When I first came to Alternacare I was over 200 lbs, didn’t sleep at night, had no energy throughout the day and could not lose weight (even though I ate healthy and exercised).
After a few weeks of following Dr. Rob’s instructions my energy increased and I was able to sleep at night. He thoroughly explained the results of each test which helped me to understand why my body and I have been battling against each other for so many years.
When we began to work on my weight the results were amazing. Everything seemed to come together; peaceful sleep, energy and weight loss.
It’s been 2 months since I achieved my weight goal of 165lbs and the results are still in effect. I am maintaining my weight, sleeping well and am full of energy.
Meeting Dr. Rob and the Alternacare staff was an answer to my prayer. I had been researching natural, healthy and holistic approaches to a positive lifestyle change for years. God sent me directly to someone who has the knowledge and anointing to help me. I praise God for Dr. Rob and the Alternacare Staff!
Hope Yeardon
When you asked me to write my success story I wasn’t exactly sure what I would say. Taking these vitamins certainly has helped me but not like I expected. Let me explain.
Before the vitamins I was “down in the dumps” almost every day. I woke up feeling exhausted – body, mind and spirit. My body felt heavy. My mind felt like I was up all night doing math problems instead of sleeping. My spirit was crushed and hopeless. I really felt like the world was a dark place. During the day people would constantly say, “Melissa, smile. It’s not that bad.” This would just infuriate me. I didn’t feel like smiling!
I was too tired to smile! I was also too tired to talk so I avoided people as much as I could. I wouldn’t even call or talk to my friends who have been in my life for years. I just didn’t have the energy or desire.
I was married last year. Since then the marriage has been difficult. I have been very snappy and distant with my husband. I was just too tired to carry on a conversation. When he would try to talk with me I just snapped or took things he said way too personal and it ended with us fighting. I always blamed my ever-changing moods on hormones. I had two children back to back and figured my hormone levels just hadn’t balanced out yet.
My mom suggested I at least fill out the survey and talk with you. So I did.
When I first started taking the vitamins I expected a surge within and then a high of some sort. That wasn’t the case though. Instead I started gradually noticing things here and there. Weeks went by and I hadn’t said “I’m tired.” I didn’t wake up feeling heavy. I was practically jumping out of bed and excited to start my day. My brain felt rested and no longer in a fog. I also started feeling like life had so many possibilities and I could do anything I wanted! My husband and I had more conversations and actually laughed again! Then I noticed a glow to my skin. Even the dark circles under my eyes decreased! Then I started talking to people. I have actually been friendly with my co-workers and super market attendants! I talk to anyone now! I feel like I have confidence. I feel like my body has been
restored!!!
I’m not 100% yet but I’m certainly getting there…………..Overall though, I feel great!
Thank you for your help!!!!!!!
Melissa Jackson
Massachusett
Part 2 of that story….because I have so much energy (not the kind coffee gives you) I have taken on a great deal of new responsibilities at work. I am now in charge of planning our Christmas party in 2012 (consisting of 995 people), I am getting my A+ certification and then taking additional computer training classes. I feel like the sky is the limit right now! I don’t feel overwhelmed or stressed. I’m excited! I am looking forward to
these challenges! Just wanted you to know
Melissa Jackson
I suffered from insomnia, fatigue, weight, skin rashes. I could go for 2-4 days without sleep. I would drink 1-2 32oz of soda each day to stay awake, worked out for 2-4 hours (3x) a week w/no weight loss. Skin rash would flare up especially during seasonal changes.
Now, I have a good night’s rest each day, since July 2011, I haven’t had any need for soda to stay awake. With the program, I’ve lost approximately 35 lbs. I’ve done it without stepping into a gym. I’ve also been able to maintain my weight which, I’ve never been able to do before. My skin Rash has cleared up and I feeling fantastic! I look forward to my continued weight loss. More importantly, feeling healthier than I’ve ever felt before!
M.B.
I came to Alternacare feeling poorly. I had no energy, couldn’t sleep and was over weight. Everything was wrong. After several weeks and several changes in diet along with taking the recommended supplements suggested by the wonderful staff at Alternacare, my live has improved. I’ve lost weight. I now sleep at night and have energy to do everything I need to do around the house and yard Thanks to Alternacare.
