Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and Fibromyalgia

Karen created this YouTube video documenting her recovery progress from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, and Fibromyalgia using the Dynamic Neural Retraining System™ DVD Series.

Karen had been completely disabled for 17 years, and was pointed to the New York Times article "Everything Makes Them Sick" - the story and picture essay of photojournalist Thilde Jensen (see below).

This article represented the start, that was - in Karen's own words - "the beginning of my new life".

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Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and Food Sensitivities

Erin is a prime example of how perseverance can pay off.

While some participants of the Dynamic Neural Retraining System™ neuro-rehabilitation program can witness dramatic recovery in as little as three days, others may take longer to reap the full recovery benefits.

Erin is one of them.

But thanks to her persistence and determination, Erin now describes herself as being 100% recovered from Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, and 98% recovered from Food Sensitivities.

In this segment, Erin returns to the same seminar location nine months later to share her success story with a new class of DNRS participants.

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Fibromyalgia and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

"I now have what that girl has!"

Janet was introduced to the Dynamic Neural Retraining System™ after knowing someone who had taken the program and successfully recovered from both Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and Fibromyalgia. After only eleven days upon completing her own neuro-rehabilitation at our Halifax program, Janet "now has what that girl has" as she describes her own amazing recovery.

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Electric Hypersensitivity Syndrome and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

Thilde was a participant of the Dynamic Neural Retraining System program in
Bancroft Ontario in September 2010.  She had suffered from both severe chemical and electrical sensitivities for eight years and at its worst was forced to sleep in a tent for 3 years due to her condition.    

By the second day of the program she no longer had to wear a filtered mask to breath and by the third day of the program she was able to sleep in a bed for the first time in 8 years.  Thilde is also able to use a computer now on a regular basis with ease.

Thilde says she is pretty much able to do everything that “normal” people do.   Visiting friends in New York and going to galleries and fragrant places without being adversely affected by chemicals or EMFs proved to Thilde that she had fully recovered and reclaimed her life. 

Recovery has also meant that Thilde is thriving again in her career as a photo journalist and is travelling throughout North America documenting the plight of other chemically and electrically sensitive people.  Her goal is to assist those who are still suffering by increasing awareness and understanding of these conditions.

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, Food Sensitivities, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - Part 2

You may remember Bil from an earlier testimonial last year. Bil had suffered from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Food Sensitivities for more than 5 years.

In his earlier testimonial - filmed less than a week after his participation in a Dynamic Neural Retraining System™ seminar - Bil spoke at length about his swift and profound changes to his health, including not having to wear a respirator outside in public for
the first time in 5 years.

Flash forward eight months later, and Bil continues to be both symptom and respirator free. Bil can now go anywhere he wants anytime he chooses. He is currently planning a return to his work as a university professor.

"I'm getting my sea-legs back" Bil says.

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Electric Hypersensitivity Syndrome and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

Heather suffered from Multiple Chemical Sensitivity MCS and Electrical Hypersensitivity EHS for over a year. Through the use of the Dynamic Neural Retraining System™, Heather was able to fully recover from these conditions through the use of self-directed neuroplasticity based exercises.

Electric Hypersensitivity Syndrome,Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and
Food Sensitivities

Just prior to her participation in the Dynamic Neural Retraining System™ program, Elaine had suffered from critical environmental sensitivities (food, chemical,
electrical); contracted pneumonia 3 times in the past year alone, suffered from
severe digestive problems, as well as a life-threatening chronic lung condition.

She saw no less than 9 professionals, attended 33 medical appointments, had three CT scans, three x-rays, and had two ultrasounds. During her DNRS application interview, Elaine said "I had been on death's door more than once during the past
two months".

Five months after attending the Dynamic Neural Retraining System program™, Elaine documents her miraculous progress - including sharing with us the results of her current medical tests..

In Elaine's own words "Because it deals with the power of neuroplasticity,
I have a lot of faith in the brain's ability to change it's own patterns and that's what
this is all about"

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Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

Gayle had Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS) for three and a half years before attending the Dynamic Neural Retraining System™ program in late March 2010. It
was only five days after completing the course that Gayle describes her recovery
from MCS as being 95% better.

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, Food Sensitivities, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - Part 1

Formerly challenged by Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS), Fibromyalgia, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Bil talks about his amazing recovery as a participant of the Dynamic Neural Retraining System™ program.

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

Candy had Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Multiple Chemical Sensitivities
(MCS) before participating in the Dynamic Neural Retraining System™ program.
Three months later, Candy rates her recovery from both pain and MCS as being "100% better". Candy also rates her energy levels as "70-75% better and continues
to improve".

Today, Candy is not only fully recovered, but this registered clinical counsellor is now
also a senior Dynamic Neural Retraining System™ facilitator and coach.

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Social Anxiety Disorder

John: Social Anxiety Disorder for 42 years. DNRS participant.

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More Testimonials

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity MCS for 4 Years -Holly

I was working full time as an inside sales representative for a major hardware/software distributor. The job was extremely fast-paced and stressful. Multi-tasking was the name of the game. Though extremely hectic, I enjoyed all of the people that I worked with and loved the camaraderie of my sales team. And for once in my life, I felt as if - financially speaking - I was finally gaining some ground.

But little did I know that the perfect storm was brewing. Building renovations at work, stress at work, stress in my relationship, lack of sleep, and an undiagnosed medical issue were about to manifest themselves in what I now know to be called multiple chemical sensitivity.

I didn’t even know that it was MCS when it started happening. I didn’t realize that my sense of smell had gone awry. My first thoughts were that scented products were becoming extremely potent, overwhelming, and obnoxious among my coworkers.
Every day, when a certain coworker would enter my working area, my body would
react in the strangest of ways when I smelled his deodorant. Then it was the smell of the fabric softener on the guy that sat immediately next to me. And then I didn’t know WHAT was triggering my reactions. It seemed like something new every day. I didn’t even have to smell anything, and suddenly my body was reacting. I would drive
myself crazy just trying to figure out WHAT I was reacting to.

