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Shared Experiences The following experiences were volunteered and are examples of what many people have experienced after reading Quality Longevity, having the Prime Test and using the Quality Longevity Program. Results vary depending on the type of symptoms and how thoroughly one uses the information. It is important to have a doctor and health counselor help you who are trained in this type of preventive care so that you receive accurate information and the type of support you need. I have worked for some of the most effective health spas and never observed the dramatic results I have experienced from using the Quality Longevity Program. I am free from the old food cravings and feel better than I did 30 years ago. Dorothy White Former physical fitness instructor at Rancho La Puerta and The Golden Door, Newport Beach, CA, 1983 The book Quality Longevity brings together the latest research on how foods affect our health; a good compendium. Theron G. Randolph, MD Discoverer of the cause of several ailments, cofounder of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, author of more than 300 medical articles and four books on delayed food and chemical allergies. The father of modern allergy. Chicago, IL, 1982 I always had skin rashes until I took the white blood cell test and began the Quality Longevity Program. My daughter saw my results. She was suffering from emotional problems. By testing for and avoiding the foods that upset her brain chemistry, she is able to enjoy life again. Kate Davies Mother, Newport Beach, CA, 1981 The Program gave me a new understanding of how delayed food allergies can be the major cause of stress and how these reactions can manipulate our minds. By discovering our compatible foods, we can avoid stress rather than manage it. James Takacs Author of the book, Your Mind Can Drive You Crazy, Glendale, CA, 1980 When I am on the Quality Longevity Program, my athletic performance is fine. However, when I eat a food I am reactive to, my performance immediately changes for the worse. Pat Hines Fitness consultant and past holder of several world records, including the Catalina Island swim, Los Angeles, CA, 1983 For more than twenty years I searched for the best in-house test for non-IgE food allergies. The Prime Test has been my choice for the past nine years. Clinical correlations have been excellent. Warren Levin, MD Comprehensive Medical Services, 1997 The Quality Longevity Program enabled me to discover the foods that are compatible with my body, and I am making vast improvements in my health. I lost unwanted weight and gained endurance. This program is the best investment I have ever made. Cliff Coker Nationally renowned fitness consultant and hospital administrator, Fresno, CA, 1984 The Quality Longevity Program helped my health and then the health of the team I was coaching. Mark Schubert Coach of the University of Southern California Swim Team. Previously he coached the Nadadores swim club, whose swimmers won eight gold medals in the 1984 Olympics, Mission Viajo, CA, 1985 I worked against the handicap of chronic fatigue for the first 39 years of my life. The Quality Longevity Program gave me the information necessary to experience new levels of energy. I am delighted with one unexpected side effect - increased sensual highs. Stewart Emery Management consultant, author of the books, Actualizations and The Owners Manual for Your Life, Mill Valley, CA, 1984 Foregoing highlights are printed on the outside of the back cover of Quality Longevity. For more than two decades I have been researching different approaches for achieving the healthiest, life-building diet. I have tried almost every approach, including vegetarian, macrobiotics, fruitarian, food combining and fasting. None of them produced any lasting improvement in my health. My allergies, especially to dust, mold and pollen, kept getting worse. I took supplements and allergy medications, but found only temporary relief. I knew I didn’t want to live like this, having symptoms all the time and taking medications all my life. In 1994, I met Mark Lovendale and we got into an in-depth conversation about health. It became apparent that he had much new information that could help me. I decided to take the Prime Test and try the Quality Longevity Program. I experienced the most profound improvement in my health. Within a few days I felt significantly better, and within a few weeks most of my allergy symptoms were gone, including most of my problems with dust, mold and pollen. It didn’t take too much discipline to stick with the program because the results were so rewarding. Today, it has become a way of life, it is second nature to me to eat my compatible foods and avoid the others. It's not that I can't eat the others, I choose not to eat them because I feel better when I don’t. I am liberated, not restricted. I teach classes in yoga and other health-building approaches and have recommended the Prime Test and the Quality Longevity Program to many of my clients. I am enjoying a secondary benefit of seeing their health improve. Gerhard Gessner Entrepreneur, masters in psychology and education, La Jolla, CA, 1998
I have had weekly headaches most of my life. They started when I was a child. I am now in my fifties and have gone to several types of doctors through the years trying to find relief. I was told to try hormones and medications for my migraines. I followed their advice, but still had headaches and hated the way the drugs made me feel. I then saw a nutritionist and tried extensive regimes of vitamins, minerals and dietary changes. I did get quite a bit of improvement, but I still had a couple of headaches a week. I felt I was allergic to something I was eating, but could not discover more than one or two foods that were causing symptoms. I had heard of delayed food and chemical allergies but was not able to locate anyone who knew how to test for them. After I read about the Quality Longevity Program, I decided to try the Prime Test. My test results and the follow-up program were very different from any other approach I had tried. I have been