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| Testimonials |
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| BLEPHAROSPASM Information and Potential Solutions |
| The statements or information on this website have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. |
NOTE: Results are not always the same because each person's body responds differently.
Therefore, the testimonials above are not representative of the results that you may receive.
Therefore, the testimonials above are not representative of the results that you may receive.
Hi Steve,
Just to give you an update, I started taking your supplements on March 27th, about two and
a half weeks ago. I had been taking a different blue green algae for the previous 9 weeks
with no noticeable improvement in my blepharospasm.
Over the last two weeks there has been a noticeable improvement. My spasms are now less
severe and the spasm threshold is now considerably greater. Admittedly these are early
days, but I am now really hopeful that with time, these symptoms can, finally, be permanently
reversed.
Kind regards,
Ian – United Kingdom
Hi Steve - as per our phone conversation the other day
I started using the products on February 27 and within a month I started seeing results. I
had been using the injections since 2008 and the last few months, they did not last the 3
months anymore, it seemed like within a month of having them, my eye and face started
spasming.
In May 2011 when I saw a neurologist, I was told I had blepharospasm and that's what's
causing the spasms. This started 3 years prior in 2008 and consistently kept getting worse.
Then beginning of this year, I started looking up stuff on the Internet about this and came
across your website. This was the best thing that could have happened to me - I thought I've
tried everything from medications to injections why not try something else - of course being
natural products was the key. I didn't want to be on any more meds for the rest of my life.
Thank you Steve - this has changed my quality of life. Some days I didn't even want to be
around people as it was embarrassing when I would talk and my eye/face would spasm so
bad, some people thought I was having a stroke.
I am slowly weaning myself off the meds I was on and hopefully your products (6 product
plan) will keep on working as I will continue to just use your products.
Once again thanks so much Steve for putting your information on the Internet and I'm so
glad I found it. To date my eye and face have stopped spasming completely - what an
awesome feeling. 1 month to see results - wow - I was impressed.
Alba - Canada
Steve,
I've been taking your recommended amounts of the food supplements for almost three
months now, and I'm happy to inform you that within the past few weeks I've seen a
significant reduction in my left eye blepharospasm condition. I wanted to let you know
about my good results. Thank you very much for your help!
David - California
Steve,
We would like to thank you for helping my wife Penny with her recovery from
blepharospasm. She is 99% better and we are very grateful for your help and advice.
Once again, thank you.
Regards,
Orlando - California
Steve,
There was a period where I thought the dystonia was under control, thanks to the food. It
was not perfect, but it was better. Then over the last couple of months, I thought it was not
doing very much, so Jan and I agreed that we would just finish what we had and stop
ordering. Very big mistake. She had been only receiving a few capsules a day for the last
week or so. The severity of the dystonia returned. In a panic, I reordered yesterday, paying
for quick shipment. Hopefully, it will arrive on Tuesday. Jan and I agreed that while not
perfect, the dystonia is much worse without the food. If I thought it was not doing anything, I
was wrong. Thanks for your support.
Rollin – North Carolina
Hi Steve,
I think I had a breakthrough! I've been taking the food for almost 2 weeks now however,
because I am naturally sensitive to new things, I’ve had to start slow, only taking 1/2 the
recommended amounts.
As you know, my dystonia is cervical, in my neck. It really acts up when I’m relaxing for the
night before falling asleep. Getting to sleep is a whole process in itself with the twisting and
tightening. My neck will get so hard and tight, it actually feels like stone! The nights are so
difficult; I would need complete silence to sleep. Because my husband snores, I have slept
the last 6 months on the couch.
Just in the last week, I have had wonderful sleep, solid sleep in bed! I haven't heard a thing.
It’s been the best sleep I have had in probably a year. With that being said, my
breakthrough came in small intervals last night. There were periods of absolute stillness in
my neck while I was going to sleep. It was wonderful, just 5 to 10 seconds of stillness that
would come and go and then I slept like a baby. I even slept an extra 1 1/2 hours.
I truly believe this is a gift from you to me and, as time goes on, I will keep you posted as I
progress.
Thank you for caring Steve,
God Bless You!
Rae - California
Steve,
I hope all is well with you. I've had a lot of good progress in the last 2 weeks. On a scale
of 1-10 my Dystonia is at a 3..! I don't have the hardness in my neck anymore & the muscle
pulling is varying slightly & mostly when I’m going to sleep.
Thank you again,
Rae - California (update)
Hi there Steve,
Kevin's eyes are 80% better. He still has it in the jaw, but is in a better mind now and
driving to work without having to hold his eyes open. Getting the old hubby back at last.
Many thanks.
Sue - Australia
Hi Steve,
I am seeing an improvement in my blepharospasm, and it has only been 4 or 5 weeks
on the food. That is good news and thank you.
Regards,
Barbara – United Kingdom
Hi Steve,
Sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you. We just returned from a vacation
yesterday. I am glad to be able to tell you that I feel so much better than I have in
years. I appreciate the fact that you wanted to help me and that you made your story
available online. I can't say that I am symptom free, but very close. If I could ever stop
thinking about it, I think I could be symptom free. I am taking the whole food
supplements. I do plan to also stay on the acidophilus as I think it helped my immune
system. I never got a cold or flu all winter long. My husband is going to get started on
the acidophilus also. I am very glad to know that this helps me. On the off chance that
I ever know another person with this embarrassing dystonia, I will definitely tell them
about you. Thank you Steve.
Best regards,
Sandy - Idaho
Hi Steve,
Sorry that it's taken me so long to reply. Life is busy. I am feeling really good. My
anxiety issues are actually worse than my blepharospasm now, although, even that has
been extremely better.
I want to thank you again for being there when I needed something desperately. My
quality of life has changed for the better this past year. I can certainly say that you are
one of my heroes.
Best regards,
Sandy - Idaho (update)
Hi Steve,
It has been about 2 months now that I have been taking the food. I certainly notice a
difference. This annoying condition is now at least tolerable. After the alternative
treatment taken by most,( what a nightmare) that I decided to never do again, I
discovered you and your website. You offer an alternative to help find relief.
In September I had that other treatment. The next morning my eyelids had collapsed
onto my eyelashes, my mouth was crooked. It took at least 8 weeks or more for
everything to go back into place. Never again! I had another appointment in December,
which I had forgotten about. They called to let me know that I had missed it and would I
like to reschedule. My answer was a definite no that I was very disappointed with that
treatment and would never do it again. So that is my story so far. Thank you Steve for
helping me find relief without needles.
