A testimony of natural healing of RA

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http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2004/07/17/rheumatoid-arthritis-part-thirteen.aspxThe following story, contributed by Traci Barrett, an Optimal Wellness Center patient, is a compelling example of what dedication, motivation and believing in yourself can do. Traci was able to overcome rheumatoid arthritis by working with our professional team at the center.

As you read through the story below, allow yourself to feel inspired by this woman's health accomplishments. And then, if you are interested in finding out more about the Optimal Wellness Center, take our New Patient Tour to find out how you too can reach higher levels of health.

Contributed by Traci Barrett

In August of 1998 I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). I literally felt as though I woke up with the disease. I started out feeling sore and stiff in my feet and hands, but the disease progressed to feeling an enormous amount of pain to the point of crawling on the floor to my bathroom during the night. The disease spread to my wrists, knees, and shoulders. I felt tired and forgetful. I became depressed and lethargic. I felt pain each and every day. Top rheumatologists at a leading Chicago-area hospital told me that my best hope were steroids but even then my disease may progress and things could get worse.

In November 1998, God led me to The Arthritis Cure book and eventually to The Optimal Wellness Center. Five and a half years later I am off all medication (not even aspirin) and I am virtually pain free. I went from days of limping to work to now leaping out of bed and taking exercise classes!

As I followed the advice of Dr. Mercola and his staff I watched my body miraculously heal. I immediately changed my diet, cutting out grains--especially white flour and wheat. I cut out all sugar and committed to vegetable juicing as well as proper supplements such as cod liver oil and probiotics. Once I committed to a strict schedule of NST I saw mobility and flexibility begin to come back. When I started EFT I began to feel the emotional burdens and foggy depression dissipate. It amazed me to see how following all these techniques, foreign to the modern medical world, were curing me.

I can't say enough great things about Dr. Mercola and his clinic. He has changed the way I view health and my body. His endless caring and positive attitude gave me hope and peace. His tireless drive to find new and different ways to treat patients is an inspiration. I have always felt as if I am important even though I know I am one of hundreds who seek his help and attention.

The staff of The Optimal Wellness Center, most notably Jody and have been a tremendous help to me.

Jeff has taken the time to really think about options for me and has never given up hope. His positive attitude, contagious smile, and endless energy always helped me believe that I wasn't going to be sick forever. I feel as though taught me the true benefit of EFT. Through the use of EFT, she helped me uncover and process my emotions surrounding my illness. Jody has amazed me with her ability to connect to my emotions and to help me clear away the obstacles that may be holding me back from full success. Doing bodywork with her has been like watching miracles happen. She has taught me how important it is to listen to my body. Her talent is indescribable and her gentle spirit is soothing even in the most desperate of situations.

Taking the big leap of having my fillings removed was the best decision of all. Dr. is so gentle and kind. She fills me with a sense of calm even with multiple dental instruments in my mouth! I had nine fillings removed and went through a full detox with Jeff. I watched in amazement as the immense swelling in my knees just disappeared. My limp is gone and I can bend my legs without pain. Getting the metals out of my system seemed to be the last piece of the puzzle.

Despite all the work and devotion Dr. Mercola and his staff offer it is important for patients to know that someone will only get better if they commit to the process. I believe I experienced healing because I made a conscious decision to get better. I committed to the diet (especially the elimination of wheat and sugar--two things that guaranteed flares!), the antibiotics, seeing the nutritionists, doing EFT, having NST, having my fillings out, exercising and prayer. I read Dr. Mercola's newsletter each week and I read all the books recommended to me especially Feelings Buried Alive. I learned that you have to be consistent--it takes work! I noticed that if I let one thing slide or only did something for a short amount of time and stopped that my progress was held up or I would relapse.

I am living proof that it works. I want to thank Dr. Mercola for his dedication and devotion. He is an amazing doctor. I want to thank all the staff for understanding how hard it is to be sick and feel helpless. They consistently gave me hope and never gave up.

I pray for the continued success of The Optimal Wellness Center.

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