Beginning of October Jessica and I went to see a Naturalist, she is a sister from England that serves in Spanish in San Marcos (1.5hrs north). She uses a "Vega Machine" to test for allergies, virus', parasites and various other illnesses. In some areas they call it "Bio-Energetic Evaluations". Jessica and I went with no expectations, simply to get tested for parasites (which is a regular practice here), what we found out was something that would change our lives!
She asks you about your medical history as a good doctor would and asks what kind of symptoms or discomforts that might be bothering you recently, very professional. Jessica's results showed that a Polio Vaccine that she received when a child built a cyst in her intestinal track causing digestive discomfort, which would explain her digestive issues, but I was not completely convinced. She was given some drops and what looked like a pink paper credit card, both of which where electrically charged to a specific frequency that would help the body get rid of the cyst. My results showed that I had an EB-Virus or Glandular Fever in my system and that I have had it for years, since I was a child. I nodded and she gave me the same regimen, only my card was green. We left with peace of mind knowing that we didn't have any parasites.
When we got home that night I started doing research, as I tend to do and found that Glandular Fever causes Mononucleosus or The Kissing Disease. I perked up a little, I was diagnosed with 'Mono' when I was around 6 or 7 years old. I never mentioned this part of my life to her. I continued researching and find that this virus is the cause of many illnesses, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, lupus, chronic fatigue syndrome and many more. I now became very interested, those of you who know my past can attest that I am very familiar with all of these illnesses, seeing that I have been diagnosed with all of them at some point in my life. I was treated as a child when I had Mono, the doctors said I was cured, but 3yrs later I was confined to a wheel chair. Then started my life of daily pain and fatigue, seeing specialist after specialist and taking an insurmountable amount of steroids and pain killers for the next 20yrs. I could not believe that not one doctor connected the dots, I'm not exaggerating, I've read all of my medical records! I was very excited, to say the least, this seemed like an answer to my prayers (many, many prayers). Did I forget to mention, she told me that I could completely cure myself of this virus and all of its symptoms that I've lived with the majority of my life!
I was very strict and followed all her recommendations for the entire month. I became Raw Vegan and drank nothing but lime water, which is very hard here in Nica, there is absolutely no variety of vegetables available in the market. Then I got the flu two weeks into it, so I ate nothing but vegetable broth for one week. In one month I lost 20lbs, total since moving to Nica I've lost 30lbs. When the month was over we returned to the Naturalist and found that the virus was completely out of my system, and I felt it to. I now have $300 worth of vitamins I no longer need, my pains are gone, I no longer have fatigue and have a rejuvenated sense of "nothing can stop me"! I guess Jehovah knew what I needed to complete my full time service. Oh yeah!!!
But, there is more...
The week before we returned to the Naturalist Jessica became very ill, high fever, fatigue and joint stiffness. I was afraid it was Chikungunya, we did not go to the local clinic because they don't do anything for you. Chikungunya is a virus and they give you anitbiotics for seven days and send you home. We were already scheduled to see the Naturalist. Jessica had Dengue Fever and to make things worse Meningitis as well. The Meningitis though was not contracted here, she has had it for several years, she contracted it sometime in Houston. This of course explains her constant headaches, neck and back stiffness and fatigue. Jessica has had it rough the last couple of weeks, the Dengue is out of her system but she is still dealing with fatigue and joint pain. Her headaches have gotten worse, most likely due to her body trying to get rid of the Meningitis when her immune system is low. We are hoping that this will not last longer that a month, but I expect two.
Meanwhile I have had 2 accidents in the last two weeks. I had a small motorcycle accident that gave me some road rash and bruising on my right side and a skinless palm for one week. It wasn't bad at all, things like this happen, that is why you have to be diligent on the roads here and limit your injuries. The second accident was worse, It was on my bicycle...I know you expected the opposite. I was heading home from service, doing cycling territory and I picked up speed down a hill, when I tried to slow down my rear brake had no friction my only option was the front. I flew over my handlebars meeting the curb with my chin. Carl, one of the elders in the group helped me to the clinic up the road. I received 4 stitches which should've been 10 stitches if it wasn't for the shoe string thread they used in the emergency room. I guess I can't complain, it was free.
They definitley didn't understand the concept of "being sterile".
Anyways...we have had a lot happen and are still in recovery mode. This week I will work on some more pictures for you guys and some wonderful experiences about our group. May we be in your prayers, as you are always in ours. Jehovah has continued to bless us here in San Juan Del Sur and I want everyone to experience the joy that we have serving here.
