My blood sugar readings (diabetes) have never been this good!
Problems with an adolescent gang in our area started me on the path to better health in May 2006. My nephew suggested the new School of Oom Yung Doe , which had just opened in Madison Wisconsin. I never would have considered traditional Moo Doe (martial arts) as a solution; I am 54 years old and was not in good physical condition. However, my nephew said age did not matter; anyone could do it. It sounded like a good idea, but the months passed Finally in August 2006, deteriorating health conditions provided the final push to get me through the door. The free introductory lesson was enough; this was the answer. I have diabetes, arthritis, bone spurs, glaucoma, high blood pressure, etc. When I was first diagnosed with diabetes almost 10 years ago, I started cooking and eating healthy. I also exercised regularly, but obviously not the right kind or amount. My health continued to decline, which meant more medication and / or increased dosages. I’ve never tolerated drugs very well. In fact, one new medication sent me to the ER with a reaction that almost killed me. The side effects from another drug were so awful that I opted to put up with the pain rather than the medicine (arthritis). So I was desperately seeking an alternative solution. Now, less than 6 months later, I cannot believe the results! My blood sugar readings (diabetes) have never been this good! I can do stairs without wincing at each and every step. My blood pressure is better, my clothes are all too big. For the first time in 20-30 years, my health is not getting worse. My physical condition is actually getting better, and I have hope for more improvement as I continue my Oom Yung Doe practice. There is a less quantifiable and more important benefit of Oom Yung Doe, which is difficult to explain. When my housemate and I walked into the School in August, our lives were terribly out of balance. We were looking for a way to bring balance back. The school teaches us how to achieve this sorely needed harmony of mind and body. It has taken a lot of hard work, and a true commitment to reach this point. I am very grateful to Instructor Erin for guiding us over some bumps (actually more like huge boulders!) But the rewards are more than worth the effort, many times over. I greatly appreciate all the help and guidance from all of the higher belts; it has been an amazing experience. I have just begun a journey to change my life through the training the School offers. I expect this journey will lead to a different and much better person; one that I hope will be able to make a positive difference in the world that surrounds us. Rita Roemer
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