using my test results for the past four months. For the first time in years I have been free from headaches. The significant exceptions have been when I ate a food my Prime Test indicated was a problem. I am very excited about my progress. I have not been hungry and have lost unwanted weight – 23 pounds. My energy levels are great. I enjoy enrolling my friends in the Quality Longevity Program and watching their progress. Carol W. Bailard Santa Ana, CA, 1994 Your analysis, evaluation and recommendations have achieved remarkable results for Michele and me in healthful living. During the first two days there was discomfort, withdrawal and tiredness. It then disappeared. In the short period of eight days, we have lost weight, sleep better, have energy and look good. Based on the results, we recommend the public be made aware of the facts underlying the Quality Longevity Program. Sidney Goldman Attorney, retired United States Superior Court Judge, La Jolla, CA, 1997 I started smoking cigarettes 26 years ago. I attempted to quit but did not make it through the first 24 hours without a cigarette. I took your advice and quit smoking the day I started the Quality Longevity Program. I was so surprised when I made it through the first day without smoking. I did not suffer from any of the withdrawal symptoms normally associated with giving up cigarettes even though I did not use the patches or gum to assist me. It has now been two weeks without a cigarette and I feel great. Thanks for your advice and the Prime Test and the Quality Longevity Program. Carol Lynn Heatherly Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 1996 Reproductions of the foregoing letters can be found on page iv in Quality Longevity. The information in Quality Longevity and from my Prime Test has made a remarkable improvement in my health. Since I started the Quality Longevity Program eleven months ago, my weight is down 30 pounds, and I have been able to keep it off. I have a 33-inch waist for the first time since college. Even more exciting is that my body fat dropped from 22% to 13.3%. With exercise, I am building lean muscles and my percentage of body fat remains low. My total blood cholesterol level has dropped from 238 to 160. This indicates that I am cleaning out blockages from my coronary, cerebral and other arteries. And, I feel healthier. When I eat something the Prime Test indicated was a problem for me and have an old symptom come back, I know what caused the problem. This leaves me much more at choice than the mystery I lived in before. Surprisingly, I rarely feel constrained by my new lifestyle. Three generations of my family have now read Quality Longevity and have had the Prime Test done. My mother, wife, daughter and I are all enjoying better health. So far, each person I have enrolled into trying this approach has noticed significant improvement. Although each area of health care currently has difficulty understanding, accepting and appreciating other points of view, I look forward to the day when we all recognize that eating properly is the highest priority. Keep up the good work and best of luck getting the word out about the Quality Longevity Program. It’s the best deal in health care. Peter P. Farmer, MD Diplomat, American Board of Emergency Medicine, Rancho Santa Fe, CA, 1999 My son suggested I try a new health program. I’m 78 years old and have not been able to see my ankles since I was 21. I have had swelling in my ankles all that time. After three weeks on the Quality Longevity Program I could see my ankles again, the edema was gone – what a thrill. And, after a few months my weight is almost down to where it was when I got married in 1941. Thanks for showing me how to have a longer and healthier life. Pat Farmer National Assistance League, Carlsbad, CA, 1999 Two years ago my doctor recommended I go to the Pritikin Center to reduce my blood cholesterol. The Pritikin Center has a four-week live-in diet program that has been successful for many people who want to reverse arterial disease and lose weight. Their diet has no added fat and almost no cholesterol. It is 10% fat, 10% protein, 80% carbohydrate and has less than 25 milligrams of cholesterol a day. After completing their regular four-week live-in program, I had not lost any weight and my total blood cholesterol came down only 28 points. I stayed another two weeks for a total of six weeks but only lost one pound and my cholesterol level was still too high. I was very discouraged. A few months ago my personal trainer recommended I have a new type of blood test for delayed food allergies. While reading Quality Longevity, I realized that I may have been having allergic reactions to some of the cereal grains, dairy products and other foods that are a big part of the Pritikin Program. These reactions could cause me to retain excess water and might keep my blood cholesterol level from coming down to a healthy level. After having the Prime Test and special counseling, I avoided the foods that were shown on the test to be a problem for me, including wheat and dairy products. After nine days on the Quality Longevity Program my weight dropped 10 pounds and I went down three pant sizes. After three weeks my cholesterol went down from 199 to 149, for a total of 50 points, and I became free of several other symptoms that had been bothering me. I am delighted. When I later tried the foods that were shown on my Prime Test to be a problem for me, my weight went back up and some old symptoms came back. The Pritikin Program and the Quality Longevity Program have the same level of fat, protein, carbohydrate and cholesterol, thus the dramatic improvement in results must have come from avoiding my delayed food allergies. My mother had been feeling poorly almost every day. I told her about the Quality Longevity Program and she took the Prime Test and received the counseling. She has been free of her symptoms for three months and has lost 25 pounds. She is delighted. My daughter wanted to try the Program but her medical doctor talked her out of it. She is still suffering with her symptoms, taking all types of medications and seeing her doctor regularly. Carolyn