Recent Testimonials
3rd October 2014
Hi Wendy Thank you so much for giving me a valuable key to unlock the puzzle of my Sugar Addiction. This key is L-Tyrosine and it has had a magical effect in my life. Three months ago I signed up to yet another weightloss program (you name it, I've done it!). I was feeling hopeless, powerless and ashamed because I kept gaining weight instead of losing! After several months I could clearly see how tight a grip my bingeing on sugar and starch had over my life. The idea of food consumed my thoughts. Much like an alcoholic I struggled every day to not fall off the wagon. Thankfully I had read your book and I finally decided to call you. Thank God I did! I started taking L-Tyrosine after our first session and found straight away that my mind cleared, my mood lifted and my cravings evaporated. I was stunned when I could go the shops and easily walk by the bakery section and junk food aisle. I was no longer drawn to it. I could take it or leave it. I have NEVER felt that way in my life so it's been a revelation!! To know I can now choose what I put in my mouth is empowering. And, guess what, I've started to lose weight!! Other keys to my recovery have been to meditate daily and learn to detach from people, places and things, including my strong emotions. I believe L-Tyrosine helps me do these things too. I have a son with ADHD and a daughter with mental health issues and I hope they notice the changes in me and will also be inspired to give L-Tyrosine a try. Keep spreading the good word Wendy, All the best, NM
22nd July 2014
Dear Wendy, I would like to thank you for helping me quit drinking, keep my family and feel so much better about life. I got in contact with you when I hit rock bottom and I was in a bad place. After just a short time with you I quickly came to realise there is so much more to life then drinking everyday, finding out that I'm a genetic alcoholic and a functional alcoholic. I could still work and do all the things I've been doing for years but there was something wrong. After years of being told by doctors that I was depressed and put on antidepressants which wasn't even the problem. I have now discovered I have Bipolar 2. Antidepressants made me worse and I was drinking heavily and taking drugs in my early 20s to try & escape these symptoms. You helped me like no one else and we both had to really push to get a diagnosis of the real problem breaking down the walls of the typical relationship of doctors and drug companies: antidepressants, alcohol and Bipolar 2 are not a good mix. I'm not even ashamed of the stigma of "bipolar" getting the right information is worth more than gold. I think there would be a lot of people in the same situation as me. I must admit it wasn't easy tapping into some of the strongest emotions I've ever faced. I'm now on a mood stabiliser and not drinking. My wife and son are much happier and my life has become so much easier. I feel as though I am now being true to myself. I recommend you to anyone that knows deep down there is a problem you have nothing to loose. Thank you Darren M (NSW)
14th April 2014
Dear Wendy, I don't know if you remember me but I was the chap that was drinking one to two bottles of Gin (or Whisky) a day and some beer. I did not take to your advice when we spoke as I was not ready. However I got to the stage were if I did not drink for more then 8 hours I would sweat like mad and shake. I had to go into a clinic to detox and the doctor Dr Dama, an Indian fellow, asked me about my family history. He told me I was a genetic alcoholic and would die an awful death if I did not stop drinking - for some reason this man got through to me when no one else could. I had to take Diazepam I high doses at first but that has now been tapered off. My first night was hell, sweating hallucinating screaming for help. I was also told that if I drank again the withdrawal symptoms would be worse each time! Sorry for being rude in the past. Kindest regards David
10th April 2014
Dear Wendy, I read your material on Dr. Sandra Cabot's Liver Doctor website. I can say that you are "spot on" with regard to alcoholism and alcohol abuse. As a recovering alcoholic - you are so right to approach this from a nutrition/nutrient and brain chemistry standpoint as well as an emotional/self-esteem issue. I have found that good nutrition and exercise are critical to helping those of us who may have abused alcohol in our recovery. This excerpt from you latest article especially struck home for me: "All recovering alcoholics have to work on their self-esteem and people with low self-esteem have a terrible time believing they deserve anything good, they feel they have messed up and deserve whatever rotten fate befalls them. The truth, of course, is that whatever we think about, we bring about. Since no doubt the best thing that can be enjoyed in a person's life is love, which always comes in the context of a relationship, people with low self-esteem will always find a way to short circuit or sabotage rewarding relationships. The real problem for most recovering alcoholics is not fear of failure, which we all know about and expect, the real problem is fear of success and the solution is to get out of our own way so the riches of full recovery can be enjoyed. The problem is not that we want too much, but that we have too little belief in what is possible for us." That is exactly correct. I only wish you were here in the United States because I truly think you understand the full picture. Any other helpful tips you have for those of us struggling to continue in sobriety would be appreciated. Best wishes and keep up the good work! J.N., Dallas, Texas
7th March 2014
Do hope you are well....... I am powering away on my 'journey' of dealing with my past and I think I am doing darn well. Still got a bit of a way to go, but have achieved so much. Another good article from you this week (about the sub-conscious mind). You write very well. I've now added to my library of meditations some of Bernie Siegel's books ... what a man. You know I recently found myself in a difficult situation 'between a rock and a hard place' in regards to forgiveness and unconditional love, and was stuck. I wondered what Bernie Siegel would say and out of the blue, I wrote a very brief concise question and thought he might reply to it on his weekly blurb. You know what? He wrote back immediately. I was so astounded and reacted in an emotional way and whilst I was crying and babbling on out loud, a healing occurred re this encounter with Bernie...... a story on its own! Amazing. I am so grateful to have access to all the wisdom and the encouragement that is offered by the likes of Louise Hay, Bernie Siegel, Sandy MacGregor and yourself. So, so lucky. Take care and look after yourself and thanks again for your wisdom..... so good. Simone N
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