Alternacare Blog

Disclaimer: What you are about to read are the personal testimonials of patients. These are the opinions and statements of the patients themselves. AlternaCare makes no guarantee of results and individual results may vary. AlternaCare makes no representation to treat, diagnose, cure or prevent any of the below diseases, disorders and conditions that the patient is stating below. *Individual results may vary.

• Exhaustion, Fibromyalgia – Sylvia Opsatnik

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  I had been suffering with Fibromyalgia for the past 4 years. I spent most of my time in the bed! I was barely able to go to the grocery store, and if I did I was too exhausted to put anything away once I got home. My health was started to affect everything!
  My relationship with my spouse suffered, I used to drive everywhere I wanted to, but it became dangerous because I was so tired! My grandchildren used to call me the “fun grandmother,” but once I stopped being able to get out of bed, I lost that name.
  Because of the severity of this problem, I began suffering with depression. My life had been taken away from me!
  Growing up with 3 brothers, I never was allowed to cry, but this got the best of me and I would cry all the time!
  I had been to the Fibromyalgia clinic and they tried all kinds of supplements, B-12 shots and I.V. treatment. I went there for 6 months, and still no better. I was also seeing a Pain Management clinic and they had me on all kinds of anti-depressants as well as pain medications. I had seen every doctor there was! I saw orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, and had 9 surgeries. According to the medical doctors “I was in pretty good shape!” I was at my last rope.
  I was 3 weeks away from having a pain pump inserted into my body until my husband came across an Alternacare newspaper. I started seeing them immediately! Dr. DeBease found I was having glandular problems, along with gastrointestinal issues (yeast overgrowth and a bacterial infection).
  After only 6 weeks of treatment, I can get out of bed! I am more productive (painting rooms in my house), I can laugh again, I can plan things and actually follow through with them, and I have joy back in my life! My relationship with my spouse is better, I am helping my kids more, I can be the “fun grandmother” again, and most of all I got my life back!
  I am so thankful y’all were called to do this! I can see how you are helping people first hand!

  Sylvia Opsatnik

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• Hormonal, Tired, Couldn’t Sleep, Joint Pain

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  My experience has been a very positive one. When I first came, I really didn’t know what to expect. I have been educated on how the body works, which has helped me to understand my care that I am receiving. The workshops are great to help with that.
  I had so many problems. I was hormonal, tired all the time, could not sleep through the night, hot flashes, depressed, and aches and pains in my joints. With feeling and questions of  WHAT DO I DO TO GET BETTER? I feel I have found the answer.
  After seven days on my program, I have lost eight pounds, my energy is improving, I sleep though the night, my vision is better and my joint pain is better. I am so excited about getting well. Now I have hope. One day at a time.

  J.R..

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• Foot Troubles – Susan Gaddy

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  Before starting my care at “Alternacare Health and Rehab”, I was unable to stand for any length of time. I had heel spurs on both of my feet. I had suffered with my foot troubles for 8 years. I was told by doctors that the only way to correct the foot problems, I had was to have surgery on my feet. When I said no to the surgery, I was given an anti-inflammatory to take. I also, had suffered with sinus problems for years. I was unable to sleep at night due to the headaches and my body being so sore.
  After only 3 weeks of care at “Alternacare Health and Rehab” I could tell a wonderful difference. I have only had 2 headaches since I started care vs. before my head hurt 24 hours a day. I have had no sinus problems since I started my treatment, and I can stand for any length of time without any problems. My heel spurs are extremely better, if not gone. I have had no problems with my feet. I am able to sleep better at night, which makes me feel better by itself. I have tons more energy since I have been under care. I think “Alternacare Health and Rehab” is wonderful! I had never believed in chiropractic care, but now I am a complete believer.
  I think that the care you receive at “Alternacare Health and Rehab” is amazing. I would have never thought that the combination of a medical doctor, chiropractor, athletic trainer / physical therapy, massage therapy, and everything else offered would help like it has.
  Susan Gaddy.

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• Weight, Fatigue, Digestion, and Irritability

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            I first encountered Alternacare through reading a pamphlet in my local newspaper. The article touched on many of the symptoms I had been experiencing such as inability to lose weight, fatigue, digestion problems and irritability. This piqued my curiosity and so I decided to attend a Healthy Living Workshop. While in the workshop, I felt Dr. Rob was talking directly to me and addressing the concerns that I had over my health. I thought to myself finally someone is telling me what I was experiencing were things that could be fixed in a natural and healthy way rather than just masked with prescribed medication. It all sounded a little “to good to be true” and in all honesty I was a bit skeptical of the holistic approach.

            I then did further research on the computer and saw so many success stories from people who took this approach to feeling better. I then set up my consultation appointment with Pam. Talking to Pam was very easy and while discussing my concerns she was very reassuring- I was sold, now to sell to my husband. At first, my husband bulked at the cost and he also was skeptical of the “holistic” approach. He felt that I should go to an endocrinologist and get another opinion. At this point, I reminded him that over the past 2 years I had been to both my gynecologist and internist and had blood work taken to test both my thyroid and hormones. All tests returned with all levels in “normal” range. So……. We took a leap of faith and I began to work with Dr. Rob and Dr. Poli.

