I can't remember a time in my life, prior to 1982 when I wasn't struggling with failing health. For years I had been a "junkie"...addicted to prescription and over the counter drugs such as steroids for my eczema/psoriasis, antibiotics for recurring throat and breast infections, nasal decongestion for chronic sinus congestion which prevented me from breathing and sleeping, and other drugs for chronic back aches, and other health problems. Unfortunately instead of generating a cure, the medications merely suppressed my symptoms temporarily, weakening my immune system in the long run and making me sicker.
I was overweight (185 lbs), suffered from chronic fatigue and my health was steadily going down the drain. In 1982 the doctor told me that I had to have a mastectomy (surgical removal of my breast) because my body was no longer responding to the medication. But I was determined to not let them cut off my breast. I had enough of this. I knew I had to change direction to improve my health and vitality.
My son's pediatrician (Dr. Jan Soule from the Zen Center in LA) recommended that I seek a consultation with Dr. Randy Martin, a Naturopath and a Homeopath. Dr. Martin informed me that my body was in a "toxic state". He explained to me that the combination of an unhealthy diet and the huge amount of allopathic medication had taken for years had caused waste-toxins to accumulate in my blood, lymphs and tissue which contributed greatly to a weak immune system and rendered me more susceptible to stress, fatigue and chronic disease.
First, he made me switch my diet from the SAD (Standard American Diet) to eating mostly RAW organically grown fruits, nuts and vegetables (or slightly steamed veggies); I eliminated meat and dairy products and cut down drastically the starchy stuff like grains, pasta, and breads. Then I began a homeopathic treatment.
In 6 weeks, the lumps in my breast were completely gone. In 12 weeks I had lost 60 pounds effortlessly (and never had to struggle again to keep my weight down) and my energy level and stamina improved dramatically. My overall resistance to infections became excellent and I'm proud to say that in the past 16 years I have not had a cold, flu, ear, throat or breast infections or any other infections. The diet change and homeopathy also strengthened my weak back and I have not suffered from back pains or sinus pains since. My eczema condition improved dramatically after an initial aggravation or healing crisis which lasted several months
I was so impressed with the improvement of my overall health that in the privacy of my home I began to study Homeopathy , Uropathy (urine therapy) the Healing Power of LIVING foods and Natural Hygiene, Western and Chinese medicinal and tonic herbs. I read about hundreds of medical case histories with "miraculous" recoveries or cures after patients switched from allopathic to holistic programs and from cooked food to RAW food.
I learned to care for myself, my family, and my pets with homeopathy and herbal remedies instead of rushing off for a consultation with an MD or a veterinarian for minor injuries or sickness (knowing that the M.D. or veterianrian would probably just push antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, or expensive medical tests.) Occasionally I would also get acupuncture or chiropractic treatments with fantastic results. I'm rarely ill now (my eczema is almost completely healed) but if/when I do become sick with an minor acute sickness, my favored healing method is simple: I fast on water and rest in bed for a few days. When given complete rest (physically as in resting, physiologically as in fasting ---its like shutting down the factory to allow repairs) the body can direct all its energy toward repairing itself. Our bodies have the supreme intelligence to KNOW how to do a fantastic repair job, as long as it is not being poisoned with drugs and bad food and as long as it is given all the rest it needs. At my web site (listed below), you'll find accounts of my personal experiences in healing myself, my husband and my dog with homeopathy, herbal remedies, raw food and raw vegetable juice and other natural means which is direct contrast to the usual non-involvement in the physician-directed, disease-oriented medical practice of today.
I have created this web site because I'm driven by a tremendous force to try to help folks and their animals. I'm mad as hell at the medical establishment, the pharmaceutical cartel, and the FDA, etc. I'm also extremely grateful for all the good things in my life, all the people that helped me recover my health, and its my way to say thanks and give back to the universe.
Shirley Lipschutz-Robinson
av984@lafn.org
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