"Good morning John,
I have tried several things over the years - supplements, macrobiotics, etc. and am pleased to report that this is the first system that truly makes sense. People I haven't seen in 6 months are amazed at how my appearance has changed physically and energetically...I feel like I have come home again!
I was dubious about doing this online. You have made it comfortable and your wealth of information you share beyond just the foods required are priceless. You are a teacher as well as a consultant on a food system.
-Anonymous"
"Hi John:
Your consultation was so helpful for me to understand my bodies reaction to food. Since our meeting I have been continuing to build this connection between certain foods an the reaction within my body. The herbs have been working well. I have been losing about a pound a week and notice a drastic difference in my metabolism. Talk to you soon and thank you for changing my life!
-Anonymous"
"Your experience shines so brightly in this class and I so appreciate it/you!"
"Dear John,
I love the recipes you have. I have been studying Ayurveda and following a like lifestyle for over 13 years, but sometimes I need ideas as to different things to eat...your site is very helpful.
-Anonymous"
"I have found that taking this course has helped me to become very in-tune with my body."
"Anyway, all of this to say that I had big dreams at the outset of this program that still hold true. I cannot fathom the brain power and team power to get this quality of program up and running so successfully. I thank you all for everything that you do- I am inspired."
"I wish to expand upon our conversation regarding you as a teacher.
You are a good instructor because you create an atmosphere where the student wishes to learn; this is the mark of a great teacher. Good teachers are born, not created. You add humor to your classes making it easier to remember some of the details. Your presentations are concise, to the point, and in a good order for better understanding. Going off the subject occasionally with a short story relieves the brain, a thing some instructors forget about.
You're a good person, John, and a good instructor; lord knows I've had enough of them along with professors. I expect details, explanations, and fullness of the subject matter and permission to speak up with questions. The idea of teaching is for people to understand to the point they no longer need you.
Be kind to yourself and
Know you are loved,
-Anonymous"
"LOVE, love, love the book. Thank you!"
"Hello John,
I've been so pleased to be able to connect with you and the Joyful Belly clinic. I feel as though, of all the members of the health-team for my digestive condition, I've gotten the most helpful information from YOU. I have been following the diet advice, many soups (kale, carrot, chix broth, etc), have nearly rid myself of wheat and completely have not touched dairy (save for clarified butter which Christopher helped me make at home). I have been eating soft fruit or cranberry juice alone (between meals), and have stayed away from spinach, tomatoes, refined sugar and the things we talked about.
I've been feeling some better. The gas/bloating has much lessened. I feel healthier making more conscious choices of how to eat (though depriving myself of dairy has been the most difficult--- I honestly believe its been the most helpful of all the dietary changes)."
"Hi John,
I wanted to thank-you again for the insightful teleconference. I wanted to share a little about me and how you have helped in just these two teleconfences. I have done quite a bit of research in regards to Ayurveda and Chinese traditional medicine. I first read Perfect Health about 4 years ago and it's the first book that made sense to me in along time. I'm a registered dietitian and for the last twelve years have tried to eat healthy based on everything I have learned. Well honestly it wasn't working. I felt ok to good but never great. I had read the Fit for Life book (food combining diet) back when I was 18 years old and it's what really got me into nutrition. I felt great and it wasn't until I went to school to be a dietitian that I deviated from food combining. I learned you can eat anything together at anytime so I thought the Fit for Life book was phony. Now twelve years later I realize something isn't working right. I went to an acupuncturist for Hashimotos thyroiditis because I couldn't take the medicines the doctor prescribed me (I would get chest pains). He asked me why would you want to take thyroid medicine for an inflammation condition. Again it's the first thing that made sense in a long time. Well with the information you provided in the teleconference (especially the points about food combination) and the information I have read in another book called Healing with Whole Foods by Paul Pitchford I now know how to have optimal health and digestion. I have been feeling great ever since I started combining my food properly and utilizing the tips you provided. I encourage you to stress to people the importance of food combination. It has made all the difference for me. Thanks again and best wishes to you.
-Anonymous"
"Dear John, Thank you again for starting me on this path with Ayurveda. I'm on day 24 just with mindfulness and so far it has been like quitting drinking and cigarettes, pretty easy! It just blows me away. As soon as I feel a bit more stable I will go off the last one of my prescription meds, Neurontin. Happen to be going through menopause now as well but I am not letting any of the symptoms stop my progress. Choosing it all! Marriage, family, life, all better than I could have ever imagined, just amazing.
Thank you again, your help has been immeasurable!
With love,
-Anonymous"
"Hi John,
I would like to thank you for an amazing program. it was challenging for me because of my personal situation but I really enjoyed it.
I officially finished all the assignment yesterday night and I am very happy. Part of me wanted it to last forever, but everything has to have an end.
If by any chance, you are passing by Virginia, you have an open invitation for you and your family to stay with us.
Have a wonderful day,"
"Your site and services are so impressive. Thank you."
"I have enjoyed this course so much, it's been a life changer and so glad I did the step to take it."
"Hey John! I just want to thank you again for the really awesome class yesterday. You really helped put things in a great perspective for me, and it's truly opened up a whole new level of healing and being for me. Thank you so much! You are very inspirational, motivating and grounding!"
"Joyful belly is a treasure trove of information and resources to get you started on healthy eating and bring your body to balance, even better if you work alongside an Ayurvedic doctor. John is a very kind and attentive teacher, he makes himself available to address students' concerns via Telegram though he has a busy schedule."
"I have been "self-studying" ayurveda for about 7 years now, and my very first introduction to it (I had never heard of it before!) was when my yoga teacher told me to "go to joyfulbelly.com" Since then I have been reading as much as I can, subscribe to your mailing list, and browse through the many recipes. I would like to now go a step further in my journey, and begin to help OTHERS find wellness through ayurveda. The Joyful Belly site has been so helpful in my own journey, that I am interested in furthering my education through the school."
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’
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