Sincerely,
Darcie - New Jersey
Hi Steve,
I'm taking the products you recommended and when I got to the point of taking 6 of
each of the two main foods, I suddenly felt a nice relaxed feeling in my eyes and the
frequent episodes of dystonia were substantially diminished. After a few days I started
to reduce them slowly as suggested. When I got to half of what I originally needed it was
still effective and that is where I will stay with the good feeling. This is where I stand right
now and I like it. Thank you.
Claudio - Texas
Dear Steve,
Many thanks for your interest and perseverance in starting me on the nutritional
supplements. In about six weeks I felt the violent spasms were beginning to decrease in
intensity and occurrence, this being short of a miracle. Still keeping on the foods hoping
the head tremors will cease, however, I do feel there has been an improvement. Again
thank you for your recommendations, efforts and informational contacts.
Elaine - Pennsylvania
Hi Steve,
I have been taking the food faithfully for nearly two and a half months and I am pleased
to say they are helping me tremendously. I first noticed after three weeks the sunlight
did not seem near as intense. My spasms are much less and my speech is so much
better. I have been taking Botox injections for over seven years and I dreaded it every
time I had to go back. The side effects seemed to get worse each time. I am not cured
but people have noticed the difference. It feels so good to be able to look at someone
without having a spasm. I am pleased with the results that I am seeing. Thanks for your
help.
Carol - Texas
Dear Steve,
I've been taking the supplements for 8 weeks, until I felt improvement. At this point,
three months later I hardly blink. When I started to feel the symptoms about 2 years
ago, I just started taking driving lessons, and then I was diagnosed with
Blepharospasm. At that point I felt that this dream of driving is no longer a possibility.
Well, today I'm planning to start lessons again. I feel safe to do so. My eyes are doing
great! I want to take this opportunity to thank you for taking time to help people. I
wasn't very optimistic when I started to take the supplements and I can't believe the
results I'm getting. May G-d bless you for all your efforts and keep up the good work.
Thank you again,
Miriam - NY
Hi Steve,
My speech and my dystonia are certainly much improved, but certainly not all there as
yet. I am continuing and hoping for more improvement.
David - California
Hello Steve,
Naomi reporting: I am now in week 17 of taking the food and my digestion has
improved. I feel well in myself. My blepharospasm symptoms have reduced. Also the
dystonic symptoms in my jaw, throat, neck and shoulders have eased. Breathing at
night is easier. I am hopeful the improvements will continue.
Thank you and best wishes,
Naomi - New Zealand
As you know, my son has dystonia in his whole body and has suffered terribly. The
good news is that the superfood is working very well. It has been effective quite fast and
we hope for it to continue and improve even more. Thank you for helping him.
Uma - India
Hi Steve,
I now have noticed a 40 - 50% improvement with my son's generalized dystonia. He is
stretching his body less.
I am thankful to you and may G-d continue helping my son. I feel the super food will
eventually have him symptom free. Thanks and I will keep in touch with you on his
progress.
Uma - India (update)
Steve,
I am very thrilled to report that after taking the supplements for 10 days, I am feeling
better than I have in over 2 years. My initial diagnosis was dry eye. After almost two
years of using various drops, having tear ducts plugged, and several other procedures,
I was diagnosed with Blepharospasm. I tried a series of injections which helped very
little. I had prayed for the Lord to guide me in what to do. When I googled
Blepharospasm and saw your story, I felt that my prayer was being answered. While I
am certainly not healed, I am so much better and I can have hope of being back to my
old self in the near future. I can’t thank you enough for what you are doing.
Shirley - Florida
Steve, this is a short note to let you know how much improvement I have had in the past
30 days. In the last 30 days, I have had 23 good days, which is a vast improvement
over the previous 30 days when I only had 8 good days. I still have the occasional bad
days, but they are getting less and less. Thank you for all you do.
Shirley - Florida (update)
I read about Steve and the whole food supplements on the Internet and contacted him
directly with regard to my wife, who was suffering from Blepharospasm. No other
treatment could bring her significant relief and we decided to try Steve's advice. Steve
was incredibly supportive and instructed us in great detail. I had taken her to several
doctors and they could not figure out what was wrong with her. We have seen
neurologists, and did not receive any concrete answers. My wife had actually been
blind for more than six months. I was very worried, but less than four weeks after
starting the food supplements and praying to God to help us out as well, we began to
see some changes. She suddenly felt a significant improvement. She is now able to do
outdoor sports without any problems, which was not possible before. I want to thank
Steve again for his help.
Best regards,
Elias - Texas
I am a 59-year old husband and father and became afflicted with Benign Essential
Blepharospasm (BEB) in January of this year. My symptoms were blinking eyes, head
bowing (chin-to-chest), and some involuntary facial movements. I visited several
different doctors, including two neurologists. Once I knew that I had BEB, I then took two
courses of action: 1) I was surrounded by praying family and friends; and, 2) I found
Steve Zarren’s website and called him.
Steve was very kind and compassionate. It seemed to be Steve’s mission in life to help
people with BEB and Dystonia. He helped me with my first order and sent me very
specific instructions on how to proceed. I followed his recommendations exactly.
In addition to Steve’s recommendations, I reduced my coffee consumption from 1.5
quarts per day to zero coffee cups. I switched to black tea, green tea, and herbal mint
tea which have also helped. Due to my severe blinking and movements, I did have one
Botox treatment about three weeks after starting the program, but I am hoping that I will
not have to undergo Botox ever again because I have received such relief from the
food. Also I have tried to increase my physical exercise to be more active.
Last week, I drove two and one-half hours to an appointment with one of the leading
neurologists in my state specializing in involuntary movement illnesses. After the doctor
examined me, he said that I was relatively symptom-free and he discharged me as his
patient. Now it has been just over 90 days since I started with Steve and I can report
that I have returned to 90-95% of being back to my regular self before the onset of BEB.
In conclusion, I am thankful to Steve for his help and guidance over these very difficult
months for me, and I am grateful to God for answered prayers.
Sincerest Regards,
Mr. Wilson, Washington
Dear Steve,
I can report that I am up to 99% back to normal.
I am taking your supplements and have changed my diet to include more fruits and
vegetables along with some life-style changes. I drink filtered water and have given up
coffee (I was drinking over 1.5 quarts/day). Now I enjoy green tea and a little black tea. I
have been working out at our local gym and going on bicycle rides. Friends and family
have
noticed my lack of blinking and given me favorable comments. Thank you for guiding me
back to health. Please continue on with your quest to help other people like myself.
Mr. Wilson - Washington (update)
Steve,
I must say that after 4 weeks of taking the supplements, there has been a little
improvement in how I feel and now and then less suffering of the blepharospasm.
After ten years increasing symptoms and searching for improvement through many
alternative healing therapies, this is the first time things are getting noticeably better.
