Arthritis/Bursitis Testimonials
Date: March 18, 2007
Subject: Please post this testimonial.
From: John Guy Sgt3884@yahoo.com
To: Bob
Butts
Water and salt have helped relieve my pain caused by ankylosing spondylitis.
This is a hereditary condition with which my grandfather and mother were also
afflicted. It was confirmed by my chiropractor after x-ray. The symptoms are
hardening of the spine with resulting stooped position, difficulty turning the
head from side to side, and iritis (nflamation of the iris). I have read all of
Dr. Batman’s books, explored all of watercure and water2, and listened to and
watched all posted listings in the audio video area. I follow the eight glasses
daily with sea salt program as well as take vitamins, msm, omega-3, and
glucosamine chondroitin and receive chiropractic treatments. I believe that
since I have began the eight glasses with salt daily regime I have less pain
when walking up and down stairs, stand straighter, and have not had a recurrence
of iritis. Since I have been drinking eight glasses of water with sea salt I
have experience the following positive results.
1. Less back pain.
2. Skin on heels severely cracked in winter...now no cracking.
3. Right ankle and right knee swelled, a symptom of gout, are now not swollen.
4. Better elimination ...more water in body has made bowel movements more
natural.
5. More energy and an increased sense of well-being.
6. Middle finger of right hand would often not bend naturally (catch) as the
result of being injured several years ago. After proper hydration and salt
intake I have had no problem with this.
I have shared my experience and told other people about what Dr. Batman has
written in his books - most of them agree that drinking water is better but I
really can’t say that I know of anyone who has tried the program other than
myself. I have a friend who has severe migraine headaches... I showed her the
area of Dr. Batman’s book that deals with migraines after which she informed me
that it couldn’t be true since her Doctor would have told her if it was...she
still has migraines. Thank you, Bob, for your diligence in promoting Dr.
Batman’s message.
Date: 2001/06/24 Sun AM 12:01:08 EDT
From: "Christie Interlante" cilink@gte.net
To: Bob Butts
I have been suffering with rheumatoid arthritis pain. The pain in my joints was so severe, I could hardly walk. I had spent so much time, energy and now most of the money I had saved, and still I was in pain. I had read about the body's cries for water some time ago, and I remembered it was very good, but until recently when a freind suggested that I read your book on RA and backpain, did I remember how potent the water cure could be. I started having most of the joint problems after I moved to the high desert. I didn't drink much water before I moved, and in the last two years, I have not increased my intake of water. After I read the book, I started drinking water in the AM, two glasses a half hour before a meal, then more water two hours after. I find I have usually had problems drinking water, but now, the more I drink, the more I want, and I am recognizing my so called hunger as thirst. For the first time in 2 years, I am once again able to walk over a mile at a time. I am experiencing less and less pain and swelling in my ankles, knees, wrists, and other joints. I am 30 lbs overweight, and hope that being able to walk and move will help this situation as well.
Thank you.
Rebecca Clemons
Date: 2001/06/18 Mon AM 03:00:12 EDT
From: Steven B
To: Bob Butts
After hearing you and Dr. B on the Art Bell show with Barbara Simpson, I tried the Water Cure. Having RA for the past 15 years, living with the disfigured/damaged joints for the past 10 years. I thought I was 'destined' to be afflicted with this 'dis-ease' for life !
Over the past few months - my level of pain dramatically increased to the point of wanting to seek managed pain medications, once on these medications I knew my life would be altered dramatically, with severe stomach and liver problems arising from their use. I was suicidal! Chronic severe pain daily - pick a joint, any joint. I was days from seeking a doctor to give me those life altering drugs.
Then I heard you and Dr. B - try it I thought, and I did. Please accept my great gratitude and appreciation for the relief this simple process has brought to my 'new' life !
Within 4 days the pain has subsided to the point where I cried from relief, instead of crying from the pain !
Thank You ! Thank Dr. B ! My life is so altered for the better, and I see the best to come.
PS. Now that my 'vision' is clear - I see now that this increase in joint pain may have been a result of drinking a glass of wine daily - which I started 3-4 months back. Of which I have STOPPED.
From: Mike George
935 Main Street
Avoca, Pa. 18641
(717) 457-7909
To: Dr. F. Batmanghelidl
Global Health Solutions
P.O. Box 3189
Falls Church, Virginia 22043
About eight months ago, I had a talk with Bob Butts, owner of Cee-Kay Auto in Moosic Pa. When Bob discussed "The Water Cure" with me I laughed, I really laughed. But, I had this leg problem. My legs used to swell up real bad, I could hardly walk because of my arthritis and gout. I went to the doctor, he gave me anti-inflammatory pills. They just ended up ripping my gut out, so I stopped taking them.
Then when Bob talked to me again about your program, I decided to start it. I have kept it going for the last four to six months. Now I feel like a young person. I am 54 but I feel 20. I was ready to sell my business of 35 years and get rid of it. I figured that my legs were worn out. At least, that's what the doctors had told me. I needed joint, ankle, and knee replacements. I had one right knee done but the left one I never went back for. The first one didn't do any good. My attitude changed greatly after I started drinking water.
When your living in constant pain, you're mind is only on one thing. I was just going to get rid of the business and say I can't do what I used to. I usually work 10 to 15 hours a day. I felt I might as well, get out of the business. Then I started just drinking water and adding a little salt on my food. My health has really improved in the last four to six months. I am not saying that is all because of the water. Maybe it is, maybe it isn't. All I know is that since I have been following "The Water Cure" I have made "The Water Curd" a habit. I really feel much better and my wife will also tell you that. I used to be nasty and very unpleasant to live with and now all that has changed.
I have no problem with people contacting me about my health. They can call me at my business number (717) 457-7909, Mike's Service Station. I will be glad to tell them how I feel. When I talk to people about this, they laugh at me. Well, I laughed at it in the beginning too. Why water? Water has been around since the beginning of time. Instead of drinking coffee in the morning or milk like I used to, I go home for breakfast and I have a 12 oz. glass of water. I don't drink coke or beer with my meals or anything else except for a 12 oz. glass of water. If I want a beer later then I'll have one.
I can't say that my complexion brightened up or wrinkles diminished, but at 54, 1 don't look too bad. It is funny, people with swollen legs are told not to drink so much fluids and to stay away from salt, but I did the opposite and my legs are just about down to normal. I can wear cowboy boots again. I haven't worn cowboy boots since I was 42 or 44 years old. That's when my gout got real bad. It was pill after pill until I ended up with ulcers from them. Now I don't take any pills. My joint pain is just about gone. It'll flare up now and again. It's the kind of work that I do. It depends on the stress, especially in the shoulders. I do a lot of heavy work, a lot of pulling, picking up heavy tires and parts. Its all I do all day. Some days you go home and your shoulders hurt, but that's from normal wear and tear.
Before I started on "The Water Cure" a scale from one to ten, I felt like checking in, a zero. I wanted to die but now at least I am a seven or eight. When I get to ten, I'11 let you know.
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