Andres and Alex Vallejo: Found New Health & Hope
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Andres and Alex Vallejo found new health, hope and personal strength by simply changing their diet.
When Andres was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer he wanted to give his body it’s best fighting chance. After much research he discovered the McDougall Program and started seeing amazing results after just a short time on the diet. Brother Alex, his father and the rest of the family joined in the diet as a form of support and solidarity for Andres….but, much to their surprise, within a very short time they too found unexpected benefits that gave them renewed health and a life free from costly medications. Hear their wonderful inspirational story.
This interview as taped at the McDougall Advanced Study Weekend, Feb 2012 in Santa Rosa, CA
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