About
 
My Introduction to Complimentary Medicine
 

When I was first introduced to complimentary medicine at the age of 31, I suffered from severe cholesterol, hypertension and a neurotic condition weighing 101kg.

I embarked on a diet consisting of only raw fruit and vegetables. Everything was taken raw. I lost 29,5kg in three months, totally regaining my health. The hair on my body was shiny and lustrous. My energy levels grew to the point that I was fitter than when I was 16 years of age. When I went to see my General Practitioner who had been my doctor and friend for some years, by blood pressure was normal, cholesterol 100% and the high stress level non-existing. During that time I was in the process of losing a large business and everything I possessed. I was calm and able to take it in my stride and start over again. My doctor was amazed at my recovery. I questioned him as to why he had not suggested a natural approach for my healing. He answered, I quote "Bernie how many patients do you think I would have if I sent them home on a raw vegetable diet? The more medicine I give, the more they respect and support me and consider me to be a good doctor.
 
Pressure Point Therapy, Healthy Eating and Neuromuscular Technique
 

After reading many books and experiencing the good health, I started taking an interest into electronic acupuncture. When I saw the results I was having. I thought that I had stumbIed on the way to cure all diseases.

No time was wasted to put my new found "miracle cure" to the test, incorporating pressure point therapy, My first, part time stress relieving practice was set into motion. Needless to Say these treatments were done free of charge and thus drew many a willing patient.

Knowledge of healthy eating combined with this treatment was a winner. No doubt that the diet played a far more important role than the physical. However, some of my patients came back many times and by now I had broadened my knowledge. I studied Neuromuscular technique, which enabled me to diagnose ailments from various pressure points on the body.

The more my patients came the more I learned to understand their bodies and make very accurate diagnosis.

 
Speeding up the Natural Process
 
By now I had remarkable resuIts. One of my patients suffering from epilepsy was cured within about 6 weeks and a patient who suffered from bareness for 13 years Conceived within 2 months. My one concern was that the treatment was taking too long before achieving the desired results. I needed to find a way of speeding Up the natural process.
 
God gave us the Herbs
 

I realised that the food we eat no longer has the same nourishment. due to pesticides and chemicals used on crops. Then, as I mentioned so many times in my book, I stumbled on Genesis Chapter one verse 29: . . . God gave us the Herbs.

I first embarked on a diploma course via the South African College of Herbalism, then an advanced Diploma course via the School of Natural Health Sciences in England. Threafter I did a B.Sc, Master of Science and a Doctor of Science degree at the Trinity Univeristy in London. The above as well as courses in Iridlogy and Aromatheraphy have placed me in the position I am today - a journey that took me more than 20 years.

 
Contact Dr. Bernard Lurie
 
ND. D.Sc. Herb.(London). Irid. PT
Naturopath, Medical Herbalist, Iridologist and Physical Therapist
 
mail@herbernie.com  
   
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