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The following testimonials are from patients who have joined the Longevity Healthy Aging Research Group.
Heart Disease and Healthy Aging
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My name is M.N., and I am a 72 year old female who was born in Canada. I had a heart attack in 1996. I joined the advanced chelation program at Longevity Healthy Aging Research Group because of heart disease, chest pain, and an irregular heart beat. I have been in the program for three years now. My program includes a combination of conventional and complementary care, including advanced chelation. I now feel very well, am full of energy (I can walk ten kilometers) and my IGF-1 is 300 (the level of a twenty year old) without ever using growth hormone injections. It's great to finally enjoy my life again. |
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Heart disease, osteopenia and weakness
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My name is M.J, and I am a 71 year old female. I was born in Canada and suffer from heart disease. In 1994, I had a heart attack and was subsequently treated with conventional treatment as well as chelation treatments at a clinic in Vancouver and also one in Toronto. Despite the above treatments, I continued to suffer from recurrent episodes of chest pains, requiring hospital admission. I joined the Advanced Chelation Program at Longevity Healthy Aging Research Group in 1999, after being admitted to a hospital in Toronto for heart problems.
I have been in the program for three years now, and can lead an active lifestyle again, free of chest pain. I take only a small amount of medication. In addition, my bone mineral density (a test for osteoporosis) is now normal and this has been achieved using only natural products. |
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Chronic fatigue, poor sleep, and osteoporosis
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My name is R. I am a 68 year old female. I joined the program at Longevity Healthy Aging because of tiredness, low energy, poor sleep (requiring the use of sleeping pills), anxiety, and osteoporosis. It has been three years since I joined Dr. Bergman's program. I now sleep well without the use of medications, nor do I require any medications for anxiety. My energy level has increased and I am able to work once again. Also, my bones are stronger, having only used natural products. When people see me they think that I am fifty! |
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Prostatic hypertrophy and urinary retention
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My name is T.J. and I am a 65 year old male who was born in Jamaica. I joined the Longevity Healthy Aging Program in 2001 because I was unable to urinate properly. My prostate was found to be very large with an elevated PSA (PSA= 30, the normal value is less than 5) and for the last two years I have been forced to use a catheter, being unable to urinate without it. I was repeatedly told that I need an operation of the prostate and this was also Dr. Bergman's recommendation. Dr. Bergman agreed to treat me because I refused to get an operation. My condition after joining the Longevity Healthy Aging Program has gradually improved. I do not need to use a catheter anymore. I urinate once, sometimes twice at night, and I am once again able to have normal sexual relations. |
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Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue
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My name is R.A., and I am a 60 year old female who was born in Italy. For more than seven years I suffered from fibromyalgia. I was tired, my sleep was poor, I had diffuse pain and lack of energy, and was unable to care for my family and maintain my house. I take many medicines and have seen many physicians to try to solve my problems. I joined the Longevity Healthy Aging Program in May of 2002. Dr. Bergman took the time to explain his program to me, and I was told to expect positive results in about nine months. It has been two months since I joined Dr. Bergman's program, and I now feel completely different. My sleep, mood, and energy level have improved dramatically, and I am no longer in the same amount of pain. Only two months into the program my family and neighbours think that I am a completely different person! |
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Back pain- prolapsed disc
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My name is U.S., I was born in Turkey and I am a 32 year old female. About ten years ago, I was diagnosed with a prolapsed disc in the lumbar spine and was recommended by a surgeon to undergo surgery. For years I suffered from severe back and leg pain, difficulty walking, and I had trouble taking care of my family. I relied on large amounts of medications to control my pain. I frequently went to various doctors' appointments, and I even traveled to Germany to seek special treatment- all this did not improve my condition. In the year 2000, I joined a pain control program offered by Dr. Bergman, with very good results. I now rarely take any pain medications and no longer have to see physicians on a regular basis. |
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Heart Disease
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My name is T.D. and I am a 50 year old male born in Italy. I suffer from heart disease and have had three heart operations (angioplasties with stent insertions) in the past. The last angioplasty was in March, 1999. I did not benefit from the operation. I continued to have chest pain when walking short distances and even at rest. In July of 1999 I was reassessed by my cardiologist who recommended yet another heart operation.
