Kevin's Testimony
Dear Annette:
Sorry for writing this testimony so late. Thanks again for reminding me about my one year anniversary on GUAI. This year has gone so quickly, I never dreamed it possible. Thank you so much for introducing me to GUAI and for all the support you have given me. I wouldn't have survived without you and words cannot describe how much I appreciate what you have done for me. Here is my testimony:
Pain, stiffness, body aches, depression, insomnia are a few words to describe my life one year ago. One year ago it seemed to end. Was this how my life will be? Is this what I have to look forward to? One year ago, I didn't have much to look forward to until I met this fallen angel at the Chiropractor's office.
It began about 6 years ago when I came down with a serious flu. I was out of work a couple days and from then on, I noticed pain here and there. I have always been an active person. Playing baseball, lifting weights, fishing, surfing, and diving have always been a part of my weekend routine. Last year, everything changed.
I was officially diagnosed with Fibro by the Rheumatologist but nothing he did seemed to help. I tried the holistic approach by seeing a naturopath, nutritionist, acupuncturist, massage therapists, chiropractors, etc., etc., etc., and although it seemed to work for a while, everything would come back within a couple days.
I ended up in the hospital with severe stomach pains and was diagnosed with pancreatitis. I could no longer live the active lifestyle I held before. I stayed home, cutting myself off from my family and friends and I could hardly focus on my work. Getting up in the mornings was difficult. Exercise became difficult. Eating was extremely difficult. Living became difficult. To top things off, I tore my rotator cuff on New Year's Eve and needed to go into surgery. This did not help my stomach nor my motivation to get better. To say the least, depression was a constant.
I went through the next 7 months living in absolute pain. My doctor bills began piling up, my friends and family were worried because I was losing so much weight and my work began to decline. I even had to take some time off from work to find SOMETHING/SOMEONE to help.
This is when I met my angel Annette. She introduced me to the GUAI protocol. Yes, I was apprehensive at first but I was willing to try anything. I attended the support group and took my first mapping. I was shocked to find my body covered with "lumps and bumps". I started the medication and noticed the cycling began immediately. I was in worse pain and needed constant reassurance from Annette that this was a part of the protocol. I read Dr. St. Amand's book about 10 times and found myself going through exactly what was written in the book. I was diligent in cutting out all SAL products and even made my wife buy a computer so we could go online to check out the website for SAL free products.
One year later, I have my life back. I'm back to running, fishing, diving, and I'm living my life like I've never lived before. "APPRECIATE YOUR LIFE" is indeed what I am doing. Of course, I still have my bad days but it is getting increasing less and less.
To all you newbies, trust me, this protocol WORKS! It will take a lot of patience, courage and hard work but it will all be worth the effort. There will be times when you'll question the protocol and doubt your progress but once you get your next mapping, you'll see how much improvements you are making. If you are in doubt, talk to someone. Annette, Aunty Miki from Kauai and the other GUAI supporters have been here for me and I'm sure they will be there for you too. Be diligent with checking the SAL free products. It takes some adjustments but again, changing your favorite toothpaste or shampoo will be worth getting rid of the pain and being able to live your life again.
I apologize for not being here today but I am out ENJOYING my newfound life and I wish the same to you all! Good luck and like the famous slogan on all NIKE footwear says, "JUST DO IT!"
Mahalo,
Kevin