Although I am a medical physician, it is has been even a hell of a job finding
some relief. So I'm happy with the improvement so far!!
I'm not where I have to be as yet, but last week, for the first time, it struck me while
working, that my eyes were quieter and I felt quieter in my whole face also!
After feeling improvement it strengthened me.
Thanks for your interest.
Dr. Peter – The Netherlands
Hi Steve,
I began using the products and need to be patient as I believe it has not taken full
effect as yet. However, coupled with reducing daily medication, the products seem
to be helping.
The frequency and length of oculargyric crisis (rotating of the eye balls) is
diminishing.
I fell clearer in my thinking, feeling more stable,more energetic and generally look
better. It helps if I exercise frequently, have regular sleeping pattern and eat regularly.
I am confident that by week six, the OGC will have subsided and I will be recommending
it to other New Zealand sufferers.
Kind regards,
Richard - New Zealand
I am doing pretty well - much less light sensitivity and blinking is minimal.
Jeanie - Utah
Hello Steve,
I noticed after a couple of weeks I was feeling better. Somewhere in the next few weeks I
noticed the pulling in my back was much better. That is what caused my neck to turn to
the left side of my body. Thank you so much for the information. I have had torticollis
(cervical dystonia) for 17 years.
Thank you,
Dorie - Indiana
Steve,
We were away the month of February and the product wasn't shipped to me. But I did
notice an improvement before I ran out. I am home for 1 week now and am currently
following your instructions. I am seeing an improvement in my spasms. Thanks for your
help.
Kathy - Pennsylvania
Hi Steve,
The whole food supplements are helping me. Fortunately, I do not have to take that
many and reduced it, but went back to what I was taking. I still have some problems
when I am out in the wind a lot, but it is much better than it was before. Thank you.
Rodney - OK
I read about Steve and the whole food supplements coincidently on the Internet and
contacted him directly with regard to my father, who was suffering heavily from
blepharospasm. No other treatment could bring him significant relief and we decided to
try Steve's advice. Steve was incredibly supportive and instructed us in great detail. In
the first few weeks, my father could not feel a significant improvement, but after
approximately 6-7 weeks, during which my father increased the amount steadily, he
suddenly felt a significant improvement. He is now able to work without any problems
and even do outdoor sports without any problems, which was not possible before.
I want to thank Steve again for his great efforts and we cannot express how happy
we are that we finally found a relief for my father!
Best regards,
Thomas - Austria
Hi Steve,
Just a quick update to let you know about Isabella’s progress. Isabella’s eye has stayed
open for the longest period to date i.e, going onto 9 weeks now. So, it would appear
that the whole food supplements she is taking are having some benefit to her.
Appreciate your help and advice,
Regards,
John - Australia
I have Dystonia spasms of the eyelids. The 5th week on the whole food supplements I
got worse. But with more time and patience into the 8th week I got some relief. I can
watch TV for the first time in a long time.
Thanks Steve.
Now I have reduced my amounts on your advice. I am down to the minimum of one of
each three times a day. Thank you so much for your help and changing my life.
Berry - Texas
About 20 months ago, my eyes started shutting on me. It progressed quite rapidly
where it became hard to drive, talk to people face to face, etc. The first doctor said I
had sleep apnea. The second said I have dry eye, which I do, but it took awhile to be
diagnosed as having blepharospasm. I have put up with this disorder for over a year
and a half before finding Steve on line. I talked with Steve, and because he is a fellow
blepharospasm sufferer, I felt comforted knowing he knew exactly what I was going
through. I had been praying to find my answer, because, I can't imagine God wanting
me to go through this. I've always known that nutrition is the main key for a body that
will heal itself. What Steve told me made sense and I agreed immediately to give it a try.
Steve told me it will take 6 to 12 weeks to work, if it's going to. I have been on the
program for 12 days now. On day 8 I was driving home from Tampa, and I suddenly
realized, I wasn't blinking! This blew my mind! Sunday was just o.k. but the last 2 days
have been wonderful! I can honestly say, that 75-80% of the spasms are gone! This
tells me, we are on the right track, and in due time, I will be totally healed! As Steve
says, “be patient”. It's not perfect yet. It seems towards evening, my eyes get tired,
and spasm a little more. This too make sense to me. I'm sure my eye muscles have
been through a lot the last 20 months. I really am thrilled, and I thank my God for
leading me to Steve. If you are reading this, you are probably suffering from this
debilitating disease. I feel your pain, but this product just might be your answer. I know
it's mine! I will keep you updated on my progress. Thank you.
Doug - Florida
Dear Steve,
These whole food supplements work! I have felt some positive reactions! Probably
around the fourth week , my speech started to get more dependable; meaning people
could understand me much better.
My tongue was no longer projecting outward.
You can imagine how difficult this made eating, when everything I put in my mouth my
tongue would shove right back out. I could no longer eat in public, and it got so I would
not eat with my family. It became very isolating. It got so bad, that I had a feeding tube
put in my stomach, because I started losing weight at an alarming rate.
Four weeks into taking the whole food supplements, my tongue started getting less stiff
and more comfortable. I started spontaneously answering and calling on the phone,
which heretofore had been impossible. In the fifth week, I felt confident enough to
schedule a job interview.
I am scheduled to have the feeding tube removed. There was a time in my life when I
did not think I would ever be able to eat in public or through my mouth again. Your
products has had more than a positive reaction--it has changed my life.
Who knows? If I keep this up, I may just have the confidence to go on a date.
Paula - Indiana
Steve,
These whole food supplements have helped to improve my condition. When I take
them, they make a lot of the pain go away (I have cervical dystonia) and lessen my
symptoms. My friends and family have noticed the improvement. With the combination
of the whole food supplements and the Botox shots, I am able to walk with my head up.
For a guy that had to look at the floor when shopping and ran into people and things, it
is really wonderful.
Thanks,
Chip - Virginia
Hi Steve,
The cervical dystonia and blepharospasm have improved 100% in the last week. Taking
these whole food supplements have really helped me take control of my life and now I
can go shopping, eat and drive, and go to church without having my eyes close and my
neck is doing 100% better, too.
I can play my piano, read my books, and write on Face book a lot better. My stress level
is much lower and so is my blood pressure. I can talk to my friends and not feel so bad.
Trying to clear my throat and swallowing my food is a lot better, too. The enzymes and
the other whole food supplements now allow me to do all of these normal, everyday
activities.
Jesus Christ said, "The food and herbs are for healing the body, mind and pray".
I am doing so much better now and can go on with my life and live it in joy and peace.