In her note the cardiologist wrote:
"T.D. was discharged from hospital on July 14, 1999 after diagnostic angiography. He is a patient well known to you who has premature coronary disease. Unfortunately, since his three angioplasties and stent insertions in March, he has had recurrent pain. He has class III angina [chest pain with minimal exertion]. At coronary angiography he has what appears tobe an instent restenosis of 99%. In addition, he has a diffuse 70% LAD lesion. His coronaryvessels in general look diffusely diseased and smaller than seen on his initial films. T.D. and I discussed the fact that he may need bypass surgery."
I asked the heart surgeon's opinion about chelation and complementary care. He was opposed to this, stating that they are worthless, ineffective, and will make the wall of my blood vessels "become like cheese". I asked Dr. Bergman at Longevity Healthy Aging for his opinion. He explained to me the benefits and complications of conventional and complementary care. Dr. Bergman did not tell me which treatment to choose, but rather the information given helped me make my own decision. He also introduced me to the president of the American College of Advancement of Medicine for more inquiries.
I decided to join the Advanced Chelation Program at the Longevity Healthy Aging Research Group offered by Dr. Bergman. My condition gradually improved. I feel well, and can finally work normally and enjoy my family. Six months after starting the Advanced Chelation Program at Longevity Healthy Aging Research Group, I was able to perform an exercise stress test for thirteen minutes. The stress test report from the hospital said:
"There has been remarkable improvement in exercise tolerance, with an impressive positive attitude. There continues to be active chelation treatment. The results are exceptional. The patient is a great example for managing and coping with premature coronary artery disease. He still wishes to defer bypass surgery, something that is hard to challenge.
Exercise Stress Test:
Pre-test:
Heart Rate=73, Blood pressure=118/80
Protocol Used: Bruce; Mode treadmill; Exercise time=13:20
Maximum blood pressure=170/90; Maximum heart rate predicted=160;
Maximum heart rate achieved=147"
The same heart surgeon who previously told me to stay away from chelation and complementary care now tells me: "I do not care what you do, but it is obviously helpful and you should continue to do the same." One thing that disappointed me was that the cardiac surgeon did not have a clue about complementary care. He did not even make a minimal effort to learn about noninvasive treatments that are helpful. In contrast, Dr. Bergman gave me the information about various treatment options and let me make my own decision. Chelation may not be good for everyone, but it certainly improved my life and medical condition. In order to make the right decision you have to be well informed by a qualified health practitioner about what options are available. Chelation may not be helpful for everyone, but the advanced chelation program offered by Dr. Bergman certainly helped me. |
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Eating Disorder
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My name is G.B. and I am 22 years old. Roughly three years ago, I began experiencing symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, weakness and heaviness in the chest that left me unable to eat for long periods of time. I became dangerously thin and was hospitalized for malnourishment. I went from doctor to doctor and was undiagnosed for two years. At that point, I went to the Longevity Healthy Aging Research Group and received treatments for several weeks. My condition gradually improved until my symptoms disappeared. That was approximately a year and a half ago and I am still in good health. |
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Anti-Aging
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My name is B.D. When I first came to your clinic in 2001 I was at my wit's end. I had undergone numerous tests within our traditional medical model, only to be told I was fine and there was nothing wrong with me. However, I knew different.
I was exhausted all the time. Given the option, I would sleep 16-18 hours a day- and still wake up exhausted. I was suffering from depression. I could not remember events or discussions that had recently transpired, and was to the point where I was having difficulty just following a conversation- let alone being able to participate in it. I felt like I was losing my mind. Given the decline in my abilities, I had to put my career on hold and change to a less stressful, more administrative position.
Since having participated in the Longevity Healthy Aging program over the past two years, my memory and cognitive abilities have been restored, my physical energy is almost back to its previous levels, and my vision is actually better than before. I have recently been able to return to the work I most enjoy and get back on track with my career! Thank you so very much- I feel like I have been given my life back. |
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