Recovery User Reports

Here's what healthcare professionals have to say about Recovery with Nutricol:

The following success stories have been sent to us by healthcare professionals who have recommended Recovery to their patients. All stories are unsolicited and the authors have received no compensation.

General Health

I would recommend Recovery to anyone who would like to live a fuller life. Thank you Recovery!
Zori Cohen, MD, MPH, Washington

The benefits are outstanding. Many MD's are recommending Recovery. The results in many cases are hard to believe!
Bob Rai, B.Sc.

It is hard not to believe in Recovery after seeing its amazing results.
F. Mokelena, B.Sc. London, Ontario

I tend to be quite cautious regarding drug or product efficacy, however, with Recovery, I am very impressed with feedback from customers as to improvement. A relatively objective client has achieved a complete reversal of (symptoms) within a week. Many repeat sales are a good indication that Recovery does work.
Ken Grunenberg, B.Sc.

My daughter was suffering from debilitating pain. As her mother I was very concerned and wanted to help her. As a healthcare professional, I told her to try Recovery. After using Recovery for only a short while my daughter now has her active lifestyle back. She has now been on Recovery for quite some time and continues to reap the benefits. Recovery works! Thank you Recovery.
Jolyne Ball, B.Sc.

These success stories are opinions and are not a substitution for formal clinical data. More research is needed to substantiate the effects experienced by the users who have provided these testimonials.

Chronic Pain and Acid Reflux

I started using Recovery about five weeks ago and it has already changed my life! I am 37 years old and have had over a dozen operations. I have been in pain every day of my life for 20 years. I have taken anti-inflammatories and prescription pills every day. After starting Recovery, most days I do not need to take anything and it has been wonderful. One side-benefit is that I have also been able to discontinue my prescription medication that I take for acid-reflux.
Janet R. Richardson, Beaverton, OR

Acne Rosacea

In 2000, while conducting my duties as a Correctional Officer, I became embroiled in a violent altercation with an inmate high on drugs. As a result, I received two bulging discs in the L4-L5 location of my spine, which resulted in a 10 month absence from work; 7 of those months were spent in rehabilitation. During this time the pain I experienced was excruciating, controlled only by highly potent and addictive prescribed narcotic medication from my Doctor. During this period, I saw on the local news (CHEK 6) a story about Recovery and decided to give it a try. Within the first week of using your product I was able to reduce the dosage of my medication as the deep rooted pain in the core of my spine and in both of my sciatic nerves became much less. I attribute this reduction in pain and increase of mobility to the use of Recovery in conjunction with the rehab training. I continued to regularly use Recovery and only stopped for a period of two months. (Don't ask me why) While not using your product I redeveloped a mild case of preexisting acne rosacea, which would not clear up using conventional medications from my Doctor. In approximately 2 weeks of using "Recovery" it did what the medication could not - it completely cleared up the "bloom" of acne rosacea on my face! I know this doesn't qualify as a scientific evaluation of your product's effectiveness, I do however know it sure worked for me! I have never contacted a company about the effectiveness of their product before but in this case I felt compelled to advise you of my success stories.
Jim Robertson Victoria, BC

Arthritis, ACL Tear - Pro Athlete

I am a 35 year old sponsored Pro MTB rider and have been on my bicycle in a pro capacity for over 8 years. I have sustained a multitude of injuries over the years including a broken ankle, wrist, ribs, fingers and both arches in my feet, as well as having torn lower abs and groin muscles. Most debilitating has been a blown ACL in each knee and now recently a bucket handle tear in my meniscus in my left knee. Being a small business owner as well as having responsibilities to my sponsors it is important that I focus on aggressive rehab and sustain a healthy lifestyle when uninjured. My business partner suffered chronic lower back pain and swore up and down that Recovery made a difference. After watching him climb back on his windsurfer I could do nothing short of agree and now I write this testimonial after using Recovery for 2 years having seen its reward. Recovery has allowed me to live pain free from my early Osteoarthritis. It has also significantly reduced my healing times and played a major role in my on going health. Recovery along with eating right, healthy lifestyle and having a positive outlook in life proved itself as I had the most days on a bike last season ever and feel the healthiest and strongest I have ever been hands down.
Jay Hoots, Vancouver, BC