My symptoms ran the gambit. My initial reaction was usually the sensation that my scalp was crawling. It would start near my neck and wrap all the way to the front of my head. I would experience extreme pressure in my middle ears. I would start to feel flushed and my concentration levels would just fade away. My ears would ring and buzz. Then there would be headaches and severe itching of my right shin! I was continuously freezing cold, especially my hands and feet, and at the same time –I
could break into a sweat. I would get headaches and just be exhausted at the end of the workday. Then came nighttime. I would repeatedly wake up with my heart racing. Then the insomnia started…On top of all this, I was having gastro-intestinal issues accompanied by the many tests that doctors run on you when you bring up such complaints. All of these symptoms left me continually and increasingly fatigued.

For many months, I struggled through the awkwardness of asking co-workers if they would mind not wearing certain scents around me. Many were graciously compliant. Others were totally unsympathetic. My company purchased an air purifier for my cubicle. They tried moving me to different desks. Even to a different floor. Nothing helped. And I was starting to have the same reactions outside of work, in public
places, and in other peoples’ homes. Just walking down my own street or sitting in
my backyard became hazardous for me.

Finally, I reached my breaking point and couldn’t work any more. The decision to stop working was so stressful. I felt defeated. I tried regular doctors and a holistic doctor. I tried elimination diets and other regimens. I tried to get better during my three-month leave. Nothing worked. My leave was up. I was no better. They fired me when I said I wasn’t better and that I couldn’t come back yet. It was devastating.

And so my life spiraled out of my control. My once exciting, fast-paced life became one of isolation, depression, and exhaustion. I tried to go places that I had once gone, but my body’s reaction just didn’t seem worth it. Social gatherings were no longer fun. Everything I did, I considered carefully and generally approached with dread, knowing that my body’s reaction to chemicals would be bad. I always hoped, that maybe my body wouldn’t just react this one time, but it always did. Some days I was so lonely and sad, I would spend hours just crying. And so thus my life continued for three very long years. I had pretty much given up, and was trying to get used to the small world my life had been reduced to.

Luckily, my husband had not given up. As a scientist, he spent many hours searching out MCS articles on the Internet, trying to find something that might help me. And then one day he came across Annie Hopper’s website. He told me he had found something pretty interesting and he forwarded me the link to Annie’s website. It took me awhile to go onto the website (I was pretty pessimistic at this point about anything working), but
I finally clicked on the link and started reading the testimonials.

I was shocked by Annie’s own testimonial as well as the testimonies of the people that had gone through her program. It was the first time I had even come across people who also struggled with MCS. Their stories were hauntingly the same as mine! I was brought to tears. For the first time in a long time, I had hope. These people had all experienced remarkable recoveries, and maybe I could too! I was also skeptical, because my hopes had been dashed many times before.

I contacted Annie and signed up for her upcoming program in September of 2010. I didn’t really know what to expect, but I was pleased with the pre-program reading assignments that Annie gave us. It was assuring to know that she was approaching
the program from a neuro-scientific point of view, providing us background on the research that has been done regarding the human brain and its plasticity.

The training itself was truly amazing. Annie was kind, patient, encouraging, and always positive. She’s a true professional and just a super, warm and friendly person. She made sure that the training environment was scent-free and as MCS friendly as it
could possibly be.

I was not one who completely recovered in just the few days of her program (as I know many have), but I did quickly notice results. Upon returning from the training, my sense of smell immediately started changing. I was NOT noticing smells. I could walk down the street and NOT pick up on every household that was doing its laundry. I could walk in the grocery store and NOT smell the laundry aisle. The dollar stores suddenly didn’t overwhelm me with a chemical scent the minute I stepped inside. By Christmas time, I was enjoying holiday parties in households that used air fresheners and going to dinners in restaurants and not being driven out by the smell of colognes and perfumes. In January, I attended a bridal shower with fifty other women packed in a small room. I was aware that there were perfumes and such, but I totally enjoyed myself. Before attending Annie’s DNRS program, I would have been quietly going insane, counting down the minutes to when I could escape from all of the chemicals in the room because I could no longer concentrate on anything but the scents in the room.

Today, I go where I want, and I do what I want. I go to estate sales, to birthday parties, for walks around the block, to the store, to the mall. I just got back from two different vacations to Florida. The first vacation was a week at Disney World. I was herded and packed in like cattle through the parks’ many rides and attractions, and no reactions. No reactions to our hotel room. No reactions on the airplane or in the airport. Our second trip to Florida was to the beautiful Gulf Coast of Florida on Anna Maria Island. It was probably one of the most relaxing vacations ever, as I realized (and my husband also realized) that I’ve finally gotten my life back.

So if you are suffering, (and I know you are), please don’t hesitate in contacting Annie Hopper. Hope is right around the corner. This program and training really work. You can and will have a normal life again. You do have to do some work, and practice what you learn (every day), but just know that it will all be worth it.

Holly
40 year old female
Eleven Month Follow-up

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity MCS for 6 Years -Sharon

My name is Sharon, I’m 55 years old and I completed the
Dynamic Neural Retraining System™ program one month ago.

