Infected Tooth Testimonial # 127
"Over the last 3 years my teeth having been going on me. Rather than having them pulled, I have been having root canals done on them. I had stopped taking the Immunocal because I had run out of it around Christmas, and even then I was rarely taking it myself (but getting everyone else to use it).
There wouldn't be another shipment until my shuttle kicked on February 10.
Then a day before I got the box (Feburary 9th) I had to go to the dentist. A new tooth was bothering me. The dentist told me that I would have to get another root canal which I was going to do, but then I told him not to begin because I was going to try Immunocal.
Anyway, I started taking it faithfully everyday and the infection went away! I was back to him the other day and he said usually the infection would have reoccurred by now, and he said the longer I go without infection, hence no root canals, the more it would seem that it was the Immunocal that did the trick....Anway, so far my teeth feel great.
Perhaps, the Immunocal stopped the infection and allowed the nerve to be revitalized although my impression of a nerve is that like the brain, once it starts to go, there is no reversal."
Tom Garvey Charlottetown PE, Canada
Infected Ear & Nose Testimonial # 128
Dave Herman (LaVonne's son) shared:
I've had difficulty hearing things most of my life, and after several ear infections, it culminated in a very nasty procedure that involved removing my right ear from my head (I swear I am not making this up!), and rebuilding all the bones of the inner ear with salvaged cartilage.
It did help, but it still left me with below normal hearing performance in that ear. It has been this way since High School, and I've grown accustomed to it.
The other day, while I was sitting in my office, reading the patent information on Immunocal (Ok, Ok, I was actually reading Popular Science!) I heard something really, I could hear my watch ticking. Now, I understand this means very little to you, but I've never been able to do this. Never in my entire life had I been able to hear the ticking of my watch while it was in my lap. Furthermore, I was able to hear the ticking of my watch when I held it up to my right ear.
This was and remains amazing to me. My amateur conclusion: I think I've been victim of a prolonged inner ear/nasal infection, because I've never really been able to consistently breath via my nose, I'm in a constant state of nasal congestion. Now this hasn't yet changed too much, I mean, I feel a general improvement, but I think this is only the beginning.
Because of this, I'm now taking be-tween 2 and 3 packets of Immunocal a day. Yeah, I guess it could become expensive, but I don't plan on money being much of an issue in a few months from now anyway! Now of course I've felt all the other benefits of the Immunocal, I feel better, I don't get sick, and I have a great deal of energy.
I also noticed my skin became much more clear and soft. Even here in the South, my skin would get dry and flaky in the low humidity of the winter, but not this year, I have smooth skin, just like I was slathering body lotion every day.
I think the real proof is going to come as Spring gets ready to unload it's usual assault of pollen on my immune system. Not many people know this, but an allergic reaction to pollen and other non-threatening things like that are all signs of a compromised immune system.
I've read that Immunocal can have a positive effect on allergies, and I'm going to be the guinea pig! So far, so good... I was starting to have itchy eyes the other day, I took a packet of Immunocal, and I swear I am not making this up, my eyes stopped itching in about three minutes, for the rest of the day!
I'll keep y'all informed! David Herman Atlanta GA. Ed: note: David started taking Immunocal only 5 months ago at one packet a day. Just recently he upped the packets and of course takes the Co-Factor multiple/vitamin/mineral supplement with it
Cyst Testimonial #129:
I had a cyst on my back, next to my right shoulder blade for the last 10 years. The cyst was about 3 1/2 to 4 inches in diameter and protruded about 1 inch.
While it was on my back and not uncomfortable, during the summer when not wearing a shirt, it was readily noticeable to others. About 5 years ago, when visiting the doctor with the flu the doctor commented on the cyst and suggested he could remove it for me surgically.
Well, about the beginning of March, I started taking Immunocal/HKS 90. Several weeks later the cyst had started weeping. Squeezing the cyst would, on occasion, produce a white pus.
After about 3 to 4 weeks, the cyst was noticeably smaller and producing a clear fluid. Six weeks later the cyst has virtually disappeared. At first I thought the changing condition was just a natural phenomena.
Then after a period of several weeks, it occurred to me that the one thing that had changed was that I was taking Immunocal/HMS 90. While this may be a coincidence, after 10 years or 120 months, it disappeared in the same month that I was taking Immunocal/HMS90 for the first time. Clifford King, Quebec, Canada
Breast Blocked Duct Testimonial # 130
I wanted to have a healthy life and as a nurse with a lot of sick people around me, I was searching for a product to enhance my “Boomer” years. My friends told me about HMS90/ Immunocal at a time when I had a sinus problem, then I got the flu.
