Jodie Overson
jloverson@aol.com
Before Herbalife...I was an overweight...stressed out... "Insulin Dependent Diabetic" ... mother of two, who also suffered from depression and panic/anxiety disorder.
Since Herbalife... I have cut my insulin dose in half. My sugars have all been in the normal range... I am off all prescription drugs for my depression and panic/anxiety ... the stress is gone! And best of all... I've lost 30 Lbs!
Here are the products I use in order of importance:
(Note- I am on insulin ... it is advised to slowly adjust insulin dose by 1-2 units every 3-4 days according to your sugar numbers. So with that in mind the gold program did not supply enough carbs needed to prevent insulin shock (low blood sugars). The green program keeps me in perfect balance until I can come down low enough on my insulin to switch over to the gold. Also if your customer has kidney or liver failure...High protein is not recommended. I am also nursing my almost 10 month old ... so I do not use the Total Control...yet. I will be in another couple of months or so...)
The Products:
I tried CarboGuard ... didn't find a significant change in blood sugars ... it did however help with cravings. For insulin dependent diabetics the cravings for sweets are sometimes uncontrollable...weight-loss is slow so a lot of encouragement is needed. Slowly introduce products so you know what will affect insulin dose. If sugar goes low ... most diabetics will panic grabbing something that will boost the sugar, usually candy ... or juice which is high in calories. This defeats the weight-loss. A low calorie glucose tables work well to get the sugar levels back up quickly. Work closely with your diabetic customers ... depression is common with them and they will get discouraged easily. Remind them that the most important thing is control of blood sugars ... the weight-loss will happen! It may be slow ... but it will happen!
I know I said I listed the products in order of importance ... but the fact is they are all important! I can't imagine being without any of them! I feel so good on these products and if I miss even one serving I can tell the difference. These products have literally saved my life! Being diabetic imprisoned me with a very miserable existence... Herbalife has set me free and allowed me to live! Unbelievable!!! Thank you Mark ... and thank you HERBALIFE!!! Also, thank you Randy and Kathy Davis ... for not giving up on me!!!
Sincerely,
Jodie Overson
PS. I am considered Type 2 Diabetic... I was diagnosed after my first child. Because I did nothing to help control my diabetes I am in need of insulin. This is very important for Type 2 Diabetics that can still control their Diabetes with exercise and diet ... if they don't get control soon you will suffer more later. The products I use can be used for both Type 1 and Type 2. The only difference is ... if you are on insulin or pills you have to watch low blood sugar. If you can control it by diet and exercise ... the gold program is recommended. Relax now is an excellent product for diabetes because stress is one of the major contributors of type 2 diabetes next to diet and exercise.
There is so much information about Diabetes ... so if you have specific questions, I can help you with both types...
Just in case you want to know...for the depression ... panic/anxiety I use:
While I'm nursing:
When not nursing add to the above:
„h k-8- 1-3x's a day.
„h St. Johnswort-2 before bed.
„h MentaBalance- 2-3 before bed.
„h Tang Kuei-1-3x's or as needed.
„h Relax Now- 1-2 a day.
I also meditate and exercise. So there you have it, I hope this helps.
Audrey Eichelberg
My name is Audrey Eichelberg. My husband, Randy, was diagnosed with bipolar disorder several years ago.
Although we don't often see the manic phase of this disorder get out of control, the depression hits very severely. A short time after I started on the weight loss program, Randy had another serious depression set in. He wasn't sleeping any more than 15-20 minutes a night for several weeks. He lost weight (and always being thin...did NOT need to lose any weight!). He was also suffering from anxiety/panic attacks.
The medications prescribed by his psychiatrist caused so many side effects that we weren't sure what was worse, the side effects or the depression. No matter how small the dose, he was unable to find any relief from any of the medications the Dr recommended.
I ordered Sleep Now for him and the first night he took 2 - he slept 4hours!!! This was major!
The next night, he got 6 hours of rest and woke up without the drunk/hung over feeling the medications always left him with. He asked what else Herbalife had to offer so he got started on Formula 1, 2, and 3. He also took Tang Kuei, Mentabalance,
His results were incredible!! Within a very short amount of time, here-gained his weight was sleeping through-out the night and no longer had anxiety attacks or any depressive symptoms. At his appointment with his psychiatrist, he told him that he was no longer taking ANY of the medications that were prescribed. The Dr of course was extremely confused and Randy then pulled the tablet containers out of his briefcase and said, "This is what has given me my life back".
The Dr's response: "I can't believe I'm saying this....but I don't think you need any of the prescriptions. BUT....don't you DARE stop taking the Herbalife!! "
Randy has remained symptom free for 2 years!!!
Deb Blanchard
wslambuk@yahoo.co.uk
I can only tell you from my own experience. I was diagnosed with Clinical Depression and Anxiety Attacks in early November 2001. I have been on 3different medications since (Efexor, Wellbutrin and Remeron).
I take the Ultimate Program, Herbalifeline, RoseOx, Schizandra, Joint Support (I also have arthritis in my shoulder from a fall and surgery a few years ago), Carboguard, Tang Kuei Plus, Woman's Choice, Woman's Advantage, and a couple of others, and not one of them affects my medication.
I have shown some of our products to my doctors and was told that it was fine to take them. There is only one product that CANNOT be taken when on depression medication and that is
If anyone would like to speak with me directly, I can be reached at1-888-223-4039 or e-mail me at haleyrae17@hotmail.com.
I hope that this helps someone.
Deb Blanchard
Linda Larson
lindaklarsen@aol.com
telephone: (801) 572-4563
I was a mess before finding Herbalife. I got on the products to lose weight - which I did - 45 lbs. and 60 inches. But, a miracle occurred.
You see, before Herbalife, I had suffered with arthritis since the age of 15. I've had 20 surgeries on my legs for this. I started using a cane at the age of 18. My mother had to teach my children how to skip, and ride a bike because I couldn't.
Because of the very strong medications I was on for pain, I developed an ulcer in my oesophagus, and also really bad colitis.
I've also been hospitalized 3 times for severe depression, anxiety attacks and suicide attempts. I was ready to "check out" of my life.
When I started using Herbalife, a miracle occurred. On the first day, my depression started to lift. I even got up and cooked for my family!
In six weeks I was off 6 medications for depression, anxiety attacks, colitis, acid reflux, and arthritis.
I can now RUN and SKIP with my kids. I even went hiking last summer!!!!
With the help of aloe, I no longer suffer with my stomach and bowel problems. I eat anything I want, and can even lay down to sleep without worrying if I will have stomach acids choke me...
My depression and anxiety attacks are GONE...
And to top it all off, I went from a size 18 to a size 8. What a side effect...
Herbalife saved my life and gave my children back their mother!
Before I started on Herbalife it seemed that my life was on a downhill roller coaster with all curves and no stops. I struggled to find the strength to make it through each day and was beginning to lose faith that it would ever be any different.
I have been suffering from Fibromyalgia for 6 years. This is a systemic illness which causes wide spread body pain along with many other symptoms. In my case these included Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Acid Reflux Disease, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Migraines and Depression.
3 years ago I became disabled after having an attack which is now believed to be caused by MS. My cognitive skills, motor skills, balance, and bladder functions were impaired. The pain and spasms in my legs became unbearable and for the following year I was unable to walk without a cane. I was in an "exacerbation period" for that year and then improved somewhat but still dealt with these issues along with other neurological symptoms to the degree of total disability.
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