Preletz Newport Beach, CA, 1999 Reproductions of the foregoing letters can be found on page v in Quality Longevity. You have written a great book. Many books written about allergies are incorrect. You got it right and it is so easy to read and understand. Nancy Appleton, PhD Author of the books, Lick the Sugar Habit, Healthy Bones and Secrets of Natural Healing With Foods, Venice, CA, 1998 I taught the first (that I know of) graduate course in Texas on Wellness back in the 1980s. Little did I know then that I would have a heart attack and triple-bypass surgery in spite of still running marathons when I was 50 years old. Thank you for the presentation you did about the Quality Longevity Program at Esalen. I particularly liked the way you were able to 'field' the wide diversity of questions. I have been attending all types of programs over the past few years and have always found them rather “one sided” in that the presenter had a particular axe to grind. It appears that you are on to something that just makes good common sense based on the latest research. Your knowledge base is very broad and accurate. Gary G. John Professor of health, Dallas, TX, 1997 For 54 years, I led a healthy life, rarely being sick for any reason, and have high energy though 25 pounds above my recommended weight. I was healthy and mostly a vegetarian. In an attempt to lose some weight and further improve our diets, my wife and I went on the Zone Diet made up by Barry Sears, PhD. The diet has 30 percent fat, 30 percent protein and lots of cholesterol. After two months, my health came crashing down. I began feeling pressure in my chest. I went to a doctor hoping to confirm that it was just stress, and zap, I'm in the hospital with my chest sawed open, the dazed recipient of quadruple-bypass-open-heart surgery. If I knew then what I know today, I would never have tried the Zone Diet or had heart surgery. The whole affair spurred me to search for the proper way to take care of myself. After a fling with the Rice Diet and a short affair with Weight Watchers, our search led us to you. My wife Katarina and I were already primed to get to the heart of the matter, so you were heaven-sent. We’ve been on the Quality Longevity Program for five weeks. I've lost 10 pounds, my cholesterol is down 20 points, and we both feel great. Better yet, it has not been that difficult. Maybe it's because we don't see it as a diet, but as a permanent lifestyle improvement. There are still a few things I miss - wheat, rice and potatoes - but it's not a problem, more like an old pleasant memory, quite overshadowed by great health and the resurgence of my taste buds. Miracles do happen. Jack Barnard Workshop conductor, Los Angeles, CA, 1997 I was more or less symptom-free when I heard about the Quality Longevity Program. Since my husband's heart surgery we had cut out dairy products, coffee, sugar and salt, and we were pretty much on the 10-10-80 program. I found myself being quite defensive about adding the Quality Longevity Program to our life style. Why would I be allergic to something as natural as soy or wheat? Somebody would have already told me if such foods might be bad for me. Eight months after my husband's bypass surgery, we were celebrating his birthday and Mark gave his book to Jack as a birthday present. I was very challenged by the idea of making such a shift, yet I found myself attracted to the book. After Jack's surgery we read all the books on the market and they all contradicted themselves. Suddenly, I realized how desperate for answers I was. Late that evening we picked Mark's brain. We asked him everything we could think of about health. Mark's answers were clear and understandable. Reading his book helped me to realize that even with the changes I've made, my body may not be getting what it needs because I may be stuffing it with foods that are causing delayed allergic reactions. It just made too much sense for me to ignore it. I also found myself getting inspired by the challenge. I had to be tested and the sooner the better. Our goal was freedom from food addictions and to have healthy, happy bodies. We've been on it over a month now, and some days we're fighting the voice inside saying, "Head for the cookie jar, nobody's watching." My favorite voice from hell is: "It's not good to be too rigid. Have a slice of pizza. - That's when I know I'm in trouble. We've both lost a lot of weight eating as much as we want, and Jack's cholesterol is going down, way down, thanks to the Quality Longevity Program. Katarina Barnard Actress, Los Angeles, CA, 1997 Reproductions of the foregoing letters can be found on page vi in Quality Longevity. For years I suffered from irregular heartbeats. I went to several medical specialists, but none could discover the cause of my problem. The doctors informed me that many people develop this problem sometime in their lives. I was 32, into health foods, running and biking everyday, had excellent endurance; but I came to a stop whenever my heart missed beats. I went to a one-day seminar called Quality Longevity. I saw the three major breakthroughs in preventive care come together for the first time and realized that everyone could be helped. I had my white blood cells tested, avoided my damaging foods and my heart problems went away, along with my hay fever and other allergy symptoms. My need for sleep went down and my overall health went up dramatically. I have followed the progress of more than 60 people I have enrolled in the Quality Longevity Program. All are enjoying improved health. Gordon Brown Entrepreneur, Glendale, CA, 1995 For 16 years, I have been suffering from genital herpes. My symptoms were severe and recurring. Part of my motivation for taking the Prime Test and using the Quality Longevity Program was to see if it would strengthen my immune system so I would have fewer and less severe outbreaks. Since starting the program I have had no outbreaks unless I ate some of the foods which showed up on the Prime Test. So long as I eat my compatible foods, I no longer have to take Acyclovir. I have great incentive and rewards for eating carefully. Why isn't this approach