Arthritis and constant knee pain

Medical Diagnosis: Degenerative arthritis in the knees. I have been a user of Recovery for a long time. I have arthritis in my knees. I had orthoscopic surgery, then my knees got so bad the doctor said I needed a knee replacement.I took Recovery while away one winter, and was to have surgery in the spring. Come July, I hadn't heard from them yet so I phoned and cancelled my surgery because my knees were so good. "NO PAIN".
Diana Rennie, Parksville, BC

Arthritis

I am in my late fifties, having played a variety of sports for most of my life including rugby, football, field hockey, skiing, tennis, golf and squash. After being a longtime back sufferer, what really started to plague my activity was deteriorating knees, you name it - I haven't got it (cartilage, ligaments), but what I do have is probably a fairly advanced case of osteoarthritis. About 10 years ago I had the first of five Arthroscopic surgeries on both knees. I wear knee braces for just about everything, except day to day activity. About two months ago I began to suffer with an arthritic kind of pain that is what I imagine must be rheumatic. This was so painful that it used to awaken me at night. When Recovery came into my hands, I became hooked when after only three days there was a remarkable improvement. I have been taking Recovery since then and suffer little or no pain - of the aching variety. I thank you for this phenomenal, therapeutic compound.
Robin Hill, BC

Arthritis in Hands and knee pain

I use my hands to make jewelry which has given me a wrist problem. My wrists were inflamed and arthritic. I also had knee problems from horseback riding. Since taking Recovery, I virtually have no pain in my wrist or my knees. I feel like I can actually tell that there is more fluid in my joints and I am virtually pain free!
Maggie McClellan, Florida

Arthritis - Back, Hands, Wrists, Ankles and Knees

Medical Diagnosis confirmed by bone scan: Degenerative arthritis in the mid and lower dorsal spine, in the hands and wrists, knees and ankles. I have taken Recovery for nearly a year and have experienced no adverse effects. On the contrary, since taking Recovery I am no longer aware of my arthritis - no pain, no stiffness - I feel sound in body again and feel freer mentally because I no longer worry about losing mobility as I age.
Oli Cosgrove, Ottawa, ON

Asthma

I gave Recovery to my 80 year-old grandmother. Her asthma is so severe that she uses a breathing machine 3 to 4 times per day. After 3 days of taking Recovery, she called me on the phone and said, "You better not ever run out of that stuff because I haven't felt this strong in months." She is now down to one treatment per day in the morning and not every day. She actually went out to breakfast and grocery shopping alone; that is an accomplishment in itself. Thank you, Recovery.
Debra Dutton, Oregon

Asthma and Allergies

I was using my puffers at least one to two times per day. Since using Recovery, I have not used the puffers at all.
Ken Davies, BC

Back and Neck Pain (Chonic)

A few years ago I discovered the benefits of this remarkable product. Shortly after beginning a daily regimen of Recovery, my back and neck pain disappeared.
Sandra Morgan, BC

Professional ahtlete - Back/Hand pain

Low back pain and arthritic hands for five years left me discouraged about the length of my professional career. After being diagnosed with a degenerative disk in my lower back while playing for the Montreal Canadiens and wanting to stay away from surgery, I did not think there was much hope. My pharmacist recommended Recovery and after one month, I felt a vast improvement, reduction in pain and more mobility. It has proven beneficial in cutting down recovery times from injury, training, fatigue and bumps and bruises that go along with playing professional hockey. I recommend Recovery to all athletes who want to greatly reduce their recovery time from injury and training, people with daily pain from arthritis and injury and to anyone who wants to feel better all around! Thanks Recovery!
Turner Stevenson, New Jersey Devils - Stanley Cup Champions 2000