Kenneth - Texas
Good morning Steve,
I wanted to drop a quick line and let you know that I have started to feel a great deal of
improvement. Thank you so much for all your pioneering efforts on this and I will keep
you posted as we move forward.
Best Regards,
Cathy - Massachusetts
Hi Steve,
I am still having some spasms but it is much better, I will continue on my program, and
pray for steady improvement.
Thank you,
Cathy - Massachusetts (update)
Steve,
I am following your amounts accurately and with my fingers crossed for a positive result.
I'm just into my 3rd week and have noticed subtle changes to my body. I'm doing some
exercise now (20 minutes per day), plus staying active during the day when time allows.
The amounts ramp up pretty soon now so hopefully the body is ready for it. I will keep
you informed of anything positive Steve, and thanks again for your help.
Regards,
Ray - Australia
Hey Steve, It's Melissa!
I just thought you should know that after only a week of taking these whole food
supplements, my eyes have improved 90%!! They're still not completely back to normal,
but almost, and its only been three weeks since I started taking this nutrition. I don't
know if you remember, but my eyes were sealed shut for about three months. Thanks
again!!
Melissa - Arizona
I have been eating many of these nutritional products and they changed my life. I used
to eat the products only once a day first thing in the morning. What a surprise I
received when I began taking them three times a day. It made all the difference! The
twitching in both eyes have stopped and it has only been about three weeks using this
new routine. I thank you, so-ooo very much and hope others will allow you to help them
as well.
Cheryl - Nevada
Dear Steve,
As you are aware I have dystonia which is a very debilitating condition. I was thrilled to
find Steve's web site which proposed a healthy option. I wasn't sure that these whole
food supplements were going to work, but I was more than prepared to give it a try.
Steve took great time to send me a schedule of recommended amounts to take which I
immediately commenced. Now, six months after following the recommendations, I am
amazed at how much my condition has improved. I can safely say that I am almost back
to normal. I attribute my improvement to the fact that I am taking these whole food
supplements. All of the health professionals that I have met told me, it was highly
unlikely that my condition would ever go away.
I feel that there are other people who could benefit greatly from taking these whole food
supplements. Dystonia is a condition which can strike anyone at any time and has a
huge impact on every aspect of daily life. Any ray of hope for sufferers should be
advertised as widely as possible. We only have one life, so it's important to help
ourselves and others as much as we can.
Kind regards,
Caroline - Ireland
Hi Steve,
Today I'm starting my 7th week and am almost afraid to tell you of some of the results
for fear they'll come back. This past Tuesday was the first time, in 18 months, that the
shaking of my head didn't wake me. It started soon after, but was always shaking first
thing. On Wednesday, I noticed it wasn't as difficult to write something -- for a few
moments anyway. I'm hoping the improvements continue.
Becky - Washington
Hi Steve,
I'm now on my 57th day on this whole food supplement program. Dr.Hakimi, who is my
doctor of osteopathy homeopathy, is delighted that I'm on this whole food supplement
regime because my arm is gradually responding to his therapy, which I undergo once a
week. I also let him see everything I was taking and gave him your name.
I'm going to continue with this whole food supplement program until it kicks in. Again
thank you.
Carmen - California
Steve,
I was having this continual cramp in my leg that was waking me up at night. I tried Advil,
muscle relaxers, and sleeping pills (all at separate times). When you said I should try
these whole food supplements, I was really skeptical, but I always trusted your
information so I decided to try them. Boy, was I happy I did! I started taking the
amounts you told me to start with, and then when I built up to 6 a day, after 4 weeks,
the pain was totally gone. I know this must sound incredible, but they truly worked for
me. Thank you for saving my sleep and alleviating the pain completely!
Deb - Maryland
It seems to be working. I received the second shipment and it is doing some good.
I welcome continued improvement.
Fred - Georgia
Hey Steve,
I am feeling better. No spasms until I drive.
Karen - California
Steve,
I started with what seemed like mild eye irritation. I experienced uncontrollable blinking
and general irritation in both eyes. This condition flared up dramatically when driving.
When things began to worsen and my eyes were unable to function at home and at
work, I went to see my optometrist. I was diagnosed with dry eye and was prescribed
several drops 2 months after the initial diagnosis, I was not getting relief. Things were in
fact getting much worse. I would have to close one eye or prop open one eye
depending on the severity of the symptoms I was feeling that day. Daily functions were
getting more and more difficult. I was nearly unable to look people in the eye as that
would invariably set off an episode. I also could not be in rooms with a large amount of
fluorescent light (and even later any well lit area including sunlight) as that would also
trigger my symptoms. Driving was getting much more difficult and I certainly was not
looking forward to the hour and half drive to and from work each day. I asked about
being referred to an ophthalmologist. The dry eye diagnosis was confirmed and my
bottom punctual ducts were plugged to keep moisture from draining away from my
eyes. In addition, I was prescribed additional drops for day and night moisture
replenishment. I was hopeful, due to the fact that I felt some initial relief. The relief only
lasted for about 2 weeks. After that short time, my symptoms continued. After another 2
months I asked to be referred to another ophthalmologist. I was again told that I did
indeed have dry eye but also may have something called blepharospasm. I was
referred to a neuro-ophthalmologist. The neuro-ophthalmologist believed my symptoms
to indeed be blepharospasm and that dry eye was present but not to the level that
should cause any irritation. My only course of action was injections. I agreed to the
injections and 16 total injections were given about 10 minutes later. They were painful
but I looked forward to the 3 months of relief that were coming my way. My eyes felt
much better and the symptoms of blepharospasm subsided after day 5 of the injections
but the sensation around my eyes and eyelids were difficult to endure. Things balanced
out after week 2 and I began to feel normal. The bottom dropped out after week 4. I was
mostly devastated. I was beginning to feel as though I would not get any relief. I began
looking on the Internet for other resources and help and ran across Steve Zarren’s site.
His story and experiences were similar to mine and so I thought that I would contact him
and give his whole food supplement program a try. The cost was considerable but I was
running out of options. The amount of whole food supplements I am taking is pretty
staggering but after feeling initial relief, it is an inconvenience that is quickly overcome. I
felt relief after the first week and have been fairly steady since then. I am currently on
week 7. I will get an occasional bad moment or even bad day where the symptoms will
flare up, but the severity is much less than before. I would not say I am cured. But I will
say that my quality of life is better and my symptoms are more manageable than before.
I look forward to continuing my dosage and hopefully living the rest of my life
blepharospasm free.
Steven - Indiana
Dear Steve,
Thank you for your support. It has only been a month since I started taking
my supplements and the blinking and eye closure are still happening but I
understand that it takes awhile to heal. I think that I'm not eating enough healthy
foods. It is working progressively and I'm feeling a bit better too.
