I have been on your Great Taste No Pain plan for only 1 week. I have type 2 diabetes I have been working on losing weight this summer but have noticed a significant jump in weight loss since following this plan. I also have been exercising daily and I do notice an increase in energy. My medications were recently reduced and my hope is that I can go off them completely.
I feel really great.
Karen
Dear Sherry,
You are a godsend! Although I am sorry you had to go through so much pain for so many years (as so many of us have!) I can't thank you enough for how you've turned that into such a positive by helping others learn the simple basics of how to eat correctly.
I have lived with my daughter's family for the past 10 months after taking care of my own mother for 4 years. My body has NEVER been able to handle Western medicine, and I felt very fortunate to discover homeopathy and other alternative methods about 12 years ago. It helped with the fibromyalgia that was diagnosed by my chiropractor after a minor car accident. Since abdominal problems are a part of fibro, I figured I had finally discovered why I had negative reactions after every meal. Using only alternative methods, things were more tolerable for a few years. However, they began to get worse again, especially this past year. On May 21, I awoke feeling extremely dizzy. As the morning wore on, I wore down --- holding onto the hallway walls to keep from falling down from being so dizzy while trying to run to the bathroom for yet another "throne explosion" and vomiting.
Since my daughter’s husband is a diabetic, she asked him to test my sugar level. It was 315! That scared me silly. Long story short = I ended up in the hospital. Diabetes was diagnosed and treated somewhat successfully. However, after every "diabetic" meal and dose of medication, my body strongly objected. It was decided that the "mass" that was seen on x-rays needed to be scanned. But first I needed to drink something called Contrast. BIG MISTAKE! This led to a second diagnosis of I.B.S. (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) I was also told that I had "the dumping syndrome" = food in, food out. Sometimes within minutes. No wonder I've been so hungry all my life. Those poor little nutrition grabbers never had a chance!! I was sent home with an RX for 5mg of Glipizide to be taken in the a.m. and was also to see another doctor for a follow-up visit a week later.
During that week I discovered your Great Taste No Pain plan. It made so much sense!!! I immediately sent for it. AFTER THE VERY FIRST MEAL, I knew you were right!! NO pain, NO bloating, NO gas, NO diarrhea, NO constipation, NO nausea, NOthing!! For a whole week!!! God bless you!!!
Then I went for the follow-up visit. That doctor was very charming. Although he understood my reluctance to take medications, he stressed the "future possibilities" of diabetes and said that I had to weigh them against the present side effects. In other words, take the drugs, make myself sick and live with it. Meantime, only test my sugar levels once a week (can you believe it?!), attend the hospital's diabetic food classes, and see him again in a month. Say what?! He's going to base his plan of action on only 4 numbers?!!! And from what was offered on those diabetic food trays, well, who needs the "food education"?! The real kicker though was he actually said, "The way you eat food will have no effect on your diabetes. And, we'll treat the I.B.S. at a later date." Like they're separate issues??!!! Anyway, because of all that had happened and all that he had said, I took one dose of Metformin 500 mg. at bedtime. ANOTHER BIG MISTAKE! My plan now is to get so squeaky clean inside that ALL of my body's challenges will be overcome and there will be NO doctors and NO meds. in my life ever again!!
I had started seeing a Naturopath about 3 months ago. Together we're going to work on how to incorporate the diabetes with Great Taste No Pain. Thanks to you, I am pain free for the first time since my teens! I am now 64, and looking forward to a long, pain-free and very happy life!
With love and great Appreciation!
Joe Bozth
Hello Sherry,
Since I have had low blood sugar, or at least known I have it, for 35 years, I was a bit afraid to try the food combining. I had found that to keep my blood sugar more even it worked best to eat differently than your plan recommended. The way I was eating worked well for the blood sugar, but apparently not for GERD and related problems! Episodes of really bad stomach cramps and nausea and some lingering diarrhea started occurring more often. I did not take the doctor-recommended prilosec or nexium, but tried several natural suggestions. These seemed to work at first but after a while did not seem to be doing any good. So out of desperation I decided to try the food combining which had so many good reports.