Chronic Back Pain

I have been taking Recovery for just over two years, one teaspoon morning and night; it has changed my life so much. I have not had to have cortisone shots or use NSAIDs in two years. Prior to taking Recovery, I was taking cortisone shots every two to three months in the tailbone, hips and sacroiliac region. Thank you so much. I recommend Recovery to everyone I meet who complains of joint pain, asthma, fatigue, bursitis, soreness, etc.
Ethel Cain, BC

Chronic Yeast Infection, Irritable Bowels, Low Energy

For the last five years, I have experienced chronic vaginal yeast infections, irritable bowel syndrome and a lack of energy. I have not gone without the yeast infection except for maybe for 3-7 days, when treating it with prescription medicines. I have been taking Recovery for 2 weeks now and I feel wonderful! I had a yeast infection at the time I began taking Recovery. I took no other medications or anti-yeast products, ONLY Recovery, and my yeast infection cleared within 3 days, with absolutely no signs of it returning. I feel like I used to before all my health problems began five years ago. Thanks to Recovery, I feel wonderful.
L. Anderson, Victoria

Chronic pain and athletics

Just a note to let you know that I went on Recovery in July, by the end of August I didn't require any more anti-inflammatories and I have stopped taking pain pills altogether! I can now mountain bike for 15 to 20 km without any pain, whereas before I had trouble walking to the garage! Wonderful stuff!
Laurence Polley, Caledon, Ontario

Chronic Severe Pain

I cannot tell you enough about how good that I feel taking Recovery. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I have been in pain 24/7 since about the age of 32. I have tried many different anti-inflammatories and they do not work like Recovery. I have degenerative disc disease and osteoarthritis. I am just turning 60 and I feel like a kid some days. I can use my hands and they don't hurt. I have way more energy so I am losing weight. It is remarkable and I do hope you continue making it because if I had to give it up now and go back to all that pain I would just about die. Please keep up the good work and maybe everyone will get to enjoy this good health as I have from Recovery. Thank you again,
Irene Hambly, BC

Eczema (3 Year old boy)

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I just wanted to tell you how much your product has changed the life of our 3 year old son. He has had eczema since 3 months of age and recently as bad as 95% of his body. The skin specialists told us that there was "nothing more they could do". Our pharmacist recommended your product to us. We started the Recovery product July 26th 2004 and since August 13th 2004 his eczema has completely cleared. This is a little boy who has never slept more than 2 to 3 hours at a time because of discomfort. Thanks to your product he is now able to have a full night sleep. God bless you all, I tell everyone I know about your products.
Brenda Treslove
Calgary, Alberta

Arthritis and fibromyalgia

It appears that I am following my mother's and grandmother's footsteps in arthritic joints, particularly the finger joints. Over the last two or three years several joints on my left hand have become ever increasingly disfigured and painful (my mother has had to resort to surgery to restore some movement in her hands). I have been trying everything to prevent the same thing from happening to me. I have tried virtually everything, including ASA, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, Celebrex, Vioxx, herbal remedies, vitamins, etc.; nothing has worked well. The cox-2 inhibitors had somewhat worked for the joint pain and the fibromyalgia pain.

Since starting on Recovery, I have not needed to take ANY prescription drugs; I have had greatly reduced joint pain and the fibromyalgia pain is virtually gone. The use of ASA or acetaminophen has been greatly reduced. I can't be positive about this but over the last few years I've experienced an increasing irregular heart beat; however, since taking Recovery, the irregular occasions have disappeared. The difference has been quite remarkable; in less than two months, I feel 90% better.
Anthony P. Gray, Pickering, ON

Gout, Restless Leg Syndrome and years of pain

I have suffered with restless leg syndrome, heel spurs and gout for a few years. Recovery has made the pain a distant memory. The only side effect I have noticed is that my grey hair is going back to its original color. I can crouch now with no problem. I started taking Recovery in September/02 and it worked in about a week. Thanks for a great product.
Dolores Stewart, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Surgery wound healing - Forearm

