At the age of 14 I had rheumatic fever. I use to average about 10 throat infections per year. At least 3 times a year I needed antibiotics. My tonsils were removed (a 2^nd time) when I was at university. At the age of 30 I was introduced to NeoLife and the whole idea of healthy living.

Since 1994 antibiotics for throat infections became a thing of my past and I can proudly say it remains till this current day as such.

I started participating in marathons at the age of 40. Due to life style stress I developed a blood pressure of just over 130 over 90. A doctor suggested that I should start using a Beta-blockers to help control the blood pressure. Despite running marathons I gained weight (about 1 kg per year). By the age of 52 I went to have a full check up. My good cholesterol (HDL) was almost half of what it should be. The specialist then strongly suggested the option of putting me on statins. He explained that the low HDL was genetic and that there was nothing one can do about it.

I chose to cling to my believe structure that there must be healthier and more natural ways. And so doing I set out on a journey that would change the course of my life, and that of my family. After making some life style and diet changes my HDL went up by 73% in 2 years. My general health improved considerably and I was also able to drop the blood pressure medication. Another bonus was that at the age of 56 I ran my fastest Two Ocean Ultra Marathon (my 14 th race).