Testimonials: General Health and Wellness

One of the Greatest Medical Discoveries of All Time

Author: Bruce W. M.D.
I tend to be a workaholic. As a result of the stressful situations I faced in practice, I ended up with severe shutdown of my endocrine system about 17 years ago. It caused such severe fatigue and depression that I went to an endocrinologist for treatment that saved my life. A few years later I suffered two heart attacks. During recent months I was working very long hours in the ER, and as a result I was extremely tired and exhausted. Then I suffered a double pulmonary embolus. I realized that I couldn’t keep up with the pace that I had been following for the last 26 years. I had to change my entire lifestyle. Fortunately I had been learning about mangosteen a few months earlier. I was so impressed that I began using and distributing mangosteen juice.

My experience with mangosteen during the last four months has been nothing short of incredible. Before starting mangosteen I was having a tremendous amount of aches and pains in the morning to the point that it would take me an hour or two to get moving. Since I have been taking the mangosteen juice there has been a tremendous improvement. I would say my aches and pains have decreased 95 percent. Also, I feel more energy, I feel more alive and I feel more mentally alert with better memory.

I have seen other patients experience this same thing. I had a patient try mangosteen juice for carpal tunnel syndrome. Her wrist and hand hurt so bad that she had worn a brace for several months. She thought about getting an MRI and having surgery. But after taking two servings of mangosteen juice––which may help with inflammation––she no longer needed her brace. She had full range of motion without any pain. In three months she still has not had any pain.

Mangosteen juice works. I believe it has helped patients with lung problems, arthritic pains,and infections. I have never seen such an improvement in quality of life. In my 40 years of experience in pharmacy and medicine I have never seen anything more dramatic than what I am seeing with the mangosteen juice. I predict that mangosteen will be recognized in years to come as one of the great medical discoveries of all time.

Podiatrist Sees Results

Author: Gary W. Docks, D.P.M.
I have been a podiatric physician for the past 27 years and discovered the profound benefits of complementary medicine seven years ago, which has completely changed the way I practice and help patients. Once a classical podiatric surgeon reliant on orthopedic support, prescriptions and surgery, I am now proud to offer many products for the benefit of my patients, the most recent of which is mangosteen. Before I offer any product to my patients, I always volunteer myself as a guinea pig; I feel it is best to work from a position of personal experience. After taking mangosteen for a short time, I noticed an amazing surge in energy and alertness, and a lessening of soreness in my back.

Also, a long-standing GERD14 (gastro esophageal reflux dystrophy) condition improved, much to my surprise. In addition, some of my patients have experienced reduction in joint discomfort as well as other inflammatory conditions such as arthritis. Mangosteen is not a panacea or a cure all for every disease entity out there, but if you could take a good-tasting fruit juice and even receive half of the benefits I’ve already listed, wouldn’t you? You need to check this out for yourself…TODAY!!!

Best Decision I Have Made

Author: Shannon W.
By the time I was 19 years old, I had experienced more health problems than the average 80-year-old. At age 13, my appendix ruptured and I had an emergency appendectomy. At 14 I was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse and mitral regurgitation. Later that year, I had an emergency surgery to remove a softball-size cyst from my left ovary. After the surgery, my doctor prescribed a medicine that made me extremely ill. I experienced vision blackouts, fainting spells, weight gain and depression so severe that I had suicidal thoughts. After two years of being sick, I quit taking the medicine. One year later, I was back in the operating room with another large hemorrhaging cyst. The cyst had caused ovarian damage so severe that my surgeon had to remove the ovary. I attended only three months of my senior year of high school because I started having serious digestive problems. Just eating food caused excruciating pain, so I quit eating regularly. After consuming at least 10 prescription pills per day, and having hospital tests done on a weekly basis, it appeared to my gastroenterologist that my digestive system was shutting down and I would always be dependent on the prescriptions.

My cardiologist referred me to a chiropractor who specialized in homeopathic nutrition. I immediately started taking his recommended supplements. I was taking about 75 capsules per day and the cost was over $400 per month. Within a couple of weeks, I was able to tolerate eating food again. Even though he helped save my life and my health was improving, I still suffered with chronic bladder infections, a low energy level and stomach pains that would come and go.