tried regularly for the millions of people who suffer from, and often spread, this disease? Name withheld by request. Eight years ago I went to my doctor because I was having diarrhea after eating. I had been having diarrhea nearly every day for several years. He told me my problem was caused by gallstones and I would have to have my gallbladder removed. My doctor assured me the surgery would stop my diarrhea. The doctor removed my gallbladder but I continued to have diarrhea after most meals. He told me to eat Metamucil, but it did not solve the problem. I often wondered if there was not a better approach. I heard about the Prime Test and decided to try it. Within two days of starting the Quality Longevity Program my diarrhea was gone. I threw out the Metamucil. Whenever I test a reactive food to see if delayed food allergies are really the problem, my body reminds me of how life was for years. Because of another part of the program, I discovered I had a potentially life-threatening problem in another area of my body. I took appropriate action and am now in better health than I have been in years. Name withheld by request. For a year and a half I had been suffering from a chronic cough. I went to a well-respected traditional doctor to discover the cause. He had me get numerous x-rays and blood tests, but could not find the cause. The doctor said I was allergic to something, but there was no test to find out what it was. He prescribed one of the new, powerful antihistamine medications to treat my symptoms. Even though the cause of my cough was not removed, the cough went away. However, the side effects of the antihistamine were uncomfortable. I was so light-headed and dizzy I could not drive. Another problem was cost. The antihistamine cost $100 a month. The costs for the doctor, blood tests and x-rays were $445. I stopped the medication and went back to struggling with my cough. I told a dear friend of mine the problem and she told me about her recent health improvements after taking the Prime Test for delayed allergies. I decided to try the program. Within six weeks my cough was gone. One side effect was losing 18 pounds, which was not only bearable, but delightful. I have tested myself a couple of times to see what happens if I eat some of the foods which showed up on my Prime Test. Within an hour my cough comes back and it lasts for three hours. My husband heard that my cough went away and saw my new figure. He did not have any symptoms that he thought were caused by food allergies and felt fine most of the time. However, he decided to try the Quality Longevity Program. I was surprised to see how well he improved his eating habits. He is feeling and looking better than ever and has lost almost 20 pounds. The Quality Longevity Program causes no harm and may well help people to gain great health. Davis Morrow Newport Beach, CA, 1993 Reproductions of the foregoing letters can be found on page 80 in Quality Longevity. In 1978 I was looking for the answer to my health problems and discovered they were caused by a type of food allergy that does not show up on traditional allergy tests. Fortunately, I was able to find an accurate white-blood-cell test and the necessary counseling. This information empowered me to become free of my symptoms. I was able to become well because I was free to choose the approach that worked for me. If the medical establishment and government had blocked me from finding out about delayed food allergies and the Prime Test, I would have suffered unnecessarily for years. The Quality Longevity Program assisted me in taking the correct action to improve my health. The improvement was so dramatic, I decided to change my career. In 1980, after studying the research underlying the Program, I started counseling people so they could also take advantage of this advanced approach to health. One of my great joys is sharing this awareness and then watching them improve their health. Mark Matulis Health consultant, Dana Point, CA, 1984 Lovendale has been able to sort out the facts from all the information. He is doing a good job of helping people become informed. William H. Philpott, MD Psychiatrist, environmental medical specalist, author of the books, Brain Allergies and Victory Over Diabetes, OK, 1979 The white-blood-cell test identified some delayed food allergies that were causing my chronic joint pain and contributing to bronchial and sinus disorders. An unexpected benefit has been a new sense of mental clarity. Elizabeth Freeman Registered nurse, Seattle, WA, 1983 Twenty years ago I was looking for the solution to my health problem. After seeing many doctors and engaging in a week of medical tests at a world-famous medical clinic in the Midwest, I was unable to find answers of value. Ultimately I found a physician who understood food allergies and with his advice I was able to regain my health. Through the years since then, with the aid of white-blood-cell testing, I have been able to remain in excellent health. Stephen White Consultant, Newport Beach, CA, 1984 Reproductions of the foregoing letters can be found on page 248 in Quality Longevity. Thank you for your invaluable help concerning my health problems. Your test is great and very informative. Every day I feel better. Mike Cramer La Habra, CA, 1985 My family doctor diagnosed my "chronic" hives, swelling of my eyes, lips, and hands as nerves. He treated me with cortisone and Benadryl. After approximately two months, I still needed help. I decided to try your white-blood-cell test and in a week began the Quality Longevity Program. My hives cleared up, and I was surprised that other symptoms I had been suffering from for years went away, including headaches and being moody. My compatible foods helped me to lose 16 pounds. My skin is softer and smoother than it has ever been. My whole attitude changed when I changed my foods. I tested myself by eating the wrong foods. In two days my eyes would swell and the headaches would start. My whole attitude would change. I felt miserable. I can't say enough for the program; it has helped me in many ways. I have learned so much about nutrition. I am much happier and