Recovery has made a horrible fall down the stairs into an amazing success story! It helped me get the use of my arm and wrist back! I broke both bones in my wrist 8 weeks ago and had a mini Hoffman apparatus put on (4 pins screwed into the radius bone to traction them back together, joined by a steel bar with wing nuts). I was told I would have it on for about 8 weeks as I had displaced the radius bone 1/8 of an inch. I was also informed I would likely have arthritis, carpal tunnel etc. due to severity of break. I began taking Recovery, initially in November 2001 for 2 c-section scars. I took Recovery when I got home from a 3 day hospital stay and within 4 hours I noticed at least a 60% decrease in the swelling in my hand. I had not been able to see the hair follicle indentations in my skin, I was so swollen from surgery, the double wrist break and the trauma; after Recovery, the swelling was gone. The Hoffman apparatus was removed after only 5 weeks and the doctor said it could have been taken off at 4 weeks, but I could not get a surgery time that week.

I was back to work in 7 weeks instead of the proposed 12 weeks the doctor thought I would be off. I had the top orthopedic surgeon in BC who also treated Simon Whitfield. He was amazed at my recovery time, lack of inflammation at the pin sites and my lack of scar tissue now. I attribute my success to my determination to heal, a positive attitude, but most of all - Recovery. Anyone who is having surgery, has ever had surgery and has scar tissue, or chronic pain from an injury needs to try Recovery. I was a skeptic - I hate taking drugs unnecessarily. I now believe in Recovery because my results are truly amazing!
Sue-Anne Carter, BC

Healing After Surgery

Shortly after my knee surgery, the swelling was extreme. I called my pharmacist and asked if there was anything I could take besides acetaminophen with codeine? They recommended Recovery, stating that it was very effective and many patients had displayed very good results. I asked my doctor about Recovery and he said that he had heard about it and that it would probably have benefit. I started taking a little more than the therapeutic dose. A couple days later, I went back to my sports medicine doctor for a checkup, one look at my knee and his only words were, "that's incredible", and he advised me to keep taking Recovery.

After speaking to my sports medicine doctor and another associate about the impressive results Recovery has achieved, the surgeon that performed my surgery now recommends Recovery after all surgeries he performs to reduce post-surgical swelling. Both the sports medicine doctor and the orthopedic surgeon gave me written referrals to keep taking Recovery. The surgeon is now going to use Recovery topically in the flush area while he is operating to reduce post-surgical swelling.
K. S., Chilliwack, BC

Hereditary Arthritis

I was told that I would always suffer from arthritis. Previously it had been so bad I could not get on most shoes, let alone walk without pain. After 6 weeks on Recovery, the pain and swelling has completely disappeared.
Maureen Morket, Montana

Injury, Pain, Arthritis

I would not have believed it if I had not experienced it myself! Contact sports for 20 years and a car accident left me with chronic pain and arthritis. I began taking Recovery on the advice of the pharmacist. My skin looks better and there are signs of hair growth coming back. Prior to Recovery, I had been hospitalized twice for nerve pain from the car accident. After three weeks on Recovery, the pain was completely gone. I haven't felt this good since I was about 14 years old!
Pat Meehan, Pharmacy Technician, Texas

Knee and hip replacements

In the past 40 years, I have had 4 replacement surgeries to my knees and one hip replacement with no relief! Since starting Recovery, I no longer have to use my crutches or walker and I have no more pain. I now look forward to each and every day. Thank you all for Recovery. God bless you all.
Trish Quintrell, Campbell River, BC

Severe Knee Pain And Arthritis

In my early years, I played a number of sports at the semi-pro/professional levels and incurred many sprains and associated damage to my joints that healed and permitted me to enjoy a 30-year career as a military pilot. However, as I reached my mid forties, my knees developed arthritis with severe associated pain. After a major operation on my left knee, I was told that I would probably need an artificial knee in about 10 years in my left knee and my right knee would need attention also. I retired at 50 years of age and thought that I would be fairly restricted in my chosen second career as a retail owner while helping my wife enjoy her chosen lifestyle breeding and raising Quarter horses. After 5 years of enduring the pain in my knees, I tried your Biostructural Medicine Recovery, as we were giving the equine Recovery-EQ to our horse that had a rear joint problem. With pleasant surprise, I found that the pain in my knees was much less and I was able to move about better.