Then I learned about Mangosteen juice. I was skeptical of how one product could benefit so many people in so many ways. But I started drinking up to two ounces three times daily and was very impressed by the taste. I noticed an improvement in my health within five days. I had more energy and less pain, my sleep was solid and I was maintaining a positive attitude. After a couple of weeks, I noticed the bladder and kidney infections were gone and my immune system continued to improve! Before I was introduced to mangosteen juice, my menstrual cramps were so painful that I would take 16 to 20 ibuprofen pills in one day. Within three months of drinking mangosteen, the cramps turned into minor aches and I was down to one to two pills per day as needed. Because of my great results, my doctor became interested in mangosteen juice. He has dramatically decreased the amount of supplements I take. I cannot remember the last time I felt this good. Thanks to mangosteen juice, I finally have my health back! Taking this product was the best decision I have ever made.

Why Mangosteen? Scientific Studies Validate Natural Remedy

Author: Dr. J. Frederic Templeman
Heart attacks and strokes kill 52% of all Americans. Another 23% die of cancer. Three-quarters of all deaths occur despite the clear evidence that these diseases can be prevented. You have to wonder at the basic flaw in our society’s thinking that leads us to kill ourselves in such numbers!

The equation for optimum health is: Nutrition + Exercise + Supplementation = Optimum Health

This simple formula guarantees to minimize disability and prevent the diseases that lead to premature aging and death. This formula is not a secret, and it is not complex, so why don’t people follow its lifesaving principles? The only answer that makes sense is that they don’t believe they are subject to the basic laws of nature. They believe they are exceptions. “Bad stuff happens to others, not to me.” Do not buy into this lie! There is atherosclerotic plaque in your arteries. Free radicals are damaging your cells. Your food, water and air are polluted. If you aren’t exercising, eating wisely and supplementing effectively, you’re deteriorating and you will die prematurely.

Let’s proceed on the assumption that you accept the truth of what I have written so far. What do you need to do now in order to protect yourself? The principles of nutrition and exercise are straightforward. How to supplement, however, is not. There are a multitude of supplements, and all of them promise results. What products should you choose? You need criteria. An excellent product will:

Have scientific evidence to back up its claims of effectiveness.
Possess potent, broad-spectrum antimicrobial effect.
Have powerful antioxidant effects.
Be affordable and readily available.
Have impressive testimonials from consumers.

So let us scrutinize the mangosteen and examine it against these criteria. We will begin with the scientific studies. I have examined over 40 research papers documenting the laboratory evidence of the antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antitumor effects of the mangosteen. There are several other papers that remain, as yet, unstudied. None of these papers are tainted, in-house studies produced by researchers who are employed by companies with a commercial interest in the research produced. They come from independent laboratories in schools of pharmacy and medicine in Asia, Australia and Europe. Their evidence is impressive and substantial.

Scientists from Japan, under the leadership of Dr.Nakatani, published several articles on the anti-inflammatory and antihistamine effects of the mangosteen. The most impressive of these articles appeared in the journal “Biochemical Pharmacology.” In it, the scientists described how mangosteen prevented inflammation in laboratory brain cell preparations. It is important to note that brain inflammation is one of the basic disease processes in multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and all brain infections. Dr. Nakatani suggested that Gamma-mangostin, a xanthone, should be investigated as a therapeutic agent for use in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and Multiple Sclerosis patients. Xanthones are biologically active substances in the mangosteen.

Taiwan and other Far East countries have more than their share of deaths from stomach, liver, and lung cancer. The death toll from these diseases is much higher than in the West. Accordingly, scientists from Southeast Asia were interested in investigating Chinese medicine claims of the mangosteen’s reputed ability to combat these three cancers. These scientists also wanted to compare how just one of the 23 xanthones in the fruit would perform against five drugs already being used to treat these cancers. In a preliminary study, six xanthones, which were extracted from the mangosteen fruit’s rind, were capable of killing cancer cells. However, because Garcinone E was the most potent of the six, it alone was tested against the cancer drugs. The results were astounding. Garcinone E outperformed all the other medicines.

