SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2000

I had problems with one of my ankles at the beginning of 1999. It was red, swollen and felt like I had needles in it. Thinking that it was sprained, I applied peppermint oil and herbal adj. To my great surprise, my foot started burning after the application. So, I decided to soak my foot in apple cider vinegar, to apply cabbage leaves, and to make egg whites poultices. But I was obtaining no relief.. Since my efforts did not work, my daughter-in-law called a chiropractor who suggested the application of ice on my ankle for ten minutes, wait twenty minutes then repeat this procedure all day long to reduce the swelling. But it didn't give me any relief. Then, I consulted my physician who diagnosed a gout problem and suggested that I avoid all foods containing uric acid from my diet. Since I was not getting any relief, I finally decided to consult Mrs. Françoise Néron naturopath and Pure Herbs distributor. She suggested that I begin the treatment with Gravel Root #410, who's main role is to eliminate uric acid and Slippery root #390, which relieves and corrects the inflammation. I took 20 drops of these two products three to four times daily, while being careful to eliminate all acidic foods from my diet. I was noticing a daily improvement, which encouraged me a great deal. I continued the treatment for a month and a half. Now, I feel much better. I still watch what I eat and continue to take Pure herbs extracts which have enabled me to start walking painlessly again. I hope, with all my heart, that my testimony will help and encourage others to use natural products. Fernande Martel St-Edmond-de-Grantham.