Working all different hours I needed something to work for me Right away. I took one pouch a day and when I got sicker they told me to take two pouches a day. I did that; I got well in 3 days! It works!
In April I went for a regular breast screening at the clinic, and was referred to my own doctor for follow up tests because they had found a dark area in my left breast and a lump under the same arm. He scheduled me to see a woman breast specialist and a surgeon.
A biopsy revealed that there was 4 inches of my left breast duct that was blocked with an overgrowth of tissue and it was full of fluids. There was a slightly bloody discharge upon aspiration. The lump under my left arm indicated that the duct was blocked up to the armpit and must be removed. I WAS FACING LOSING A BREAST!! HOW DEVASTATING!!
I asked for a second opinion before surgery. My doctor sent me to the man that was to do the surgery. We talked and I asked for another set of tests, he agreed. I did not tell him WHY! I knew I needed some time because I had been listening to Dr. Somersall for over 10 years, also heard many first hand stories at the Toronto meetings with my upline and believed the recoveries.
I understood there was a decrease in my body’s antioxidant enzymes which protect my body against free radical damage. I believed the bio active “glutathione” in HMS90/IMMUNOCAL were the properties my body needed to fight this attack of foreign bodies and it would be efficient enough for me.
I increased the 4 pouches a day/ the Vitamins and I also rubbed the Skin Perfecting Cream on my left breast every night. I took no other medications during this time; I believed this was a must for my recovery.
Six weeks later I had been through the second set of tests and was scheduled to visit the surgeon to discuss the operation. He began to tell me that he was amazed that the lump under my arm was already smaller in size, that the 4 inches of infected duct was also decreased in length and there was no trace of blood in the aspiration; he was happy to tell me that as far as he is concerned there will be “NO SURGERY” He said, YOU ARE IN A RECOVERY STATE—WHATEVER YOU ARE DOING –DO NOT STOP!!
I was extremely excited and I jumped off the table and kicked up my heels. Yes!! He asked me “what is it you are doing anyway?” I spent the next 20 minutes in my surgeon’s office discussing HMS90/IMMUNOCAL and the products with him.
That beats surgery anytime, I would like to tell you!! When I was done, he said to me” I can see you have faith in this and you will recover if you do not stop what you are doing, come back and see me in September.
Here is my email address to tell me more about this Supplement. Please tell my son too, he is out at the front desk.” He was fascinated about the value of this dynamic product.
THANKS to all those who have contributed to the availability for me to get wellness in my body. Especially to Immunotec Research Ltd. For the amazing discoveries that I was able to benefit from! Blessings to all of you. Sincerely, Judith A. Jewell-Belfry, RN 07/14/2001
Cyst in Breast Testimonial #180
Dear Dr. Petrosino "My cholesterol level went from 340 to 140 after only 15 days of taking 2 packets of Immunocal per day.
Also, I had a fairly large cyst in my breast which my doctor first saw 4 or 5 years ago. Each year I had an ultra sound and it was slowly getting bigger.
The doctor was going to biopsy it this year, but after my ultrasound, it had almost completely dissappeared!
Immunocal is the only thing I have been doing differently."
Sincerely, Elizabeth Ackerman Wednesday, October 24, 2001
Depleted Immune System Testimonial # 131
Nancy is a beautiful person who has had a rare immune disorder for over 10 years. When I first shared Immunocal with her, she rightfully wanted to ask her doctor if it was OK to take Immunocal. At that time he said “No” because I believe the doctor did not bother to check his P.D.R. or any other sources about Immunocal. If he had checked he would have learned about the 10 Method of
Use Patents and the well-documented clinical studies that prove Immunocal’s benefit to a depleted immune system.
Ten months later, about 3 weeks ago, she took things into her own hands and learned to make life saving decisions on her own initiative. Just after three days of a double dose of Immunocal per day she had her first entire night’s sleep in ten years and her kidneys and bladder had less pain.
Finding this out her doctor now has told her to continue on Immunocal, and she will continue to monitor her. My goal is to help Nancy be in complete remission from this sickness of 10 years
We must always keep in mind that Immunocal does not heal any sickness, but what it does do is help the cells of our body make more glutathione, and it is the only product on the market that does this.