It seems reasonable to conclude that if xanthones kill cancer cells experimentally in the laboratory, then they should also be effective at reducing cancer risk by snuffing out cancerous cells when they appear (as they do) daily in our bodies. How about the antimicrobial effects of the mangosteen? Well, it is effective against bacteria in two striking ways:

Mangosteen is an immune system stimulant. Thai scientists have documented how it stimulated two kinds of white blood cells (polymorphonucleocytes and monocytes) to become more efficient killers of bacteria.
Mangosteen directly inhibits the reproduction of several types of bacteria, according to another Thai medical school study published in the “Journal of the Thai Medical Association.”

Additionally, there are research papers illustrating how mangosteen inhibited the replication of the HIV virus, and how it killed fungi.

I’ll finish up the scientific evidence by referring to the results of just two more studies. Australian researchers reported the efficacy of xanthones as powerful antioxidants that protect against the oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or the “bad” cholesterol. If it is not oxidized, LDL cannot cross the inner layer of arteries to form atherosclerotic plaques, and this action of the mangosteen xanthones results in increased protection against heart attacks and strokes. I have made reference in this article to only a few of the more than 40 published research papers regarding the mangosteen’s effects. This may not be sufficient scientific evidence to convince every skeptic, but it is an impressive start.

This editorial is being featured in a paper filled with testimonials. And if “the proof is in the pudding,” as the ancient adage suggests, mangosteen juice certainly fulfills the criterion of satisfying users with results. Finally, as to cost and availability, a 1-ounce serving of mangosteen juice costs less than a soda or a cup of coffee. It is available in unlimited quantities and in a formulation that tastes fantastic. When all these criteria are applied, there are no longer thousands of products. There are not even dozens. There really is only one food supplement that satisfies all these qualifications... and that’s mangosteen juice!

I repeat what I said in my book, "Mangosteen—the X-Factor": the results you’ll obtain from the mangosteen will be hard for you to imagine. What are you waiting for?

Further information about the aforementioned scientific studies, as well as a complete listing of the references used in this article, may be found in "Mangosteen-the X-Factor," by Dr. Frederic Templeman. Please visit www.mangosteentools.com for ordering information.

Health Practitioners Sees Results with Mangosteen Juice

Author: Laura J.
As a practitioner for the past eight years in the natural and alternative health industry, I have had extensive exposure to the various health products and supplements that are daily entering the market place. Each one comes well equipped with a fabulous sales pitch, but I always carefully read labels and literature to research the product fully. If the product passes initial stages of approval, then I do trial cases to see if the proof is indeed in the pudding. Sometimes I am pleased and sometimes disappointed. In the case of mangosteen juice, I used the same approach. I have done extensive reading of the vast amount information and studies available on the mangosteen fruit and xanthones. I have found the information to be consistent in its conclusions, and these conclusions are very impressive. Better yet, I am seeing results! Indeed, "the proof is in this pudding."

My clients are sharing with me a myriad of rapid results from taking mangosteen. I have heard back from them regarding the relief of chronic pain, chronic migraines, headaches, hormone and blood sugar imbalances, insomnia, nervous twitches, chronic uncontrollable coughing, illness, skin conditions, severe gall bladder pain and discomfort, and the release of suppressed conditions to name a few. I have also been told of increased immunity to illness, increased energy, and stamina. I am thrilled to make this superior product available for valued customers. And as a mother of five children, I am pleased that mangosteen juice has become a part of our daily regimen.

"Undeniable benefits" from Mangosteen Juice

Author: Kellene B.
I was introduced to mangosteen juice in the fall of 2002. I had heard many health-related stories about mangosteen, but I wanted to experience the product for myself. I was able to obtain a small, seven-ounce bottle of the juice and initially took one ounce daily. However, I didn’t really notice any major health improvement after my first trial. Although I had my share of health problems over the last three years, such as frequent migraines, adult acne, sleeplessness, hypothyroidism, high insulin levels, and most importantly, some serious female problems including endometriosis and all that it entails, I didn't have any particular expectation as to what mangosteen would help. After about a week of taking one ounce a day, I decided to increase my serving size to two ounces each day. After two days, I noticed that I had gone without a migraine, had slept better, and most significantly, that I finally had some relief from my endometriosis attacks that plagued me regularly. Since then, I have been taking mangosteen juice daily in one- to two-ounce servings. To make a long story short, my female problems have had dramatic improvements, my thyroid has finally been regulated, my skin looks better than it has in years, I sleep much better at night, and my endometriosis has been much more manageable. Additionally, my husband and I have not been sick like so many others around us during this dreadful flu season. Although I don't believe mangosteen is a "cure-all," I do believe it has undeniable medicinal benefits that will greatly influence many lives.

