Doctors Speak Out!   Sandra Lee Boice, MS, PhD With an undergraduate degree in Education, and a Masters degree and Ph.D. in Clinical Nutrition, I have enjoyed working in both private practice and as a nutritional consultant for a combined 25 years. As a graduate student at the Roger J. Williams College of Nutritional Science, Clayton University, I was very fortunate to have my doctoral research funded by the Department of Pediatric Neurology at Christ Hospital in Oaklawn, Illinois. That was a very special time for me because the focus of my work was to establish the link between nutritional deficiencies and biochemical imbalances, and the learning and behavior problems of ADD and ADHD children. It offered me a powerful opportunity to understand the impact of our cultural habits on the body's biochemistry, an understanding that has served me well in my approach to many health problems including the growing concern for obesity in our nation. In 2003, research was completed on the goji berry revealing its amazing nutritional density and four unique polysaccharides. When that information came across my desk, I was excited. Goji's benefits are backed up with an incredible amount of international research. The possibilities for wellness are staggering. Nothing is more important to me than wellness results for those who entrust me with their health. Time and time again, people are telling me of the excellent results they are receiving from goji juice, especially in these areas: more energy, a stronger immune system, weight loss and loss of cravings, and much, much more. A major focus of my career has been stabilizing blood sugar levels to avoid all kinds of culturally created health problems. Goji attacks that concern head on. I'm thrilled to watch people as their bodies respond with an increased feeling of well being and the restorative power of goji's unique polysaccharides. Sadly, people all over the world are attempting to live on a food supply that seriously is depleted in nutrients. Health cannot be established or maintained without a proactive effort to add the nutrition that is lacking in our diet. Goji is a major asset in this battle against nutritional deficiencies. Also, its ability to store the sun's life-giving energy, measured as the Schomberg Effect, will help to restore our youthful vitality and resilience. That's why I call goji "Nature's most powerful battery". In the 25 years I've worked in the wellness industry, I've never seen greater benefits than I have with goji juice. Matthew Silver, MD I am a recently retired Family Practice physician with more than 18 years of clinical practice. I have also served as a wellness educator and spokesperson on nationally syndicated radio programs, and I have been a nutritional consultant for many individuals both within and outside of the medical field. Very early on in my medical career, I became intrigued with the idea that many health problems could be prevented with proper nutritional support, and I developed a special interest in wellness and nutrition. After more than 30 years of investigating nutritional products for my own use as well as for the use of my patients and others, I recently discovered goji juice. I have found that it produces more and faster benefits than any other product I have ever used or recommended. Although I pride myself on having excellent health, like most individuals in their early fifties, I have had some minor health challenges. In particular: early periodontal disease, some slight prostate enlargement, increasing fatigue toward the end of the day, and occasional difficulty sleeping. Once I started drinking goji juice, I noted improvement in each one of those areas, most notably, an immediate improvement in my sleep. I now fall asleep faster and sleep more soundly than I have in years. This was followed shortly thereafter by noticing that my gums no longer bled after brushing my teeth, a clear indication of improvement in the periodontal disease. Then over a period of a few more weeks, the prostate enlargement symptoms of frequent urination at night resolved, as did the afternoon fatigue. Now I have more energy and feel noticeably "younger" in many ways, especially as it relates to bedroom activities other than sleeping! Although my personal benefits from drinking goji juice have been quite impressive, the results that others whom I have shared it with have often been absolutely astounding. One of my dear friends, a lady in her early seventies, reported that after just a couple of days of drinking goji juice, her chronic fatigue and Parkinson's symptoms were notably better to the point that she called it a "miracle."  Another friend had been near suicide due to recurring severe depression and reported finally feeling "alive" again the very next morning after drinking goji juice for the first time. One of the most notable cases was of an associate in her early fifties who had suffered for many years from the toxic effects of chlorine poisoning from inhaling vapors from an over-chlorinated swimming pool. This had resulted in many severe health challenges including extreme chronic fatigue and breathing difficulty that kept her housebound and dependent on oxygen. Even minimal exertion led to extreme shortness of breath. After just three days of drinking goji juice, she reported that all of her symptoms improved dramatically and that she was able to leave her house without oxygen and work in her garden, which she had not been able to do in years. I could share many other examples of the exceptional benefits that people have reported to me after drinking goji juice, but let's just say that it has become my #1 nutritional supplement recommendation for everyone that I know! Marc Westaway, MD As a registered medical practitioner in Queensland, Australia, I have always had an interest in nutrition and a strong belief that natural approaches to healing are the best course of treatment for optimal health. My introduction to goji juice was a unique and powerful experience. You see, I recently saw a very good friend and colleague who I knew was battling cancer and undergoing a comprehensive program of treatment. But I was shocked because he looked better than ever. When I asked him what he was doing, he mentioned goji juice. He said that not only was it giving him more energy and a sense of well-being, he was also in a full remission, and never had any of the awful side effects associated with radiation therapy. I was thrilled for him, but I must admit I was skeptical, even though I respect him and his opinion. When he mentioned that Dr. Earl Mindell had done extensive research on goji, I was further impressed. But what really amazed me was the research on Medline and PubMed. Based on all of that, I bought some goji juice. I was delighted when I quickly noticed an improvement of my sleeping patterns, as well as energy levels. I didn't get the 3 p.m. 'fades' as I used to. Since then, I have recommended it to patients with chronic fatigue syndrome, as well as those undergoing chemotherapy. I also have a couple of diabetic patients whose blood sugar levels have improved. And children who have ADD and ADHD have had a great response - best of all, they actually ask their parents for the juice because it tastes so good! I would recommend goji juice to practically anyone. The results I have seen are nothing short of astonishing! Dr. Westaway is a medical graduate from the University of Queensland Medical School and has a Diploma of Child Health from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ireland. He is a member of the Australia College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine, the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, the British Society of Nutritional, Allergy and Environmental Medicine, and the American Academy of Osteopathy. He also has a Diploma of Acupuncture and is a certified instructor of International Healing Tao.