healthier than I have ever been. Gayle Nejman Anaheim, CA, 1984 I am very grateful for the healing which resulted, and still continues. I hesitated at first because the Quality Longevity Program seemed so expensive, and when I did start, it was very rough going. It was such a change of life for me, but it has been well worth all of it. I am very thankful for what it has done for me. The benefits are multiple. My hope was that I might be able to overcome the irritating rashes that constantly plagued me for years. Medical doctors had no satisfying answers, stating the rashes were caused by allergies. Under your nutritional counsel, the irritations were not immediately brought under control, but began to diminish. I learned a new way of diet and more than one and a half years later they rarely flare up. When they do, I know how to handle them and I live in comfort. The other things that happened to my health are even more spectacular. I lost considerable weight (28 pounds), although I still have trouble keeping it down. My borderline high blood pressure is down - I am off medication that a doctor had said I would have to use for life. My painful arthritis, which I was medicating very heavily, rarely pains me, and I do not take the medication any more. My general health and stamina are so much improved that I am now able to live a much fuller life, even at age 68. Thank you so much. Reverend Herman T. Petersen San Diego, CA, 1984 I must admit I was initially a bit skeptical about how white-blood-cell testing and nutritional counseling could help solve the health problems I have had to tolerate for so many years. My doubts vanished, however, when a six-year old who attended the school I direct, went through the Quality Longevity Program. The child's learning ability increased dramatically. He no longer needed an afternoon nap or to be calmed down from hyperactivity. The puffiness in his face disappeared, and overall he became a happier, more productive child, all in a matter of weeks! I immediately started the program myself and within three weeks my headaches ended, I lost the 15 pounds that even consistent, vigorous exercise never affected, and the excessive mucus in my sinuses and throat cleared; no more itchy eyes. I am less moody, I have abundant energy and am more clear and focused. My skin looks so good that people are remarking about it! My teaching staff even claims I am more enjoyable to work with! I hope all the parents of my students will be as wise as the parent of that six-year old. At the height of the running nose season, you'll often hear me say to a parent, "Ever had your child checked for delayed food allergies?" Why allow children, or anyone at any age, to go through life tied to medications for this or that ailment when all they would be doing is treating the symptoms of a delayed food allergy? I will continue to recommend your program highly to the many people in my life. Shelly De Groot, Directress, Crown Hill Montessori School, Seattle, WA, 1985 Reproductions of the foregoing letters can be found on page 250 in Quality Longevity. My family has used the Quality Longevity Program for more than five years. My son is a world-class athlete, and the white-blood-cell test and the resulting nutritional program have been beneficial. The regime is very good, and many people have been helped by the program. Jack Knorpp Entrepreneur, developer of the Good Earth restaurants, Newport Beach, CA, 1985 I wish to express my deep appreciation for the marvelous benefits I have received from your program and the white-blood-cell test. I have followed the program for more than two months, and am becoming healthier each day. So many of my health problems have vanished it’s hard to believe they were caused by delayed food allergies, but I have the proof. I suffered for two years from chronic bladder problems and have never been totally free of infection in spite of taking antibiotics. Now, I feel I am cured: I have been free of antibiotics and free of infection for more than six weeks. My weight is normal now, the swelling and severe fluid retention have disappeared. The stricture, heaviness and pain have gone from my legs. There were days when it was almost too painful to walk. Now I feel normal. I am 72 years old, but have a youthful appearance and renewed ambition. I am surprising my family and friends by my appearance, my renewed ambition and vigor. One of my friends remarked the other day, "You must have found a new youth pill." This statement is not so far-fetched: we really have found a most beneficial program - a medical breakthrough. Iola I. Berg Lynnwood, WA, 1984 Perhaps the most significant and most healthful change that occurred for me is the alteration of my eating habits and the elimination of harmful foods that are everyday dieting choices for many people. The program taught me a different and more nourishing way of taking care of myself. I feel great. Louise M. Atty Registered nurse, Brea, CA, 1986 Since childhood I have been troubled with hay fever, asthma, itchy eyes and severe sinus headaches. I was labeled by my family and friends as always being lazy. I had to take antihistamines to relieve my symptoms. They did help temporarily, but the side effects were terrible. I was always tired and irritable. Before I heard about the Quality Longevity Program, I had given up hope of finding a solution to my health problems. In just one week of being on the program, I felt like a new person. My sinus headaches disappeared, the congestion in my lungs cleared up as did the itchy eyes, and my energy level increased. Last but not least was the weight loss I wasn't expecting. An additional benefit is that I can now be around cats and dogs. I never could do that before without getting so ill that I would have to spend the next day in bed. I am so excited now because I never knew one could feel so good! Nancy Ross Berg Pasadena, CA, 1986 I was teaching aerobics, running four miles at lunch time, and worked out at the gym at night. I was very fit, but not healthy. No amount of exercise was working. I was bloated, carrying extra weight and had numerous symptoms. I had been suffering