I began using it on a regular basis with fantastic results. I am now 61 and both my knees feel normal except for the bone damage caused by that first operation. I am able to walk normally without pain and enjoy outdoor activities including helping my wife with her many horse activities. Again, thank you for a great product. It's letting me enjoy life to the fullest.
Robin Barnes, Cobble Hill, BC

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and cartilidge Tear-knee pain

After three knee surgeries for a ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and subsequent cartilage tears, I thought I would never be able to take long walks, garden or ski again. I am delighted to say that Recovery has been extremely helpful and I am now able to do everything, including skiing. I would recommend Recovery to anyone who would like to live a fuller life. Thank you Recovery!
Dr. Zori Cohen, MD, MPH, Washington

Knee Surgery and Arthritis

I am a very firm believer in Recovery and have used it for about three years now, and told everyone who will listen - probably several hundred - on the merits for it with humans as well as horses and dogs. About five months ago my cat had a live rabbit in its mouth running through the garden. I had been riding and had on my heavy boots, but took off at a fast run to save the rabbit! Running very fast behind my house I tripped on my boots, crashing onto the concrete path directly on my left knee. It hurt, but I rose, continuing to chase the cat and saved the rabbit which we took down to Critter Care in Campbell Valley Park, where it recovered from the shock!

Meantime my knee hurt, but I was too busy to do anything about it. I upped Recovery for a few days, then just accepted the swollen knee as I had family coming from England and a lot to keep me occupied for weeks. Somehow I refused to accept anything was seriously wrong. Six weeks ago I felt awful, appeared feverish and the knee was painful. I made my way to Langley Memorial Hospital and waited five hours in Emergency before it was my turn to be seen. Then Doctor Wong eventually saw me, took my temperature and drew a syringe-full of liquid from my knee, which was sent up immediately to the laboratory. I was given an antibiotic I. V. and told to return before 9:00 a.m. the following day for another one.

So fifteen hours later I returned, to be told immediately to undress, get on the gurney, Dr. Rickards, Chief Orthopedic bone surgeon was waiting for me! Well after 4 hours surgery I awoke in a ward, where I remained for ten days. It appeared I had severe septic arthritis of my knee and could have nearly lost it! I was on a permanent I. V. with three strong antibiotics the whole time, then home with a Care person coming in to dress my leg and give further I. V.'s for ten more days.

Dr. Rickards could not understand how I had kept going for so long, for my leg was obviously very bad. I explained to him my trust in Recovery and he was most impressed, saying without it the leg would have given much pain and discomfort months before!

Two weeks after I came home with crutches, a walker and wheel chair I had to go back for a follow up with Dr. Rickards. All other patients in the waiting room, receiving surgery before me, were either on crutches or a walker. I had sent my collection back the previous day knowing I had to make my leg work! The doctor could not believe it was me as I walked unaided into his room, but of course recognized his own surgery. I had taken him some Recovery folders and trust he is using it on his other patients now as he said he would. I go back next week for a further check up and will ask him.

I am still on Cephalexin 500 mg every six hours (for six weeks) and one Celebrex a day. Very lucky not to have lost my leg, but am sure Recovery stayed the pain and arthritis for such a long time, and has aided my recovery.
Warmly, Joy Richardson, Langley, BC

Low Back Pain (Degenerative Disc)

I am 33 years old, and was diagnosed with a degenerative disc in my lower back (L5-S1) twelve months ago, after dealing with years of chronic back pain, and many days laid up in bed. As you can imagine, this condition was drastically limiting my ability to windsurf, kiteboard, and mountain bike....three of my life long passions. Not only was I unable to continue with these sports at the level that I was used to, but there were many days where it was a challenge just to get out of bed. According to my back specialist, my only options were to just "deal" with the chronic and constant back pain or chose between disc replacement, or disc fusion procedures. Neither of which were desirable options for me.

