TMJ Pain
I have suffered from TMJ pain for more than 20 years. At times, it has been unbearable, and at other times, it has been at a merely midrange level.
Throughout these years, I have seen numerous dentists, doctors, and even TMJ specialists who have provided me with precious little respite. I was skeptical that a chiropractor could do anything for me after so many promises and so little success.
But Dr. Michele Kmiec’s therapy for my jaw has revolutionized my life and almost completely taken away the pain. I can now go for hours without thinking about my jaw, whereas earlier I couldn’t go for more than a minute or two. Her brand of therapy got right to the root of the problem in the muscle and has completely realigned my previously unaligned face. I owe her a debt of gratitude more than I could ever articulate, and I would urge anyone else suffering from TMJ pain to see her.
Todd McGowan, November 2010
Anxiety, Depression & Weight Loss
Before I came to Cedar Wood I was experiencing a good deal of anxiety, depression, and fatigue. I also struggled with bloating and cramping feelings and often saw my PCP write “IBS” on my chart, when I thought it was just normal PMS symptoms.
I had also been struggling with my weight and it was beginning to feel like resisting temptations was impossible. I also mentioned I had thinning hair since about age 25 but didn’t expect anything to change since I was once told it was “female pattern balding” and there was nothing to do for it.
I can hardly believe how much better I feel. I rarely feel anxious or depressed. I have more energy than I thought I could, and am clear-headed and better able to make decisions. I only experience “IBS” symptoms when I make the choice to eat foods I know will do that to me. I feel so much better; it is easy now to make healthy food choices. I have lost weight slowly (about 15 pounds over 8 months) but my cloths fit differently and I feel more fit. And, guess what? My hair has started to grow in thicker! I feel great, like a different person. Thanks Cedar Wood! It has totally been worth it.
Sara, August 2010
Stress & Back Strain
Before I came to Cedar Wood I had a back strain and much stress, which affected by health and well being.
Now, my back pain and core are almost completely back, yeah! I feel so much better and know that complete recovery is right around the corner. The sore on my abdomen is healing which definitely helps the back and general muscle recovery.
Mead Brownell August 2010
Muscle Tension & Fatigue
During the past four years, my symptoms gradually became worse: increased muscle tension, decreased in aerobic capacity, flexibility, and cognitive functioning (decision-making, memory). Fatigue became debilitating in that I felt I could not hold a demanding job. I had to give up things that brought me joy, as I needed to save all my energy for parenting my 5 year old. I decided to see Dr. Suzy in hopes of regaining my quality of life. I wanted to be able to exercise again, participate in recreational activities with my son, lose some weight and simply enjoy being around other people again.
Since being treated by Dr. Suzy, my life has improved exponentially! I am happier and enjoy doing things again that I had lost interest in while “not feeling well.” I’m exercising again and have noticed my flexibility has improved dramatically. After the fact, I realize I just bent over to get something; I did it quickly and without pain. No longer do I get frequent colds and flu’s that turn into bronchitis. If I do get a cold, I kick it fairly quickly. I find I laugh more, I enjoy people more, I don’t dread evening meetings anymore, and I feel I am ready to look for a job that matches my true abilities. My son seems to have noticed “some kind of change” in me and in the past few months, he has been even more affectionate than usual!
Kristin, August 2010
Fatigue
Before I came to Cedar Wood I had fatigue, some constipation, bloating and gas.
Now, I have much more energy, my mood is better, I am sleeping better, overall skin and nails better.
Because of my better diet, nutrition, and food avoidance my symptoms have all but vanished!
Carolyn, August 2010
Hypothyroidism & Weight Loss
BEFORE COMING TO CEDAR WOOD I HAD:
-The inability to lose weight
-Snoring
-Not happy with results from being on medicine for
hypothyroidism (I have been taking medicine for 13 years
for an underactive thyroid)
-Mental “fog”
NOW:
-I have lost weight
-I no longer snore
-I have been off my thyroid medicine for about one month
and feel great. Have I mentioned that I have lost weight?