So be careful about claims that other products make about their ability to influence the immune system. Always request verification of any claim that a company makes about a so-called immune enhancing product. Herb Johnsen
Immune System
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis Testimonial # 179
Monday, May 12, 2003 1:21 PM I have just read your site on looking up Glutathione on Google.
The reason I was looking it up is that a study has just been published by the Liver Unit, Department of Gastroenterology, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester UK., entitled "Oxidative Stress and PBC". (PBC is Primary Biliary Cirrhosis, an autoimmune disease mainly affecting women. It has nothing to do with alcohol consumption. Autoimmune attack destroys bile ducts and then the liver).
This study looked at people in the early stages of the disease and I quote:
"The most striking antioxidant depletion occurred with plasma total glutathione where levels were significantly reduced (30% of controls)."
This is very interesting having read your site as the biggest and unexplained problem in PBC is that many people with the disease suffer crippling fatigue, and they get symptoms in the very early stage of their disease, before there is any apparent damage to their livers.
Low glutathione levels look like they may be an explanation. Thought you would like to know.
F Halloran London UK
Gout Information # 132
Define: Gout is one of the most common forms of arthritis (joint inflammation). It appears as an acute attack often coming on overnight. Within 12-24 hours there is severe pain and swelling in the affected joint. The skin over the joint may be red and shiny.
The GOUT question. There are several reasons a person may be concerned about consuming a milk protein for this, mainly: (1) Animal fats, including from dairy, should be avoided, and (2) concern about purine from certain protein sources (namely meat).
Let's give 3 reasons why the Gout sufferer should consider taking Immunocal: (1) Immunocal is fat-free, (2) whey protein is considered the Cadillac of proteins, the standard, so it does not cause the purine problem that meat does, and (3) a key problem of the Gout sufferer is the kidneys' inability to remove uric acid from the body.
Recall that the body's master detoxifier is glutathione, and the only thing patented (and proven) to boost the glutathione is Immunocal. Remember the friend with the swollen liver (from agent orange) who reduced it back to normal since it has helped him detoxify? Got another good story today!
A friend who has cirrhosis had a surgery awhile back to install a shunt, and has diabetes very bad as well. Finally, I helped her get started on Immunocal about 2 months ago. Today the doctor was checking out the diabetes and said that her high albumin levels dropped down to normal. He stated that he has never seen anything happen like that in his life!
Now he made an appointment to have her liver function tested. I'll let you know how it goes !
Lyme Disease Testimonial # 133
About 11 years ago, I noticed that I had this very strange ‘rash’ on my leg. It looked like some bug had drawn a bulls-eye on my leg and took aim! At the time, I had no knowledge whatsoever of Lyme Disease and I just assumed it was some sort of weird spider bite. I showed it to a few friends and then forgot about it.
I did feel a bit ‘off’ for a few days after that, like I had a touch of the flu, but I had no idea that the two of these things could be related to each other. For a few years, life went on as normal. Then health issues started to crop up -unexplained low-level fevers, swollen glands, joint pains (which increased in intensity over the next several years), eye problems, gradually increasing weakness in my legs, numbness and tingling sensations in my right arm and leg, neurological problems (brain fog) and a chronic fatigue that left me feeling totally drained from morning to night.
Tests for arthritis, lupus, thyroid all came back negative. Then, about four years ago, I was diagnosed by a doctor from Hope with Lyme Disease. When I studied up on Lyme, I realized that this was exactly what I had – right down to the bulls-eye rash.
The next battle was in determining how to fight this disease. Because of personal feelings, I was reluctant to take antibiotics for the recommended length of time that would be required for someone dealing with Chronic Lyme.
I resigned myself to a life of further deterioration and possibly a wheelchair in my future. Then I was introduced to HMS-90. Being a bit of a skeptic, I researched all the information that was available.
I read about the doctor from McGill University who first discovered the active ingredient in HMS-90. I read the clinical medical studies, the critical role that glutathione plays in the body, I skimmed through the patents that have been issued to Immunotec Research Inc. regarding HMS-90 and much more.
The deciding factor was that this is a 100% natural protein that would do so many good things for my body even if it wasn’t effective against the Lyme Disease. So, not expecting anything dramatic to happen, I started taking it.
The results astounded me! I regained energy that I hadn’t had in years! I could get through a whole day without feeling like I was on the verge of collapse. Over the next few months, all of my Lyme symptoms disappeared entirely or were so reduced that I hardly noticed them.