I have tried numerous prescription anti-inflammatory, muscle relaxants and pain killers in the past and nothing seemed to work, and then I tried Recovery!! I started using Recovery 6 months ago after hearing rave reviews from my mother-in-law - she was taking it for her Arthritis with unbelievable success. Within a week I was waking up in the mornings without back pain, and within a month, I was feeling better than I had in more than half a decade. I had a week off this summer, and was able to windsurf and kiteboard every day, without even thinking about my back, while in previous years a day of sports would equal DAYS of pain. I am very thankful that I found out about Recovery, and have been recommending it to everyone I know.

Thank you Recovery!
Sincerely,
Declan Sacre
Trident Performance Sports Inc.
North Vancouver BC

Osteoporosis

My bone density has increased by over 5 % in a few months, as has one of the pharmacist's. We have done nothing different other than start taking Recovery.
L. Mensink, BC (Pharmasave)

Arthritis and Osteoporosis

The results patients have been receiving when taking Recovery, with arthritis, osteoporosis and many other painful conditions are outstanding. This is a mainstream OTC that many MD's are recommending. I have been taking Recovery for heartburn and fatigue. The results in many cases are hard to believe.
Bob Rai, BSc

Pro Athlete - Severe Knee Pain

My name is Keith Gracey. When I was sixteen years of age I was diagnosed by a knee surgeon that I wouldn't be able to walk let alone have a quality of life without severed pain due to what is known as osteochondritis dissecans in my right knee. I had this knee operated on several times in the last ten years to remove and maintain this condition.

I am now approaching my 43rd birthday. The pain and condition started to get so bad that I was unable to walk, and the pain was so bad I had to take an anti inflammatory and ice the knee down on a nightly basis, not to mention I couldn't walk more than five minutes without it acting up. At this point I was introduced to Recovery, that was two years ago. I have never looked backed. Within days, I was fully recovered and back exercising like there was never anything wrong at all. I am back playing competitive Handball on an international basis. This year I am the number one ranked master's handball player in Canada. Not to mention the most important thing, being able to walk and play with my two children when ever and where ever pain free.
Keith Gracey, Delta, BC

Psoriasis And Muscle Pain

In October, 2001, a friend of mine from the Canada Senior Pro Rodeo told me I needed to buy some Recovery. I had very bad muscle inflammation for 4 ½ years, and my husband had psoriasis ever since we have been married, 35 years. I took Recovery for one month and told my husband, it is not doing me any good so you just take the rest of it. In February, 2002, my husband, Bob said to me, I think my psoriasis is gone; I have hair growing on my leg. He had been scratching and bleeding on his legs and sheets for 35 years, and now it is cleared up. It is now December, 2003 and he is still healed. As soon as he told me in February, that he was healed, I ordered 6 more bottles and began taking it in March, 2002.

I will tell you why our health is so important. We are in the NSPRA, National Senior Pro Rodeo Association Headquarters in Hamilton, MT. I am 66 years old. I barrel race, ribbon run and team rope. My husband, calf ropes, ribbon ropes and team ropes. When I would go to get on my horse, I was in so much pain I could hardly stand it, but I kept going. You must understand that I believe God heals, and he led me to the discovery of Recovery. The pain had become so severe that I had to walk up the stairs one foot at a time and I had to quit ribbon running (this is where the man catches the calf on a horse, the calf has a ribbon on its tail and the woman grabs the ribbon and runs to the finish line). Well, as of November, 2002, I am ready to run ribbons again and I can run up the stairs.

In 2003, Bob and I (Donna) will both be going for the worlds all around in our division of the National Senior Pro Rodeo. I am so thankful for you, God Bless Everyone.
Donna Shederd, Hermosa, SD

Rheumatoid Arthritis

The dramatic benefits of Recovery are undeniable. A young girl with Rheumatoid Arthritis reserved to lying on the couch most of the time, even with current pharmaceutical treatments, now rides a bike again. Her family says Recovery has changed their lives.
K. Spicer, BSc. Sask.