Prior to taking the program when I would have contact with chemicals, my heart would race up to 200+, then go into the 150’s and last for 3-12 hours. I would then experience low blood pressure with a heart rate as low as 30 and BP at 78/48! The attack would entail nausea, and passing out at times. This would occur either instantly or several hours (up to 24) after contact with a chemical(s). I also experienced chronic fatigue, pain all over my body, brain fog, breathing problems, instant chest congestion (I called it ‘instant pneumonia’), extreme fear as to when it was going to occur next – which would translate to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

I had many days that were horrible. When it started the attacks were just occasionally. I was given a heart ablation surgery that was botched and I went into full blockage on the table and almost died. This operation occurred because the cardiologist would not listen to anything that I said about MCS. He said, I was imagining it, or that even if I did have it, chemicals had nothing to do with my heart racing (even though many attacks occurred instantaneous after smelling a chemical). He said, you have supraventricular tachycardia of unknown origin. I said, well shouldn’t we find the origin?? He said, this operation will correct the problem. The operation that I did not need was one of my worst days because it took almost 2 years to come back from it. I was having symptoms in the hospital because of all of the chemicals around. It was really horrific.

My attacks continued, then began to increase in regularity. They were occurring 3-4 times a week. I even stopped going to the hospital because they were not listening either. They would use some type of medication that would stop the heart completely for a second or two. It was really frightening when they would pull the cart up to my bed used for bringing someone back from the dead. I am really amazed that I lived through it and was able to keep my job; I would just continue to work through an attack, go out to my car, throw up in a bag and pass out. When I would come to a few seconds later, I would go back inside and work. It was beyond insanity!!

One of the worst days was the day I realized that no one could help me. I had been to approximately 33 doctors and they were either all clueless or just plain rude and abusive. I even told my fiancé that I could no longer go on. I hinted to him that I could see how someone could take their own life. That had to be my worst day. I lost all of my friends except one, because it was all I could do to just survive. There was no getting together with anyone because I was afraid they would have perfume on and I didn’t have the energy or interest!! This went on for almost 6 years.

I found out about the Dynamic Neural Retraining System™ through a friend I had met on line five years ago. She called to tell me about it.

When I first started the training I was thinking, what in the heck is this all about? Then I listened to Annie and realized this really makes perfect sense. Actually, it was the only thing that had made sense in 6 years! It all began to click. I realized that there are a lot of things that the medical community does not know, and is unwilling to accept.

The training was a wonderful boot camp that taught me how to retrain my brain and get my life back. It was a surprising, joyous gift of information, togetherness, sharing, caring and love. I felt that I was participating in something very cutting edge and felt like a pioneer. I also thought that I was glad those who do not believe this is real were not in charge when they developed cures for polio, pneumonia and other devastating illnesses! I decided to take a leap of faith by attending and I am so glad that I am brave, strong and open minded!!

I was really amazed with the program and my rate of recovery. I was 80% better on the third day of the program. I really could not believe it. The first thing that I noticed when I woke up on the third day and prepared to go to the class was that I could breathe!! I could easily take deep breaths. It was amazing. I had not felt that kind of breathing in about 6 years. I also realized that I was no longer irritable and things were not a struggle. I was happy and easy going, instead of aggravated and enraged. I actually had tons of energy!! I would say that after a month, I am now 90% better. I have had a few instances where very mild attacks occur, (total 3 since I have been home) and they have only lasted about 1 hour and are no where near as severe. They were no longer front and center. I even forgot that I was having one, during it!! I would akin them to swatting a fly vs. fighting a lion as an analogy of the difference.

I can now think clearly, I no longer have the fear that I used to have, I am very energetic, my attacks are almost non-existent, my personality has returned, my happiness level is off the charts, I feel like my old self again, my sense of smell is completely normal (no longer hypersensitive!). When the sense of smell returned to normal, I could not believe it. It was so strange to have that normality back. I feel like I see the world through different eyes. It really is like being reborn!! I have plans, dreams and know that I can do them now…actually, I am doing them now!! I used to do everything that I had to do before (because I am self-supporting), but nothing more. I was incapable of doing anything other than just what I had to do. Now I am doing anything and everything that I want. My days are totally full, even when I am off. I no longer have to sleep all day on my days off. I actually find it very hard to even take a nap now. Shock!!! I used to nap all the time and all day when I could.

The Dynamic Neural Retraining System™ has not only changed my life - it has given me my life back. The results are that profound!

To other people who are still suffering, I would say (and have said)…get to a program now…!!! Do not wait, do not go anywhere else, do not waste any more money, and do not waste any more precious time! Annie knows what this is, she has figured it out, and she has come up with a method of recovery that will change everything for you ..and it will happen fast if you throw yourself into the program 100%!!

Annie cares about people. She is sincere and she is honest. Her dedication is palpable and she has a calling. It would be so easy to just get on with life and enjoy the feeling of recovery, but she is dedicated enough to want to help those who have been through what she has been through. I believe she has a true calling and is acting on it. Thank God!!!

Sharon
55 year old female
One Month Follow-up

Electric Hypersensitivity Syndrome (EHS) and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity MCS for 22 Years - Sharon

My name is Sharon and I’m 70 years old.

I took the DNR training about two and three quarter months ago.

Before the workshop I reacted to many substances that are ingested or injected, including many foods, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes, most prescription and non-prescription
drugs and anesthetics.

I reacted to almost all topical preparations and many substances that contacted my body, such as certain fabrics and metals.

I reacted to inhaled substances, including most chemicals, including cleaning products, fragrances, building products, paints, among many others.

I reacted to grass pollen.

I reacted to electromagnetic fields, such as those given off by computers and electrically produced heat.

I've had this condition for about 22 years. It affected every aspect of my health and life.

I’ve had food intolerances which caused pain and diarrhea. For years I’ve been on a food family rotation diet and have avoided certain foods and food constituents, such as vitamins and minerals, despite previous treatment which helped with some foods.

Many of my reactions were long lasting. As an example, my reaction to dental anesthetic lasted for from 3 to 5 weeks, gradually fading. Symptoms included headache, brain fog, fatigue, loss of appetite, various degrees of malaise, and nightmares. I went without anesthetic unless a tooth was being extracted, or crown preparation was particularly deep. Due to metal reactions I could only use pure porcelain crowns and they broke fairly often.

