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Please visit our blog page to view our most recent testimonies ! Addicted, "Die Hard" Smoker with Chronic Pain After smoking for 48 years, I found The STOP Clinic. I was having sharp shoulder pain and sciatic pain in my back and leg. For the previous 2 years, I had chiropractic help on a weekly basis. I hurt so bad, I could not lay on my back. Since I was a “die hard” and addicted smoker, I chose the combination, private program of 5 visits rather than the group sessions. I knew I needed some serious help. When I signed up, I did not realize the treatments would help with my chronic pain. Leslie mentioned that my pain might go away, but she did not promise. During the treatments, I could feel the pain leaving my body. Every night before bed, I would worry and wonder when the sharp pain would wake me up. Each morning, I woke up and thought, “When is it going to start hurting again?” The pain never came back. After my second treatment the pain was completely gone and I felt like I could “run a marathon”. I had no nicotine cravings after the first time I left your office. This “blows me away”. There may be a thought … but there was NO craving. I feel this was a miracle that I found you. I feel as though I have never smoked and I can’t believe my chronic pain is gone. I am glad my friends are coming in to work with you, too. Nancy N., Garner, North Carolina
October, 2011
Combination Program: Smoking and Weight-loss I am so happy and I just want you to know about the good report I received from my last health checkup ! When I went for my checkup (after my blood work came back), Dr. Weebee looked at my chart and then me and said, "I want to know what you have been doing ?" I told him about working with you, stopping smoking, changing my diet and eating habits and he told me to keep doing whatever I was doing ! He also took me off my thyroid medications!!!! (I was under the impression that I would have to take those medications for the rest of my life !) I asked him if it were possible to stop taking my cholesterol and blood pressure medications in the future and he said he would check my blood again in 2 months and let me know then. I am optimistic that soon, I will be medication free! I cannot believe how easy it was to quit smoking with your program and treatments! I feel so much better with so much more energy ... The changes you taught me are making me feel like a different person ! Thank you for all you have done for me and giving me a feeling of a "new life". Sarah Y., Wendell, North Carolina
Combination Program: Smoking and Weight-loss I cannot believe how good the treatment makes me feel. To me, it feels similar to the feeling I get with a scalp massage that leaves me relaxed, calm and wanting to take a nap ! If I could afford the time, I would like to have a treatment every day!
I am even more pleased with all I have accomplished over the past 2 weeks. Since I had extra pounds to shed, I decided to combine the smoking and weight programs. After the first treatment, I had zero cravings and I never wanted another cigarette. This made it easier to concentrate on other issues I needed help with. My cough, raspy voice and shortness of breath stopped immediately. My hot flashes were better after a few days and completely gone before 2 weeks. My weight continues to come off gradually. My body, neck and back used to ache all the time. After 3 treatments, I have no head or body aches and THAT truly amazes me! I am calmer, happier and shocked that I can feel so good in such a short period of time. Sharon H., Oxford, North Carolina
Weight-loss As of today 11/11/07 I have lost 65 lbs. and am still in the process of losing more. I had lost 2 members of my family to cancer 2 years ago, and I guess food was my way of coping. I was obese, borderline for blood pressure medicine; sluggish with little energy; and more pain in my left knee where I had surgery some years ago. I also have a chronic back problem with 3 herniated disc's, that I got when I was in my late 30's. Today I am 60 years old.
Through a series of meetings with you, treatments,educational films and counseling, I rapidly discovered that what I was eating was all wrong. I was never much of a cook, and I never read any labels. My eyes were opened wide by your help and guidance. Through your help, and my will power, I was able to lose weight, and am still doing so. My blood pressure has dropped into the 120's over the mid to high 60's - not requiring any medication. I have much more energy - While my knee, and back still give me problems - they are lessened in severity. I don't know in the end how much weight I will lose, but I certainly am more informed today than I ever was. Again, thank you for your guidance, education and treatments.
( Update: 11/11 Janet has lost 65 lbs. and continues to lose weight steadily. She has been gracious enough to come in this week for another photo session to show her dedication and weight-loss progress. These pants are her original pants that she keeps for "good measure" ... Thank you, Janet ! )
Gastric Bypass Surgery Several years ago, I had gastric bypass surgery and lost close to 300 pounds. I was very proud of myself, but after about 4 years, I started returning to my old habits that got me into trouble in the first place and was beginning to feel bad and lose my energy. One of my friends told me about your detox program and I knew I had to make some serious changes. I followed your suggestions to the "t" and lost 13 pounds during the first week. You taught me how to eat small portions again and avoid the problematic foods. Thank you for helping me get back on the right track and prevent me from gaining all that weight back ... Gary J., Raleigh, North Carolina
Lap Band Surgery Two years ago, I had the Lap Band Surgery to lose weight and lost close to 80 pounds ... but I hit a plateau and could not lose any more, regardless of what I tried. Before I came to see you, I was exhausted all the time and could not sleep for more than a few hours. Now, I have energy to spare and am sleeping like a baby :) A co-worker told me about your weight-loss program and I decided to give it a try and boy am I glad I did ! Now, I understand why the weight-loss stopped. Old habits are hard to break, even with the surgery ! Your treatment jump started my weight-loss and the changes you suggested gave me more energy and made me feel so much better ! Thank you ! Sherry P., Spring Lake, North Carolina
Arthritis / Weight-loss Program Before I started your weight program, I weighted in at 198 lbs. with a height of 5' 7''. I knew my weight and current eating habits would eventually cause me some more, very serious health problems. I was already taking 3 medications for blood pressure, cholesterol and arthritis. My arthritis was causing me discomfort on a level of about a 6 (scale of 1-10); I hurt under my arms and ribs; and, I remembered remarking that I was in pain every day of my life!