Thank you
Tommie McLeod

I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes concerns and I was overweight due to menopause, depression and sleeplessness. I was introduced to Alternacare by a co-worker and after about three weeks working with Dr. Truax and Nola, I began to feel energetic, my sleep wasn’t interrupted during the nights as much and I started to lose weight. After about a month, I visited my endocrinologist and I no longer had a diabetes concern. My blood sugar glucose has become stable and I don’t have to worry any longer whether I’m going to become a diabetic. Even though I wasn’t being treated for thyroid problems, my medication was reduced from .125 mg to .112. My diet and learning the proper way to eat helped me to not be overly tired during the day and night. I am very pleased with the results that I’ve achieved at Alternacare thus far. My goal is to lose 25 to 30lbs total and I’ve lost 19lbs thus far.
I came into Alternacare a few months ago with several problems. Insomnia, leg cramps, psorasis, no energy and weight problems. I have lost lost 10lbs in just a few weeks, my leg cramps are gone and my energy has greatly improved. I can’t believe how much my scalp psorasis has improvedand my insomina is improving. I think Ultra Clear is great and I am pleased with all my results. The scalp psorasis was a plus.
Melba Copley

I first came to Alternacare 4 weeks ago, overweight, tired all the time, frequent stomach upsets, very restless sleep, and type 2 Diabetes. In the 4 weeks I have lost 11.8 lbs and feel so much better. I was on 3 different medications for the diabetes and my medical doctor has taken me off 2 completely and cut the third one in half. I’m sleeping good, 7 ½ to 8 hours a night and not so tired at the end of the day-more refreshed and more energy. My digestion has improved 100%. I still have a long way to go with my weight, but I didn’t’ put on overnight and it won’t come off overnight. This “New lifestyle” is so easy to live with and now I should live a long time.
SLEEP/LOW ENERGY/HOT FLASHES
I kept getting the flyer with the body types on them. I read some testimonies and decided to attend the next Healthy Self workshop. I was impressed and decided to join Alternacare to see what could be done for me. I was having problems with sleep, my energy level was low. I had extreme hot flashes, weight gain, and brain fog. After various tests to determine what I needed to do to improve by body internally (toxins) I was on my way. After 3 weeks following the program, my hot flashes were gone. I have more energy, rest well at night and wake up refreshed, my thought process has improved. My hair was really rough and I couldn’t do much with it, now it is softer and more manageable. I lost weight and I feel like a person in control again. I am glad that I decided to go to Alternacare.
Many thanks to the staff, Dr. DeBease and Dr. Truax who worked with me on a constant basis.
Lilian Henry
I entered the door of Alternacare with some fear and intrepidation, as I had never been involved in holistic healthcare. My background knowledge centered on my research on the Alternacare website after reading the “body shapes” flyer that arrived in my home through a newspaper. I decided that I would try to read through the Healthcare Evaluation on the website to see if my symptoms were really valid. The more I read, the more I believed that I was all four body types and truly falling apart.Dr. Valerie Mathura
Principal and Pastor’s Wife
It’s so great to be feeling good again. With the success of my daughters urinary issues being all figured out at Alternacare, I knew when my own health took a strange turn where I needed to come. My doctor had told me I had hypoglycemia. I just thought that the shakes, irritability and memory issues were all a part of that. I decided that I needed to get to the bottom of my symptoms before they turned into something serious. I have been coming to Alternacare for about 5 to 6 weeks and I am back to normal. I am sleeping well, no more shakes, and my family is enjoying not having an irritable mom and wife to deal with everyday. The amazing thing is that I don’t have anymore low blood sugar issues. This is the second time that Dr. Poli and Dr. Rob have turned my family’s health around. I am very grateful and a loyal believer in what they do.
I came to Alternacare because I was having great difficulty going to sleep every night. I had a lot of sinus headaches, no energy and back pain.Jan Richardson
Kim Sharkey
Lynn Elzey
I came to Alternacare because of a skin itch on the back of my head and chest. I would wake up at night clawing my skin until it was bloody! Low energy, poor sleep, but thanks to Alternacare my skin has completely cleared up, my energy has improved and my sleep has improved. Thanks to changes in diet and adding supplements I feel so much better. Thanks Doc!