for years with mood swings, irritability, fatigue, stuffy nose and many more. At times, I was so irritable that my best friends didn't want to be with me - I was so depressed. Your seminar gave me hope that these health problems could be relieved by finding out which foods I should eat. I became more aware of how I felt after meals and could see that some foods made me sleepy or irritable. Sometimes it was difficult for me to concentrate on my job. The blood test enabled me to clear up some of my symptoms within the first week, including the fatigue and swelling. By monitoring my reactions, I began to see a change. As the months passed, my symptoms lessened; some completely disappeared. Now that I have used the program for years, I clearly feel better, work better and relate better when eating my compatible foods. When I don't, my symptoms come back. The program has also helped me to give birth to and nurse a healthy girl. I am writing to you in appreciation and I hope other women and mothers will gain this awareness and stop suffering. Valerie Watkins Mother, Temecula, CA, 1990 Reproductions of the foregoing letters can be found on page 280 in Quality Longevity. I have worked for years to find the best approaches to health for myself and for my patients. Besides studying traditional approaches while a nurse, I went on to become a Naturopathic Doctor and have a large practice of satisfied patients. However, I could see there was a missing peace of the health puzzle. I saw my patients and myself doing much better because of the modalities I was using, but we still had numerous symptoms and health problems. I suspected these problems were caused by us eating foods that were causing allergic reactions. I researched the different ways to test which foods were compatible with the body. One test that is widely available is the ALCAT test. It processes a person's white blood cells through a machine to see which ones are killed by delayed allergic reactions to foods. I had a small blood sample taken and had it analyzed by the ALCAT test. I was suspicious the ALCAT test had missed many of my allergy causing foods so I decided to check its results by taking the Prime Test. Ten of my major symptom causing foods (brewer’s yeast, eggs, beef, olives, coconut, barley, corn, oats, rice and rye) were shown to kill my white blood cells by the Prime Test but were missed by the ALCAT test. Just a few short weeks ago I began my journey to Quality Longevity. My digestion has improved, my energy level has increased, I no longer have pain at an abdominal suture site, and my leg cramps have reduced dramatically. Had I relied on the ALCAT test it is unlikely that my health would have improved. I would have been mislead into believing that delayed food and chemical allergies were not my symptoms or the cause of my patient’s symptoms. With accurate testing and the information in Quality Longevity, I see great potential for helping myself and others beyond what is normally possible. I am excited to see what the future brings! I have sent several of my patients to have the Prime Test and related counseling, and although they have had a broad range of ailments and symptoms, they have all had good to excellent results. This approach brings our bodies toward such magnificent health that all other helpful modalities we choose are greatly enhanced. I now suggest to all my patients that they Live with Quality Longevity as a way of Life. Judy Smith, ND, NMD Director of Body Health, Newport Beach, CA, 2002
I spent hundreds of dollars and much time trying traditional and non-traditional treatments - estrogen therapy, which caused me to swell up; Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Treatment (NAET), which was no help; acupuncture; all kinds of cleansing programs, but I continued to be plagued and frustrated by symptoms that persisted no matter what I did. I had reached desperation with heat and swelling in my face and head. My left cheek would swell and burn until I felt I would go crazy. Sometimes the burning was so severe, I thought I might be dying. My eyes would also swell, itch and burn. My mouth never felt comfortable because of a constant burning sensation. It is now three months later and I'm am thrilled to report that most of my symptoms are disappearing. The Prime Test revealed to me which foods and chemicals were causing my inflammation and pain. I am becoming sensitive to the needs and requirements of my body, learning what works and what doesn't. The Prime Test has been of value many times over the expense. I have been lifted me out of a bad nightmare. I am from the bygone era of Adelle Davis, Gladys Lindberg and Dr. Atkins' high protein, low carbohydrate diet. Unfortunately these people did not understand about delayed food allergies and the proper balance of fats, proteins and carbohydrates. So I continued eating foods which killed my white blood cells and filled up all of my fat cells with fat while I thought I was getting healthy. I didn’t understand that my body was being overworked and the function of my skin was being jeopardized, becoming dry and flaky. It didn't happen all over my skin, but in patches here and there, with the beginning symptoms being severe dandruff. The allergic inflammation and excess fat in my diet began closing off the pores in my skin which deliver natural lubrication and moisture to the skin. As more and more of my pores shut down, my skin became dryer. I continued to eat foods that caused delayed allergic reactions and consumed more fat thinking that was what I needed. For me the allergy-free diet along with the low-fat diet is no longer a theory, it is pure fact. I watched my skin become normal and healthy. Thank you Mark for being here. Bobbie Urich, Model, director of modeling school, skin care consultant, retired, Newport Beach, CA, 2002 Reproductions of the foregoing letters can be found on page 306 in Quality Longevity. Seven years ago I took the Prime Test to become free of suddenly-appearing physical ailments and to lose weight. The test, along with the Quality Longevity program, worked well, however, as I became complacent with my good health, I