Thank you for the consistent emails to encourage me. Appreciate that very much.
Rose - Australia
Just to give you an update, I started taking your supplements on March 27th, about two and
a half weeks ago. I had been taking a different blue green algae for the previous 9 weeks
with no noticeable improvement in my blepharospasm.
Over the last two weeks there has been a noticeable improvement. My spasms are now less
severe and the spasm threshold is now considerably greater. Admittedly these are early
days, but I am now really hopeful that with time, these symptoms can, finally, be permanently
reversed.
Kind regards,
Ian – United Kingdom
Hi Steve - as per our phone conversation the other day
I started using the products on February 27 and within a month I started seeing results. I
had been using the injections since 2008 and the last few months, they did not last the 3
months anymore, it seemed like within a month of having them, my eye and face started
spasming.
In May 2011 when I saw a neurologist, I was told I had blepharospasm and that's what's
causing the spasms. This started 3 years prior in 2008 and consistently kept getting worse.
Then beginning of this year, I started looking up stuff on the Internet about this and came
across your website. This was the best thing that could have happened to me - I thought I've
tried everything from medications to injections why not try something else - of course being
natural products was the key. I didn't want to be on any more meds for the rest of my life.
Thank you Steve - this has changed my quality of life. Some days I didn't even want to be
around people as it was embarrassing when I would talk and my eye/face would spasm so
bad, some people thought I was having a stroke.
I am slowly weaning myself off the meds I was on and hopefully your products (6 product
plan) will keep on working as I will continue to just use your products.
Once again thanks so much Steve for putting your information on the Internet and I'm so
glad I found it. To date my eye and face have stopped spasming completely - what an
awesome feeling. 1 month to see results - wow - I was impressed.
Alba - Canada
Steve,
I've been taking your recommended amounts of the food supplements for almost three
months now, and I'm happy to inform you that within the past few weeks I've seen a
significant reduction in my left eye blepharospasm condition. I wanted to let you know
about my good results. Thank you very much for your help!
David - California
Steve,
We would like to thank you for helping my wife Penny with her recovery from
blepharospasm. She is 99% better and we are very grateful for your help and advice.
Once again, thank you.
Regards,
Orlando - California
Steve,
There was a period where I thought the dystonia was under control, thanks to the food. It
was not perfect, but it was better. Then over the last couple of months, I thought it was not
doing very much, so Jan and I agreed that we would just finish what we had and stop
ordering. Very big mistake. She had been only receiving a few capsules a day for the last
week or so. The severity of the dystonia returned. In a panic, I reordered yesterday, paying
for quick shipment. Hopefully, it will arrive on Tuesday. Jan and I agreed that while not
perfect, the dystonia is much worse without the food. If I thought it was not doing anything, I
was wrong. Thanks for your support.
Rollin – North Carolina
Hi Steve,
I think I had a breakthrough! I've been taking the food for almost 2 weeks now however,
because I am naturally sensitive to new things, I’ve had to start slow, only taking 1/2 the
recommended amounts.
As you know, my dystonia is cervical, in my neck. It really acts up when I’m relaxing for the
night before falling asleep. Getting to sleep is a whole process in itself with the twisting and
tightening. My neck will get so hard and tight, it actually feels like stone! The nights are so
difficult; I would need complete silence to sleep. Because my husband snores, I have slept
the last 6 months on the couch.
Just in the last week, I have had wonderful sleep, solid sleep in bed! I haven't heard a thing.
It’s been the best sleep I have had in probably a year. With that being said, my
breakthrough came in small intervals last night. There were periods of absolute stillness in
my neck while I was going to sleep. It was wonderful, just 5 to 10 seconds of stillness that
would come and go and then I slept like a baby. I even slept an extra 1 1/2 hours.
I truly believe this is a gift from you to me and, as time goes on, I will keep you posted as I
progress.
Thank you for caring Steve,
God Bless You!
Rae - California
Steve,
I hope all is well with you. I've had a lot of good progress in the last 2 weeks. On a scale
of 1-10 my Dystonia is at a 3..! I don't have the hardness in my neck anymore & the muscle
pulling is varying slightly & mostly when I’m going to sleep.
Thank you again,
Rae - California (update)
Hi there Steve,
Kevin's eyes are 80% better. He still has it in the jaw, but is in a better mind now and
driving to work without having to hold his eyes open. Getting the old hubby back at last.
Many thanks.
Sue - Australia
Hi Steve,
I am seeing an improvement in my blepharospasm, and it has only been 4 or 5 weeks
on the food. That is good news and thank you.
Regards,
Barbara – United Kingdom
Hi Steve,
Sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you. We just returned from a vacation
yesterday. I am glad to be able to tell you that I feel so much better than I have in
years. I appreciate the fact that you wanted to help me and that you made your story
available online. I can't say that I am symptom free, but very close. If I could ever stop
thinking about it, I think I could be symptom free. I am taking the whole food
supplements. I do plan to also stay on the acidophilus as I think it helped my immune
system. I never got a cold or flu all winter long. My husband is going to get started on
the acidophilus also. I am very glad to know that this helps me. On the off chance that
I ever know another person with this embarrassing dystonia, I will definitely tell them
about you. Thank you Steve.
Best regards,
Sandy - Idaho
Hi Steve,
Sorry that it's taken me so long to reply. Life is busy. I am feeling really good. My
anxiety issues are actually worse than my blepharospasm now, although, even that has
been extremely better.
I want to thank you again for being there when I needed something desperately. My
quality of life has changed for the better this past year. I can certainly say that you are
one of my heroes.
Best regards,
Sandy - Idaho (update)
Hi Steve,
It has been about 2 months now that I have been taking the food. I certainly notice a
difference. This annoying condition is now at least tolerable. After the alternative
treatment taken by most,( what a nightmare) that I decided to never do again, I
discovered you and your website. You offer an alternative to help find relief.
In September I had that other treatment. The next morning my eyelids had collapsed
onto my eyelashes, my mouth was crooked. It took at least 8 weeks or more for
everything to go back into place. Never again! I had another appointment in December,
which I had forgotten about. They called to let me know that I had missed it and would I
like to reschedule. My answer was a definite no that I was very disappointed with that
treatment and would never do it again. So that is my story so far. Thank you Steve for
helping me find relief without needles.
Sincerely,
Darcie - New Jersey
Hi Steve,
I'm taking the products you recommended and when I got to the point of taking 6 of
each of the two main foods, I suddenly felt a nice relaxed feeling in my eyes and the
frequent episodes of dystonia were substantially diminished. After a few days I started
to reduce them slowly as suggested. When I got to half of what I originally needed it was
still effective and that is where I will stay with the good feeling. This is where I stand right
now and I like it. Thank you.
