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"I was diagnosed with migraine headaches in 1985 when I was pregnant with my son. Nothing could be done at that time. After delivery, doctors tried medications for migraines, but nothing worked. The only thing that gave me relief was fiorinal, a very powerful pain killer. Every month at the time of my period, I would get migraines for several days. Doctors would try every new drug for migraines that came along. Nothing worked. As I started peri-menopause, my migraines became daily. Everyday I was taking fiorinal to kill the pain. I knew this was unhealthy for me, but I needed something to kill the pain so I could function. I needed to work to support myself and my son. this went on for 17 years. In August, 2003 I started to go to Lori. I started to feel much better, but the migraines continued. My doctor was ready to send me to a neurologist because he didn't like prescribing fiorinal for me on a regular basis. He said these were not migraines because nobody gets migraines every
day. Also, he said they were definitely not hormonally linked. so, I talked to Lori about it and she said she felt I went into premature menopause because my body was so messed up. She suggested trying to balance my hormones with Chaste Tree and Ovatrophin. she also said I might get my period back (yuck) but I tried it. the first day I started taking these supplements I had no migraine. It has now been 2 months of taking these supplements and I have had no migraines. It's like a miracle. My quality of life has improved and I am no longer putting a very powerful pain killer in my body daily. Thank you, Lori. I'm so glad you were there and had the knowledge to take care of this nightmare. (and by the way, I still haven't gotten my period!!)"
“Before coming to Riverview and seeing Lori, I was constantly seeing doctors for fatigue, weight gain, memory loss, and depression. I was constantly being put on this antibiotic or that antidepressant with no change in my state of mind. My periods were long and heavy and the day before it would come I would be in bed all day with body aches and severe fatigue. I would go to bed at 8pm and wake as if I had never slept.”
“Since starting the program, (it has been a year now), I have lost 20+ pounds, go to bed at 11pm and wake up at 5:30am full of energy. I have not been on any medications in over 6 months, my periods are much better, I no longer have body aches or fatigue with my periods. I run a day care and am able to run and play with the kids now. I’ve lost 3 dress sizes and never feel like I’m on a diet or hungry. I eat lots of foods and fresh veggies and fruits every day. Things don’t stress me out anymore and I’m a much calmer person and at peace with myself.”
“Before starting the program I was tired, muscle aches and pains kept me up at night. I had soreness in my neck and back from past injuries. I always felt tired and lacked motivation. I had a skin condition for 10 years. It got worse in the last 3 years. My skin was dry, itchy, cracked and bleeding. I had always sunburned easily. Wasn’t breathing easily and snored at night.”
“I now have no muscle aches or soreness. Sleeping well all night and not snoring. Six to seven hours of sleep is all I need and I have great energy all day. Skin irritation is no longer there and I didn’t sunburn all summer – my resistance to the sun has improved a lot.”
“I have lost 26 lbs. and 7.1% body fat =13 lbs. of fat = 53 sticks of butter
I feel great! Like I’m 35 with wrinkles!”
“On 3/26/04 I weighed 178 pounds and had a body fat of 42%. Even though I felt well and exercised regularly. I wanted to look better and have more energy. One month into this program, I had lost 10 pounds, and 6% body fat – I was motivated.”
“I now weigh 138 pounds, and have 24% body fat.
I love all the compliments I receive and many of my friends and family have followed me into the program. I feel great! No more bloating and all systems are working well! This has become a lifestyle for me and my family.”
“There is a big difference between living and existing. For several years before March 2004, I was merely existing. Existing with multiple chemical sensitivities, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, and of course, pain and discouragement.”
“I am like a new person now. Energy filled days that let me enjoy traveling and new activities like piano lessons, college courses and lots of exercise.”
“I was overweight, hungry all the time, tired, had mood swings and hot flashes. I had headaches, and my PMS was out of control”
“I’ve lost weight, my energy level is amazing. I sleep better, no more hot flashes. My skin is clearer, I’m not hungry all the time and I really don’t have any junk food cravings anymore.”
“I didn’t realize just how bad I felt before until I started to feel good. I really do feel wonderful now and I’ve had numerous people tell me how great I look!”
“I had fibromyalgia for at least 10 years, I was on Lipitor, Protonix, Albuterol and was having a hard time losing weight. I had a lot of stomach trouble and always carried alka-seltzer with me. I had a poor energy level and had pain all over especially in my legs. I didn’t like the way I looked or felt.”
“In six months, I lost 46 pounds and 12.2% body fat. I’m no longer needing any of my medications. My pain level has improved as well as my energy. I feel myself again – I feel good, look good and get a lot of compliments!”
“I feel satisfied with the food that I’m eating and look forward to eating.”
