Paul J.

My journey with Medi-Share began with a desire to get our health care costs under control and to stop paying for the medical care of people who are un-willing to make healthy lifestyle choices. In order to be accepted in the program, I needed to lower my cholesterol. For years, several physicians have tried to get me on statin drugs but I have always refused and basically just ignored the problem.

My naturopath suggested I try a vegan diet for six weeks. Reluctantly, I did and my total cholesterol dropped from 292 to 219. At this point CCMS was willing to accept me in the sharing program with the provision that I work with an advisor. I wasn't very excited about this either but working with Angela Dodson has been another unexpected blessing in my life! I've been so impressed with the total Christian perspective CCMS espouses; they really look at whole body health, spiritual, mental, relationships, and physical. Angela was very compassionate and caring. I grew to appreciate her praying with me after each one of our phone sessions. She was very knowledgeable and always offered me many resources. We worked together for about 9 months; I learned a lot about choices I can make and things I can do to improve my own health. My total cholesterol is now 198 and dropping! Working with Angela and the Restore program, my total health awareness has been raised. I have reccommended this program to many friends and family. Another benefit is that I have lost 30 lbs. and that alone has caused people to ask what I have been doing. Fortunately, my wife, Cynthia, has been incredibly supportivem in making these dietary changes. My son and daughter-in-law have seen the changes and been inspired to make changes of their own. Dr. Joel Fuhrman's book, Eat To Live, and Lowering your Cholesterol, have been very helpful. What started as a suggestion from my Naturopath has now become a lifestyle. For a Kansas farm boy who grew up on raw milk, butter, and meat three times a day, I have come a long way. I am excited about enjoying all the health benefits from these changes and the diseases I am avoiding in the future! Thanks be to God!

Shauna H.

I felt like I was doing an ok job and that I had a lot of knowledge before I started the program, but it gave me the push to be more consistent and to be more drastic in my choices. Accountability and challenge are good for me and I tend to rise to the occasion. This time it really paid off. My cholesterol level went from 222 to 172 in 3 months and I am in better shape than I have been in years. My doctor told me that my results were dramatic and exciting and he did not want me to lose any more weight! Which, by the way, was not my main goal, but was a great side benefit to being more disciplined in my eating and exercise. It was well worth my time to be involved in the program, because it raised my awareness of everything I put into my mouth and what I was or was not doing with my body. Praise God for giving us the ability to get stronger and healthier with His help!

Tanya C.

I had tried losing weight before Restore. I didn't have much success at all. I have now lost over 20 pounds in less than three months! It is very helpful having someone who keeps me accountable to eating healthy and to working out very consistently. The materials are very helpful in re-structuring the way I thought about food, and eating healthy. I am very grateful for Restore and the healthier place it has helped me to achieve. I still have a ways to go until my ideal weight, however, I know I will get there and that I will be able to maintain it because of the new habits I have formed.

L. Ingrum

We joined Medi-Share for many reasons. Through the Restore program we gained a great friend, Angela. My wife and I were inspired and guided to change our lifestyle and to improve our health. We have been blessed with weight loss and a new desire to be physically fit. Your program and Angela are the greatest!

Sandra B

My health consultant was patient but held me accountable. She was helpful, opening new options to change eating & exercise habits. She prayed with me and was interested in more than just diet and exercise but also my time management and Christian service; encouraging balance in all areas. She always answered all of my questions and if she didn't know them right away, she would find the answer for me. She helped me set realistic health related goals which positively kept moving me forward. She helped create a plan to reach my goals using small steps and in the process I have lost 20 + lbs.

I have appreciated all the new knowledge I have gained through the Restore program. This knowledge has greatly increased my professional skills as a chemical dependency counselor. Nutrition, exercise, and a balanced lifestyle are essential to a healthy and happy recovery. Since I'm living it with your support and direction now, I have been able to then whole heartedly and enthusiastically give that same encouragement to no only my patents but my own family and friends who see the changes in me and are taking steps to gain their own health. Thank You MediShare for helping me drop 2 sizes in clothing as a result of eating healthy and living healthy with a holistic approach.