I have just returned from four and a half weeks at the Sanoviv Medical Institute on the Baja coast in Mexico.. www.sanoviv.com

I have had lyme disease since January, 2001. I was on antibiotics for 2 1/2 years. I continued to suffer from fatigue, foggy head and excruciating pain in my left shoulder blade.

While searching on the web for an intergrative hospital, I came across Sanoviv. Sanoviv is just how it looks and sounds on its website. I found the doctors to be highly skilled and caring.

I underwent extensive diagnostic testing and evaluation during the first 3 days.

The therapy which was designed for me was basically focused on detoxifying my body and boosting my immune system.. My treatments consisted of the following:

Detox diet
High doses of Vitamin C, EDTA (chelation therapy) DMSO, IV Glutathione and ,
selenium,
bio-immunological therapy
Multi vitamins and minerals
Specific supplements
Injectable homeopathic-isopathic remedies
Oral antibiotics
Homeopathics
Hyperbaric chamber
Colonics
Special enemas
Psycho-spiritual program (meditation, visualization and relaxation)
Complete spa

My amalgams were removed improperly over the last ten years and I was full of heavy metal toxins.

I had with me xrays of my spine which I'd had taken in November while I was in New Zealand. The Dr. who had previously read these xrays said that my spine showed no abnormalities. I decided that I would show my doctor at Sanoviv these xrays as I was nearing the end of my stay and felt a whole lot better but still was having constant pain in my shoulder blade.

They ordered an MRI and noticed important spondilolistesis of C5 over C6, disc protrusion of C6-C7, chronic degenerative disease in T4, T5, T6, T7 and T8

I felt very confident with the Orthopedic and Neurosurgeon assigned to my case and underwent the procedure of a fusion of C5-C6, application of Casper plate and left iliac bone graft placement.

I was out of bed and walking the following morning after the 5 hour surgery.

I am now back home wearing a super neck brace. I will start physiotherapy soon .

I am truly grateful for having found Sanoviv on the Web and for being able to go and be treated by their fantastic staff.

I thought that I would like to share my experience with all of you on Lymenet. I am very hopeful that the quality of my life will be much improved once my spine has healed.

I am sending all my healing thoughts your way.

Cheers!
Jeannie

[This message has been edited by sbeannie (edited 22 April 2004).]

Glad you are feeling better. Looks like a beautiful place, very expensive though. I don't know too many people who can afford that, but no doubt worth it.

Many of the guests were there as a result of fundraising done by their church, selling their RRSP's or by selling off anything to raise the money. It is the only hospital like it in the world. I saw so many cases of people that Dr's back home had given up on, leave there feeling fantastic.

It is truly an incredible place!

Take care!

Cheers!
Jeannie

Please e-mail me. I leave for Sanoviv May 3rd. I have spoke with Dr. P.

Thank you,
Ron

I just sent you an email. I am happy that you are going to go to Sanoviv. It is truly an amazing place.

How is the fogginess now? What helped if anything?

Please email me, I'm interested in knowing more about Sanoviv.

I have been away for a few days, so I'm sorry I couldn't reply sooner. My head is clear now. I believe my clarity has come from the comprehensive detox I had. I will email you and I will be happy to answer any questions you might have on Sanoviv.

I would also be very interested in talking with you about the clinic...please e-mail me when you can :-)