Gwen Dees
When I first arrived to Alternacare, I felt pain all the time. Thanks to my husband Jim who truly believes in alternative medicine, I now continue to feel great and my overall body feels great.
I can play in the dirt again, I now can play some golf because my SI joint is what was really bad. My hormones are completely restored. I sleep through the night comfortably and have much more energy.
I want to thank Dr. Poli and their great staff that carefully and thoroughly listened to everything that was wrong. They did their very best with me. I thank you again.
My name is Carol Jenkins, thanks for a better quality of life.
When I first came to Alternacare, I had muscle and joint problems. My blood pressure and cholesterol was also a problem. I could not walk for very long and steps were a problem. I have always been a person with high energy and a lot of flexibility, and now I felt as though I was in my 80’s instead of 61 years old. Now I feel as I did back in my 40”s. It is great to get out of bed with a great attitude. I no longer have to go running to my coffee pot to wake up in the morning. I can sleep at night and the pain in my legs and hips are gone. My sleep is restful, I say my prayers at night and I am out like light.
When I came to Alternacare, I was having problems with weight, sleep, and energy levels. My blood pressure was sky-high, 190/104, and my weight was 333 lbs. I was given tests to determine which foods were detrimental to my health as well as a test to determine what toxins were in my body. After 2 weeks on the program, I was sleeping through the night. After 5.5 months, I’ve lost 73 lbs. My blood pressure has dropped to 111/72. My energy level is sky high, and I sleep very well every night. Before I started the program, I was waking up 4 to 6 times every night, and I was always tired, even falling asleep at work. I feel I’ve gotten my life and health back thanks to Alternacare. I was apprehensive when I started, but I’m a true believer now. Beyond all this, I understand how to eat correctly now, and eating the correct foods will allow your body to heal itself.
Linda Rahn
I came to Alternacare feeling low on energy and with sleep and digestion issues. After 8 weeks of testing and diagnostic treatments and supplements I can see dramatic improvement in my sleep! Also, after modifying the foods I eat and with the supplements, I lost 9 pounds and feel so much better. Thank you Nola and Dr. Truax.
Cheryl Peterson
Before I started Alternacare, I had little energy for any kind of physical activity. I had recently had my gall bladder removed. I also had joint pain, sleep problems, and was always tired. I was also 50 pounds overweight. I am in the Army Reserve and I must meet weight and body fat standards as well as physical fitness standards (running and pushups), which were concerns of mine.Deenen Eller
I feel like a new person! I was beginning to lose hope in ever being healthy again and felt like I was actually dying. I suffered from liver problems, hormonal imbalance, weight gain, fatigue, hot flashes, no sex drive, insomnia and severe depression. I WAS A TOTAL WRECK! Not only did I feel awful, it was a challenge just to get out of bed and face another day of feeling miserable. I knew something was wrong and wanted help. I had an overwhelming sense of knowing what I was experiencing on a daily basis was not the healthy quality of life I should have. I went to my doctor for help and after taking a series of lab tests that confirmed my symptoms and conditions, I became more depressed. I was not happy with the type of traditional treatment of numerous prescribed medications where the side effects were just damaging and would make me feel even worse.
A friend actually listened to me one day, told me about Alternacare and suggested I go to one of their workshops for more information. I had some background on the holistic approach to health and wellness, so based on that and through prayer and faith I headed out for the workshop. Every one of the symptoms I was experiencing was touched upon by Dr. Rob during the workshop. I knew right then that this was what I was looking for and what I needed. My consultation with Pam and Dr. Rob gave me hope again. I received excellent educational advice on how the body works and what my body was doing. After experiencing their customized treatment program for about five months, I had lab tests redone and to my surprise, EVERY ONE of my lab tests had improved over more than half. I was absolutely ecstatic! This has been a totally amazing and very rewarding experience. I cannot think of another approach to health and wellness than what I am experiencing with Alternacare. I look forward to my visits and living a healthy life. Thank you to all, Dr. Rob, Pam, and the entire staff. This has been an exceptional life altering experience. God Bless you all!
