Dear Sharon,
My name is Laurie Duell Miller.
I have been a Registered Nurse since 1980 and have years of experience in many hospital specialties and have studied Complimentary and Alternative therapies as well.
As an adolescent, I was exposed to multiple chemicals, mostly pesticides, while I lived in Central California . As a long distance athlete, I ran many miles through groves and orchards sprayed with herbicides and pesticides. After developing an anaphylactic reaction to mothballs, I realized that I was very dangerously reactive to two groups of pesticides: dichlorobenzene and naphthalene. Thanks to my Swedish heritage, I realized that my body needed cleansing and detoxification support. Over the years, I have been conscious of pesticides and petrochemicals and gone through a number of complimentary and alternative therapies to maintain my health. These include fasting, nutrition, homeopathy, and allergy elimination techniques. I have been in private practice, utilizing several therapies to care for others as well. I have successfully been treated for my mothball allergy and am no longer anaphylactic to either group of pesticides. In 2002, I had the last of my amalgam fillings removed. In January, a DMPS challenge test showed that I had extremely high levels of mercury along with other heavy metals. This was after I had utilized cleansing measures throughout my amalgam removal process. In August of 2003 the sub floor of our house was sprayed extensively for termites. My reaction was swift and severe; headaches, fatigue, even convulsions. Since that time I have experienced some persistent physical changes that have not improved even with different types of cleansing support. I have been concerned about my toxic load. In October 2005, I was given the diagnosis of having micro-calcifications and the probability of DCIS- Ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast.
During hours of research on many of the nation's best cancer literature and institutes' web sites, the link of cancer to pesticide exposure was repeatedly confirmed. After obtaining further opinions regarding my mammogram, my Internist agreed that six month follow up would be a safe approach.
During this few months, I determined to actively address the many chemicals that I had been exposed to both in hospital environments and while growing up. This led me to research in depth the detoxification of pesticides and petrochemicals. Fortunately, several books and web sites directed me to consider Far Infrared Therapy (FIR).
As I researched different sites and called a few companies I discovered that not only is the Sunlight Sauna web site well laid out and presented, it answered the main questions that had arisen in my quest for information. The spectrum of effective FIR was thoroughly explained. I was most impressed that you have the research to back up all claims made on the website. Sharon Terry returned my call in request for more information and was helpful and informative.
I purchased the Solo system since that meets my need for portability and fits in a small space. I particularly like the fact that my body is surrounded by FIR while my head can be in or out of the heated air. In 30 minutes time, I can be in a complete sweat from head to toe.
In the 6 weeks that I have used my sauna daily, there have been noticeable changes. I have no joint pain and the joints in my hands have decreased in size. I have spontaneously lost 6 pounds that came on rapidly after the last pesticide exposure. Dr. Grace Ziem (Beacon of Light) presents information that dichlorobenzenes are conclusively linked to breast cancer occurrence. I'm encouraged with the progress I've obtained with my new sauna and the hope that I'm finally eliminating the chemicals I've struggled with for so many years.
In conclusion, I would highly recommend your company and your products to anyone concerned about their health. The shipping was very quick, the product easy to move and set up, your staff always available for questions and comments.
Thank you very much,
Laurie Duell Miller, RN
