Curing Incurability

J. Buchanan Pamela

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A health memoir that chronicles my journey to curing rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and hepatitis C through a combination of diet changes and conventional medicine. Following a plant-based diet consisting of a modified version of the Gerson Therapy I was able to repair my immune system and decrease my hepatitis C viral load. A new FDA approved drug called Harvoni cured my hepatitis C. Pamela J. Buchanan struggled with autoimmune and infectious diseases for many years before discovering The Gerson Therapy. Using a modified version of the plant-based diet, she was able to cure herself of rheumatoid arthritis and lupus as well as bring down her hepatitis C viral load. A new FDA-approved drug called Harvoni eventually cured her hepatitis C. Pam's experience has made her an advocate for using conventional medicine in tandem with alternative healing therapies. Her goal is to educate the public about these therapies and create awareness about the safe and highly effective medications for hepatitis C that have recently come on the market. She is passionate about sharing her journey to wellness with others suffering from chronic disease. She appeared on the Voice America Internet radio program with Howard Strauss in September 2014. Mr. Strauss is the grandson of Dr. Max Gerson, founder of The Gerson Therapy.

Informations

• Publié par: First Edition Design Publishing
• Date de parution: 25 août 2015
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781622879380
• Langue: English

Extrait

Curing
Incurability

A Journey to Wellness
Curing Autoimmune Disease
and Hepatitis C

First Edition Design Publishing
Sarasota, Florida USA
Curing Incurability
Copyright ©2015 Pamela J. Buchanan

ISBN 978-1622-879-37-3 PRINT
ISBN 978-1622-879-38-0 EBOOK

LCCN 2015943006

June 2015

Published and Distributed by
First Edition Design Publishing, Inc.
P.O. Box 20217, Sarasota, FL 34276-3217
www.firsteditiondesignpublishing.com



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This book is to be regarded as a reference source and is not intended to replace professional medical advice or prescribe the use of any technique as a form of treatment for physical, emotional, or medical problems without the advice of your physician. The author and the publisher disclaim any liability arising directly or indirectly from the use of this book.
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This book is dedicated to those
afflicted with autoimmune disorders,
hepatitis C, or any chronic, degenerative disease.

It is my hope that it generates the global awareness
that you so rightfully deserve.
It’s my wish that my story brings comfort, inspiration,
and healing to those on their journey to wellness,
whatever that may be.

Since my healing, I am passionately committed
to raising awareness and helping others
understand and embrace the connection
between good nutrition and healthy living.

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Acknowledgments

Thank you Charlotte Gerson for your contribution to the evolution of alternative medicine. Your lifetime of dedication in continuing your father’s legacy has not only enlightened, but also saved many lives around the world. Dr. Max Gerson was a pioneer in the alternative medicine of the future. Because you lead by example and never waver, we are all beneficiaries of your congruent efforts in support of the Gerson Therapy.

Blessings to Neale Donald Walsch for teaching me how to remember who I really am.

Special thanks to my family and exceptional friends. I appreciate your support in my decision to embark upon an unconventional and controversial treatment. Thanks to my brother Frank and his wife for keeping up my spirits by checking in on me and providing comic relief.

I also thank my three pugs, Daisy, Edna, and Wanda for keeping me company when I was too sick to leave the house. Special thanks to my beloved Daisy (1999 - 2014), for waiting patiently outside my bathroom door.
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Introduction
They Were Wrong

