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I'd been on Paxil for 7 years…

nina — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 05:54:14 +0000

I stayed at the Annapurna for two weeks and did two gallbladder flushes. I’d been on Paxil for 7 years, originally put on it for postpartum depression after my 4th child. I tried several times to stop taking it but became very emotional and had some odd physical symptoms associated with it. Last year I learned that GSK, the company who makes Paxil, was being sued because they failed to notify doctors and patients about the potential for severe withdrawal symptoms. At that point I realized that the symptoms I had when I tried to stop the drug were not my depression returning but withdrawal symptoms. I withdrew from the drug 8 months ago. It was a very long hard ordeal, and I had many symptoms including physical, emotional and neurological. Even being off the drug for 8 months, I was still having many problems including fatigue, neurological symptoms, muscle aches, mood swings, and sleep problems. All the symptoms were severe enough to make everyday tasks very difficult. I’ve gone to numerous doctors and was told the Paxil did not cause this, however, my body was telling me different. Through the Paxilprogress.org website, I met a woman who came to the Annapurna with her son. Her son had also had a severe reaction to stopping the Paxil and a few weeks after receiving the gallbladder/liver flushes, was feeling much back to normal. Hence, I came here.

The first flush was very difficult as I released a lot of toxins. One night I woke up with severe shaking, which I’d had in the early Paxil withdrawal stages. Robin put me on the colonic table at 3:00 a.m. and the shaking stopped. It wasn’t until after the second flush that I really noticed changes. In total I probably released around 100 or so stones. I plan to return home and do a 3rd flush.

My stay at the Annapurna was very relaxing. Although the gallbladder flush was more work than I had imagined, I am feeling the benefits. The organic food, which mostly consisted of soups and smoothies during the flushes, was made every day and delivered nutrients to enhance the healing process. Throughout the process, Robin provided information as to what was being done and why, and as a result, I know more about how to help my body continue to heal.

The people working here are absolutely wonderful. Ciela, the chef and hydrotherapist, made great food. She catered to the body, mind and spirit in a gentle and kind way. She was very patient during difficult moments and was available to answer questions or just to have a conversation with.

Sheila, who did all types of necessary tasks around the Annapurna, was very helpful and caring to guests as well. If you needed anything, she was happy to do it for you, whether it was doing laundry, finding the caster oil, or finding a place to rent a good video.
The Annapurna treats the whole person. I came here for treatments for symptoms, and left with tools to continue my way to healing.

Moriah-Melin Whoolilurie

nina — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 05:50:58 +0000

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Dearest Robyn,
John and I can’t thank you enough for the amazing healing which you helped us discover within ourselves. Of course we all are our inner “doctors,” but with the amount of damage which our bodies carried we could not have found this path of health and personal harmony without your help…..we had tried…..with no luck…..and now we sure feel lucky to have you in our lives.

I truly feel better than I have felt since I was a young strong child and the world seemed so much simpler. The Annapurna helped me experience a miracle. Although deep in my heart I knew I had the potential for perfect health, I was so far from it that I thought it impossible……NOT ANY MORE!

I feel great….truly great and I thank you from the top of my heart.
In Peace and Love and Hope….

- Moriah-Melin Whoolilurie

Martha M.

nina — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 05:49:11 +0000

I wanted to write this testimonial for the Annapurna Center for Self Healing because I believe it will give hope to people suffering from similar conditions to mine.

I was diagnosed with multiple chemical sensitivities and fibromyalgia. For ten years I traveled great distances and spent a lot of money trying to get help. I’ve been to the Mayo Clinic, Virginia Mason Hospital, University of Washington Hospital and Oregon Health Sciences, all to no avail.

I am so grateful I heard about the Annapurna. I initially came for a colonic but I was open to the idea of a gall bladder flush when Robin mentioned it. I had read about these flushes before but I was reluctant to try it alone at home. Doing it at the Annapurna, where I would be monitored, seemed like a much better idea. I’m so glad I did it this way as I did encounter a problem with the flush. My body released so many stones (3 pounds!) that they created a wall of stones in my lower large intestine. Nothing could come through!

Fortunately, Robin knew that doing a colonic would dislodge this wall of stones (no emergency room could have solved this problem.) I released so many stones that Robin said it was the equivalent of three gall bladder flushes and that I had to be releasing stones from my liver as well. It was truly amazing to watch all these stones go by in the clear plastic tube. It was like a meteor shower! After the gall bladder flush, I felt tremendous! I felt much stronger and my pain from fibromyalgia was greatly reduced. Before this flush, I could only sleep about three hours before waking up in pain. I now began to sleep for a blissful nine hours and wake up feeling well rested.

