You sometimes talk about Vicki's car accident, describing the details, the list of medications she took for several years and the supplements that helped her get off of all of the medications. Can you discuss that here? I was in an accident 3 years ago and am going through a lot of what she talked about. Thanks. ~ Melinda K, New Braunfels, TX

Vicki sustained a number of injuries during a motor vehicle accident in 1995; to this day, she is recovering but has turned to natural remedies, rather than the volumes of prescription medications she took for five years following the accident.

Injuries sustained included severe neck and cervical sprain (whiplash), nasal fracture, dislocated jaw with minor fractures to left zygomatic bone, mandible and maxilla, bilateral torn rotator cuffs, linked to severe and constant headaches from the base of her neck and shoulders through the base of the skull and radiating to both temples. For 5 years, not a day went by without head pain in varying degrees.

Her injuries were tended by a block of 12 specialists and 3 surgeons, a dentist specializing in injuries and an acupuncturist. Medications included prolonged use of antibiotics (to tend to constant drainage into her throat from what was later diagnosed as a nasal fracture), Neurontin, Topomax, a variety of NSAIDS, Prozac, Percocet, Vicodin and Valium (both by mouth and IV drip) and a host of medications to offset the side-effects of each (including stool softeners and stomach soothers). Over that five-year period, Vicki was prescribed enough medications to fill a tall kitchen trash bag. She often talks about hauling the bag full of prescription bottles from doctor to doctor asking to get off of them; however, since one doctor would not want to interfere with another doctor's prescription methods, all they were willing to do was prescribe more medication to offset the side-effects of those she was already taking).

After 4 years, Vicki eliminated all doctors except for the ENT who repaired her facial fractures, a neurologist who aided with the severe headache pain and a dental surgeon who performed the arthroscopic surgery and follow-up on her dislocated jaw (and TMJD). These three doctors shared all of their procedures and appointment notes amongst one another, which created a more cohesive healing plan, and Vicki eliminated all medications except Topomax, Vicodin and Valium for the severe headaches. Vicki will be forever greatful to these great medical doctors in Florida (and for her continuously growing relationship with God) for her salvation - James Fuller, MD (Ft. Myers, FL); Amos Carvel Gipson, MD (Tampa, FL); Andrew Slavin, DMD (West Palm Beach, FL) ~ brilliant medical geniuses all.

Beginning in 2000, Vicki used PSOE's for pain/inflammation (the only one of its type in 2000 was Wobenzym; since then, Vicki uses Vital Proteozymes in maintenance doses for head/neck/shoulder pain, if/when the occasion arises), NSC-100 Beta Glucan (and now rotates with Vital ImmuSol) to fortify her immune system, and probiotics to rebuild the lost beneficial flora from antibiotics and surgeries under anesthesia (at the time she used BioK Plus Original because she could not travel but now she rotates between SupremaDophilus and FloraMax50 for their portability). From using NSAIDS, pain-killers and antibiotics, Vicki sustained severe gastrointestinal damage, leading to Irritable Bowel Syndrome. She used the I.B.S. Kit for 3 months to heal/seal the gastrointestinal tract, then used the same kit every few months thereafter until the I.B.S. was resolved entirely.

Vicki is delighted to report that she has been prescription-free since 2001 and hopes to inspire others to work toward proper health. She jokes that the Vicodin and Valium were the last to go; while she did not use it for 3 years, these were the last two crutches she threw away...just in case! For Vicki, true health means drug-free and pain-free, light exercise and proper diet.

For those in extreme pain, Vicki highly recommends therapeutic amounts of each (note that all of these supplements are taken on an empty stomach; ie-a minimum of 45 minutes before or 2 hours after any food consumption – all of the supplements may be taken together at the same time, at appointed times of day):

Vital Proteozymes or NSC Immzymes: Begin with 5 upon rising, 5 midday and 5 at bedtime for 7-10 days, then increase to 10 upon rising, 10 midday and 10 at bedtime for 3-6 months. From time to time, you may wish to take even more (she took as many as 75 per day for short periods when severe pain occurred), then decrease to a maintenance amount of 5 upon rising and 5 at bedtime for a month or two once pain subsides after taking therapeutic amounts.

Vital ImmuSol or NSC-100: Begin with 2 upon rising and 2 at bedtime for 1-2 months, then may decrease to 2 at bedtime thereafter for at least 3-6 months).

BioK Plus (Original or Fruit ONLY – do not use Dairy-free or capsules!): Shake and consume ½ -1 bottle in the morning and repeat at bedtime for 1-2 months, then may reduce. BioK Plus is one of the most effective probiotics on the market, particularly for those who have sustained trauma, undergone surgery under anesthesia or who are constipated, whether due to diet or prescription drug use.

Maintenance amounts may be taken for as long as you wish; some even choose to use this protocol once per year each year following the therapeutic regimen.

It is also important to eliminate all sugar, artificial sugar sweeteners, alcohol, processed foods/grains and starches, as these create mucus and inflammation throughout the body. Check out our Anti-fungal Diet: http://kb.vitaganza.com/questions/48/Anti-Fungal+Diet+Recommendations


PLEASE NOTE: If you are taking prescription blood thinners, lubricators, steroids, etc., be sure to check with your medical doctor before using Vital Proteozymes, NSC Immzymes or any PSOE.

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