I sent an e-mail to you voicing my concerns and got a reply very quickly. I would like to say here that I was pleased that you or a member of your staff would take the time to answer me personally so soon. I was given more explanations and encouragement that this would work. So I began following the suggested meal plans in day 1, etc., very, very carefully, I might add. I used my glucometer several times a day and kept a very close watch on my sugar level. I had to be careful because I had come very close to passing out a couple of times early last year when my sugar dropped pretty low - very scary! But this does seem to be working after 3-4 weeks of careful monitoring. One big surprise has been that I can eat some fruit. I had almost given up eating much fruit because it seemed the acid upset my stomach or at least made it feel pretty uncomfortable.
I can say that there is definitely less gas, bloating, stomach pain, and diarrhea - and generally just a more comfortable feeling in my stomach and digestive area. It does take a lot of self discipline to not eat too much at one time and to cut out special desserts. But not having that pain is certainly worth the effort - and I have to say that eating more slowly and carefully has taught me to savor every delicious bite!
Thank you for your program and for presenting it clearly and in such an easy-to-follow manner.
Faye Gravett
Hi Sherry
I am writing this for my husband, Robert Titus. We started your Great Taste No Pain two weeks ago. Following the first two days your plan helped Robert so much. He immediately had relief from the diverticulitis pain that he had been having.
Taking medicine from the Dr. had not helped. Little by little the pain went away. Within a week of starting the plan he had no pain. We are following the plan as he said he never wanted that pain ever again. An added bonus, he is off of his diabetic medicine, as his diabetic numbers are good, morning and night. He does exercise, and walks twice a day.
Neither of us have the acid reflux that we had occasionally. And I have lost 4 pounds. Robert does not have to lose weight. He actually needs to gain.
I am so grateful that I went on the computer that day and looked up diverticulitis. It has changed our lives and I will be forever grateful to you.
I am spreading the word, to whomever I see or talk to, family and friends.
Thank you, thank you,
Phyllis Titus
Hello Sherry,
I know you have received thousands of these emails. But I wanted to thank you so much. I'm 47 yrs old, and have had IBS symptoms my entire life. Three weeks ago I started with severe abdominal pain. I couldn't work, I couldn't eat. After a week of no let up, my husband took me to the emergency room. I couldn't take it anymore. There I was diagnosed with severe gastritis. The doctor told me to go on the standard, bland diet, with nexium and Percocet for pain. The generic of nexium was $62.00 and I couldn't afford it. So I started taking ronitadine 6 x a day. It took the edge off, but no real relief. I still couldn't eat or drive, let alone go to work. It was that bad. So I started searching the internet for digestive treatments and I found you! The meal plan was a Godsend. I implemented the plan with what I had on hand to eat. I was so relieved with my very first meal that I cried. By the third day, all the pain and distention was completely gone. I never heard about acidosis before and what it can do to the body. I also have diabetic neuropathy and fibromyalgia. I was popping so much acetaminophen over the years that the ER doctor told me my liver was stressed. However, since following this plan and reducing my body acids, the pain from those two conditions have all gone away. I can sleep at night now. And no more drugs except for the insulin! Even my blood sugars are more stable. Thank you so very, very much.
MaryAnn Martell
Hi Sherry,
First of all I'd like to thank you for your website. I was supposed to be scheduled for surgery for my reoccurring diverticulitis. Before accepting an appointment I did a lot of research on the Internet. I was thrilled when I discovered your website and immediately began to follow your eating regimen. It made a lot of sense to me and had all the foods which I had already been eating but not in the combinations that you recommended.
Was I ever surprised to see the results of only a few changes! No more pain, I began to lose weight without trying and the numbers on my diabetes test kit keep going down. It seemed impossible that just the simple switching of the combinations would do all this. Now I have your books and am trying out more of your delicious recipes. I'm sharing my good news with all my family and friends. Thank you, thank you, and thank you.
Thanks again for the new me.
Maria D'Avolio
Sherry:
I've been following your program for the past 4 days or so. I noticed immediate results in my stomach pain. I'm taking medications for cholesterol, blood pressure and diabetes. I want to beat them all! I can't wait to pass on the good news to family and friends.
Thanks so much for sharing your plan!
Mary Burger
Dear Sherry,
My name is Karen. I am 62 years old. On December 1st, I was diagnosed with diverticulosis. My colonoscopy was 'clean' and that was a relief for me; however, the possibility of developing diverticulitis was a wake up call, so I went to the internet, found the GREAT TASTE NO PAIN... and, here I am...
