ShareOne ReviewsWhat do real people say about medication reduction?
12 people recorded interviews about medication reduction across 9 organisations. 3 of them mentioned more energy through the day in their own words. Every figure below is a count of what people said in their recorded interview — not a clinical trial or a survey.
First-hand accounts from people who talked about medication reduction in their recorded interview.
What people said changed
Counts of interviews where the person described this in their own words.
- More energy3 of 12 mentioned it
“My energy was improving, um, and I felt more energized.”Cynthia Pilbro
- Less medication2 of 12 mentioned it
“Um, probably one of the biggest things I learnt was that it's not the sugar that I eat, it's the fat, um, and that I need to reduce the fat in my body so that my pancreas and, um, insulin and everything can get to work.”Cynthia Pilbro
- Mental clarity2 of 12 mentioned it
“Like, um, mental clarity, that is definitely much better.”Vivian Montet
- More clients2 of 12 mentioned it
“Um, of course, when you become a patient at the clinic, they are investing a lot into helping your child to get better, but it's more than that.”Briar Katie Herb
- Family & relationships2 of 12 mentioned it
“I would definitely recommend Zayba and Mallick to a family member or friends or anybody because it has helped me.”Sabrina Babb
- Mobility1 of 12 mentioned it
“Um, but I can walk up the stairs more easily now than I could.”Cynthia Pilbro
- Felt supported1 of 12 mentioned it
“Everything meat means chopping and preparing fruit and vegetables and, um, and it needed a bit more effort, a lot more effort on my part. [chuckles] Well, it was good because I had got the support of Marco, um, and I…”Cynthia Pilbro
- Less pain1 of 12 mentioned it
“I felt, after getting off of the medication, I felt less inflammation, if that makes sense.”Vivian Montet
Stories in this topic
Showing 12 of 12 interviews.
WatchCindy Reduced Her HbA1c from 7.8 to 5.1 and Lost 78 PoundsCindy Pilbro achieved a remarkable health transformation with Mastering Diabetes, lowering her HbA1c from 7.8 to 5.1 and losing 78 pounds. By transitioning to a low-fat, plant-based lifestyle with coaching support, she successfully eliminated all three of her…Cynthia Pilbro · Mastering Diabetes
WatchRegained Hormonal Health and Reduced Medications After 15 Years of DiabetesSamantha Martin describes her experience with Lower The Dose as life-changing. After 15 years as a type 1 diabetic, she worked with Dr. Rangi to address root causes rather than just tracking numbers. Samantha successfully regained her menstrual cycle after ye…Samantha Martin · Lower The Dose
WatchFrom Chronic Eczema and Steroids to Eliminating Prescriptions and Sleeping Through the NightKatie Herb reports that Integrative Health Carolinas transformed her son’s health, moving him from chronic eczema and steroid reliance to being completely off his last prescription. After joining the Eczema Transformation Program, her son achieved clear skin,…Briar Katie Herb · Integrative Health Carolinas
WatchRetired Patient Reclaims Life and Energy While Reducing Six Prescription MedicationsJudy Bonville credits F8 Well Centers with helping her reclaim her life after years of chronic fatigue. By addressing systemic imbalances through virtual consultations, she successfully eliminated six prescription medications and regained enough energy to ret…Judy Bonville · F8 wellcenters
WatchRetired Patient Manages Diabetes and Reduces Medication Through Metabolic SupportLiz Summa achieved significant health improvements with Touchpoints180, transitioning from a diabetes diagnosis to successfully reducing her medications. By following the medically guided framework, she implemented sustainable habits like weighing food and da…Liz Summa · Touchpoints180
WatchMichelle Johnson Lost 19 Pounds and Improved Diabetes Management NaturallyMichelle Johnson achieved significant health improvements with Wellness Lifestyle Partners, losing 19 pounds—dropping from 220 to 201 pounds. By following Dr. Mallick and Zayba’s program, she successfully managed her diabetes and high blood pressure, increase…Michelle Johnson · Wellness Lifestyle Partners
WatchPam Switzer Reverses Type 2 Diabetes and Reclaims Energy with Dr. Beverly YatesPam Switzer achieved a total health transformation working with Dr. Beverly Yates. After years of struggling with type 2 diabetes and low energy, Switzer reported that she is 'no longer diabetic' according to her blood work. She successfully cut her cholester…Pamela Switzer · Dr Beverly Yates