Severe Arthritis

My mother's arthritis was so severe she walked with a cane and was told by the Arthritis Society to move to a home without stairs. She has since thrown the cane out, and on a recent trip to Rome, climbed over 200 stairs in one day! The Arthritis Society is amazed at the difference!
Adele MaHaffy, BC

Severe Arthritis - Knees

I have been waiting for knee cap replacement for over a year and it could be another 8 to 9 months before I even see my knee surgeon. I have had more sleepless nights in count of pain. I have had approximately 7 shots of cortisone but they only last 3 to 4 months, so about month and a half ago I heard about Recovery success in the health and wellness updates, so I thought what the heck I have tried everything else so I might as well try it.

Well I have been on Recovery for 6 weeks and it is unbelievable what it has done for my knees. I was ready to use a cane, which my specialist suggested and now I am thinking of canceling my surgery. I am 66 years old and I could not walk 9 holes at the golf course; now I walk 18 holes without any pain. To me it is a miracle medicine! Thanks a million!
George Hofer
Calgary, Alberta

Severe Pain and Arthritis

I am 39 years old and have been told I would need hip replacement surgery within five years. I thought I would have to spend the rest of my life crippled and in agony, and would likely be in a wheelchair very soon. Upon rising in the morning, I would have to sit up slowly, rest on the side of the bed for awhile to ease the pain of sitting up, then with much difficulty I would stand and make my way to the shower, lurching Frankenstein-like, crashing into the walls, stumbling and stiff-legged, bones cracking and popping the whole time. Bathing, dressing, and using the washroom were all endurance tests. My children saw me crying and doubled over in pain all the time, able to walk but slowly and with a very severe limp, while hanging onto something (e.g. a baby stroller or one of them) for support. I tripped all the time and have nearly fallen down more times than I can count, to the point where I became afraid to walk alone outside.

I have quite a distance to walk to my children's bus stop and found the trip there and back to be a real ordeal, painful and very exhausting, and after I returned home I had to go lie down and rest. It pretty much used up my quota of energy for the day. Now, how can I even begin to tell you the difference Recovery has made in my life? No more pain (well, ALMOST none), no more exhaustion, no more tears, limping, tripping and terror of falling (winters are especially scary) I can walk my daily "quota" and then some, and still don't feel tired and in extreme pain. I've lost weight and hope to lose more. I have energy and feel happy and healthy once more. I'm looking forward to a much better future, medically-speaking, than I ever thought I would be able to have.

I felt my life was over, that it was all downhill from here. By the grace of God, thanks to Recovery I am starting to have my life back and my six kids have their mom back the way she used to be. I've told my parents about Recovery, I called my high school math teacher who has fibromyalgia, all my friends hear me rave about it and next I plan to tell my family doctor, my diabetes specialist, my dentist and anyone else who will listen! Next on my list of "patients" are my husband and one of my children who has asthma and psoriasis...If I had anything to do with it, the whole world would be on Recovery!!!
With much gratitude,
Caroline Tilden, St. Catharines, ON

Update Nov 26, 2002

I am happy to report that I just keep feeling better and better all the time. The other night I actually JUMPED straight up out of bed and RAN down the hall! (One of my kids was running down the hall howling and ...well I won't go there; suffice it to say 5 of our 6 kids had stomach flu that night). I would not have been able to do THAT a very short while ago. I find I also have increasingly more mobility in my right hip, which previously was as stiff as if it was welded at the joint. It is now easier to get dressed! Putting on my sock is no longer a form of refined torture.
Diana Rennie, Parksville, BC

Shoulder and eye injuries and heartburn

Being an avid hockey player, I have had many injuries over the years including a broken collar bone, two separated shoulders, a broken hand and a torn rotator cuff all on the right side. I was unable to play any sports that I had to use my right arm for because of chronic pain and lack of mobility.

I am always a skeptic when it comes to new medicines but when good friends and family both had suggested Recovery I figured it would be worth a try. I suffered from a secondary condition of severe acid reflux (heartburn) that caused several hospital visits and a long list of drugs to try and minimize the condition.

I started taking Recovery three and a half years ago November of 1999 for my shoulder pain and I can say it took about four months but it was worth it because I was able to start playing hockey, baseball and golf again with limited discomfort and my doctor canceled my surgery to rebuild and patch up my right shoulder.

