my vet about putting him down because I could not stand to watch him suffer so much. Because I could not find anything natural for dogs with IBD I started scanning the web sites for humans with IBD. I came across the Primal Defense and thought I would give it a try as we had nothing to lose.

After finishing one bottle of Primal Defense my boy started putting eight on and today I am happy to say that he has gained back his 20 pounds and than some. He continues to get 3 tablets a day and will get this for the rest of his life. My vet was so impressed with the results that he now has Primal Defense in his clinic. I am on a canine IBD list through the Internet and several of the people on the list have ordered the Primal Defense for their dogs after hearing of my success story. So to the makers of Primal Defense and to you I would like to extend a big "THANK YOU". I believe that because of Primal Defense my boy is still with me today.

Yours truly,L.E.

From Lisa, July 2002, Regarding Primal Defense and Candida

...From my own experience, I found Primal Defense to be one of most potent probiotics I have ever use. I started Primal Defense around Thanksgiving 2001. I had such die off problems, I had to keep cutting back on my dosage and it has taken me over 8 months to reach 11 tablets a day. I found I could not increase my dosage more than one tablet a month. I should reach my 12th tablet by next month and will take that amount for the next three months. I'm writing this e-mail for anyone in my similar situation. Hang in there. Take it slow. But KEEP moving forward. Recovery is a slow slow hard process. Remember it did not take a day to get in the condition you are in. Stick with it. If you experience die

off while taking your Primal Defense, don't give up but just go slower and endure. You will improve and you will get well. It may take you a year or more. It is taking me about a year to get through the program for someone who needs the therapeutic level of treatment. Hang in there and just remember on those bad days when you want to give up, don't give up and keep plugging along. If you have a set back, take it in stride and try to increase your dosage next month. You will never regret it if you keep hanging in there. If you don't, you will regret it for the rest of your life. Have a GREAT day because things will get better. 

Thanks for reading my story. Lisa

(History of Health conditions: ) Although I have tried several probiotic products over the years, I found one that I thought was good and it seem to serve it's purpose. I used that product steadily for over five years. I had chronic sinusitis and some other problems which developed into an extreme disability about two years ago that manifested itself into extreme abdominal pain and discomfort with extreme weight loss. I was out of work for over 6 months and could not find a cure, let alone a diagnosis. I saw every medical doctor that my doctor could send me to, but still no results. You name the speciality, I saw them all. I was prescribed several rounds of different antibiotics and other medication, and no improvement. I tried the holistic approach and still no results. I returned to work quite ill, and appeared so per my co-workers' comments. I found a nutritionist who diagnosed me with a systemic yeast infection. Per his suggestions, I started a starch free diet and have kept to that religiously, along with caprylic acid. I became aware of Primal Defense when I heard the founder discuss his case history on the radio show "Healthy, Wealthy & Wise." I had nothing to lose so I got myself a bottle the rest I describe in the paragraph above.

Primal Defense for Psoriasis: June 2002

I've been on the Primal Defense for about 2-2.5 months now (6/day). I got on this to try to help my psoriasis and it has been the best product I've tried yet. In this time most of my plaques have gone away and not returned. I'm down to one more spot and it is diminishing gradually and I'm confident it will be history in another month or two. This has plagued me for 6 years and this seems like it is the cure for me. I also used to break out bad on my legs due to over toxification and that has also gone away. The cause of Psoriasis is also originated in the intestine. Skin is

looking good and I'm sure feeling good.

Thx! Oh happy day!Jason

Dear Christine,

Christine, Again, thanks so much for everything - the cleanse support really helped me to keep up with this. Everyday I'm amazed at how good I feel. My attitude has improved so much and my stress level is lower than I remember it to be for many years...nothing upsets me! I love it! I can't wait for the "final" results. My husband asked me how long I plan to be on "this diet" and I was happy to tell him that "I'm not on a diet, I'm getting healthy and the weight loss is a side-benefit. I plan to be healthy the rest of my life and you can expect to see natural and healthy foods in the house from now on". He looked surprised and gave me such a nice hug. :-) I look forward to the liver cleanse and I believe cleansing will be a big part of my life from now on. 

Thanks!!!PW

Dear Christine,

Thank you! I am so grateful for the Primal Defense products.  Both Primal Defense and Perfect Food are really helping me manage my Crohn's Disease symptoms. 

My best,E.C. in Atlanta, GA

About Primal Defense, Cleanse Diet and Clearing Candida: March, 2002

...I am so thankful there is a product on the market that works with the cleansing diet to promote "happy bacteria" and a healthy body. I have been on the cleansing diet since January 22nd. I can not believe the

changes I have experienced already; that is what keeps me motivated to stay on the diet (even though I don't stick with it 100 %). My husband says I don't snore anymore, and I don't have awful bad breath in the mornings. I had several concerns on my agenda. One was removing the bloated feeling I have and being hungry for a change. I have not been bloated since I started (not even during my period) and yes, I am REALLY hungry again, something I have not experienced in years!  I can also finish my meal and not feel "stuffed", just satisfied. I am not craving sweets or carbs, although once in a while I must have a taste. I must confess I do put skim milk on my oatmeal and real dressing on my salads (I just use a sparing amount). Another concern was to clear my stuffed nose. I can not believe it!  Starving the candida worked! It is not completely gone, but I am much better.  I can smell again!  We drove by a chicken restaurant and I could smell the fried chicken, or I walked down the baking isle in the grocery store, I never knew those odors  were present. I can smell myself again and that is good. I never thought I got stinky. I don't need Flonase nasal spray anymore because my passages are opening up again. I am going to call all my doctors this week and tell them what was wrong with me.  And this is after 2 1/2 weeks! I am still waiting for the memory to kick in but I see signs of more energy and better clarity of thought. I know it can only get better. Thanks for your website and all the info I have been able to retrieve. I can't understand how the medical community can not see this problem. It makes so much sense. I am very thankful my daughter's doctor, who had thewisdom to see this serious illness for what it was and get her started on the road to recovery. My daughter was gaining weight just by looking at food. She is in college so I can't keep up with her as when she was home but I am praying she will stick to this regime as best she can and that she, too, will soon see the results.

M. E.Denton, Texas

Colitis and Primal Defense: March 2002

I want to take this time to thank you for your wonderful Primal Defense capsules. I have been suffering with colitis for over three years. I suffered with constant cramping a frequent runny bowel movements. My doctor prescribed Asocol, an anti-inflamatory. My nutritionist had me on a impossibly bland diet. Between the two of them, my symptoms were still present though less severe. I found your cleanse products while surfing the web. I tried it in desperation not believing it would work. After all,

both my doctor and nutritionist said my condition was chronic and would never improve. In fact, my doctor alerted me to the possibility of radical surgery as this condition only worsens with age. He told me of the high frequency of colon cancer and various other consequences.

I started the cleanse products as soon as it arrived. Within a week, the cramps and frequent bowel movements were over. My sense of wellness returned. I have more energy and am more willing to avail myself towards social situations not worrying about a sudden cramp and the availability of a toilet. In fact during a recent company physical when I listed colitis as an existing condition, I was told after examination that I didn't have colitis. 

I will use your product religiously. My doctor tells me it is in my head. I see the results every day when I visit the bathroom only once a day and pass stool normally.

Thanks again. A customer for life. Ken G.