Carrie's Story

I came across Dr. Fuhrman's book Eat To Live in October 2010. I was immediately taken in by the message of hope and empowerment. The information in the book also scared me. My husband is older than me and was taking two blood pressure medications. We were both overweight. Even worse, my migraines and recurring headaches had become so bad in 2010 that I was taking medication almost daily with no relief. I couldn't remember a time when my head didn't hurt and I wasn't terrified of getting a migraine.

Dr. Fuhrman's holiday challenge was exactly what I needed to commit to changing my life. I am so grateful that I read the book and that the challenge occurred when it did. The first two weeks were tough. After the initial transition time, I started to remember what it felt like to be healthy. My husband's blood pressure immediately responded to the healthier diet and he was able to cut back more and more on his blood pressure medication. He is now blood pressure medication-free.

After only a few months, our whole lives changed for the better. My migraines resolved and I became completely pain and headache free. My seasonal allergies disappeared as well as my chronic anxiety and I lost 10 pounds.

I am so grateful to Dr. Fuhrman, his team and the other members on the website for supporting people like me who are ready to change. I am sad for the time I lost being unhealthy but now I value each and every day much more. Thank you.