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"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,
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"
"Hi, John.
I have been referring many of my clients to your website. As I continue to improve and gain knowledge I can be a better testament to how great your services are.
Love, peace, and joy,
-Anonymous"
"This was a very well-spoken presentation. I love the thorough, yet simple way that ideas were explained and expounded upon. Going through each of the body channels (srotas) and reviewing the Sanskrit name and connecting each to either excess or deficient slow guna was a very helpful way to make the information meaningful and applicable. "
"I really love the sample case-studies thath help us practice giving recommendations and getting direct feedback about them. "
"Dear John,
Thank you for all of your email support. I'm feeling a lot better, much more grounded, balanced and am digesting better but still not putting on weight
just being patient w/ this and trying not to focus too much on it. My energy levels are much better. A friend suggested some rice protein for muscle gain. I'm doing a lot for digestion mentally, physically, and spiritually; studying Yoga of Herbs a lot and sticking to simple, easy to digest foods. If you have any ideas for weight gain I'm open to them. Thank you again so much for all the time, energy, and wisdom you've offered! I hope you're having a beautiful week!
Love and light,
Anonymous"
"Before I sleep tonight, I just want to share my gratitude for being a student at Joyful Belly. to be able to learn from you is an opportunity of a lifetime. I never knew one could feel so connected in an online course. Quite an amazing journey, and thank you to all the classmates for sharing each week, i'm sure I will be re listening to our lectures nostalgically in the future so I hope everyone knows how appreciated they are."
"it only makes sense that knowledge that is over 4 thousand years old, designed to work harmoniously WITH our bodies and the natural world is effective, with minimal (ACTUALLY NONE!) negative effects. The PRICE for this is that the *patient *has to accept responsibility and *actively participate *in his recovery--(rather than the horrific 'Take this pill, and never mind the side effects' method of 'modern' medicine)"
"LOVE, love, love the book. Thank you!"
"Thank you so much, for everything! This course has been one of the best learning experiences I have ever had. I am thankful for the challenge, it makes my success much sweeter! I am excited to continue my learning journey!"
"I just want to show my thanks for John Joseph Immel and the time he has taken to share his experience, and expertise. His sharing is supplying us with all that we need to take our personal life experience to a new level of understanding."
"Thank you for your time today in the midst of your tight schedule. I appreciate your openness, non-judgmental spirit, and ability to make one feel comfortable. I am encouraged by the simplicity of your recommendations (for a beginner like me), given the thousands of years of ancient wisdom behind them. Best wishes for the remainder of your journey to be fruitful, and safe travels home."
"I am so glad I finally bit the bullet and did the MID course. I have been wanting to deepen my understanding of Ayurveda for years but decided to do a 2-year course in Nutrition Science & Practice first. Boy that was a mistake! It was only after completing the MID course, that I feel truly confident that I can support any client in improving their health, even those with a very complex medical history, with the very simple yet highly effective Ayurvedic principles and practices I learned during this course."
"Thank you for this lovely holiday gift. Delicious!"
"John,
Thank you once again for your wonderful email.
I love the way you write about Ayurvedic practices, seasons and just the huge warmth of Ayurveda. Like myself it comes solely from the heart. A place of love and kindness.
With all my thoughts for a bountiful Fall in America.
From Simply Ayurveda (at the Centre of Central Coast) Australia.
Many good wishes to you and yours."
"Just wanted to say that today's teacher was amazing! She did such a great job interviewing the client, explaining pathogenesis, breaking down the treatment plan, and answering questions. It was very organized, thorough, and informative. Would love to see more classes like this!"
"Thanks for a great teleconference today - there was a lot that really "rang" for me, not the least of which was learning that my intuition and observation of some of the foods and things that make me feel good (and some that don't) are "true to type" of my mostly-Kapha self!"
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question โWhat is Ayurveda?โ
