Darlene very carefully examined my health history and asked just short of a million questions pertaining to my body, my eating habits and routines. According to her, all my symptoms were related and toxicity was my biggest problem. Her goal was to clear up my bowel problems and everything else would disappear with it. Really? (The gastro-specialist had been working on that for about ten years.)

Darlene spent the next hour focused on foods on foods I should eat, meal plans, menus and recipes. Labels from food containers were examined and explained in detail. I was encouraged to eat more often and to avoid low-fat and non-fat foods. She also pointed out that my body's ability to fight pain was being destroyed by the use of Ibuprofen. I did have some food allergies-it was up to me to change some habits.

Three months later I regained healthy cholesterol levels. At the six-month mark I had no pain and all my irritable bowel symptoms were gone. I couldn't remember my last headache or the last time I took Advil. I also lost 13 pounds and felt ten years younger. To this day (five years later), I believe my quality of life is 100% better. Yes, it took work, but the rewards are incredible!

Darlene will always be my very special hero-not only for saving my life but for all of my friends she has helped as well!

Bonni D.