After beginning your program on December 3rd, I lost 4 lbs. during the first 3 days. I remembered you jokingly saying, "That's great, but if you had just included exercise you may have lost double that amount !" I immediately added the exercise you suggested and by December 31st, I had lost over 20 lbs. ( That's a 20 lb. weight loss in 28 days ! ) Today is January 3rd and I now weigh in the 170's and I am continuing to lose. My goal is to weigh 145 lbs. before my next physical ! I have all confidence of reaching my goal! I feel wonderful. I am FREE from the arthritis pain I have endured for the past 7-8 years. Friends are looking at me and asking me what I have been doing because I do feel so good. I am also happy about saving $300 per month on medications which I no longer need. I followed your diet and method of eating for the whole month of December and you are right! I have more energy than I ever thought possible. You just don't know how it feels to wake up and not have to worry about pain any more. I agree with you that "preventive maintenance" is much better than "crisis management". I plan to make an appointment 2 times a year, whether I need it or not, just to maintain my health and keep the way I am feeling right now. Thank you, L.C. I truly appreciate all you have done for me. If I can help you promote your program, just let me know!
Jerry G., Smithfield, NC
Fibromyalgia / Rheumatoid Arthritis
I have been managing Fibromyalgia for 8 years with medications and bed rest. If I pushed myself too hard at work, I would be bed ridden for 2 days. I ached all over my body and many days, I felt like living was too difficult. I didn't really want to die, but for the past year and a half, I was just tired of living with Fibromyalgia.
So, due to my depression, I was put on antidepressants. Because of the pain, I was on many other medications … not to mention medications to sleep, wake up, and relax my muscles. With all of these meds in the body, the desire for good food is not important. My eating habits grew poor and I had to take medications for blood pressure and cholesterol. Now, I am elated to report that after 3 weeks of treatments and counseling sessions at The STOP Clinic, eating the right foods and detoxing my body, I am pain and medication free. I cannot express in words the excitement I feel and how happy my husband is for having the “old me” back… I still work too hard and some days I hurt, but it’s the right kind of hurt that goes away after you sleep. (Did I mention I can sleep now without meds? That alone is worth the treatments!) History: My mom contracted Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) when she was 25. The symptoms of RA are very similar to those of Fibromyalgia. She was heavily sedated with medication after medication. Her quality of life was very poor. In my opinion her immune system was so compromised by all the medications she had to take just to live with RA, her little body just couldn't take it any more…. had I not found LC and The Stop Clinic I know I wouldn't have died immediately; however, I am sure the quality of my life would have made me ready to die early. My mom died when she was 54. Now, I have learned the importance of detoxing my body on a daily basis by choosing the right foods. My favorite saying now is, “You are what you eat!” If I stray and eat something bad, I feel bad right away. I have learned to eat correctly (patterns as well as choices) and have chosen to prevent the pain and disease of Fibromyalgia from returning. LC says, “A disease cannot live in a healthy environment. “ I am surprised and love the way I feel now! I can hardly believe the difference I feel with the changes I have made! Dottie L., Lexington, NC
Smoking Program and Migraine Headaches
Prior to your program, I was taking 4 to 6 medications a day. I had migraine headaches and my blood pressure stayed in the danger zone. Since I saw you last year, I've been able to greatly reduce my medications. I have no more headaches. I don't even feel like the same person ! The $100 co-payment I save each month is an added bonus. I'm eating better, my blood pressure is back to normal. I feel and look the best I have in longer than I can remember. Thank you and God bless YOU for helping me!
Jean P. , Timberlake, N.C.
Smoking Program
Twenty-two years ago I stopped smoking with the help of Dr. Kusumi, a Japanese acupuncturist. Then one day I picked up a cigar and my non-smoking days were over - the addiction returned in a very strong way. In spite of my doctor's concern for my health and a "clogged artery", I could not stop smoking on my own. I am very grateful that I found L.C. Lyon and the comprehensive program that she is offering. She made me feel comfortable as well as help me stop smoking again. Albert T., Raleigh, N.C. Smoking Program
It's hard to second-guess success. I know with my patients it's working well. Smoking causes so many medical problems, if a simple intervention like this works - my goodness, it's wonderful! Kati D., MD, Cary, N.C.
Smoking Program
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