Claudio - Texas
Dear Steve,
Many thanks for your interest and perseverance in starting me on the nutritional
supplements. In about six weeks I felt the violent spasms were beginning to decrease in
intensity and occurrence, this being short of a miracle. Still keeping on the foods hoping
the head tremors will cease, however, I do feel there has been an improvement. Again
thank you for your recommendations, efforts and informational contacts.
Elaine - Pennsylvania
Hi Steve,
I have been taking the food faithfully for nearly two and a half months and I am pleased
to say they are helping me tremendously. I first noticed after three weeks the sunlight
did not seem near as intense. My spasms are much less and my speech is so much
better. I have been taking Botox injections for over seven years and I dreaded it every
time I had to go back. The side effects seemed to get worse each time. I am not cured
but people have noticed the difference. It feels so good to be able to look at someone
without having a spasm. I am pleased with the results that I am seeing. Thanks for your
help.
Carol - Texas
Dear Steve,
I've been taking the supplements for 8 weeks, until I felt improvement. At this point,
three months later I hardly blink. When I started to feel the symptoms about 2 years
ago, I just started taking driving lessons, and then I was diagnosed with
Blepharospasm. At that point I felt that this dream of driving is no longer a possibility.
Well, today I'm planning to start lessons again. I feel safe to do so. My eyes are doing
great! I want to take this opportunity to thank you for taking time to help people. I
wasn't very optimistic when I started to take the supplements and I can't believe the
results I'm getting. May G-d bless you for all your efforts and keep up the good work.
Thank you again,
Miriam - NY
Hi Steve,
My speech and my dystonia are certainly much improved, but certainly not all there as
yet. I am continuing and hoping for more improvement.
David - California
Hello Steve,
Naomi reporting: I am now in week 17 of taking the food and my digestion has
improved. I feel well in myself. My blepharospasm symptoms have reduced. Also the
dystonic symptoms in my jaw, throat, neck and shoulders have eased. Breathing at
night is easier. I am hopeful the improvements will continue.
Thank you and best wishes,
Naomi - New Zealand
As you know, my son has dystonia in his whole body and has suffered terribly. The
good news is that the superfood is working very well. It has been effective quite fast and
we hope for it to continue and improve even more. Thank you for helping him.
Uma - India
Hi Steve,
I now have noticed a 40 - 50% improvement with my son's generalized dystonia. He is
stretching his body less.
I am thankful to you and may G-d continue helping my son. I feel the super food will
eventually have him symptom free. Thanks and I will keep in touch with you on his
progress.
Uma - India (update)
Steve,
I am very thrilled to report that after taking the supplements for 10 days, I am feeling
better than I have in over 2 years. My initial diagnosis was dry eye. After almost two
years of using various drops, having tear ducts plugged, and several other procedures,
I was diagnosed with Blepharospasm. I tried a series of injections which helped very
little. I had prayed for the Lord to guide me in what to do. When I googled
Blepharospasm and saw your story, I felt that my prayer was being answered. While I
am certainly not healed, I am so much better and I can have hope of being back to my
old self in the near future. I can’t thank you enough for what you are doing.
Shirley - Florida
Steve, this is a short note to let you know how much improvement I have had in the past
30 days. In the last 30 days, I have had 23 good days, which is a vast improvement
over the previous 30 days when I only had 8 good days. I still have the occasional bad
days, but they are getting less and less. Thank you for all you do.
Shirley - Florida (update)
I read about Steve and the whole food supplements on the Internet and contacted him
directly with regard to my wife, who was suffering from Blepharospasm. No other
treatment could bring her significant relief and we decided to try Steve's advice. Steve
was incredibly supportive and instructed us in great detail. I had taken her to several
doctors and they could not figure out what was wrong with her. We have seen
neurologists, and did not receive any concrete answers. My wife had actually been
blind for more than six months. I was very worried, but less than four weeks after
starting the food supplements and praying to God to help us out as well, we began to
see some changes. She suddenly felt a significant improvement. She is now able to do
outdoor sports without any problems, which was not possible before. I want to thank
Steve again for his help.
Best regards,
Elias - Texas
I am a 59-year old husband and father and became afflicted with Benign Essential
Blepharospasm (BEB) in January of this year. My symptoms were blinking eyes, head
bowing (chin-to-chest), and some involuntary facial movements. I visited several
different doctors, including two neurologists. Once I knew that I had BEB, I then took two
courses of action: 1) I was surrounded by praying family and friends; and, 2) I found
Steve Zarren’s website and called him.
Steve was very kind and compassionate. It seemed to be Steve’s mission in life to help
people with BEB and Dystonia. He helped me with my first order and sent me very
specific instructions on how to proceed. I followed his recommendations exactly.
In addition to Steve’s recommendations, I reduced my coffee consumption from 1.5
quarts per day to zero coffee cups. I switched to black tea, green tea, and herbal mint
tea which have also helped. Due to my severe blinking and movements, I did have one
Botox treatment about three weeks after starting the program, but I am hoping that I will
not have to undergo Botox ever again because I have received such relief from the
food. Also I have tried to increase my physical exercise to be more active.
Last week, I drove two and one-half hours to an appointment with one of the leading
neurologists in my state specializing in involuntary movement illnesses. After the doctor
examined me, he said that I was relatively symptom-free and he discharged me as his
patient. Now it has been just over 90 days since I started with Steve and I can report
that I have returned to 90-95% of being back to my regular self before the onset of BEB.
In conclusion, I am thankful to Steve for his help and guidance over these very difficult
months for me, and I am grateful to God for answered prayers.
Sincerest Regards,
Mr. Wilson, Washington
Dear Steve,
I can report that I am up to 99% back to normal.
I am taking your supplements and have changed my diet to include more fruits and
vegetables along with some life-style changes. I drink filtered water and have given up
coffee (I was drinking over 1.5 quarts/day). Now I enjoy green tea and a little black tea. I
have been working out at our local gym and going on bicycle rides. Friends and family
have
noticed my lack of blinking and given me favorable comments. Thank you for guiding me
back to health. Please continue on with your quest to help other people like myself.
Mr. Wilson - Washington (update)
Steve,
I must say that after 4 weeks of taking the supplements, there has been a little
improvement in how I feel and now and then less suffering of the blepharospasm.
After ten years increasing symptoms and searching for improvement through many
alternative healing therapies, this is the first time things are getting noticeably better.
Although I am a medical physician, it is has been even a hell of a job finding
some relief. So I'm happy with the improvement so far!!
