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To my family and friends...
I have been struggling with health issues for the past 10 years. What started as sinus issues and cystic acne as a teenager, lead to the countless use of antibiotics, steroids, and a nasty prescription acne drug called Accutane. My health started to deteriorate after 2 long courses of this medication–my digestion started failing, I was having gallbladder attacks (and eventually had my gallbladder removed), raised liver enzymes and most recently a diagnosis of microscopic colitis. The past few months have been some of the most uncomfortable of my life–I am experiencing chronic fatigue, swollen painful joints, stomach pain, digestive issues, breathing issues, weight loss, brain fog… it feels like every symptom under the sun.
Medical professionals have been sending me from one doctor to the next like a game of hot potato–most with good intentions, but treating the symptom rather than the whole body. Steroids causing more harm than good, antibiotics killing off beneficial bacteria and wrecking my gut biome, and so on. The only true benefit and relief I have experienced has been from diet and lifestyle changes, healthy eating, juicing, detoxification techniques, and alternative therapies such as chiropractic care and acupuncture.
Throughout this entire journey, I have read countless books, articles and watched videos regarding natural ways of healing. I came across a nutritional protocol known as the Gerson Therapy. The program combines a juicing regimen, liver detoxification, and lymphatic drainage techniques to help cleanse and heal the body. I have done a modified version at home and seen great results. The pain starts to diminish, digestion starts to normalize, and inflammation begins to go down. Balancing this protocol, a full time job and living with these chronic symptoms has been exhausting. I have been missing work due to the fatigue and not able to stick to the program completely.
What I need is time and space to allow my body to heal, under the guidance and supervision of professionals with experience in chronic illness. I was ecstatic to see that a clinic in Sedona, Arizona offers this program (Gerson Therapy). I have decided to stay for a 5-week retreat to give my body time to rest and to heal. In addition to the Gerson Therapy, the Sedona Wellness Retreats provides nutritional IV therapy, acupuncture, massage therapy, and lymphatic drainage, among others. They also offer educational programs so I can learn how to adhere to the program once I leave the clinic.
The cost of the retreat is expensive. For a 5 week stay, the cost is $15,200. If you can help in any way, I would be so grateful. A donation of any size is greatly appreciated and would help with the financial burden. If you can offer a message or a prayer, that would be great too. I know the human body is amazing and miraculous. This entire process and journey has taught me patience and most importantly humility. I am in need of help and I am putting my ego aside.
To my close friends and family members: I apologize for being distant and letting relationships fall to the wayside. The discomfort and pain has consumed me and I am constantly searching for answers or just trying to feel normal for a while. I’m sorry for not being present, keeping in touch, or reaching out.
Many of you are on my mind–hope you’re doing well.
Michael
I have been struggling with health issues for the past 10 years. What started as sinus issues and cystic acne as a teenager, lead to the countless use of antibiotics, steroids, and a nasty prescription acne drug called Accutane. My health started to deteriorate after 2 long courses of this medication–my digestion started failing, I was having gallbladder attacks (and eventually had my gallbladder removed), raised liver enzymes and most recently a diagnosis of microscopic colitis. The past few months have been some of the most uncomfortable of my life–I am experiencing chronic fatigue, swollen painful joints, stomach pain, digestive issues, breathing issues, weight loss, brain fog… it feels like every symptom under the sun.
Medical professionals have been sending me from one doctor to the next like a game of hot potato–most with good intentions, but treating the symptom rather than the whole body. Steroids causing more harm than good, antibiotics killing off beneficial bacteria and wrecking my gut biome, and so on. The only true benefit and relief I have experienced has been from diet and lifestyle changes, healthy eating, juicing, detoxification techniques, and alternative therapies such as chiropractic care and acupuncture.
Throughout this entire journey, I have read countless books, articles and watched videos regarding natural ways of healing. I came across a nutritional protocol known as the Gerson Therapy. The program combines a juicing regimen, liver detoxification, and lymphatic drainage techniques to help cleanse and heal the body. I have done a modified version at home and seen great results. The pain starts to diminish, digestion starts to normalize, and inflammation begins to go down. Balancing this protocol, a full time job and living with these chronic symptoms has been exhausting. I have been missing work due to the fatigue and not able to stick to the program completely.
What I need is time and space to allow my body to heal, under the guidance and supervision of professionals with experience in chronic illness. I was ecstatic to see that a clinic in Sedona, Arizona offers this program (Gerson Therapy). I have decided to stay for a 5-week retreat to give my body time to rest and to heal. In addition to the Gerson Therapy, the Sedona Wellness Retreats provides nutritional IV therapy, acupuncture, massage therapy, and lymphatic drainage, among others. They also offer educational programs so I can learn how to adhere to the program once I leave the clinic.
The cost of the retreat is expensive. For a 5 week stay, the cost is $15,200. If you can help in any way, I would be so grateful. A donation of any size is greatly appreciated and would help with the financial burden. If you can offer a message or a prayer, that would be great too. I know the human body is amazing and miraculous. This entire process and journey has taught me patience and most importantly humility. I am in need of help and I am putting my ego aside.
To my close friends and family members: I apologize for being distant and letting relationships fall to the wayside. The discomfort and pain has consumed me and I am constantly searching for answers or just trying to feel normal for a while. I’m sorry for not being present, keeping in touch, or reaching out.
Many of you are on my mind–hope you’re doing well.
Michael