            I can now say that after 3 months I have lost 14 pounds, I am not fatigued; I have learned so much from this experience. I enjoy eating healthy and have really gained a better understanding on how my body works. As a result of this very rewarding experience, I know what I need to do to keep both my family and myself healthy.

   

  I am so grateful I took that leap of faith and encourage others to do the same thing.

   

  L.H.

  Age 44

  Mother of two young children

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• Leg Cramps, Can’t Sleep, Acid Reflux – Melvin Ogletree

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  Before I came to Alternacare I was not sleeping well at all. I would wake up twice a night and now I am sleeping all night. I had leg cramps before I started care and now I no longer have leg cramps. I also suffered from acid reflux and that is gone as well. I would like to thank the doctors. I would also like to thank my wife for recommending me to come

  Melvin Ogletree

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• Hyperthyroidism Goiter – Leah Stone

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  There were periods in my life where I felt like I was going to die.Four years ago I developed a goiter on my thyroid, three nodules to be exact and hyperthyroidism. I could not tolerate sugar or flour products of any kind without feeling like I was going to jump out of my skin and heart palpitations that were very frightening, so I started going to various allopathic doctors to determine a treatment plan for my disease state. The term Nuclear medicine got tossed around in order to determine the course of action the doctors would take or worse having my thyroid taken out.

  I decided that was not the avenue I wanted to pursue, but when I chose not to go that path I was chastised and humiliated within the medical field, as if I were stupid. I knew nutritional healing worked. I firmly believe in God’s word that herbs and food help to heal the body.

  So when I saw the workshop Dr. DeBease was giving in a newspaper article, I leapt at the chance to attend. He said all the things I knew and had studied at great length that through proper nutrition our bodies can heal itself. I had tried for several months to treat myself, but Dr. DeBease held the missing key to my nutrition. The tests he ordered gave him the right tools to reverse my disease rather than slap a Band-Aid fix or throw pharmaceuticals at my problem.

  I suffered with; hyperthyroidism, fatigue, numbness in the whole left side of my body, dizzy spells, major heart palpitations, my nail beds had pulled away from the skin and insomnia. To be quite honest there were periods in my life when I felt that I was going to die. My thought process was very skewed. I felt as if I were going to have a mental breakdown at times, knowing all along it was my thyroid creating the confusion, but lacking the tools and knowledge of its exact cause left me feeling desperate. When Dr. DeBease discussed what he believed were causing my problems this is something that no other doctor within a fifty mile radius from here to Atlanta had ever told me… When my test came back he was dead on with his assessment.

  Since my treatment began my nodules have gone from three to one in a matter of months. I know in time they will go away completely. My numbness has gone away completely. My heart palpitations have diminished greatly and my fatigue has improved a lot as well. I finally feel like I have my life back. I am just so thankful to have found Dr. DeBease and his wonderful staff that truly care in treating the patient rather than the symptoms.

  Leah Stone

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• Leg Cramps – J. Allen

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  I was having leg cramps at night 2 to 3 times a week. Some cramps were so severe I could hardly walk to get my medicine. Since taking 1 tablespoon of electrolytes at night before bed, I have not experienced any cramps.

  J. Allen

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• Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar Levels – G.G.R Newnan

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  The program is so individually crafted. I have seen progress slow and steady. This week I visited my medical doctor (after three months on the program) and he was thrilled with the improvement in my health. He lowered my blood pressure meds, reduced the number of times I need to check my blood sugar levels and reduced my blood sugar meds by half. I am healing and becoming the healthy person I was always meant to be. Thanks!

  G.G.R Newnan

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• Leg and Foot Pain, Numbness – Rachelle Prevost

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  I came into Alternacare for leg and foot pain. I also experienced numbness in those areas. I have suffered with this pain for over a year. I have been receiving treatment at Alternacare for 4 weeks and I’m very impressed with my results. I wish that I would have come sooner. Now I can walk and sleep without the discomfort.

  Rachelle Prevost

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• Neck, Knee and Low Back Pain, Stiffness, Weight Loss – Mary Barber

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  I first came to Alternacare in late March. I was very pleased with all the information I received that day. I started the program April 9, 2008. I am so much better today April 30, 2008 and I have lost 9.2lbs. I was suffering with neck pain, low back pain, knee pain and stiffness, and stomach discomfort. I am so pleased my back pain and neck pain is about a 1 now (from scale 1-10) my knee pain is also about a 1. My mobility has greatly improved. My stomach discomfort (gas) has left me. Also I am a diabetic and my sugar reading was 102 points this morning. I am really excited about the program and I am looking forward to the upcoming weeks.

  Mary Barber

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