returned to many of my former eating habits. The symptoms I have experienced over the past seven years include: severe headaches; water retention; rapid weight gain; inability to lose weight; severe swelling of eye and esophageal tissues; red irritated eyes; stubborn yeast infections; sinus congestion and nasal drip; throat constrictions; sore throat; pain in the inner ear; hair loss; skin rashes; hives and itching. I have also experienced light-headedness when exposed to cosmetics, perfumes, lotions, detergents, bleach, chlorine, preservatives and other chemicals. For two of my symptoms, red irritated eyes and yeast infections, I had seen physicians who prescribed medications in increasing strengths until there were no further treatments available, at which point I was told, "There is nothing more I can do for you." However, by eating the foods my Prime Test indicated as healthful for me, I eliminated these and other symptoms. Had I not known about the Prime Test and delayed food and chemical allergies, I would have continued to suffer, and most likely would have embarked on what could have been a lengthy and costly pursuit of attempting to find cure via additional medical approaches or alternative therapies. Prior to being introduced to the Prime Test, I was not aware that the symptoms I was experiencing were caused by delayed allergic reactions, nor would I have characterized myself as an individual with allergies. In fact, I thought I was a healthy 28-year-old female, until symptoms began to appear after my home was remodeled. At the time, I was exposed to several chemicals that contaminated the air for several months. These exposures, and a lifetime of eating the standard American diet, had both contributed to weakening my immune system, and deteriorating my health. I've tested the Prime Test results by strictly adhering to the diet, integrating some of my allergy-causing foods back into my diet, and complete non-compliance. Each time I restarted eating the foods shown to be compatible on my Prime Test, I have experienced a "wellness cycle" that began with the disappearance of my symptoms and unwanted weight. I do not recommend this "on again - off again" approach, however it proved for me the value of the Prime Test and eating my compatible foods. I am allergic to a large number of foods, and at times have given into cravings, and eaten foods identified as damaging for me, only to see my overall health subtly decline. Even so, I am pleased to say my health today is far improved from the first onset of symptoms that caused my awakening. I have achieved a balance that works for me, and more importantly, I have the power to improve my health at any time I choose, thanks to the knowledge I've gained from the Prime Test. The inherent wisdom of my body continually reminds me that I must avoid the foods and chemicals indicated by the Prime Test as incompatible for me, if I am to maintain health and vitality as I age. The Prime Test and the book, Quality Longevity, have given me a gift of knowledge that will continue to make a significant contribution to my health throughout my lifetime. Tracy Utterbach Mission Viejo, CA, 2000 My main reason for taking the Prime Test and further improving my diet is that I have had asthma continually since I was two years old. I have tried most of the regular approaches with little help. As yet, the Quality Longevity program has not helped my asthma, however, it dramatically reduced my total blood cholesterol in just eight days. My level went from 256 to 157. What is particularly interesting is that my diet was fairly low in fat and cholesterol before I started the program, so the drop must have largely come from avoiding the foods like wheat and corn that caused reactions on my Prime Test. I am only 37 years old and a level of 257 would have led to a broad range of artery diseases and a short life. I am adding new approaches to my improved diet to see if I can find the missing link for my asthma. Dean Rutherford, DC Sun Valley, ID, 2000 Reproductions of the foregoing letters can be found on page 307 in Quality Longevity. Time flies when you're having fun. It's been eight (8) months since you gave us the results of our Prime Tests and did our counseling. I have been very good at carefully following the plan. Irma's schedule has prevented her from following the plan as carefully as I but she, too, has made progress. I am now 65 years old and my blood cholesterol level has been dangerously high for years. I have also been somewhat overweight. With my levels, it was just a matter of time until I had a heart attack or worse. When I started the Quality Longevity Program, I weighed 200 pounds and had a cholesterol reading of 249. Within one month, my cholesterol had dropped to 199. It had NEVER been that low in the 30 years I have monitored it. Now, eight months later, my cholesterol is 160! And, my weight has dropped by 30 pounds and I've lost over 2 inches around my waist. You suggested that I would notice an increase in energy and perhaps require less sleep. That has been true to a modest extent, but the main results of lower cholesterol and weight reduction have been the most noticeable. What made this program work for me is that I LOVE the "diet." Both Irma and I find that we very much enjoy the foods that are good for us and look forward to our meals. I find that I can eat as much as I like and still lose weight. It took a while, but I was able to find places in central Texas where I could purchase the foods our test showed were compatible for us. The Texans have horrible diets and, as a result, the stores cater to their desires. Finding quality foods is difficult, but not impossible. We have no problem finding our foods in Southern California Since I thoroughly enjoy the foods shown to be compatible by my white blood cells, I don't consider this program to be a "diet." Rather, I consider it to be my "way-of-life" for the rest of my life. Jon D. Mandell Burnet, TX, 2000 The purpose of this letter is to provide information and support to those who are pursuing optimum health, yet have come upon unexplained hurdles in their path to achieving their