In one experience with a topical cream I developed a severe inflammation. Many topical substances and fabrics caused itching and rashes. I have avoided cosmetics, sun screens, jewelry and most fabrics for many years.

My reactions to many inhalants included brain fog (sometimes so severe that I could not complete a sentence), fatigue, malaise (nausea, flu-like symptoms), headache, nightmares, anxiety and irritability. The reactions to some substances, such as paint, formaldehyde, certain adhesives, certain fragrances and air fresheners were severe and long lasting. My system once “crashed” after sitting next to a perfumed person at a dinner. I was deeply fatigued for almost a year. The terminology used was that my “chemical load” became too heavy.

I developed a severe allergy to grass pollen. For the past several years during grass pollen seasons, I wore a mask when outdoors, and finally even when driving. I was unable to tolerate antihistamines and other allergy drugs.

Certain electro-magnetic fields caused brain fog, intense fatigue, and headache. Over the past 5 years I became reactive to electric heat of any kind, central or space heater.

I reacted to heat in general with brain fog and fatigue. When the air was cooled, I cleared up.

I saw the Dynamic Neural Retraining System website on the internet. I was very excited to discover that a workshop was scheduled in Florida about 200 miles from where I live. Even though I had reacted to all motel rooms in the past, I decided to take a chance. The idea of the brain (limbic system) being the core cause of multiple chemical sensitivities made sense to me. The people giving the testimonials were obviously so sincere and had been helped profoundly. I thought that if I could just get there, I would be helped. A few days before leaving, I became very frightened. There would be no safe place for me to stay. I went anyway.

I was profoundly changed by the workshop. I slept in my car the first night, and the motel room without a mask by the last night. I was not affected by electric heat coming on in the room during the workshop. I was in a state of amazement, but not really sure what had happened yet.

I didn’t realize the extent of my recovery until I got home. The second day home one of my teeth cracked off. I had to have a crown. I chose to have anesthetic. I was perfectly fine. I never had one symptom that day, or later. On subsequent days I challenged myself by walking into a freshly painted house, a furniture store, past perfumed people and air fresheners in a store, and into my church, all without any reaction, none whatsoever. Recently I’ve spent time in large discount and building supply stores, and I walked down every isle with a smile that wouldn’t quit.

Since the workshop, I have had no brain fog and my energy is markedly better. My detox and digestive systems have improved. I work outside gardening without a mask. I can wear sunscreen. We will be able to use heat in the house during the 30 degree cold snaps. I am able to go into stores and other people’s homes. I am able to use public restrooms. I am responsible for my mother, and now I can go into doctor’s offices with her. I really believe that I can do anything I choose to. My husband and I can travel. I can go out with friends. I can be active with my grandchildren. I had planned to teach yoga and painting in my retirement, and now I can, if I choose to.

I’m excited about my newfound freedom and all of the possibilities before me, and about the improvement in how I feel physically. I also feel better emotionally much of the time. I’ve been putting in the due diligence of practicing to the best of my ability, and I’ve found that I am having more and longer sustained periods of happiness and emotional well-being. I am so, so grateful.

Being around Annie Hopper is to be supported, uplifted, and inspired. She is a vibrant group leader with a sense of fun and she coaches each participant with compassion and intuition.

I was so pleasantly surprised when I asked Annie if I was too old to benefit from this program and she said that age was not a determinate for changing brain function. I thought that the length of time the condition had been with me might count against me, she said it wouldn’t.
If it can work for me, it can work for anyone.

Sharon
70 year old female
12 week Follow-up

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity MCS and Electric Hypersensitivity Syndrome (EHS) for 8 Years - Thilde

When I took the DNRS program in September 2010, I had suffered from severe MCS and EHS for over 8 years.

I had tried many different treatments - none of them really helpful. I had found a way of life, spending most of my time alone in a safe house while wearing a gas mask when ever I entered the real world and often even with this protection getting sick from residual fragrance on my clothes and hair.

I had periods of feeling sad and suicidal, but somewhere there was still hope that this was not a permanent situation.

When I found Annie Hoppers website I just knew this was my chance out of this nightmare. I had already come to the conclusion that the brain had to play a major part in MCS.

For me it didn't take long to believe that this could work for me. I think I had already made a mental decision before I left for Bancroft that this was it.

When I first came to Bancroft I had brought my tent knowing that I probably wouldn't sleep inside. That first day I could smell the rooms from outside the building. As the program went on I spent more and more time in the room doing my DNRS homework and suddenly it didn't smell so bad - I felt comfortable being in there and ended up sleeping the last two nights inside.

As I drove home I wasn't quite sure how much of a transformation had happened, but I decided to try life with out a mask and see. I stopped at 2 gas stations and a major supermarket on the way home. And I was doing fine - no reactions, not even much smell.

Since then I have not worn a mask. Within a month of taking the program I had been shopping at two Home Depots, one Lowels, the doctors office, and pumped gas many times. I was also able to read books again and spend a lot more time with computers. I even spent 2 hours clothes shopping in a very fragrant mega Mall.

I've also attended dance classes - I figure that is good not only for my body and soul but for my brain as well.

My biggest challenge right now is to figure out what I want out of life - close to forty years old. To create a network of healthy happy friends, to have more fun, to do things that give me meaning.

I thank Annie for figuring out how to get us out of this brain rut and back to life. My best advice is believe with all your heart, soul and every neuron in your brain that you can do this and that you deserve this second chance. The program requires a lot of practice and it pays off.

Thilde
39 year old female
Six Month Follow-up

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome CFS, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity MCS, for 16 Years - Carol

It’s been a year since I started training. I had MCS, CFS, severe mold
reactions, hyperthyroidism, osteoarthritis, diastolic heart dysfunction.

