Women’s stories

“The only thing I’ve lost is my anxiety — and a few extra pounds!”

Cecily had always been healthy and energetic, but a recent hysterectomy sent her body into a tailspin. She was gaining weight, her anxiety was worse, and she had no energy. After a few weeks on the Personal Program, her symptoms have been reversed and she’s back on top.

At 49, Cecily is working hard to put two kids through college. She was used to pushing herself and having her body meet the challenge. Then she had a hysterectomy and didn’t slow down until her body made her do so.

“My hair was falling out, my anxiety was growing more and more acute, and I had no energy. Worst of all, I was gaining weight for no good reason. I just was not in good shape.” Cecily wears an estrogen patch to offset side effects from her hysterectomy, but she was interested in more natural relief.

After searching us out and reading other Women’s Stories, Cecily decided to give the Personal Program a try. “I’m taking the Essential Nutrients and drinking soy shakes. When I put it all together I noticed a real difference within three weeks. All of a sudden I had energy again and my anxiety was back under control.

“I’ve been reading all about nutrition and I actually feel like exercising again. I go walking nearly every day, think more about my food choices, and I’ve already lost over seven pounds, without doing much else.”

Cecily reads our newsletters regularly and zeros in on topics that most interest her. “I’m interested in going off my estrogen patch, or using the bare minimum. My ob/gyn recommended wearing the patch for five days then taking it off for two, but my Nurse–Educator had a much better idea. I cut a little sliver off of my patch each progressive week. Now I’m down to wearing only half a patch, and I feel completely fine. If I go below that, my symptoms come back, but this way I’m in control. I really like that.

“I e-mailed my doctor about everything I’ve been going through and she sent me back a pamphlet. I don’t want a pamphlet. I want answers and relief. Doctors don’t really know what works for my body — at best they’re making an educated guess. I figure nobody cares about me as much as I do, so I have to be proactive.

“As far as the Personal Program is concerned, the proof is in the pudding. I tell everyone I know about how well it’s worked for me. All my girlfriends have similar issues and I encourage them to give it a try. The only thing I’ve lost is my anxiety — and a few extra pounds!”

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Last Modified: 02/16/2010