I’ve had Lyme for a long time and I know that it will take a long time to fight this disease but HMS-90 has given me back my life! Thank you Dr. Bounous and Immunotec Research
Please – do yourself or a loved a huge favor and find out what HMS-90 can do!
Penny Repstock Independent Distributor
Lyme Disease Testimonial # 134
Manuel Alonso has spirochetal post-infection syndrome (lyme disease), and CFS (chronic fatique syndrome). See what Immunocal/HMS-90 has done for him. This is extraordinary.
I have now been back one week on 2 packs a day and the difference is amazing!! I can now truly say that this product makes a difference. The levels of energy dramatically change in patients like mw with compromised immune function and chronic disease.
As my case relates to spirochetal post-infection syndrome, and CFS, I think the potential for this in the Lyme patients and CFS is enormous. If I get strong enough, I would not mind at all to hit a couple of Lecture circuits.
I have done my share of lecturing as professor in my days and as the foundation director later. I have a practice. Again, if I get better, I have to go to Boston to meet with some foundations there, so if I can be of use in the east coast, we can talk about it.
I want other people that suffer similar illnesses to benefit from this. In any event, please ship part of the 18 boxes as soon as you can, I do Not want to run out of this again.
MARYROSE REGAN IMMUNOTEC STORY Testimonial # 03
I first began taking Immunocal/HMS 90 in May of 2003 at the advice of my alternative practitioner, Juergen Maimann. I had been under Juergen’s care since January of 2003 to overcome a severe lung and throat infection that kept recurring.
Within three weeks of taking the product Juergen invited me for a hike at Elbow Valley Falls. A couple of hours turned into a six-hour hike in pouring rain. I was certain that I would be sick the next day or at the very least very sore as I was not used to a lot of physical activity.
I came home took a hot bath in Epsom salts and took an HMS 90 drink and went to bed without supper. The next morning I was in the shower and realized I did not feel sore I thought that the soreness would come later in the day or possibly the next day. I went all week with no soreness and no repercussions from the hiking trip.
Since I have been on HMS 90 I have been sick only once and that was only for a day or so, previously most colds or flu would have me down for a week.
In September of 2004 Juergen and I went to the Immunotec BBQ in Montreal. We traveled by plane from Calgary to Toronto, then by van to Montreal. We spent four days and three nights in Montreal and returned to spend our last night in Toronto at Juergen’s son’s place.
We were very tired from our excursions and thus got ready for bed immediately. Within twenty minutes of getting into bed I was wheezing so hard that I could not breathe (could hear my breath whistling) and was paralyzed with the fear that I would not wake up again if I went to sleep.
Juergen prepared me an HMS 90 drink of two pouches or 20 grams in water and had me drink it immediately, within twenty minutes of finishing the drink I slept peacefully and deeply awaking very refreshed the next morning.
I did not realize until later that Robert’s landlord had cats and that the cats had free rein of the house while the bachelors were at work all day. I had experience allergic reactions to cats before but not since I had been on HMS 90.
This experience taught me that I am still allergic to cats but HMS 90 keeps the symptoms in check as long as my body is not stressed or exhausted.
Thank you Juergen for introducing me to a product that lets me live symptom free.
MaryRose Regan, Independent Distributor for Immunotec Research Ltd
Testimony of Brenda Noble # 156
Personal Testimony by Brenda Noble From June 18th to September 1st 2002
For a period of 2 years I suffered such severe illness that I approached 12 different Medical Specialists and one Chinese Naturopath Doctor in an effort to find relief. In spite of all this medical consultation I continued to suffer continuous body pain, and fatigue 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. This type of suffering let to depression as well because I could obtain no relief.
One Specialist diagnosed me with Polymyalgia and suggested I go on the steroid Prednisone. Another specialist said I had a nerve that was pinched in my neck and also suggested Prednisone. Due to having Pharmaceutical experience for 14 years, I knew the terrible side effects of Prednisone and so I refused both Doctors.
One of the Doctors went so far as to tell me that if I did not take it I would die. However, I was determined not to and hoped that I would some day find a natural cure for my problem.
In February of 2001 a Chinese Naturopath Doctor informed me that I had poor circulation of my blood which in turn was weakening my kidneys. He insisted he could cure me, so I started treatment that day with Acupuncture and began to boil and take the herbs he prescribed twice a day.
Five months, and $7,000 later I was able to lift my arms, and walk much better. This made me very happy and I began to have hope. However, my happiness was short-lived.