My reaction to chemicals and mold worsened with each year until I was unable to work, think or walk without a cane. My joints were so affected that is was difficult of get out of bed, my muscles were in constant spasm, and it felt like each cell was being bitten by a pit bull. My vision blurred, I had no energy and I couldn’t remember anything. I was in constant pain.

After years of avoidance, isolation, I began to realize that this condition might last the rest of my life and I was frightened. My worst fear was that my brain had been compromised and I would never be able to reenter the world as a functioning human being. I’d tried everything but nothing seemed to resolve the problem.

Then, a chance phone call from a woman my sister had spoken to 5 years earlier, called to say she was flying to San Francisco to attend an MCS rehabilitation seminar on retraining the brain. I’d known about gene plasticity for years and knew this was the answer. I took the course…and the rest is history!

The program saved my life.

Annie’s approach was scientific, presented with clarity and humor. She was vibrant, warm, engaging – so full of energy that it was hard to believe she once suffered from severe MCS. Seeing her, healthy and full of vitality, made me believe I could do it as well.

I was her worst student that weekend, couldn’t remember the exercises, blanked out after a few words, but Annie was patient, kind and guided me through the process lovingly. As I practiced more and more I began to notice a change, my thinking was clearer, the pain lessened, I felt happy.

I’m thrilled with the improvement.

Even my friends have noticed a change, my energy’s back, I’ve expanded my diet - eating in restaurants occasionally. I’m less sensitive to fragrances and chemicals, initially noticing a smell then having the sensation disappear.

My pain levels have diminished substantially. I laugh a lot. Whenever I feel a reaction coming on, I listen to Annie’s CD, calm my limbic system and proceed with the day. In fact, I listen to the CD every night before bed. Sleep has always been a problem but as soon as I hear “Hi, this is Annie Hopper”, I start to relax, let go and fall asleep.

The DNRS program has given me back my life. I’m awed by the positive changes in my health and attitude. It feels like magic but I know it’s the result of practicing - I’m neurologically creating a new pathway and it feels great!

Thank you for showing me that I can change and return to a full, active life. I'm 75% there...and keep practicing. Thank you, thank you.

Carol
63 year old female
One Year Follow-up

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity for 5 Years - Chris

I've had huge success, especially with one on one situations; I'm yet to tackle the large groups that gave me troubles in the past but expecting that will come soon. I am continuing to read all the suggested reading on the brain and continue to be amazed at this little known field of neuroplasticity. Thanks again to Annie for sharing this with us. It truly is encouraging and inspiring.

Chris
42 year old male
Six WeeksFollow-up

Fall brings a new freshness and excitement of change. I want everyone to know my health is continuing to improve and for me that means a my brain is returning to it's abilities and normal functions before MCS.

I really don't know how I even kept my job for the last five years, I think I winged it and barely got by.

But now I feel I that I have almost recovered fully, well lets say 95% because I never really was a hundred percent...lol.

Im really happy that I convinced a long time friend named Patty to take Annie's next course here in Victoria.

Chris
42 year old male
Six Month Follow-up

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity for 6 Years - Patricia

Thank you so much for the help your program has provided. It has liberated me from past reactions. As you likely recall originally I had to use a mask to protect myself from chemical allergies. As a result of your program I am now able to go without my mask, even in settings I would never have believed possible for me.

Recently I made 4 or 5 plane trips back and forth to Regina, without my mask and without incident. I have diligently done my exercises an hour a day ever since leaving your class. While in Regina, I was staying in a house that was built about a year ago. So at the beginning of my stay, I had to double up my exercises for 2 days (an hour twice daily) in order to deal with the increase of chemicals in my immediate environment. After that, with just doing the exercises once a day, I was fine from then on, in that same house. I have since, made several trips back and forth to that new house, staying there for a week or more at a time, and have never had a problem again.

Patricia (Chris' friend)
58 year old female
Six Month Follow-up

Electric Hypersensitivity Syndrome EHS and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity for 4 Years - Kevin

I just came from Shoppers....up until now I had to hold my breath as I went in and hold it for as long as I could. This was going to be a test! LOL, the toothpaste isle was right by the makeup and perfume station so it was perfect. I am happy to report that I hardly noticed anything. Just the smallest tinge to remind me that I am not perfect (if any of you can believe that) yet.

It is so absolutely wonderful to see progress for the first time in 6 years. I feel soooooooo blessed. Thank you thank you thank you.

Kevin :)

Kevin
28 year old male
Second WeekFollow-up

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity MCS, Food Sensitivities and
Chronic Lung Condition for 4 Years -Elaine

I had a further CT Scan done last week on my lungs and I received the message this morning to confirm that the conjestive condition that I had is now all gone!! Can't get much better proof than that! Even the nurse was estatic in giving me the news.

Elaine
61 year old female
Four Month Follow-up

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity MCS, Electric Hypersensitivity Syndrome EHS, and Food Sensitivities for 12 Years -Clara

I found that when I was in San Francisco while taking DNRS and living at my Aunt's house, the changes occurred faster than my first weeks home again in Houston. I even had some setbacks at first that manifested as greater fatigue. It wasn't because my home was an unsafe place but because the setting, objects, activities and even people had become associated with sadness, inability, and stagnancy.

When a symptom occurs, it's easy to become attached to feelings of frustration and disappointment.

In my mind or aloud, when a symptom occurs, instead of letting my subconscious say, "Oh no, a symptom," I change it to, "Cool! An opportunity to rewire, make awesome changes and show my brain how brilliant and capable it is."

I notice though that sometimes the body/brain has to do its own thing before the symptoms change. I might simply feel calm, then calmer and happier and more stable before the symptoms start going away. 

I've spent nearly all my spare time practicing and it's paid off tremendously. I'm sleeping in a bed now! I used to have to sleep on a leather couch in the hallway. My back and body loves it and I can feel my mind become clearer and focused over time.  