More importantly, only by the observation of my doctor, I was not in and out of the hospital for my stomach problems and I noticed that I had not been taking any drugs for my acid reflux. I have been able to eat anything and in the past three years I can say I have only had a couple of slight attacks of heartburn instead of every day dealing with extensive attacks.

I know this is long but the main reason why I am writing you to thank you for Recovery is that I was hit in the eye with a puck when playing hockey and when the eye specialist first tested me the evening of the injury I had only 12% vision and he figured that with the damage to the surface of my eye and the blood that was building pressure I would surely have damaged vision for the rest of my life with 50% chance of no vision. I followed up with the eye specialist, after wearing a patch for three days and on my own accord I took Recovery every four hours, the specialist just about fell over because I had over 90% vision after only three days. I have full vision now. I did some research and with the purchase of Recovery it only cost me $60 where as the lost of vision would have cost me without insurance over half a million dollars in medical attention and surgery, my job and my quality of life. Thank You Recovery always and forever I will never stop taking it.

Stephen Pearce, Victoria, BC

Arthritis and Stroke

After less than two weeks using Recovery, I was able to walk without a cane for the first time in years. Recovery is the only thing that works for me. Before trying Recovery, I had to take up to six extra-strength painkillers just to cope with the constant pain I have experienced after a stroke 7 years ago. I am a diabetic and suffer severe arthritis. Recovery has truly been remarkable. I tell everyone about it. My Doctor is amazed!
William Dunn, BC

Surgery wound healing - achilles tendon

I severed my Achilles tendon playing recreational football and had surgery five days later to reconnect the tendon. Prior to the surgery I was told by the surgeon that I would lose some mobility and flexibility in the injured ankle, and that I would also lose some running speed.

When the surgery was completed I was in a cast from toe to just below my knee and I had to use crutches. The total time I was in a cast was five weeks, the last three weeks in a walking cast. I was told by the orthopedic surgeon that the rate of healing was phenomenal and that I would not require any Physiotherapy. This was nice to hear after a therapist told me I would not be able to do any activity at all for three months, and would be starting my rehab at this point.

It has only been two months and I am riding my mountain bike for over hour rides, doing calf raises, and walking without any limp. I was in very good condition at the time of the accident, so the combination of good conditioning and high doses of Recovery made for the quick healing process. I feel I will be running on a treadmill within two weeks, and I plan to play football in Nov/2003 in the Provincial Championships for topflight Flag Football.

Pat Mould, BC

Surgery Wound Healing - Tricep

I have been an avid Athlete/ Bodybuilder for 20 years. Two years ago, I tore my triceps muscle away from the bone requiring surgery. My workouts hadn't been the same until starting on Recovery. I noticed a difference after a few weeks and now my injured arm has the same stability and strength as my other arm. Thank you Recovery.
N. Rossi, Portland, Oregon

Tendonitis and Arthritis

Being a hair stylist, I am constantly straining my hands, wrists and shoulders because of the repetitive nature of my work. A recent severe bout of tendonitis led me to try Recovery; this is an unbelievable product! After six weeks on Recovery, my joint and tendonitis pain disappeared and miraculously so did my cellulite! I now have more energy and feel healthier.
Angela Atkins, Lake Cowichan, BC

Chronic Tendonitis in hands and arms

Being in large animal veterinary practice for 25 years has left me with chronic soreness in my hands and forearms. The past five years, I have also taken many different types of products to relieve this discomfort. Nothing has worked as well or as quickly as Recovery. In the three weeks that I have used Recovery, my use of Ibuprofen has decreased by 80 percent. This effect was almost immediate. I look forward to even more improvement as time passes. Thank you again!
Dr. Michael Marrinan, Montana

Tennis Elbow

I have been wearing an elbow brace for a chronic tennis elbow. I have been on Recovery for only two weeks and I am absolutely amazed. I have removed my brace for the first time in three months.
Gail, Animal Care Center, Okotoks, Alberta