I have been taking the purple pill now for 3 years, and not feeling very good about that. I am tired of pills! My goal now is to eliminate as many pills as possible. I do NOT want to spend my golden years with my prime social activities being medical appointments! And, more importantly, I want to feel better so I CAN enjoy life more fully!
Since beginning the GTNP plan, my weight has dropped 5 pounds (I'd like to drop 15 more), NO heart burn or acid reflux, I am sleeping better and LOVE the recipes. I have had sweating and a runny nose, and your explanation of that answered my question - I didn't think I had a cold or allergies! Guess I had a LOT of toxins to eliminate!
My husband has diabetes II and eating this way has benefited him also! He is NOT a bit overweight, so that is not an issue with him. He also took the purple pills. I'll keep you updated on his progress...
This healthy, common sense way of eating and staying more vital, at any age, is a life saver. Knowing that you have also consulted with experts in so many fields of nutrition and health, and are sharing that knowledge makes me feel confident that we CAN take control of our bodies by taking control of what we put into them! It gives a new meaning to, "Just say NO to drugs!"
Sincerely,
Karen
Dear Sherry:
After turning forty, I found my body failing me at every turn. Along with
gradually gaining weight, I developed migraines and bone spurs and had to
get bifocals. Then came the high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and
hot flashes. When the biggies arrived--osteoporosis, diverticulitis, and
most recently, diabetes--I felt like a chubby poster child for what
happens when you think you're healthy but you're not.
This past fall I was still trying desperately to eat "balanced meals" and
I was miserable. Eventually my doctor suggested a high protein/low carb
diet, leaving out the veggies and fruits which appeared to tear up my
digestive system. That worked with green beans as the only vegetable I
could tolerate, and bananas as my only fruit. But at the same time, my
glucose levels continued to rise and I was diagnosed with diabetes. Ten
days ago I met with a diabetic case worker, started to monitor my glucose
levels several times per day, and was told to follow a diabetic
diet--which stresses fruits and vegetables. Medication for the diabetes
was forthcoming.
A week ago, trying to accommodate the diverticulitis diet AND the diabetic
diet led me to the Internet which in turn led me to Great Taste No Pain.
Within the first two days of trying the plan, I was eating salads,
vegetables, and fruit again...and feeling great. I wasn't hungry an hour
after eating. I didn't crave sweets. I gave up coffee for tea [still
with caffeine but not nearly as acidic]. My digestive system calmed down
immediately. I have now been following the plan for 7 days, I feel great,
and have lost about 5 pounds. But here is the best news: My glucose
levels are consistently within the normal range. I can't wait to return
to the clinic next week and have them see what has happened.
I have never been a big believer in "diets" and have probably never stayed
with one for over two days! But GTNP is different. And for me, it has
become a whole new way of taking care of myself. My friends are already
getting tired of hearing me talk about it, but maybe they too will
eventually realize that GTNP makes one heck of a lot of sense!
Thanks!
PS: The recipe for Salmon with Brown Sugar Glaze is wonderful!
Connie
Dear Sherry,
Yesterday, for the first time in over 1 year, I had a bowel movement without laxatives. In fact I had two. I had a hysterectomy last September and instead of 5 days in the hospital I spent 15 because I developed an Ileus. After that, my whole digestive system was shot .I spent another 18 days in hospital in December and became so constipated the nurse had to pull the feces out of me. Of course the doctor wrote a prescription for a bulk laxative which further complicated things, and I went back to my old stand by of senna tea.
3 weeks ago I was a victim of food poisoning and with so much vomiting my hiatal hernia had me in agony. I was taking oxycontin for the pain which made the constipation much worse. Talk about a vicious cycle. In desperation I did an internet search for treatment for hiatal hernia pain and I saw your website.
I'm sure the Good Lord put me in touch with you. I did the four day pain free treatment and the pain disappeared completely. Now I'm following the correct eating system and enjoying my food without any discomfort. On top of this I have lost 4 pounds without even trying. When you consider I went for 12 weeks eating only 1500 calories a day and lost a grand total of 2 pounds, this is something of a miracle. Of course I need to lose a lot more, at least 60 pounds but I feel more optimistic about it because I'm rarely hungry, whereas before when I tried to diet I was constantly hungry and weak.
I can go at least 4 hours between meals, sometimes forgetting to eat which is keeping my diabetes under control and I've cut my insulin doses in half. I am singing your praises to all my friends.