WatchRina Gill Overcame Autoimmune Exhaustion and Eliminated Multiple Medications with Indigo HealthRina Gill achieved a life-changing health transformation with Indigo Health and Dr. Sharkar. By conducting a deep dive into hormones and adrenals, Rina successfully transitioned off antidepressants and heavy sleep medications. She reported a dramatic increase…Rina Gill · INDIGO
WatchLaurie Smith Reduced Prescription Medications From Thirty-One to Eight in One YearLaurie Smith, a client of Modern Holistic Health, achieved a significant health transformation by reducing her prescription medications from 31 down to just eight in a little over a year. After feeling failed by Western medicine, she utilized Dr. V’s mastercl…Laurie Smith · Modern Holistic Health
WatchVivian Lowered Her A1c from 7.1 to 5.4 and Eliminated MetforminVivian Montet achieved a significant health transformation with Mastering Diabetes, lowering her A1c from 7.1 to 5.4. By adopting a plant-based lifestyle, she successfully eliminated her dependency on Metformin and lost 12 pounds. Vivian reported improved men…Vivian Montet · Mastering Diabetes
WatchOvercoming Chronic Fatigue and Nausea to Reclaim Energy and Daily MotivationSabrina Babb achieved significant health improvements with Wellness Lifestyle Partners, moving from chronic fatigue and nausea to vibrant energy. Within three months of the program, she successfully transitioned off medication that previously left her feeling…Sabrina Babb · Wellness Lifestyle Partners
WatchFeroz Ali Replaced Prescription Medications with a Sustainable Healthy LifestyleFeroz Ali achieved a total health transformation with Wellness Lifestyle Partners. After struggling with low energy, anxiety, and side effects from blood pressure medications and statins, Ali worked with Dr. Mallick to transition away from prescriptions. He s…Feroz Ali · Wellness Lifestyle Partners
What people were sceptical about first
- “But the thing that made me hesitate really was knowing that I'd tried to become a vegan, and the bit that I found difficult was this meal preparation.”Cynthia Pilbro
- “Katie Herb initially found the multi-thousand dollar out-of-pocket cost 'absurd' compared to her military Tricare coverage. However, after seeing her son's results, she stated they would 'pay it a million times over' to do it again.”Briar Katie Herb
- “Judy Bonville noted that while the initial cost caused her to hesitate, the center offered a financing plan through a third-party company. This allowed her to manage the investment through affordable monthly payments.”Judy Bonville
Frequently asked
- Is the food preparation for Mastering Diabetes too difficult?
- Cindy Pilbro initially struggled with the time required for food prep, but through coaching with Marco, she learned to batch cook and keep meals in the freezer. This allowed her to maintain the lifestyle even on 'lazy days' without daily preparation stress. — Cynthia Pilbro
- Can I do Mastering Diabetes if I struggle to give up dairy?
- Cindy noted that cutting out dairy was a 'hiccup' for her after previously failing to sustain a vegan diet. However, by listening to Cyrus and Robby and understanding the science of how fat impacts insulin, she found the motivation to successfully transition. — Cynthia Pilbro
- Will Mastering Diabetes help with low energy and fatigue?
- Yes, Cindy reported that before the program she would fall asleep every afternoon and lacked energy. After 15 months on the program, she feels more energized and no longer suffers from afternoon slumps. — Cynthia Pilbro
- Will this endocrinologist just look at my blood sugar numbers?
- Samantha Martin expected another doctor who would only look at her stats, but found Dr. Rangi focused on her overall well-being. Dr. Rangi looked beyond the numbers to address long-term issues like her missing menstrual cycle and medication side effects. — Samantha Martin
- Can I reduce my medications if I have had diabetes for a long time?
- Yes, Samantha Martin had been a diabetic for 15 years and was able to stop taking several medications that were causing more problems than they solved. Dr. Rangi empowered her to let go of unnecessary prescriptions to improve her health and mental clarity. — Samantha Martin
- Is the Lower The Dose method thorough and easy to follow?
- Samantha Martin noted that the process was extremely thorough and everything was set out in a clean, easy-to-follow path. She highlighted that the office keeps patients informed and in the loop throughout the entire treatment process. — Samantha Martin