Veronica Hurley USANA Testimonial

April 24, 1998

I have been married for 9 ½ years, and for the last 7 of those years I have been trying to get pregnant.  For the first year or so I tried without help from a doctor.  As time went by I realized something was wrong so I sought professional help.  It turned out that I had endometriosis.  I had surgery to correct the problem knowing that if I didn't get pregnant within the next l1 months, the endometriosis would return.  The 18 months went by quickly, and after following the doctors charts, diagrams and using fertility drugs and everything available, nothing happened.  The endometriosis returned, and once again I needed surgery.

After my second surgery, my doctor informed me that time was running out, and that if we didn't conceive in the next three months, we would never have children naturally (the only possibility of having our own children would be through drastic measures such as artificial insemination and invitro-fertilization.)  These are very expensive options and cost many thousands of dollars with no guarantees or promises of success.  We didn't conceive in the next three months, so we chose to participate in the artificial insemination program of the University of Utah (U of U), and did so for several months,  costing well over a thousand dollars, with absolutely no success.

We decided to quit seeking the help of doctors and accepted the fact that we wouldn't have children of our own.  Two years later, in January 1997, we went on the USANA cruise.  It was there that I met Dr. Ladd McNamara.  I was aware he had been helping his patients with the very problem I had, utilizing USANA products.  I thought I would see if he could give me any advice and so I approached him with my problem.  To my amazement, this generous man took 20 minutes from his family and friends and give me his undivided attention.  Dr. McNamara suggested that I increase the amount of Proflavonal I was taking to 8 tablets a day, and CalMag to 6 tablets a day.  I took his advice when I got home.

After one year, my endometriosis had become less painful. Well, in my 13^th month of following Dr. McNamara's advice, taking 8 Proflavonal and 6 CalMag tablets a day, along with the Essentials, I got pregnant!  I didn't use the U of U or my doctors help.  When I called my doctor to set up an appointment, the office staff was shocked because it had been more than 3 years since my second operation.  I am currently about 11 weeks along and out of the critical period.  I know the USANA products had everything to do with me conceiving, and know they were gradually helping me month after month because my endometriosis became less painful and less severe.  With faith and many prayers, and the wonderful USANA products, we are going to have a child.  I am so grateful to Dr. McNamara and his advice.

I can't stress enough the enormous benefits I have received from the USANA products.  Don't be afraid to share these products and the wonderful company Dr. Wentz has offered to the world.  If YOU don't share, someone out there will not get the much needed improvement in their life that they so desperately need and want.  When I hear that USANA is  "life changing", I whole heartily agree!  E-mail address:

Bonnie beginning experiences with USANA

When Jim and I found USANA I was taking care of 12-14 young preschoolers from 6:30 in the morning until 4:30 in the afternoon. My daughter with her young son was my assistant. At 3:00 in the afternoon my kids (4) + a cousin living with us, started coming home. I went from one responsibility to another in a few minutes. I needed to do this because we had lost everything in a failed business venture just two years before. We needed every penny we could get just to keep us going! In 1996, the cost of the Essentials was twice what it is today, and the quality was half as good as it is now! My first focus was my health as my body was taking a beating! At the age of 45, I started taking estrogen and progesterone to curb miserable hot flashes that occurred sometimes as often as twice an hour, with severe redness and sweating around my head, chest and back area. At the age of 50, I decided to bring my body to a medication free state. I sought help through herbs, homeopathic, kenealogy and special female vitamins. My condition improved very little. - My symptoms were many, but mostly menopause related. Besides the hot flashes, my lower back, hips and knees were aching so badly I felt it was unsafe for me to backpack with my family, fearing a broken bone out in the wilderness. In the mornings, and after sitting for short periods, I had trouble standing up and walking immediately. I was also taking tetracycline and an expensive cream for a Rosesea condition on my face. Seasonally, I was affected with pollens and had to take anti-hystamines every night just to sleep. I coughed a lot because of a dry scratchy throat. My prescription bills totaled about $170 a month. In May, 1995, I felt I would soon have to start taking anti-inflamatories to relieve some of my pain, so decided to try a special clinic for women. I was diagnosed with beginning osteoporosis. I was put back on estrogen and progesterone and a special drug to help strengthen my bones. In November I was introduced to USANA. After three weeks I began to notice an improvement. I had more energy and noticed more flexibility in my joints and the deep aching in my bones was subsiding. After six weeks I decided to try reducing my medications. Gradually reducing the medications had no adverse effect. My friends even noticed the puffiness and red on my nose, cheeks and chin were decreasing. I was not awakened during the night with my hips hurting. With the hot flashes diminishing, I had more patience and my body related better to stress. The few hot flashes I occasionally have are related to hot weather and the intensity is much less. I was able to stand long periods of time without my lower back being in real pain. It did not bother me to immediately begin walking across the room after sitting for awhile. I even noticed the vericose veins in my left leg were not throbbing. I began noticing my craving for sweets was controllable and I was losing weight. From November to April, I lost 20 Ibs. with just a craving for sweets lowered. J am able to more quickly recall information that I think I have forgotten. I have not been bothered with allergies or symptoms relating to exposure to dust and pollens. I feel menopause brought stress on my body and produced many, if not all, of these side effects. J know ifUSANA had not rejuvenated my body that gradually I would be taking more medications. Now,I can't afford not to take USANA supplements. USANA is definitely less costly (11 cents an hour),not to mention the freedom from pain. I take the essentials, proflavanol and 5 Calmags a day. 1fT am faithful in taking my supplements and exercise regularly, keeping in mind what a good diet is, I really notice a difference!