Happy New Year

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I have hit the five year mark* and feel that it’s time to share my findings :)

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1. Did the protocol fix my CLL? No but it helps me to manage it very well! I still have the same enlarged (but seldom sore anymore) spleen and lumps as when I was first diagnosed.

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2. Has the protocol helped me? YES! I am seldom aware of my spleen/bumps and I feel like I have the best tool at hand (BP) to manage my energy levels (hooray) and health. I also found that a skin condition cleared up, my nails strengthened again, the breathlessness I felt in the heat or when walking uphill disappeared (what a relief) as did occasional little red skin spots (related to CLL). The only negative thing that I have experienced on the protocol is bloating (I still struggle with this as well as dry skin occasionally).?

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3. Have I relaxed after the original stressful diagnosis? YES. Finally. And I say this despite having a few more bumps (which ebb and flow). I no longer care about my numbers/stage. I no longer go for stressful check ups and no longer worry. That’s probably because I feel so good most of the time. I listen to my body and it’s exceedingly obvious to me now that my body responds to stress with sore lymph nodes/spleen. I have learned to trust that these reactions go away after a few days of calm/rest or after a good sleep.

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4, What would I do differently if I were to start again? I would not stress myself out so much about the diagnosis and delete the ‘c’ word from my mind. I would trust the BP process while not striving for perfection. For example, I would liberate myself from the kitchen by prepping ahead of time for the day after a certain period of time on the protocol. I would also not worry about the alcohol. The champagne is a great energy boost and the red wine is a great relaxer.

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5. Any other tips? I wish I had spent good money on various items at the start of my Budwig journey rather than years down the line. I would buy a Nama self feeding juicer immediately (what a time saver) and an electronic oil press like the Emilio Rommelsbacher (which I received as a gift this Christmas, so quick and easy and the oil is delicious - no anxiety re rancid oil). I would also go big on sunlight including sunrise, midday and sunset (with bare feet on the ground a few times a day). And I would opt for high protein cottage cheese which feels more nourishing than the lower protein quark I used for years.

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6. How do I feel after five years on the protocol? I feel a sense of freedom, peace and optimism.?

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As I come to the end of the recommended five years, I would like to say a big thank you to Sandra and to all those posters who answer questions, share their experiences and keep our hopes up!!!!! And of course, I am grateful to Dr Budwig.?

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* ?Brief history: I was lucky enough to discover Dr Budwig’s protocol on this site shortly after being diagnosed with CLL (supposedly stage zero). I had a few small lumps on the right side of my neck (which I literally felt forming in the midst of stressful renovations) and an enlarged spleen (1cm). I got started on the protocol asap and worked diligently and obsessively on it for two years. The three years thereafter were also focused on BP although my times were less in sync. I did have non-BP foods occasionally while travelling or at a celebratory meal.

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A wonderful read.

Thanks for taking the time to share.?

Happy New Year!

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Julie, UK

? I was diagnosed with CLL in March 2016 with swollen liver, spleen and lymph nodes and a 3000 platelet count. ?Blood tests showed a lot of away from normal readings. ?I initially was told I would soon die a painful death if I did not start chemo.

??I met with a naturopath dr who led me towards Budwig. ?I started on a 6 wk diet program recommended by the naturopath to strengthen my immune system to start the fight ?then into the BP diet. ?I also supplemented with milk thistle and dandelion root. ?In 3 months no more swollen liver or spleen and lymph nodes had shrunk considerably. ?By 6 months a new dr determined I was in remission due to no swollen liver, spleen or lymph nodes.?