Laura Dinkins
My experience has been a very positive one. When I first came, I really didn’t know what to expect. I have been educated on how the body works, which has helped me to understand my care that I am receiving. The workshops are great to help with that.I had so many problems. I was hormonal, tired all the time, could not sleep through the night, hot flashes, depressed, and aches and pains in my joints. With feeling and questions of WHAT DO I DO TO GET BETTER? I feel I have found the answer.
After seven days on my program, I have lost eight pounds, my energy is improving, I sleep though the night, my vision is better and my joint pain is better. I am so excited about getting well. Now I have hope. One day at a time.
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Jane Ray
For the last 2 years I’ve had problems with my lower back, right hip and sleeping at night. After attending one of the clinic’s workshops I knew that the conventional way of doing things were no longer an option. After my first visit with Dr. Poli, my lower back and right hip felt about the same. It was after the second visit I started to notice slight improvement. Before I had a hard time sleeping, my lower back and right hip would caused me to toss and turn throughout the night and I would only get between 4 to 6 hours of sleep. Now I am able to sleep 7 to 9 hours, my lower back and right hip doesn’t bother me and my physical activity has greatly improved. I feel I’m back on track to take control of my life and not allow those aches and pains to dictate how I function. I suggest to each and everyone to give Alternacare a try. You will not regret the decision.Ira White
I have led a very active life, but for the past 3-4 years I have been slowed drastically by muscle stiffness and soreness. I also had reoccurring sinus headaches and intestinal pain.Kathy Berner
I came to Alternacare for Restless Leg Syndrome and to get off my Requip due to the side effects and expenses. In the past few months I am completely free of all medications! My blood pressure has lowered and I actually have found I can go to sleep without tossing and turning. The exciting thing is I’ve managed to lose 12 pounds. My eating habits have completely changed! The cravings for “stress food” have lessened. We all want instant gratification. Give it a chance and the staff and Doctors will guide you the rest of the way. I never had to walk out and not have a question answered. Dr. Poli and Pam have been very patient. You all are the best! I am so grateful.
Thanks,
Janet Notestine

I first came to Alternacare for weight problems, fatigue, and menopausal symptoms; hot flashes, not sleeping, and low energy. I had seen psychiatrists and tried anti-depressants, but all I would do was sleep all the time. I gave up many activities I enjoyed, one being exercise. I even had days that I would sneak away from work to take a nap. I had no energy to engage with my family. These problems became very depressing and debilitating!
Now, after coming to Alternacare I am no longer struggling with weight, no longer depressed, sleeping better, and have more energy! I feel better than ever!
Anita Winje
I’ve been an insomniac for 30 years. I never slept through the night, always up at 2 AM, staying up doing laundry, writing emails, and I was reading 10 books a week! On top of that problem, I was never able to lose weight and keep it off. I tried taking Phentermine drugs, and I lost weight, but as soon as I quit taking it, the weight came back.
The day after I started going to Alternacare, “I slept through the night, like a baby!” Now, it has been 2 weeks that I have been seeing Dr. Rob and I have so much energy, sleeping through the night and I already lost 10 pounds and still have more to go!
Diana Neely
I have been suffering with depression for almost 10 years, but has gotten progressively worse in the last 2 to 3 years.
Also, I have been experiencing stomach problems, such as bloating and constipation, along with sleeping troubles. I would sleep no more than 2 hours of sleep per night!
I generally just felt bad, and I always felt like I was dragging myself around. It made it hard to even go to work.. I had tried four different anti-depressants, sleep aids, anti-inflammatories, and muscle relaxers, and nothing has helped.
However, within 3 to 4 weeks of going to Alternacare, I am now sleeping 6 to 7 hours/night, I use the bathroom 2 to 3 times, DAILY, no more bloated feeling, I’ve lost around 8 lbs and overall I feel much better!
Linda Mullins
I started coming into “Alternacare Health and Rehab” because I had heard such great things about the clinic, and thought that they could help me.