M.D. Sees Impressive Results in Patients Using Mangosteen Juice

Author: Enrique M., M.D.
I am a medical doctor specializing in occupational medicine. I have acute shoulder pain, and I have been using different non-steroidal anti-inflammatories with a poor response. I have found that when I use Mangosteen juice in addition to the normal, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, the response is much faster and lasts longer, so I feel relief from the pain.

One of the most wonderful experiences I have seen with mangosteen juice was with a patient that had a brain tumor. This patient was 32 years old, and she was having headaches, nausea, vomiting and vertigo. She also had double vision because of the tumor. I had her start using one ounce of mangosteen juice three times a day. At the end of the second week, there was a remission of the symptoms, and she was able to have surgery for the removal of the tumor in a much better health condition than she would have had previously.

I have multiple patients with hypertension. I have been able to lower the dosage of anti-hypertensive agents when I use mangosteen juice on these patients. Mangosteen has significantly lowered the blood pressure of one of my patients. I have also noticed the anti-viral effects of the product. The juice is best suited for conditions that involve inflammation and also when the immune system needs to be boosted. I live in a tropical environment with rain and humidity. It is hot and very humid and whenever the temperature changes, many people catch the common cold. Since I have been using mangosteen for a year and a half, I haven’t had a cold. I not only use mangosteen juice for people who are sick but also for prevention.

Mangosteen, A Fruit From the Past is able to Reverse Most of the Ailment of Modern Man

Author: Dr. Kenneth J. Finsand
There are few plants on the planet that influence the health and happiness of mankind in as many ways as mangosteen. In the last few centuries, the fruit of the mangosteen has been used for health. It has been talked about by the fortunate people of many continents. Even the Buddhist monks of Southeast Asia have kept records about its use. Although these people have benefited from the mangosteen fruit, most of the world has never even heard of it!In the last 100 years, pollution in the air and water, industrial chemicals, and foods that contain artificial products and chemicals are ultimately making our bodies sick. Diseases that were never heard of before, such as high cholesterol, chronic fatigue, heart disease, and fibromyalgia, are now commonplace. The amazing aspect of this picture is that a fruit from the past—mangosteen—is able to reverse most of the ailments of modern man! Mangosteen is the best-tasting fruit in the world. But even more interesting is the fact that native inhabitants of such tropical areas as Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, South America, Central America, Brazil, the Philippines and Australia are using the peel of this fruit for medicinal purposes. Mangosteen is being used in many ways throughout the world as a primary source of medicinal healing. The mangosteen contains xanthones that have healing properties. They act as an anti-inflammatory, they help the body convert food into energy, they work to heal the gut, which leads to the healing of the entire body, and they help balance the amino acids in the body.

After experiencing the power of the mangosteen beverage firsthand and researching the history and the scientific studies on the phytochemicals known as xanthones, I decided to start using the juice with my patients. The xanthones in the mangosteen clearly contain the power to heal much of what ails the body. Folk medicine demonstrates the use of natural remedies to be extremely beneficial to the health and wellness of the human body. The fact that xanthones have been used for many centuries makes a valid case for its natural ability to heal the human body. With mangosteen, good health is achievable.

Left Ventricular Hypertrophy

Author: Richard B.
About 12 years ago I had an EKG performed prior to having carpal tunnel surgery and was told that the left side of my heart was enlarged from years of uncontrolled high blood pressure. Two months ago I had another EKG done prior to having sinus surgery and discovered that my heart is now normal. In the past, even taking two medications each day for hypertension my blood pressure would average 180/90 or worse. I have been drinking Mangosteen juice for three years now and my pressure generally runs about 118/63. In addition to this, I am a Type II Diabetic and I only take half of my prescribed medication each day for this and my glucose levels run very close to normal (A1C 5.6, daily-95). I am also 30% disabled for bad knees which rarely bother me. I also have a fused back which is very close to pain free. I have eliminated one of my blood pressure medications.