health goals. During the last 10 years, my wife and I have eaten organically grown foods, drunk raw juices, avoided foods that contain sugar and avoided most foods high in fat and cholesterol. And, we have also undergone many intestinal cleansing programs. All of these have been very beneficial to our health and we firmly believe in them. However, during this time period, we were under the illusion that we were in fact very healthy. In early January 2000, we decided to take the Prime Test along with regular blood tests to further improve our health and get an objective overview of our health before we changed our diet. The results of our regular blood tests shocked us. Our total blood cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels were dangerously high. We used the information from our Prime Test, our counseling and the book Quality Longevity for six weeks and then did a follow-up test of our blood levels to see how the program was working. The results truly amazed us - our key blood levels were dramatically reduced giving us clear evidence that avoiding those foods to which we have delayed food allergies and excess cholesterol works. There is nothing like objective results to prove a point. Although it is at times challenging staying on the program, we are determined to do so because we want to live long and healthy lives. We have been on the program for six months and our health is much improved. We eat some of the foods we are allergic to every two to three weeks and notice no serious side effects. But, we are responsible and we realize that it is important to avoid our reactive foods most of the time. Paul and Sharon Fisher San Clemente, CA, 2000 Reproductions of the foregoing letters can be found on page 308 in Quality Longevity. I have had numerous back problems throughout my life and have tried several therapies without lasting help. After studying about delayed food and chemical allergies, I realized that some of the foods I was eating may be adding to my back problems. I tried an elimination diet with little improvement, but still wondered if some of the foods I was eating were somehow preventing a complete recovery. Before I took the Prime Test, my back was so sore and stiff that I could not touch my toes. After two days of eating only the foods that were shown by my Prime Test to be compatible, I experienced a most pleasant surprise. I had a backlog of gardening and pruning to do and had a friend come over to help. While he was busy with the trees I started picking up the yard and discovered that I could not only bend from the hips and touch the ground, I wasn’t hurting. I kept moving around the yard and pulling weeds like a crop picker for the rest of the day and gardened for seven hours straight without my back bothering me! However, that was not a good idea – the next day my back was sore from overdoing. Avoiding the foods that were contributing to my back pain was great, but I learned it would take a while for my back to rebuild. It took a few days for the soreness to go away and I am now slowly rebuilding the muscles. And, I have lost 11 unwanted pounds. I recommend people try the Quality Longevity Program to see if they become free of their symptoms, even if their symptoms are not normally thought to be caused by delayed food allergies. There is nothing to lose but some excess weight, and you may gain many years of quality health. William Daniel Health consultant, Laguna Hills, CA, 2000 Following are the highlights of a September 12, 1985 letter to Mark Lovendale when he was the director of Medical Service Center. William A. Weathers, MD, wrote it when he was the director of California's prison hospitals. He had taken Medical Service Center's white-blood-cell test for delayed food and chemical allergies. After receiving the related counseling and improving his lifestyle, he became free of his symptoms. I enthusiastically support the work that you and your staff are doing and am looking forward to providing clinical evaluation and studies that will be of benefit in predicting behavioral changes as well as T cell pathology as a result of the AIDS virus. What I have proposed and intend to accomplish utilizing the cytotoxic test, is to provide a double blind study with controls as regards aberrations of behavior, particularly violence proneness and individual reactivity to industrial allergens as determined by the testing. Additionally, in a separate study, is that of assessing inmates diagnosed as having AIDS or AIDS Related Complex as they progress with the illness. Additionally, the effects of removal of proven allergens as a part of their treatment program will be evaluated. As you may know, I have had some personal experience, all very positive, from the cytotoxic testing services provided by your facility. I am also aware that there is some controversy regarding cytotoxic testing compared to RAST testing and the old traditional skin test. I guess it is understandable in the face of something that is as new and challenging as your service. But I am dismayed to see the hesitancy that exists on the part of medicine to make vast use of this proven modality. You and your staff are on the cutting edge of a new frontier in allergy testing that has great merit, and I trust there will be no impediments thrown in your path to delay work and progress in this most significant area of need. William A. Weathers, MD Medical Director, California Medical Facility Department of Corrections, Vacaville, CA, 1985 Dr. Weathers began helping prisoners with his new awareness of how delayed food and chemical allergies for some people contribute to violent behavior. He also began to use this awareness to help prisoners with HIV/AIDS. However, a few allergists and some state officials were working to block the availability white blood cell testing. The allergists and misinformed bureaucrats got their way. This letter and his support for Medical Service Center cost Dr. Weathers his job. His program to help prisoners by testing them for delayed food allergies is still waiting to begin. The most expensive item one can possess is a closed mind. Nothing will ever cost more. |