I’ve also noticed a great reduction in allergies and improved immune system function. I have more energy, improved ability to focus, and my body temperature is balanced now. Before I constantly had really cold extremities (hands and feet). And overall I’m much more confident, trusting and present.

Clara
28 year old female
One Year Follow-up

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome CFS, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and Electric Hypersensitivity Syndrome EHS for 17 Years - Mary

I've been busy with a work project. It's also the time of the year here where there are lots of out of town visitors and many, many wonderful outdoor concerts, art shows, parties, etc. This is high season in Florida. I'm enjoying it all immensely thanks to Annie and this work she taught us.

I continue to make progress. I'm able to do much more than I have in many years. I get to play on the weekends now.

I felt happy and positive this week. I took several long beach walks in addition to attending yoga class. It's sooooo fun! It's also high allergy season in the air and I have no, none,
0 symptoms!

Mary
51 year old female
One Month Follow-up

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity MCS for 8 Years - Grace

I took our car in for service. In the past I would have to leave the garage, but this time I SAT in
the waiting room next to the open garage where they work on the cars, and I was fine! That same day I shopped in Home Depot and Bed Bath and Beyond without any issues. Normally I have to run in and
out of these places but I was focused and calm and did not struggle with any smells!

Third Week Results Observation

Just back from Mexico and as always super busy in the garden. In this trip I was able to stay in my sisters home!!! Big deal! Her house is newly remodeled and I've been unable in the past to be in there for 5 minutes. I spent the night!

The funny thing was, when I opened the window at night for some air, the neighbor was using TIDE! I ignored it and fell asleep

At the dentist office the gal working on me has perfume on. I began to feel a slight headache then stopped myself. It took GREAT focus but I did it and the cleaning was then quickly over.

Two Month Results Observation

I participated in Annie Hopper's Neuroplasticity Program in February 2010. We met on a windy, cloudy, rainy day in a clubhouse overlooking San Francisco.

The weather brought an auspicious feeling of promise. I can still recall the affects the wind had on our shelter as we poked away at the functions of the brain unknown to most of us prior to this gathering.

Everyone came with a story and a sincere desire to move forward in life. My heart was filled with the hope of eliminating environmental illness from my vocabulary. And I must admit I rarely talk about it these days.

In a nutshell, the program has paid of immensely for me and I remain committed to the exercises as needed.

Please understand that this time last year you could never have told me that in July I would be on a plane to the east coast, renting a (new) car, staying in hotels and eating out.

Last month I did all of these things.

In May and June I went to a night club to hear music, stay committed to a taking a dance class I adore even though it had just been newly painted, and starting using a few essential oils in my practice again and even danced in our local summer solstice parade. So much joy in feeling well.

On an airplane back to CA a woman in front of me had perfume on. Hmm. I started my exercises and the perfume lost its grip on me. The woman turned out to be a sweet,
caring, grandmother - someone that in the past I would have turned into a monster in my mind for wearing something uncomfortable to me.

Initially I hesitated when Annie told me the cost of the program because like everyone I have a budget but the minute I said yes to it, the money came. The rest everyday
is up to me. Annie gently leads one out of feeling like a victim and into our innate right to be who the heck we truly are or imagine we can become.

I'm so appreciative for this program and I will continue to discover more about the capacity of the brain because I'm hooked. I don't think anything is a free ride so I do participate with the unfolding and it does require some time and patience but it works.

Grace H
Six Month Follow-up

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity MCS for 28 Years -Chris

Hi Annie - Just an update. Since the Fall 2009 class in San Francisco, I now can paint, be around perfume, and many other chemicals with little or no ill effects. I can't thank you enough - worth every cent.

Chris
49 Year Old Male
10 month Follow-up

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity MCS for 10 years - Gary

My name is Gary. I am 47 yrs old.

I was born a perfectly healthy baby in the fall of 1962 and lived 38 yrs without any known allergies. In the year 2000 I developed full blown MCS and was almost immediately forced to live the life of a recluse.

I spent a year in a tent and subsequent years living partially in my car as well as various ocean locations that I felt were safe.

Along the way I consulted with at least 30 medical doctors with varying backgrounds ranging from environmental to neural and everything in between. I tried acupuncture, allergy injections, glutathione protocols, neutraceuticals, mind drugs, ALF and many more symptom management aids. This holy grail consumed roughly $350,000 of my savings.

Annie is a pragmatic realist that has a similar history to my own so I can really relate to her past. Annie introduced me to the Norman Doidge book "The Brain That Changes Itself", it was like reading the blueprint for my cure. I always believed that something in my brain had mis-wired itself as a result of prolonged stress and this book started to give me insight that I could dig out and re-wire my brain.

Annie teaches a program that combines some really unique exercises that I believe have now for the first time in 10 yrs put me on a clear path to recovery. Everyday I practice an hour a day as per her instructions.

Within the first week of training I was feeling better then I have in 10yrs. I now consider myself 99.9% better and I look forward to the day when MCS is a thing of the past for everyone. Annie is a great healer and she will remain my hero for a long time to come!!

One Week Follow-up

Thinking back to the MCS days, it seems almost foreign somehow - like some kind of bad dream that I woke up out of. My life is pretty much what it was prior to getting sick, except the only thing that's changed is my gratitude for simple things. I continue to go where I want, when I want to, anytime I want. No challenges, just smooth sailing.

The most important element of practice is consistency. Taking note of subtle improvements form the fabric that is ones recovery.

Gary
47 year old Male
Third Month Follow-up

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity for 20 Years - Carmen

My name is Carmen, I am 49 years old and I have had MCS for the last 20 years.

The first 16 years I managed to live an almost normal life. I gradually had reactions to perfumes, paints and other chemical products, but would recover every time upon removing myself from the area.

It wasn't until April of 2006, after spending a whole afternoon in a restaurant with some smokers that I became very sick and never managed to recover.