I'm not where I have to be as yet, but last week, for the first time, it struck me while
working, that my eyes were quieter and I felt quieter in my whole face also!
After feeling improvement it strengthened me.
Thanks for your interest.
Dr. Peter – The Netherlands
Hi Steve,
I began using the products and need to be patient as I believe it has not taken full
effect as yet. However, coupled with reducing daily medication, the products seem
to be helping.
The frequency and length of oculargyric crisis (rotating of the eye balls) is
diminishing.
I fell clearer in my thinking, feeling more stable,more energetic and generally look
better. It helps if I exercise frequently, have regular sleeping pattern and eat regularly.
I am confident that by week six, the OGC will have subsided and I will be recommending
it to other New Zealand sufferers.
Kind regards,
Richard - New Zealand
I am doing pretty well - much less light sensitivity and blinking is minimal.
Jeanie - Utah
Hello Steve,
I noticed after a couple of weeks I was feeling better. Somewhere in the next few weeks I
noticed the pulling in my back was much better. That is what caused my neck to turn to
the left side of my body. Thank you so much for the information. I have had torticollis
(cervical dystonia) for 17 years.
Thank you,
Dorie - Indiana
Steve,
We were away the month of February and the product wasn't shipped to me. But I did
notice an improvement before I ran out. I am home for 1 week now and am currently
following your instructions. I am seeing an improvement in my spasms. Thanks for your
help.
Kathy - Pennsylvania
Hi Steve,
The whole food supplements are helping me. Fortunately, I do not have to take that
many and reduced it, but went back to what I was taking. I still have some problems
when I am out in the wind a lot, but it is much better than it was before. Thank you.
Rodney - OK
I read about Steve and the whole food supplements coincidently on the Internet and
contacted him directly with regard to my father, who was suffering heavily from
blepharospasm. No other treatment could bring him significant relief and we decided to
try Steve's advice. Steve was incredibly supportive and instructed us in great detail. In
the first few weeks, my father could not feel a significant improvement, but after
approximately 6-7 weeks, during which my father increased the amount steadily, he
suddenly felt a significant improvement. He is now able to work without any problems
and even do outdoor sports without any problems, which was not possible before.
I want to thank Steve again for his great efforts and we cannot express how happy
we are that we finally found a relief for my father!
Best regards,
Thomas - Austria
Hi Steve,
Just a quick update to let you know about Isabella’s progress. Isabella’s eye has stayed
open for the longest period to date i.e, going onto 9 weeks now. So, it would appear
that the whole food supplements she is taking are having some benefit to her.
Appreciate your help and advice,
Regards,
John - Australia
I have Dystonia spasms of the eyelids. The 5th week on the whole food supplements I
got worse. But with more time and patience into the 8th week I got some relief. I can
watch TV for the first time in a long time.
Thanks Steve.
Now I have reduced my amounts on your advice. I am down to the minimum of one of
each three times a day. Thank you so much for your help and changing my life.
Berry - Texas
About 20 months ago, my eyes started shutting on me. It progressed quite rapidly
where it became hard to drive, talk to people face to face, etc. The first doctor said I
had sleep apnea. The second said I have dry eye, which I do, but it took awhile to be
diagnosed as having blepharospasm. I have put up with this disorder for over a year
and a half before finding Steve on line. I talked with Steve, and because he is a fellow
blepharospasm sufferer, I felt comforted knowing he knew exactly what I was going
through. I had been praying to find my answer, because, I can't imagine God wanting
me to go through this. I've always known that nutrition is the main key for a body that
will heal itself. What Steve told me made sense and I agreed immediately to give it a try.
Steve told me it will take 6 to 12 weeks to work, if it's going to. I have been on the
program for 12 days now. On day 8 I was driving home from Tampa, and I suddenly
realized, I wasn't blinking! This blew my mind! Sunday was just o.k. but the last 2 days
have been wonderful! I can honestly say, that 75-80% of the spasms are gone! This
tells me, we are on the right track, and in due time, I will be totally healed! As Steve
says, “be patient”. It's not perfect yet. It seems towards evening, my eyes get tired,
and spasm a little more. This too make sense to me. I'm sure my eye muscles have
been through a lot the last 20 months. I really am thrilled, and I thank my God for
leading me to Steve. If you are reading this, you are probably suffering from this
debilitating disease. I feel your pain, but this product just might be your answer. I know
it's mine! I will keep you updated on my progress. Thank you.
Doug - Florida
Dear Steve,
These whole food supplements work! I have felt some positive reactions! Probably
around the fourth week , my speech started to get more dependable; meaning people
could understand me much better.
My tongue was no longer projecting outward.
You can imagine how difficult this made eating, when everything I put in my mouth my
tongue would shove right back out. I could no longer eat in public, and it got so I would
not eat with my family. It became very isolating. It got so bad, that I had a feeding tube
put in my stomach, because I started losing weight at an alarming rate.
Four weeks into taking the whole food supplements, my tongue started getting less stiff
and more comfortable. I started spontaneously answering and calling on the phone,
which heretofore had been impossible. In the fifth week, I felt confident enough to
schedule a job interview.
I am scheduled to have the feeding tube removed. There was a time in my life when I
did not think I would ever be able to eat in public or through my mouth again. Your
products has had more than a positive reaction--it has changed my life.
Who knows? If I keep this up, I may just have the confidence to go on a date.
Paula - Indiana
Steve,
These whole food supplements have helped to improve my condition. When I take
them, they make a lot of the pain go away (I have cervical dystonia) and lessen my
symptoms. My friends and family have noticed the improvement. With the combination
of the whole food supplements and the Botox shots, I am able to walk with my head up.
For a guy that had to look at the floor when shopping and ran into people and things, it
is really wonderful.
Thanks,
Chip - Virginia
Hi Steve,
The cervical dystonia and blepharospasm have improved 100% in the last week. Taking
these whole food supplements have really helped me take control of my life and now I
can go shopping, eat and drive, and go to church without having my eyes close and my
neck is doing 100% better, too.
I can play my piano, read my books, and write on Face book a lot better. My stress level
is much lower and so is my blood pressure. I can talk to my friends and not feel so bad.
Trying to clear my throat and swallowing my food is a lot better, too. The enzymes and
the other whole food supplements now allow me to do all of these normal, everyday
activities.
Jesus Christ said, "The food and herbs are for healing the body, mind and pray".
I am doing so much better now and can go on with my life and live it in joy and peace.
Kenneth - Texas
Good morning Steve,
I wanted to drop a quick line and let you know that I have started to feel a great deal of
improvement. Thank you so much for all your pioneering efforts on this and I will keep
you posted as we move forward.