Previously, I was also having a lot of difficulty with my eyes. I was diagnosed with blephoritis (a chronic inflammation of the eyelids) and very dry eyes. Each night I put ointment on my eyelids but each morning my eyes would be stinging, dry and irritated. After the gall bladder flush, I now wake up and my eyes feel fine. I now have an adequate supply of tears and my eyes are fine throughout the day. I can even “tear up” occasionally now.

A great side benefit to doing the gall bladder flush was the people began to tell me I looked better. I think this is because the colonic hydrates your whole body. I previously had a “sunken eyed” look but now the area around my eyes looks hydrated and normal again. I also have a healthier color to my face.

I strongly believe that many of the illnesses people suffer from today are caused by the many chemicals and toxins in our environment. I’ve learned too that these toxins are stored in our body and impair its functioning. I firmly believe that the way to health is to flush these toxins (contained in the stones mentioned above) out so that the gall bladder, liver and intestines can function normally again. Then the body can heal itself!

- Martha M.

Camille Urueta, LMP

nina — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 05:47:11 +0000

Thank you Robin for all of your valuable information that you shared with me this week. After this week, and my prep week at home, I have a new appreciation for food and the role it has in my life. As a size 24, I never thought I could say this, but after this entire experience, I feel like I can have a healthy relationship with food. That belief is invaluable to me. My husband and I have been vegetarians for the last five years. He grew up in a military household as a third generation Marine. War was glorified in his home. I have witnessed his transformation to a peacemaker since giving up meat. I, too, have left the “fire” of my anger with the animal products. Raw foods was a new approach for me. (How sad that food in its natural state is “novel.”) I learned different ways of cooking–oops, creating–that I know I will take home.

I also learned to find my voice this week, both from the breathing class, and listening to my body’s needs. Usually my body is so full of sugar, dairy, etc. that the wants of my body have been like a distant voice in a crowd. This week has brought me back “home” to my body. Thanks for everything!

- Camille Urueta, LMP
Seattle, Washington

Tracey P. Stover, Facilitator

nina — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 05:45:30 +0000

Finding the Annapurna Center for Self Healing was a blessing and an amazing resource. Robin, the proprietress, creates a healing environment that embraces the “one who is ready.” I was ready. Thirty-six hours later, I was well rested, deeply cleansed and satiated by the delicious organic live foods. I was pampered in the marble mosaic steam room and detoxified in the far-infrared sauna. I have three words—thank you, Robin!
P.S. This is where healers heal.

- Tracey P. Stover, Facilitator
Transformational Breathing

Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman, N.D.

nina — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 05:43:50 +0000

The Annapurna is a refuge of tranquility and inspiration of simple living, in tune with nature. The atmosphere is delightful, the food heavenly, and the massage, reflexology treatments deeply healing. I’m amazed by the persistent commitment to spreading the message of healing and having fun!

- Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman, N.D.
The Northwest Center for Homeopathic Medicine
Edmonds, Washington

Dr. Catherin Maxwell

nina — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 05:33:23 +0000

Robin has had training in numerous healing techniques and is good at all of them. She really takes on a patient—I felt she carried me thru the whole experience-made excellent suggestions the way-made the healing results more profound.

- Dr. Catherin Maxwell
Seattle, Washington

Lemoine Redford

nina — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 05:26:49 +0000

Robin’s reflexology matches her colonic expertise, and I’ve had plenty of foot work. I highly recommend including it with the colonic protocol because I believe it encouraged better release. The Annapurna Center for Self Healing is a cocoon of healing and renewal. It heads the TOP OF THE LIST!

- Lemoine Redford
Seattle, Washington

The best detox experience

nina — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 05:24:11 +0000

An excellent cleansing experience. The personal supervision and care far exceeded the experience I had at O.H.I.(several visits). As a result, the healing effects are profound here…The best detox experience I’ve ever had! I’ll be back.

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Looking forward to returning for the gall bladder flush

nina — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 05:11:53 +0000

My stay here at Annapurna was nurturing, healing, informative, and I’m looking forward to returning for the gall bladder flush. The food and juices were absolutely delicious and so nourishing! The colonics were beyond my wildest dreams—Robin’s intuitiveness, skills, patience, communication, respect and understanding facilitated most relaxing and thorough I’ve ever had. Thank you!

- Name Withheld