As soon as the winter months set in the pain returned, and within a few months I was bedridden. By May of 2002 I could not walk, and found myself in severe pain with terrible swelling in my legs and feet. The inflammation seemed to worsen by the hour.
Thinking I might have a kidney problem, I asked my Family Doctor of 10 years for a referral. He refused to refer me to see a kidney specialist as he said there was no need for the government to waste money on doing tests on me.
After insisting that he refer me, he did so under protest, and as he handed the paper to me he said 'if you go and see this Kidney Specialist I never want to ever see you in this office again.' I left that office in shock with tears in my eyes thinking how could a family Doctor of 10 years do this to a patient?
I faxed the referral paper to the Kidney Specialist and when his office staff called me I was told my Doctor put a question mark on the comments section. I explained my ex-doctor does not know what is the matter with me. I was given an appointment within 2 weeks. I soon found another doctor
The Kidney Specialist located in Richmond Hill, Ontario started tests on a Thursday and on Friday with Ultra Sound. By Monday a second Kidney Specialist saw me and ran additional tests. He discovered my entire Kidney was infected and inflamed.
My Potassium levels had dropped far below normal level and for this reason I could not be given anything for the pain or inflammation. The most I could do was bathe my feet and legs and take Aspirin to try and ease the pain.
However, nothing I did worked. Every day I cried from the pain. I could not sleep and my energy level was zero. By this time I was reduced to being in a wheel chair as I could not ambulate. I had to crawl on my hands and knees every day to get to the washroom and my meals were carried to me by my husband.
I had always been an active person, and exercised daily. I loved to participate in sports and to work with and help people. The thought now occurred to me that you can have all the money in the world but if you don't have your health you have nothing.
Nevertheless, I am the type of person who never gives up and I had faith that some day I would find the answer to this health challenge and find a natural cure. I clung tenaciously to this hope.
In June 2002 my girlfriend Leslie called me and said she found a product that could help me. At first I thought it might be another fly-by-night product which will cost me more money and not do anything.
Leslie felt my problems were tied in with my immune system. She asked if I would listen to a friend of hers from Florida named Jim Spencer who would explain a wonderful product to me.
Being skeptical I asked if the product was sold through MLM and she said 'Yes'.
I reminded Leslie I couldn't even walk let alone do a new business. As much as I wanted to go back to work for the past 2 years I simply was not ready for this. She told me not to worry but to just listen to him and for the moment I was inspired to listen to what he had to say.
Jim called me later that day and asked me a few questions. He explained the science behind HMS 90 for about a half-hour. He assured me he was not interested in me doing any business right now, but he promised me, based on what I had told him, and if I took the right amount of HMS 90, within 5 days I would probably be out of bed and walking.
I remember thinking that this guy must be God or this is one Miracle Product, as not even a Doctor had told me those words. I just had to have faith that he was not bluffing me.
He gave me a website address so I could do additional research on the product. I had to literally crawl to my office to look it up. As I began to read about the company and the clinical trials I began to feel better about the HMS 90 product and the Immunotec Company which I learned came from Montreal, Canada.
When the product arrived in 2 days I started to take it 3 times a day.
By the third day I was amazed that I was able to get out of bed and walk again WITHOUT PAIN. The inflammation was starting to go away.
By the 5th day I was able to drive 3 hours to my family reunion.
By the 7th day I was able to travel to my Niece's Graduation.
By the 9th day I had begun to feel a more stable energy level. I was smiling again!
After ten days I was able to go down the stairs without holding onto the railing. I no longer had to lift each leg with my hand and move tediously from one step to the next.
Incredibly, by the 12th day I was actually running up and down the stairs. I felt as though I could have flown out the door without wings. I was so happy and so thankful I had for this dramatic recovery!
As requested, I had taken 3 packages a day of the HMS90 for the first week, and after that 2 a day. By September I was only taking one a day and I feel great!
After I had been several weeks on the HMS 90, the Kidney Specialist called and asked me to go back to his office for a number of new tests. When I returned this time I went alone and was able to walk into the office with no pain.
I saw him on August 2nd, but did not receive the reports back until August 26th. When I returned to see him a funny thing happened. Initially I had been found to have an infection in my kidney and very low potassium.
However, the second group of tests seemed to confuse him as he looked at my chart. In fact he got up from his chair and went back to the office computer to look up my chart again.