Then minimum exposure gave me headaches and dizziness. Everything changed, I couldn't go out anymore I lost a lot of friends, I even lost faith in life.

I had a very significant inability to think clearly. I had difficulty sleeping. I woke up in the morning exhausted, with terrible headaches and back pain. I tried all sorts of treatments but nothing worked.

I took the DNRS retraining system in Montreal in January of 2010. Since the very first day I noticed a change. At the end of the day my daughter invited some friends into my house, some were wearing perfume but I didn't have any reaction. I even slept the whole night.

By the end of the third day, my symptoms had decreased by 80%.

Now three months later I am going shopping, to restaurants, etc. I even went to New York for a few days and I had no reactions. Now I am able to sit in my backyard without even noticing the fabric softener dryer fumes from neighbouring homes.

I do recommend the DNRS program to anyone who has MCS . If I have to rate Annie's program, I would give her a 10.

Thank you Annie. You've changed my life.

Carmen
49 year old female
Multiple Chemical Sensitivities for 20 years
Third month Follow-up

Migraine Headaches and pain for 49 Years - Paul

In the past when I would feel a migraine coming on, I would feel everything starting to slip away. The pain was so severe that I would rate it at a thirteen out of ten. The pain was so extreme that I would vomit and not be able to see.

In the past when I would feel a migraine coming on, I would get scared and panicky at the impending pain and the effect it would have on my ability to function.

The Dynamic Neural Retraining System (DNRS) has changed all that for me. In fact I notice a very big change. The pain is less severe and less frequent. And although I still get headaches, I can function now and do what I have to do - and for the most part I don't think about it.

The most surprising thing is that when I feel a migraine coming, I can stop it or diminish it before it develops into a full-blown migraine.

In fact, I feel better doing DNRS than I do when I have taken medication.

I feel like I have something in my arsenal kit that really works!

Paul
52 year old male
Migraine headaches and pain for 49 years
5th week follow-up

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity MCS for 24 Years - Donna

If I had tried to go into Shopper’s Drug Mart prior to taking the DNRS Program I would have been instantly hit with a wall of putrid chemical smells.  Today I can walk in and I am totally oblivious to that smell.  I can notice when things are fragrant but I do not have any reactions at all. 

In fact, surprisingly some things that I used to react to actually now smell good.  Not that I would go ever go back to using chemicals, it’s just nice not to live my life in avoidance anymore.  I’m excited that I can look for a job now without having to wonder if the fragrances there would bother me or not.  I can also handle wood smoke better as well!

I’m much happier now and more optimistic about life! 
Thanks Annie!

Six Week follow-up

I can still remember the reaction that I had to the smell in the room of the DNRS program in Victoria in September, and how I was concerned, that first evening, that I would either have to mask up for the rest of the weekend or take the course another time, in a different location. I was amazed that when I returned the following morning to the same room that I experienced zero reactions to the smell (old fir flooring). I noticed since then, many many times when I have a knee-jerk reaction to something, I use the DNRS exercises and the reaction would be gone instantly.

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity MCS for 3 Years - John

I took the DNRS Program 5 weeks ago now and I have noticed an 80% improvement in my health so far and a very significant reduction in my chemical sensitivity. For some time now since taking the program I have allowed myself to be exposed to fragrances and although I still do not "like" them, I have had no reaction to them at all.

In fact over the last two days I made a quick return trip to Vancouver via ferry and bus. What was new was that I did not feel the need to wear a mask, neither on the ferry nor on the bus. I did smell fragrances off and on but I did not react to them. I also took the Vancouver city buses to go places, without being bothered by fragrances. Clearly there has been a significant reduction in my chemical sensitivity!

I'm so glad I took the DNRS Program!
Thank you Annie Hopper

John
71 Year Old Male
Five week follow-up

Depression for 23 Years - Patti

I've noticed a significant decrease in symptoms of depression and emotional reactivity. I now have the energy both physically and mentally to do the things that I want to do. In fact, I often feel happy for no reason.

You can read all about neuroplasticity but you need to experience "Neuroplasticity Boot Camp" to get results. The three most important aspects of the program for me is being there and doing it; the value of a group experience; and having Annie as a skilled instructor leading the program. I now have the tools to change gears in my brain when I feel it going down into a depressive groove.

Patti
62 Year Old Female
Five week follow-up

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity MCS and Depression for
28 Years - Dwight

I would say that there is an 80% improvement in my ability to handle perfumes and also an 80% improvement in my ability to handle “bad” wood fire smoke.  I’m also more comfortable in social situations and use the tools that I learned in the program for any feelings of anxiety that might come up.  I’ve also healed faster from a recent surgery.  Things are great Annie!

Dwight
58 Year Old Male
Eight week follow-up

Social Anxiety Disorder/Panic Attacks for 36 Years -John

My first memory of being afraid of the phone was when I was 5 years old.

By the time my problems were in full force at the age of ten, I was almost totally non-functional in using the phone, a terrible handicap for someone so young who is in an important social developmental stage. As for making a call, I experienced extremely pronounced anticipatory anxiety, and would procrastinate literally for weeks at a time over making a call. Imagine the damper that can put on things, struggling for two weeks to make just one call, while not only that call needs to be made, but others as well. I would pace around and around the house before making the call. When I finally got to the phone, I would lift up the receiver and put it down again repeatedly, then start dialing and hang up, over and over. When the phone started ringing on the other side, I would feel totally vulnerable, with a sort of feeling of falling (as best as I can describe it). I might give up at any time during this process.

As an adult, anxiety was a climate that I lived in perpetually, as it seemed to be in the air that I breathed. You must realize that I was not anxious only when with people, but all the time, because I knew I would have to deal with people very shortly.

Throughout the years I never gave up and I did have some progress with meds and certain exposure therapy modalities.