I had suffered with restless nights and stiffness for years, and was ready to try anything to get better. I had suffered with the restless nights for 10 years before I started my care here. I would only nap at night. The most I would sleep at a time would be an hour or two.
Over the years, I started having a lot of stiffness, and it was very hard for me to move around. I had to start walking with a cane 2 years ago to help me walk and move better.
After my first treatment at “Alternacare Health and Rehab” I was able to sleep the whole night through that night. I was amazed. I had family members who came into my bedroom the next morning to check on me because I was not up before everyone else. Then only a week later I could see a huge difference. I was not as stiff and I was able to move around better.
Week after week I kept seeing the results. I was sleeping at night. I was able to move and walk. I no longer have to walk with my cane! I can lay down now without having horrible pain! I had to stop driving 4 years ago because I was unable. After weeks of care I am able to get back in the driver’s seat, which is a wonderful feeling!
I traveled a long distance to come to “Alternacare Health and Rehab”, but it was worth it to get results without having to take medication. The care I received was perfect. I cannot express how grateful I am to “Alternacare Health and Rehab” and the staff there. It was well worth the drive from Augusta, Georgia to Sharpsburg, Georgia for the treatment and care!!
Irene Green
I came to Alternacare after having tried everything I could think of to improve my moods and sleep problems. I was also having problems losing weight after my 2nd child. While I was initially skeptical of the holistic approach, I am now completely convinced. After only 4 weeks of treatment, I am sleeping through the night, EVERY night, and I no longer have the emotional outbursts and anxiety problems that I was experiencing. My clothes are also fitting better and my energy level is through the roof! For anyone considering the "natural" approach to improving your life, I highly recommend Alternacare. The staff is open and accepting. They are a joy to be around!
Ashley Pirkle
Cheryl Everhart
Heather F.
I came to Dr. Poli with fatigue, headaches, weight gain, sugar cravings and sleep problems. I couldn’t sleep through the night and woke up tired everyday and went to bed tired everyday. Generally, I experienced a headache everyday and had excessive cravings for sugar. On top of that, I had gained 25 pounds in less than a year. Basically I didn’t have the energy to do much but make it through my day. I spent many weekends sleeping excessively to catch up on the sleep I had lost, trying to build up my energy.
After my 3rd visit with Dr. Poli, I have lost 9 pounds and I’m beginning to sleep through the night more frequently. I haven’t had a headache in the last five days and I feel better than I have in years. My sugar cravings are gone too. The Ultra Clear and supplements Dr. Poli gave me seem to really be working.
My main goal when I came to Alternacare was to get healthy and feel better. My health is already greatly improved and I’m looking forward to getting even healthier.
The staffs at Alternacare have been awesome to me. They are knowledgeable, professional and very encouraging and supportive!
Kathy Stephens
My days are sweet now because of being on the Holistic Program here at Alternacare!!! My nights were horrible with getting little if any quality sleep. Usually my sleep patterns were 8 hours each night and to get as little as 2 or 3 hours were making my next day at work HORRIBLE!!! Mean time the IBS constipation was getting worse and my stomach was hurting and staying fluffy because of NOT being able to use the bathroom. Now after the Intestinal Cleanse and Ultra Clear I can feel regular again, and my tummy feels BRAND NEW. This is nothing short of a MIRACLE for me and my LIFE. My whole outlook is SUNNY with so much more ENERGY. I can’t thank Dr. Rob and Dr. Poli enough! Thanks for the MIRACLE.
Carrie Molleson
I am very happy because in two weeks of treatments, I no longer have headaches, and my leg pain has gotten better. I am able sleep through the night. I really didn’t believe that I would get better because I have suffered with back pain for years. I feel better, I walk better, and eat better. My leg pain has improved also. I am so impressed. I sent my mother and sister a copy of the newsletter, hoping they will be able to visit such a place in the state of Maryland. I am looking forward to the next progress of my new me. I have also lost weight.
D.S.
I have lost ten pounds and one pant size in three weeks on the Liver Enhancement Diet. I also had trouble sleeping before and took Ambien. I am now completely off of Ambien and sleeping better. My hormones are improving as well.
R.K.