He was convinced that there was an erroneous report in my file! When he came back to the office he said "Brenda the second group of tests shows no inflammation or Infection around your kidneys, and your potassium is normal! (This was the first time in nine years it had been normal) What a tribute to HMS90 and Xtra Sharp!
What did you do?, he asked. "I know you were taking aspirin and bathing your legs and feet but it doesn't seem possible it could do this! I explained I had stopped doing those things because a friend had sent me this product.
I opened my purse and showed him the HMS 90. When he saw it he said he had heard many Doctors talk about this product at the hospital. I asked why he didn't put me on it back in June. He said because he is a Kidney Specialist and doesn't prescribe this product. "Well", I said, "I think maybe you will be in the very near future." He smiled and said, "Brenda I am very happy to see it helped you and our tests prove that it works.
I can tell you have no pain and can see you are smiling and walking very well. I would suggest that you continue to take this product, and in 6 months I will ask your family doctor to send you for more tests to make sure it continues to work."
Shortly thereafter a girlfriend of mine named Debbie Quincey called to see how I was doing. She could tell by my voice that something had happened to me. She said, "you sound so good! What did you do?
I told her the whole story with all the wonders that the HMS 90 had done for me. She then asked if the company marketed by multi-level? I told her it was. Then she asked if I had joined the company yet. I told her no, but that a friend had sent the product to me.
Suddenly, she announced I better not join this MLM company without her being the first person under me! I laughed, and reminded her that she was already focused on another company and I would not want to take her away from that.
"You are my mentor. If it has helped you this much you're bound to do the business, and I want to follow and do it with you." That very same night our upline-to-be, Jim Spencer & Francine called, and I tied in Debbie so she could listen.
After they explained the products and the company to her there was no hesitation on our part. We both joined that same night with Action packs! Not only has HMS 90 made a profound change in my health but now it's given me a new livelihood!
I now have the desire to share this product with as many people in the world as I can. Hopefully it can not only help them get their health back, but it could also change their financial life as well.
By mid-August I felt so good that I decided to go to work full time. I now had a wonderful team with Debbie, John, Carlton & Arnie. With the support of my upline, along with the confidence I have in the HMS 90 product and this wonderful company Immunotec Research I was able to reach the Gold Distributor Level by end of August.
I plan to help my team attain that level next as I want them all to follow me and this company to share this product with the world.
I still feel great each day and I am thankful to the many people who have helped me to recover and give me hope again in my life.
Thank you Immunotec for the vision and research you had with the HMS90 / Immunocal Product.
THE SKY IS THE LIMIT, REACH FOR THE TOP AND NEVER GIVE UP!
Sincerely, Brenda Noble Toronto, Canada
Dear Dr. Rencus,
I was very happy with the report you gave me on July 11, 2003 concerning my recent bone density test.. As you know, I visited with you in your office last June 25, 2002 about not taking Fosamax because of the side effects it produced in me.
You agreed that I should not take it for that reason. I proposed that rather than taking Fosamax, I would prefer taking Immunocal (a specially formulated whey protein isolate) and Pure Milk Calcium, both produced by Immunotec Research Ltd.
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On my first visit last year, May 24, 2003, I presented you with a packet of information about Immunocal and its positive effects on the immune system. It is the only non-drug item entered in the PDR, which also tells about its properties and its effect on the body.
After experiencing “the amazing positive results of my test” (your words to me) within less than a year’s time, would you consider prescribing this to your patients that have or may experience side effects from prescription drugs that you prescribe? My personal feeling, from a humanitarian stand point, is that people should have that option.
Updated on Penny # 161
Lymes Disease
Hi Neil,
I would be very happy to help you in any way. I'll give you a bit of background on my Lyme so that you can compare it to your mother-in-law (ei - how long, severity, etc.).
I contracted Lyme 12 years ago but it took until about 4 yrs ago before I knew what was the matter with me . A long story so I won't go into it here - suffice it to say that we don't exactly have Lyme savy doctors out here! Once I knew what it was, I did a ton of research on Lyme and how it can be treated.
There were varying degrees of antiobiotic therapy that were extensive in time (I met people online who had been taking one or more antibiotics, different doses, different antibiotics for upwards of 2 and 3 years with no real signs of improvement). This was not a route that I was prepared to go as, although I am not a doctor, I knew darn well that long term use of antibiotics has a very detrimental affect on one's liver and kidneys. I figured I didn't really need those complications as my kidney function was already affected.