For years the doctors told me I was incurable, but eventually I discovered a safe, alternative healing therapy that gave me hope. This therapy consisted of a regimen of fresh, organic foods and juices that help repair the immune system, giving back to the body its natural ability to heal itself. It was empowering to know that I was in control of my own health care.
The decision to chronicle my experience was unexpected. Initially, I wanted to keep track of my symptoms to see if I was making any progress, so I jotted down notes on a daily calendar. When I began to feel better after a few weeks, the thought occurred to me, what if this therapy actually works?
It wasn’t until I discovered that millions of others were suffering and desperately searching for answers as well, that I decided to write this book. At the very least, it is my hope that my experience will let others know they are not alone. At best, I want people to know that there are options to pills, chemotherapy, and radiation; these options need to be presented, explored, and embraced as valid alternatives. Please note that I am not on a crusade to outlaw conventional medicine; I believe if you are ill, you need to see a doctor. It is my belief that conventional medicine can be used in conjunction with alternative healing therapies. If I were injured in a car accident or contracted a flesh-eating bacteria, I would want all the doctors and medicines available to save my life.
However, I must preface my story by stating that this is not a ‘How To’ book, nor is it intended to convey medical advice. It is my experience based on the choices I made and the positive results from those choices. I simply wish to send a message to all those afflicted with a chronic illness that there is another way.
Making a commitment to this therapy was challenging and completely changed the way I perceived food. Many of the things I loved the most would be taken away from me: traveling, having coffee, going out to dinner with friends and family, drinking my favorite Italian margarita – almost everything that rendered everyday life enjoyable would end, banished for good.
Often, I felt like a prisoner in my own home. However, in a short amount of time, it was no longer a sacrifice and instead became a welcome lifestyle change. My pursuit to wellness was not easy and with each healing crisis came a new awareness that inspired me not to give up. Through the course of my recovery, my purpose in life became perfectly clear. In sharing my experience, I learned that I would become a source of compassion and empathy for others. It is gratifying to know that my story of perseverance and healing could inspire others on their journey to better health.
Undeniably, fighting my diseases is the hardest thing I have ever done. But humans have an inborn desire to continue living even when facing incredible odds. We all have choices to make, and I chose to live and watch my grandchildren grow up. I have been there for all of their birthdays, Christmases, getting their first tooth, taking their first steps, their first day of school, and everything in between, including their sweet hugs and kisses. I love my family very much; I don’t want to miss a thing.
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Curing
Incurability
By
Pamela J. Buchanan
Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Diagnosis: Incurable
Chapter 2 Back To The Future
Chapter 3 Thanks For The Memories
Chapter 4 The Trouble With Arthur
Chapter 5 Fast Forward
Chapter 6 In Search Of The Holy Grail
Chapter 7 Glimmer Of Hope
Chapter 8 Getting Started
Chapter 9 My First Week
Chapter 10 The Mother of All Healing Reactions
Chapter 11 King of Pain
Chapter 12 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Chapter 13 There Are No Accidents
Chapter 14 Plan B
Chapter 15 The Awakening

Glossary/Medical Terminology
BIBLIOGRAPHY/RESOURCES
Chapter 1
Diagnosis: Incurable

It was seven years ago when I was diagnosed with hepatitis C, and yet I remember it as if it happened yesterday. I had not been able to see the doctor that fateful day; it was the nurse practitioner that met with me to discuss my test results. While waiting for her to see me, I sat on the examination table, crossing and then uncrossing my legs, listening to the loud sound of the paper lining on the table crinkle each time I moved. When the nurse practitioner entered the room, her demeanor was one of indifference. While she quickly told me that I was positive for the virus, there was no compassion or concern in her voice, nor did I feel there was an opening to ask questions.
I asked myself: Is this the stigma that I have been hearing about or is the nurse not a happy person? Her face was expressionless; she seemed impatient to get to her next patient. I guess delivering bad news wasn’t any fun for her, but I was not thinking about how her day was going. All I felt was that my day had just been ruined. Even though I had so many questions running through my head, I felt too embarrassed and I could not bring myself to ask her anything. The only thing I really remember her saying was: get in to see a hepatologist. Everything after that was a blur. The next thing I knew I was driving home, consumed by my thoughts. As I retraced my steps for the past twenty years of my existence, it was unsettling to know that I might never discover how I became exposed to this deadly pathogen.
Thank God for Google. When I got home, I immediately looked up hepatitis C (hep C). I found that not only is it a pre-cancerous condition, but it is an epidemic worse than AIDS. There were warnings about sharing a toothbrush, nail clippers, or razors, and to stay away from Tylenol and alcohol.
It’s unbelievable what a stigma this disease creates due to many of us being uninformed. Because most people equate transmission of the virus with drug abuse, I learned quickly how polarizing the words “hepatitis C” would be. I think it would have been easier if I told people I had cancer. At least then they would know they couldn’t catch it.
My first experience of the stigmatization was in a dentist’s office. I was a new patient and required to fill out the lengthy new patient form. As I quickly checked the boxes, I come upon the infectious diseases section. My pen quivered over the question, “Do you have hepatitis B or C?” After a brief hesitation I checked the box. Shortly afterwards the dentist came in and I was a little surprised to see he was younger than me. He sat down and reviewed my patient information and then looking at me puzzled and said, “How did you get hepatitis C? Too much fun in the 70s, huh?” Apparently I did not fit the profile of someone who has the virus. Although his comment made me feel uncomfortable, he chuckled and I laughed along with him. When I left his office, I did not return. I found another dentist. I had made up my mind that his reaction was representative of what I was going to be facing in the future. Therefore, I did not tell new acquaintances and friends and decided that only immediate family would know. Having hepatitis C might make me into some versi