I first came to Dr. Rob and Alternacare because I was having trouble sleeping through the night, which resulted in extremely low energy throughout the day. Dr. Rob came highly recommended from a friend of my wife’s, so with my wife urging, I decided to become a patient. From the initial tests and various examinations, I started taking the specific nutritional supplements recommended by Dr. Rob with the goal of getting a good night sleep. My results were not immediate, as the body takes time to repair itself, but after months my sleep improved and my energy is better. Through it all Dr. Rob was determined to find the best solution that would work for me.
The entire staff was always helpful and courteous throughout this journey.
Thanks to everyone.
R.F.
When I first came to Alternacare I was tired, overweight, couldn’t sleep well, had food cravings, had very low energy, I could get out of breath easily. Life was just very uncomfortable for me. I also was bloated and had swollen ankles.
Since beginning my appointments about three months ago I’ve lost weight, I started at two hundred and twenty-six pounds and now I am at two hundred and eight pounds. I no longer have swollen ankles or bloating. The severe mucous and drainage has stopped. The migraines I used to get are very rare. Now a good night’s rest is no longer a stranger to me. My energy level has increased tremendously, to the point where an afternoon nap is no longer necessary. Light exercise is something to look forward to rather than something that drained what little energy I had. Food cravings are gone. I’m feeling like a new person who enjoys eating, living and has general sense of well-being.
I am so grateful to Dr. Poli and the people at Alternacare. I am most grateful that I chose to come to Alternacare. Thank you everyone!
J.S.
My experience has been a very positive one. When I first came, I really didn’t know what to expect. I have been educated on how the body works, which has helped me to understand my care that I am receiving. The workshops are great to help with that.
I had so many problems. I was hormonal, tired all the time, could not sleep through the night, hot flashes, depressed, and aches and pains in my joints. With feeling and questions of WHAT DO I DO TO GET BETTER? I feel I have found the answer.
After seven days on my program, I have lost eight pounds, my energy is improving, I sleep though the night, my vision is better and my joint pain is better. I am so excited about getting well. Now I have hope. One day at a time.
J.R.
Before I came to Alternacare I was not sleeping well at all. I would wake up twice a night and now I am sleeping all night. I had leg cramps before I started care and now I no longer have leg cramps. I also suffered from acid reflux and that is gone as well. I would like to thank the doctors. I would also like to thank my wife for recommending me to come
Melvin Ogletree
When I started the treatments I found so much improvement in my over all body. I was suffering from hot/cold flashes for 6 months and could not get any rest. I woke up every 1-2 hours during the evening. My family doctor offered no help. Then during the day whenever I would eat food (any kind), even water, I would break out into a sweat for 10 minutes or more, then get very cold. After my first visit I was sleeping 4-6 hours per night and I got rid of the hot/cold flashes by my 2nd week. By the time I had my 3rd visit I was off the medication I used to help me walk and for leg cramps. I had been on this medicine for 5 years. This week I started to walk and found more energy. Each week is new and all positive.
Sandra Williams
I have been coming to Alternacare for 3 weeks and my joint pain, night sweats & not sleeping all night has gone away.
I feel so much better. I can get out of bed with no hurting, I also feel better during the day because I am not so tired.
I love this place. The staff and doctors are wonderful.
Lisa Martin
I came to Dr. DeBease a few months ago with a multitude of symptoms: sleeplessness, a full body of toxins from extremely strong antibiotics, prednisone & a number of other medications which I am happy to say I am no longer taking per my medical doctor’s advice, since I am doing so well with the supplements I’m taking from Alternacare. I haven’t felt this good in over 15 years, and had just about given up hope of ever getting well.
It is so refreshing to have doctors that believe in taking care of our body’s problems and not just symptoms as they occur. What a concept!
I am so thankful to them that I don’t know what to do other than tell everybody about this fantastic practice that really is in business of helping the body to heal itself and seeing people live a life that is whole and as pain free as possible. I love the whole staff!!!
Rachel Kirk
The supplements that I have been on have done wonder for me. I am feeling much better, sleeping longer during the night and very active during the day. The supplement that I am taking agrees with me. The heavy metal in my lab results has come down considerably. I am very encouraged to continue on the program.
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