Three years later, with no alternatives in sight and my health was deteriorating until I had severe neurological and physical problems. I decided to take the plunge and do something - anything! I had an appointment with a doctor to start antibiotic treatment three weeks before I heard about HMS-90.
After researching HMS-90, I decided that I didn't have anything to lose so ordered some with no real expectation of anything dramatic happening. I started on 2 packs a day and then, a couple of weeks later (at the recommendation of Dr. Code) I switched to 3 packs a day and continued with that for approximately 8 months. I am now down to 2 a day unless I am particularly stressed out, tired or fighting some other infection and then I bump it up again for awhile.
My results with HMS-90 were so dramatic and incredible! Within one week, I noticed an increase in my energy level (chronic fatigue was a huge problem for me). I felt like I had energy back that I hadn't had for years! Within a month, most of the other symptoms had disappeared (joint pain, eye pain, neurological symptoms, bladder control, muscular tremors) with the exception of some joint pain still in a couple of the worst joints. But that had diminished dramatically and now it is mostly gone.
I'm not sure if my results were faster because I had no antibiotic residue in my system as I know of several other people with Lyme who are taking it and, while their condition has improved dramatically, it wasn't quite as fast as mine was. They have all been on antibiotic treatments, however, and one of them for many years now.
Neil, I cannot recommend highly enough that your mother-in-law give this serious consideration. I don't know how severe her condition is, now long she has had it or if she has been taking any antibiotic treatment for it. She will need to be absolutely committed to taking HMS-90 for a long time at the 2 - 3 pack a day level. This is a very insidious bacteria and it isn't easily removed.
Even yet, if for some reason, I miss too many days (ei - a two week camping trip last year), my symptoms will start to reappear - although not in to the same extent as I was living with beforehand.
Also, she can expect to go through an occassional 'herx' reaction. When on antibiotics, this is a very common occurance. It is a result of the fact that, when the bacteria is found and killed, it throws off a real nasty toxin that makes a person feel even worse than they normally do.
This only lasts for a few days, however, but it is nothing to be alarmed about - in fact, it is a GOOD sign as it means that there has been a die-off of bacteria.
As this bacteria is only in the blood stream about once a month, you can reasonably expect some crappy days every month or two.
I didn't get my first full herx until I had been on HMS-90 for about 3 months. It scared the daylights out of me because I didn't realize what was going on at the time but it only lasted about 5 days and then was gone as quickly as it came. Since then, I have had several smaller 'herxs'.
I believe that HMS-90 is working on this bacteria because glutathione is a cellular molecule and this bacteria resides, for the most part, in the cell. Most antibiotics can only reach the bacteria during that brief period every month when it reproduces and leaves the cells to find new 'homes'. This is, however, only my personal opinion and certainly not based in any factual evidence.
In closing, here are my personal thoughts about HMS-90 and Lyme Disease. You know, Neil, if I have to take 2 packs a day for the rest of my life to keep feeling the way I do now, it is worth every penny. I never want to go back to where I was before HMS-90/Immunocal.
I truly believe that the day will come when 1 pack a day will be sufficient to maintain my health and I intend to do that anyway for the preventive measures on diseases of aging.
Life with Lyme is a terrible thing to live with. HMS-90 has given me back my life! If there is anything else I can do or send that would help, please let me know. I have attached my testimony as well.
Regards Penny Repstock
Bone Density Testimonial # 82:
July 14, 2003 Oded Rencus, M.D. Riverbend Medical Group
Dear Dr. Rencus, To say the least I was very happy with the report you gave me on July 11, 2003 concerning my recent bone density test. As I related to you , I visited with you in your office last June 25, 2002 about not taking Fosamax because of the side effects it produced.
Instead you agreed that I should not take it for that reason. I proposed instead of Fosamax, I would prefer taking Immunocal ( a special formulated whey protein isolate ) and Pure Milk Calcuim , both produced by Immunotec Research, Ltd.
On my first visit last year , May 24, 2003, I presented you with a packet of information about Immunocal and it’s positive effects on the immune system.
It is the only non-drug entrée in the PDR, which also tells about it’s properties and it’s effect on the body. After experiencing “the amazing positive results of my test” ( your words to me ) within less than a years time , would you consider prescribing this to your patients that have or may experience side effects from prescription drugs that you prescribe?