“When we first went to see Lori in 4/06, my daughter (10 years old) weighed 161 pounds, my husband weighed 203 and I weighed 157. We were all overweight and approached this program as a family mission.”
“Since beginning we have all lost weight and are now in a healthy weight range. We’ve never felt better. My daughter now loves to go shopping for clothes because they now fit. I have gone from a size 12 to a size 8! We not only look better but we all feel better. My daughter’s mood swings are much better!”
“We are committed to our new eating habits and when people ask us ‘what diet we are on?’ we simply laugh and tell them it’s not a diet, we adopted a new way of eating and it’s a life long commitment. We can’t say enough good about Lori, she’s making our daughter’s life much more enjoyable and healthier. We love her!
Things were dark – I remember seeing things in a tunnel-like vision. I couldn’t see in the future. Life was hour by hour. I felt angry. My biggest issue was Seasonal Affective Disorder. Some day’s I couldn’t get out of bed. I slept with earplugs in so I wasn’t aware of the time. I wanted to sleep away the winter. Prozac wasn’t working. I had issues with menstrual spotting, I had two sonograms and two biopsies and still couldn’t figure it out. I also had a problem with dry eyes, the Optometrist recommended eye drops but they only worked for a few hours. Also, I was diagnosed with seasonal allergies, both advair and singulair were prescribed however I had terrible side effects from both.”
“Now, life is good! I can actually look at the snow and find it’s beauty. It’s hard to remember how bad I was. The program has made me a different person. I don’t have spotting, dry eyes, depression, nor do I have the constant cough with seasonal allergies. I also no longer take any medications for these symptoms.”
I was diagnosed with endometriosis and went through years of suffering and procedures to ease the pain. I finally underwent a complete hysterectomy with an intestinal resection due to endometriosis in the bowels.”
“I came to Lori complaining of chronic diarrhea. I had been suffering with this condition for more than 1 year. I’d seen several doctors and went through numerous tests. My diagnosis was IBS and treatment was Immodium as needed. I was physically drained and emotionally frustrated with my diarrhea problems. I was having 12-15 bowel movements daily. I was afraid to leave my house or eat out at a restaurant. Lori’s calm nature immediately put me at ease during our first office visit. She assessed me and put me on a program… This was the answer to my problems. I began to have normal, solid, bowel movements once or twice daily. The black circles under my eyes began to fade and weight began to stay on my body. I no longer feel uneasy or anxious about restaurant visits with my family or friends. Today I have regained a normal (ha! ha!), healthy life. Thank you Lori!”
“The positive changes that I have experienced since beginning the wellness program with the help of Lori and the Riverview Wellness Center staff have been life-changing.”
“Before coming to the center, I was tired, exhausted, really rundown, over-extended and overweight. My mind was constantly in a fog. I had also spent several years refusing to give in to the idea that I was depressed. Even though I had no ambition, no joy for living and had to literally drag myself out of bed every morning, I trodded through each day thinking this was all a normal part of life for a busy wife and mother of four.”
“Within days of making the changes recommended, the fog began to lift. Over a few short weeks I was once again excited about my daily routine and looking forward to each day. The pounds and body fat began to come off and with that came an incredible increase in my energy levels and self esteem. I’ve lost 30 pounds off of my 5’2” frame. While the outward changes are wonderful and obvious, the inward benefits, both physical and mental, have made the difference between only existing and truly living.”
"For over a year I took my daughter, Sofia, to one doctor after another, looking for help and answers. Sofia was so sick; our family doctor put her on homebound instruction. Tests finally revealed a growing brain tumor. It was affecting every aspect of her being with a constellation of symptoms that included severe constipation and bloating, extreme fatigue, headaches and mental confusion, hormonal imbalances and deep depression, to name but a few. Not one of the specialists was looking at or treating the whole person. Not one of them was able to help in any way. They all watched while my daughter spent a year and a half getting progressively worse."
" Then we heard of Lori Vashaw and Riverview Wellness Center. Through Lori's skill with NRT, her vast knowledge of nutritional supplements and foods, and her willingness to work with Sofia, the whole person, my daughter is back in school and healthy! Her brain tumor has stopped growing, her digestive system functions, her hormones are balanced, her depression and fatigue have radically lifted and a whole host of other symptoms have disappeared. Through Lori, we've learned that good nutrition is central to health. Much of what ails us is caused by what we put into our bodies and can be healed similarly. Lori Vashaw designed an individualized program that addressed the particular problems my daughter was suffering. I trust Lori with my daughter's life. I was there while she showed us how to save her life and I watched it work! I highly recommend her to anyone seeking improvement in their health and well-being."
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