The Eat to Live principles trickle down to even the youngest members of the Klase family!

Dear Dr. Fuhrman,

We have been meaning to sit down and write to you since we saw you again back on Aug. 31st, but as you can imagine, our household is quite busy with active children, working young adults, home schooling, and running our family business.

We just can’t tell you how much you have blessed our family! Five years ago, at the age of 49, Don appeared to be in perfect health. He has always been physically active and at 5’ 7” and 152 pounds seemed to “have it all.”

In July of 2001, while taking his daily walk, he began to experience pressure in his chest. It was found that his left anterior descending artery was 95% blocked, and a stent was put in. The doctors told us we were “lucky”; had he actually had a heart attack, he would have died instantly. His cholesterol was 259 with LDL at 178 and HDL at 42. His blood pressure was high as well. So, the cardiologist put him on cholesterol and blood pressure lowering medication and aspirin. We began to try and make better choices as far as our diets were concerned. Don followed up with the cardiologists regularly to try and control his blood pressure and cholesterol.

This past June, Don once again began to have some chest discomfort and was admitted to the hospital for a catheterization. While we waited for the procedure, we received a phone call from some good friends of ours, Dr. and Mrs. Scott Stoll. They told us about the work you are doing and encouraged us to try and see you as soon as possible. They even offered to give up an appointment spot they had with you so Don could see you quickly. Providentially, there was a cancellation in your office just four days after Don’s release from the hospital!

When we first met you, we were so impressed with the time you spent reviewing Don’s history, listening, and sharing a wealth of information and your years of experience & knowledge in a way that we could understand. We returned home loaded with all the tools we needed to get us started on our journey to regaining health. We thoroughly enjoyed your book, Cholesterol Protection for Life and immediately began to implement the changes you recommended. We have to tell you that we were amazed at the results!

Within 2 weeks, Don lost 12 pounds, and his blood pressure dropped to the point where you suggested that he would no longer need to take his blood pressure medication. In following the plant–based diet, taking whole food supplements, and continuing to remain physically active, Don’s weight went from 152 down to 132, and he was able to discontinue all of his medication: blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood thinner. Also, his cholesterol went from 221 on medication down to 171 off medication, and his LDL went from 164 down to 103. His blood pressure while taking his medication was generally in the range of the 120’s over 80. Now without medication, his blood pressure averages dropped around 118 over 65; all this in 8 short weeks! Laura has lost 10 pounds and is enjoying improved health and energy as well.

We want to thank you for helping us understand how important it is to “Eat to Live&rdquo and give our bodies the food it needs for proper nutrition and rebuilding health. Our children are learning, right along with us, and we are confident they will be able to avoid many of the health issues caused by poor diet and lack of exercise.

We love the monthly e-mail newsletters we receive and the support available on your “members” site at www.drfuhrman.com. The tips and recipes are fantastic! We also appreciate your warm, friendly staff. We just can’t than you enough for everything.

With appreciation and great health,

Don & Laura K. and family