My personal feelings from a humanitarian stand point is that people should have that option. My husband and I are distributors of these products in this area. We would be very happy to meet with you at you earliest convenience and discuss the possibility of working with you as a vendor of these products, in order to help people who otherwise might suffer the side effects of prescription drugs.. Yours Truly, Mabel Brucknak
Bone Density Testimonial # 83
Betty’s Mom: In the fall of 1998, my mother had a bone density test and a diagnosis of osteoporosis was confirmed. In Nov. of 1998 she started on Immunocal for her emphysema, diabetes, hypertension, elevated cholesterol, and irritable bowel syndrome.
In Feb. 1999 a Doctor put her on Evista (a selective estrogen receptor modulator) The Doctor had put several women with osteoporosis on Evista and was monitoring all of these women for his own small study. He was told Regina was taking a food supplement (Immunocal) but he was not concerned and told her she could continue if she so desired.
In the fall of 2000 she had a bone density test done along with the other women in this small study. Regina was the only woman in this group who not only had an improvement in her diagnosis but now had a normal bone density as in a young adult. Because of the side effects she experienced while on Evista, one being severe leg cramps, her Doctor told her to discontinue the Evista as she didn’t need it.
The bone scan done 10/10/00 showed Betty’s mother’s bone density as normal. She took 3 packs of Immunocal per day for several months and went to 2 packs before the bone scan. She now has to take only 1 pack per day!
Betty reports that her mother has had just amazing results with Immunocal other than the bone density report. Her energy has returned along with a host of other benefits, as you read earlier. As Betty says, “ I have my mother back and I’m so thankful!” Betty Lyons was a registered nurse in Canada. She now does her Immunotec business full-time!
Chronic indigestion Testimonial: # 20:
I take HMS90 for my overall health. Specifically, the best benefit I see is that after 20 years of chronic indigestion, the problem is gone.
The constant painful bloating and burning sensation has ceased. It is hard to believe that I don't feel uncomfortable anymore! Immunocal has regulated my digestion. Mrs. Mary Sutton, Ontario Canada
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Testimonial # 23
"Just wanted to let you know that the products really work. I have Fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), GERD, headaches and generally exausted most of the time.
I started initially with 2 packages of Immunocal, vitamins and calcium daily. I was begining to feel better with this dose but into the 6th week I bumped upto 3 pkg. daily. I now feel great. I had been off of work for 3 mos. after some bladder surgery and just returned back to work as a Registered Nurse this week.
Even though it was a busy week putting in approximately 48 hrs, I left work on Friday feeling energetic, a bounce in my step and a smile on my face.
My co-workers were amazed at the change---keep in mind they are all nurses or medical professionals and they know how they felt after working less than 5 days in a row. My husband can't believe the change either."
Thanks again, Beverly Pool R.N. December 8, 2001
Irritable Bowel Syndrome & Asthma Testimonial # 24
I am 56 years old and all of my life I have suffered from IBS. I wore either diapers or super absorbent, large pads to protect my clothing in case of accidents, which I often had. It got to the point of my not wanting to go out of the house. The pain and bleeding was unbearable at times. My dad had gone through surgery last summer and after a two month hospital stay started taking HMS90(Canadian name for Immunocal).
In two and a half weeks time I saw a dramatic difference in his health, well-being and state of mind. Though sceptical as to what this product could do for my health concerns, I was so sick and tired of being sick and tired all the time that at my sisters urging I decided to try HMS90.
Taking only one package per day, in three months the diarrhoea and bleeding stopped, as did the severe pain. It all disappeared! I had prayed and asked God to please help me get well and feel better and my prayers have been answered.
I started taking HMS90 on December 3rd. 2003 and now in May of 2004 I have energy and an overall feeling of well-being and after years of fear as to what may happen if I go out in public I can go out with confidence no longer afraid of ‘accidents’.
For years I have been unable to eat salads, raw vegetables and fruits as it caused so much stomach pain and irritated my bowels. It is wonderful to be able to eat large salads with raw vegetables, to munch on carrots and raw fruits, not once in a while, but everyday!!!
I believe God answered my prayers with HMS90. I also take the Pure Milk Calcium for my bones and the Xtra Sharp. I have more energy now than I can ever remember. I have also noticed a dramatic difference in my breathing, as I am an asthmatic and have been on medication since I was a child. My use of my inhaler has dropped from daily to maybe once per week.
Certain allergens would cause lung infections, but not any more. A two-week asthma prescription now lasts for up to three months. Life just keeps getting better!
Bonnie Reaume, Essex, ON. Canada