Just before doing the DNRS Program, the state of affairs was that I dealt with the phone by leaving the ringer off, because I experienced the phone ringing like a fire alarm bell going off right over my head. I would sometimes run and hide in the bathroom, even though no one was there. At best, I would get back to people once a day as per the answering machine messages. When things were at their worst during this period, I could not even look at the phone; it terrified me even to see the flashing red light that indicated messages were there. I could not even listen to the messages. I couldn't look at email messages either. This would sometimes go on for as much as two weeks.

To the best of my recollection, I have probably made nearly as much progress in using the phone in the last 31/2 weeks as I have in the past forty years.

And just a short update on today's phone usage – I actually made or received 12 calls and I'm actually starting to enjoy it! I’ve also ordered a cell phone!

Wow! I've impressed even myself, as well as some others.

John
52 Year Old Male
Three WeeksFollow-up

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome CFS, Fibromyalgia FM, and
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity MCS and Light/Sound Sensitivity
for 20 Years -Alena

Since the DNRS program I’ve noticed that I actually wake up feeling better. It’s not 100% yet, but I’ve definitely noticed some huge shifts already. Prior to the program it would literally take me hours to get out of bed and get going with my day. The fatigue and pain were so bad that it would take me hours to get one thing done, and at the time, it just seemed like too much. Everything was such a struggle.

Before the program, I would wake up with a bad headache every day and also have sneezing fits that would last a long time. I have not had a bad headache since the program and have noticed that I’m also not as sensitive to light or sound. When I wake up I feel good, I’m actually functional, I have more energy and can get more done. In fact, just the other day I made a lunch date with a friend. I gave myself two hours to get ready to get there. Prior to doing the DNRS program I would spend that 2 hours forcing myself to work through the pain and fatigue and still be late. This time I was able to do 5 errands prior to lunch and actually arrived at the restaurant before my friend.

One Week Follow-up

I'm coming along nicely.  I'm asymptomatic most of the time unless I overdo it - even then, my recovery is much faster than in the past.  

My life has been much easier and enjoyable.  I can make and keep plans, and I feel much more energetic.  I can multi-task now, where before even a single task was difficult to accomplish and may cause worsened symptoms for a prolonged period. I am in poor physical shape, but am working on improving that with daily walks between 15-25 minutes.  I don't need support any longer for day-to-day tasks, and can do my own shopping once more.  I find my mind is clearer, so thinking, speaking, following plots and conversations is much easier most of the time, and reading is also easier.  Also am free of pain nearly all the time.

Thanks again!

Alena
31 Year Old Female
Seven WeeksFollow-up

I went to Office Depot and was okay, so I went to Staples, I was again okay.  I had no awareness of any scents in my car or on me afterwards.  Felt normal.  Went to Wal-Mart, (the "Pinnacle" although Michaels is a twin), and was okay. Again, I had no awareness of any scents on me or in my car with me after I left.

When home, I always change into my "home" clothes and did this. BUT, about 2 hrs later I was able to wear the same shirt to go get the mail and did not discern any scent and had no difficulty wearing this shirt whenever I went out for the next couple of days... unheard of before DNRS! (I always had to launder everything immediately after being out.)  I am also more patient and tolerant with my husband. I guess more "normal". Nice.

Two Weeks Follow-up

Things are going well, and I am now officially past the 6 month mark! hurray for me!!

We were able to go shopping at Target with no problem. I am tolerating smells of various sorts with none of the old debilitating reactions. We were able to purchase and drive a newer model car and despite noticing the new car odors and driving it over 2000 km on a recent trip, I was not debilitated by the scent.

6th month Follow-up

Over 2 days we had the kitchen sink and bathtub refinished (with the least toxic product) and I am not reacting to the chemicals or smells. I made sure to stay away from it as much as possible as it is full of toxins. We took measures to make sure the bedroom was free of odour. The first night I was in a panic (but not because of the smells) and had to do DNRS through the night because I thought that with my past history, what if I did react and get sick again? I got through the first night without any reactions. I slept through the night on the 2nd night. As I sit here, on the 3rd morning, I can get a whiff of the smell, but I'm fine.

Abigail
59 Year Old Female
10th month Follow-up

After the second day of training I noticed a very big difference in my reaction to chemicals.  I would specifically react to a shampoo that my daughter used.  I would immediately get migraine headaches and brain fog with exposure to it.  After the second day of training I no longer reacted to her shampoo.  That was the first really big sign that things had shifted.

In fact the other day I was shopping and this woman was literally “bathed” in perfume.  It seemed like everywhere that I went she would follow, and so would her perfume.  Prior to the DNRS program I would immediately get a disabling migraine headache, along with brain fog and disorientation.  But this time I stayed for 15 minutes before my nose started to get stuffed up.  But still, no headache or other debilitating symptoms.

I still find cologne and perfumes annoying, because really I don’t understand why people need to wear them to begin with, however with The Dynamic Neural Retraining System my body can tolerate it better and I don’t have to live my life in “avoidance mode.”  

My mother-in-law also uses a hand cream that prior to brain retraining was highly toxic for me.  We joked when she “tested” my newfound wellness with applying the lotion when I came for a visit. When she applied it, I could definitely smell the scent of the lotion; however I did not react in any way to the chemicals within it.  In fact, I totally forgot that she had it on.

2nd month Follow-up

Things are going great with the chemical sensitivity! It is really amazing how something so easy can be so life changing. Lindsey’s boyfriend came over last night to talk to me with strong cologne on. I thought ‘this is strong’, but that was it! My body didn't react at all. Things are great!

Joanne
52 Year Old Female
9th month Follow-up

I would certainly be sleeping in my car if it wasn't for the DNRS program.

2 weeks Follow-up

I have tried multiple therapies over the past 15 years and this is the most effective therapy to date. It has helped me get off disability and back into the work force again.

Grace L
45 Year Old Female
7th month Follow-up