Treating the symptoms and not the cause didn't make logical sense to me, so I just lived with the pain, discomfort and embarrassment of severe redness in my gums that would come and go and sometimes relocate to different parts of my mouth.

When I had finally reached my limit and was feeling emotionally heavy due to the situation, I reach out to John. Within the first few meetings, I began modifying my diet under the initial impression that there was a years old yeast imbalance in my system. Small modifications started to show significant results. The burning was going away and the redness was greatly reduced within a month. Though not the initial goal, I found I lost 13lbs within 2 months of diet modification due the extra bloat caused by wheat and dairy based products that had previously been staples of my diet.

After a cleanse, guidance from John, some herbal remedies and patience, I can truly say that I have never felt better! I would have considered myself a healthy person prior to this experience, when in fact, I have been sick for 18-20yrs with a yeast imbalance that ultimately surfaced as inflammation of oral tissue.

After working with John, determining the roots of the problem, and following a prescribed, yet not significant, change in diet and routine, the issue is 100% gone and hasn't recurred since November 2011! The best part is that since being cured I don't have to be militant about maintaining a specific diet, nor do I feel burdened or deprived of special foods. In the end it came down to allowing the problem to go dormant, flushing it out and then regaining my systemic balance. Now that balance has been achieved, I eat in moderation and listen more intuitively to my own body. I find I am more capable of making adjustments if I begin feeling out of sorts.

Working with John has brought to light a new level of consciousness about food and its tremendous healing effects on the body. John is exceptionally knowledgeable in his field and very realistic about lifestyle and the social and cultural nature of food. If you are willing to approach your health with an open mind and patience, John can work with you to create balance regardless of your situation."

Looking at my dosha constitution has helped considerably in understanding my mind-body. With only the minor changes I've made over the last week I've begun to feel an immediate turn around."