I feel much more alert and awake
Beth August, 2010
Insomnia, Depression and Anxiety
Before I came to Cedar Wood I suffered from insomnia, depression, anxiety and lack of energy.
Now my sleep has improved. I still have a ways to go to feel rested, but my depression, anxiety, and lack of energy have been alleviated. I feel more energetic, and have less headaches.
Annie, August 2010
Parasites
When I first came into the office in late May 09’ I was in very bad shape. While I know many things that were wrong with me, no one so far had found a plan of attack that would work. I had high levels of heavy metals, gut dysbiosis and parasites. I had recently lost 40 pounds due to food allergies. Suzy was the first to pick up on the parasites. They had never shown in any stool test and two different doctors told me that there was no way I had parasites. During my two years out of work, I had seen doctors at Fletcher Allen, Dartmouth, and Mass General. They were of no use.
Nutrition Response Testing has literally given me my life back. I am now working part time on my way to full time.
NRT provides a clear road map of what’s wrong, and how to fix it. It is incredibly effective.
Chris, June 2010
Chronic Pain
Fresh fruit, gluten free breads and muffins all part of my healthy diet. I should feel great right? Wrong, my pelvis would be in pain and go out of alignment every time I ate. My prostate was in chronic pain. I was seeing a chiropractor to put me back in place and a physical therapist to strengthen the pelvic muscles so they would stay in place. This was on a weekly basis. With no signs of improvement from these therapies I heard of Dr. Suzy, gave her try and things turned around very quickly.
To my great surprise Dr. Suzy let me know many of the healthy foods in my diet were not so healthy for me. After eliminating them from my diet there was immediate improvement. After just 5 weeks the pelvic pain is 95% gone, years of prostate pain is 99% gone. The physical therapy visits were canceled immediately and the chiropractic visits are once a month and only for a check up. I’m very grateful to Dr. Suzy because I would have never figured out that the healthy foods in my diet were the problem. Almost forgot, as a bonus, the quality of sleep is the best it has been in the last 20 years!
- Chuck, June 2010
Migraines & Fatigue
Before I got my surgery on both of my knees 5 years ago I was very active and fit person, I had lots of energy and was always busy. But After my surgery I got very lazy (mostly because I couldn’t do anything) and gained a lot of weight. I also got into an accident playing sports (or trying to play again) where I got serious whiplash. After the trauma to my neck I started to get major headaches and developed migraines. It was horrible. In fact I would get headaches almost every day. Because of all the headaches I found it very hard to try to be an active person and so I gained even more weight. I wasn’t that heavy but I had definitely gained more weight than I wanted to keep, about 45 pounds, which on a 5’3 person is a lot. I was also tired all of the time. My mother noticed that I was constantly comment about how tired I was and how I was always saying I was bored. I was definitely lacking in the energy department. I needed to make a change, so my mom told me to go see a Chiropractor and also to try this new thing she had just stared herself called, “Nutrition Response Testing.” My mom at the time worked for an acupuncturist, so I was comfortable with alternative medicine (in fact I prefer it to going to see a regular doctor). So I looked for both of these things (separately at the time) and found Suzy who does both, so I essentially killed two birds with one stone if you will.
Now I am GREAT, in fact I’m better than great! I hardly have headaches at all anymore, if ever. I also used to get really bad allergies that would eventually turn into a full-blown cold. I have not yet to have a cold from allergies (or any cold at all) since I’ve been coming to see Suzy both for Chiropractic and Nutrition Response Testing. I have so much more energy; my mother has definitely noticed that I am more active and excited about life. I really think that the combination of Chiropractic treatment and Nutrition response testing has completely overhauled my health and well-being. Best thing of all is that I have lost 33 lbs. I owe that to Suzy and the Cedar Wood team. I would have never had the energy or the will to eat better and be more active if I hadn’t gone to both Chiropractic and Nutrition. It pretty much has given me my life back. Thanks Suzy J
Kirby September 2009