Cervical Stenosis

I played on the varsity football team, and graduated Valedictorian from high school. I attended and graduated from Loyola College, and was third Valedictorian there. I left for the South Pacific with the Navy for 4 years, and I was able to save enough money from the G.I. Bill to continue my education at Harvard, graduating with a Doctorate in Law after 2 years. I started practicing at 28.

I married and had four children (three girls, one boy). My wife passed away in 1989. I have 11 grandchildren, and still live in the family home. I value being a “family man.”

I began the raw and living foods lifestyle in 1997, eating 70% raw. My first visit to Hippocrates was to lose weight. I loved the program, and wanted to stay for 10 weeks! I enjoyed the food and the campus grounds, as well as mineral pools and therapy center.

I was diagnosed with Cervical Stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal canal in the neck that interrupts the brain signals to the legs. There is no pain, but an awkward gate.

Because of the Hippocrates Lifestyle and regimen, I have avoided surgery, and I’m still mobile. The raw food lifestyle keeps the body pure, controls weight and makes exercise do-able. I continue to swim and exercise every day for 30 minutes or more. Living this lifestyle is encouraging and motivating.

I believe in this lifestyle, so I brought my family to HHI to enlighten them also. I have made many friendships with people from all over the world and remain in contact with many of them.

One of the greatest aspects of doing the Life Change Program at Hippocrates is everyone’s desire to bond with and support each other.

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