Best Regards,
Cathy - Massachusetts
Hi Steve,
I am still having some spasms but it is much better, I will continue on my program, and
pray for steady improvement.
Thank you,
Cathy - Massachusetts (update)
Steve,
I am following your amounts accurately and with my fingers crossed for a positive result.
I'm just into my 3rd week and have noticed subtle changes to my body. I'm doing some
exercise now (20 minutes per day), plus staying active during the day when time allows.
The amounts ramp up pretty soon now so hopefully the body is ready for it. I will keep
you informed of anything positive Steve, and thanks again for your help.
Regards,
Ray - Australia
Hey Steve, It's Melissa!
I just thought you should know that after only a week of taking these whole food
supplements, my eyes have improved 90%!! They're still not completely back to normal,
but almost, and its only been three weeks since I started taking this nutrition. I don't
know if you remember, but my eyes were sealed shut for about three months. Thanks
again!!
Melissa - Arizona
I have been eating many of these nutritional products and they changed my life. I used
to eat the products only once a day first thing in the morning. What a surprise I
received when I began taking them three times a day. It made all the difference! The
twitching in both eyes have stopped and it has only been about three weeks using this
new routine. I thank you, so-ooo very much and hope others will allow you to help them
as well.
Cheryl - Nevada
Dear Steve,
As you are aware I have dystonia which is a very debilitating condition. I was thrilled to
find Steve's web site which proposed a healthy option. I wasn't sure that these whole
food supplements were going to work, but I was more than prepared to give it a try.
Steve took great time to send me a schedule of recommended amounts to take which I
immediately commenced. Now, six months after following the recommendations, I am
amazed at how much my condition has improved. I can safely say that I am almost back
to normal. I attribute my improvement to the fact that I am taking these whole food
supplements. All of the health professionals that I have met told me, it was highly
unlikely that my condition would ever go away.
I feel that there are other people who could benefit greatly from taking these whole food
supplements. Dystonia is a condition which can strike anyone at any time and has a
huge impact on every aspect of daily life. Any ray of hope for sufferers should be
advertised as widely as possible. We only have one life, so it's important to help
ourselves and others as much as we can.
Kind regards,
Caroline - Ireland
Hi Steve,
Today I'm starting my 7th week and am almost afraid to tell you of some of the results
for fear they'll come back. This past Tuesday was the first time, in 18 months, that the
shaking of my head didn't wake me. It started soon after, but was always shaking first
thing. On Wednesday, I noticed it wasn't as difficult to write something -- for a few
moments anyway. I'm hoping the improvements continue.
Becky - Washington
Hi Steve,
I'm now on my 57th day on this whole food supplement program. Dr.Hakimi, who is my
doctor of osteopathy homeopathy, is delighted that I'm on this whole food supplement
regime because my arm is gradually responding to his therapy, which I undergo once a
week. I also let him see everything I was taking and gave him your name.
I'm going to continue with this whole food supplement program until it kicks in. Again
thank you.
Carmen - California
Steve,
I was having this continual cramp in my leg that was waking me up at night. I tried Advil,
muscle relaxers, and sleeping pills (all at separate times). When you said I should try
these whole food supplements, I was really skeptical, but I always trusted your
information so I decided to try them. Boy, was I happy I did! I started taking the
amounts you told me to start with, and then when I built up to 6 a day, after 4 weeks,
the pain was totally gone. I know this must sound incredible, but they truly worked for
me. Thank you for saving my sleep and alleviating the pain completely!
Deb - Maryland
It seems to be working. I received the second shipment and it is doing some good.
I welcome continued improvement.
Fred - Georgia
Hey Steve,
I am feeling better. No spasms until I drive.
Karen - California
Steve,
I started with what seemed like mild eye irritation. I experienced uncontrollable blinking
and general irritation in both eyes. This condition flared up dramatically when driving.
When things began to worsen and my eyes were unable to function at home and at
work, I went to see my optometrist. I was diagnosed with dry eye and was prescribed
several drops 2 months after the initial diagnosis, I was not getting relief. Things were in
fact getting much worse. I would have to close one eye or prop open one eye
depending on the severity of the symptoms I was feeling that day. Daily functions were
getting more and more difficult. I was nearly unable to look people in the eye as that
would invariably set off an episode. I also could not be in rooms with a large amount of
fluorescent light (and even later any well lit area including sunlight) as that would also
trigger my symptoms. Driving was getting much more difficult and I certainly was not
looking forward to the hour and half drive to and from work each day. I asked about
being referred to an ophthalmologist. The dry eye diagnosis was confirmed and my
bottom punctual ducts were plugged to keep moisture from draining away from my
eyes. In addition, I was prescribed additional drops for day and night moisture
replenishment. I was hopeful, due to the fact that I felt some initial relief. The relief only
lasted for about 2 weeks. After that short time, my symptoms continued. After another 2
months I asked to be referred to another ophthalmologist. I was again told that I did
indeed have dry eye but also may have something called blepharospasm. I was
referred to a neuro-ophthalmologist. The neuro-ophthalmologist believed my symptoms
to indeed be blepharospasm and that dry eye was present but not to the level that
should cause any irritation. My only course of action was injections. I agreed to the
injections and 16 total injections were given about 10 minutes later. They were painful
but I looked forward to the 3 months of relief that were coming my way. My eyes felt
much better and the symptoms of blepharospasm subsided after day 5 of the injections
but the sensation around my eyes and eyelids were difficult to endure. Things balanced
out after week 2 and I began to feel normal. The bottom dropped out after week 4. I was
mostly devastated. I was beginning to feel as though I would not get any relief. I began
looking on the Internet for other resources and help and ran across Steve Zarren’s site.
His story and experiences were similar to mine and so I thought that I would contact him
and give his whole food supplement program a try. The cost was considerable but I was
running out of options. The amount of whole food supplements I am taking is pretty
staggering but after feeling initial relief, it is an inconvenience that is quickly overcome. I
felt relief after the first week and have been fairly steady since then. I am currently on
week 7. I will get an occasional bad moment or even bad day where the symptoms will
flare up, but the severity is much less than before. I would not say I am cured. But I will
say that my quality of life is better and my symptoms are more manageable than before.
I look forward to continuing my dosage and hopefully living the rest of my life
blepharospasm free.
Steven - Indiana
Dear Steve,
Thank you for your support. It has only been a month since I started taking
my supplements and the blinking and eye closure are still happening but I
understand that it takes awhile to heal. I think that I'm not eating enough healthy
foods. It is working progressively and I'm feeling a bit better too.
Thank you for the consistent emails to encourage me. Appreciate that very much.
Rose - Australia