My Favorites - Lorren Winship, B.S. Pilates Instructor, Personal Trainer, Webmaster TampaBayFitness.com

Here are some items I use and highly recommend. Several of these items have been prescribed to me though Dr. Kim www.bvclinic.com. I don't know where I would be today had I not met Dr. Kim. Late 2009 I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. The gastroenterologist had me on several medications and I was still being hospitalized with flares so he wanted to move me to an injectable medication. I felt the medications were taking a toll on my body and wanted to find a better way. Thank goodness I received a referral from a client to Dr. Kim because my health is drastically changed for the better. I began seeing her in May 2010 and as of August 2010 I am medication free except for Chinese herbs, two vitamins, and two supplements. I have been flare free, no longer spend much of my time in bed, and look forward to leading a normal life.

Something I especially appreciate about Dr Kim, she does not go overboard on supplementation. Two other practitioners had me on a budget busting amount. At one time I was taking 19 pills a day! Currently I am on the following...

• Pure Nutrient 950 Multi - see Amazon link #3
• Pure Pantothenic Acid http://www.purecaps.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=PTA1 can be purchased at http://bvclinic.com/
• Premier Research Labs D3 Serum, purchased through http://bvclinic.com/
• Nordic Naturals Cod Liver Oil - see Amazon link #4

  

Other favorites

• The Miracle Ball Method - see Amazon link #5
• Quantum Neem Oil, apply twice daily, once in the morning about 15 minutes before brushing and at bedtime for healthier gums. I'm not going to lie, it's an acquired taste. Can be purchased through Natural Healthy Concepts or Bellavive Natural Health Clinic
• Lara Bars - Love my Lara bars. I'm following the Specific Carbohydrate Diet and do not eat processed foods or those that contain additives. These are pure and natural. See Amazon link #6
• Coconut Oil - Dr. Kim's opinion is lotions can actually make dry skin worse. She suggested using coconut or olive oil. Since I use this oil to cook with I thought I'd try it as a moisturizer. I actually started using it as a hair treatment after I shower and got a lot of complements on my curly hair. Does not leave a greasy residue. See Amazon link #7.