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Testimonials
1976 A lady with asthma came from Adelaide to see me, and on the second day of treatment she asked if I could possibly help her son as well. He was suffering with a serious breakdown and was already booked in to have shock treatment. I told her that Dr James' Method restores the whole nervous system, and I had many asthmatics who also suffered with nervous breakdowns who at the end of 14 days' treatment lost their asthma and their nervous system returned to normal. I said I couldn't promise anything because he was so far gone but I would try. Next day he came walking in all stiff like a robot with his hands permanently clenched and his chest almost cemented. He was a self-employed carpenter/joiner, and because of the dust involved in his work he had taught himself to breathe as shallow as possible. He had icy cold hands and feet because of his poor circulation. Many times when he started walking, the top part of his body would go forward but because his feet could not move he would fall. Also, his whole personality had changed so much that he became very aggressive and difficult to live with; he even became violent towards his family. He started treatment and gradually his circulation started to improve. His hands unclenched and slowly his chest started to move. On the fifth day he came in happily and said that the previous night after tea he had sat in his armchair and two of his children for the first time sat on his armrest and embraced him. They had seen his face relaxed and sensed that there was nothing to be afraid of. This was his happiest moment for a long time. * * * * * Since I was 6 years old I suffered from asthma. My parents took me to many different doctors from my early age. My father used to tell me he talked with my mother about being awake at night listening to my wheezing. At school I could not play much sport. It is very hard to express in words the feeling of not being able to run, jump or play the way the other children do. You just feel left behind, and I was behind the other children. Since the doctors and different medicine could not help me my parents decided that my mother take me, my little sister and brother to Yugoslavia. If I was to feel better in 8 weeks then father was to sell our house and leave Australia and join us. These were the worst 9 weeks of my life! I was under doctor's care all this time, taking 2 different medicines every day and I was still very sick. Since instead of getting better, I was getting worse, we came back to Australia. We found you, and since I received the treatment you not only changed my life but brought happiness to my parents and the whole family. I'm sure there are thousands of other children who would be glad to see there is someone who can cure them without the needle and those horrible tablets Narella (12 years old) * * * * * It must be well over a year ago now since you treated me. I am free of asthma. I have worse luck, got another medical problem but it has nothing what so ever to do with my lungs or breathing in that way I am very fit and well. I must thank you again and include this little news article. It seems too sick to me that they (medical doctors) will make a person a diabetic so they can treat asthma better when you and I both know that you have the cure for asthma. Karin S. * * * * * "Sean (aged 6 months) suffered with asthma from 2 months but has had difficulty in breathing since he was born. He suffered attack after attack and cold after cold, and at night I just used to sit and watch him breathing, afraid that he would choke." (Nina Marzi continues Sean's story as told to her by the mother Sharyn.) In the hospital they would put an oxygen mask on him and send him home, but nobody paid any attention to his circulation. When she brought the baby to me, his little body was all swollen with his chest puffed out and his skin a purplish colour, Saliva was constantly bubbling out of his mouth and he had shallow very distressed breathing. I checked his circulation and couldn't even fit one finger between his tight track pants, pilchers and nappy. All these three sets of elastics were cutting into his body and leaving 1/2 inch welts on his waist and legs. After undoing the nappy I asked "why so tight?" and she said "Mrs Marzi this was my first baby and they told me in the hospital to put the nappy on as tight as possible, and that's what I was doing." As soon as I loosened everything and I massaged his body, his breathing became easier, his bubbling stopped and his swelling subsided somewhat. "After 7 days of treatment my baby is a beautiful, beaming, happy baby boy, which I have never been able to experience with him." Sharyn I am not at all surprised at the tremendous increase of asthma in children when from the very first day in hospital they teach mothers to put nappies on very tightly with no consideration for circulation, and yet we all know that lack of oxygen is the cause of many problems. Note: babies use mostly their abdomen and diaphragm for breathing because their chest is little and not fully developed. By restricting this area, the baby will need to work harder to breathe and therefore mouth breathe. Mouth breathing is the underlying cause of asthma and so many other diseases. * * * * * I could not walk 100 yards without resting and using a Ventolin inhaler. I ran out of oxygen and could scarcely walk. I had been on an oxygen concentrator machine for 4 years, and relied on it to shower, dress, do everything actually 20/24 hours a day. Going out anywhere I had to have a portable oxygen machine with me as a back-up; could do very little shopping; it was such an effort, I didn't try very often. After my first treatment I could even breathe better, and now 5 months later, I can do things for myself; drive the car again; visit friends; do light housework; talk a lot; sing hymns at church again (which I hadn't done for years). Could mention so many things that normal people take for granted; can breathe through my nose now - something I found hard to do; I find I can even cope with the wind and seldom cough… all the above may I add, without the use of the oxygen machine. My body has a "pinkie" look now, have lost the blue tinge and lips I had through lack of oxygen. Dorothy (aged 61) * * * * * My daughter Elizabeth who is now 7 years old, had a mild bout of asthma 2 years ago and was prescribed Ventolin syrup. Early this year she got pneumonia rather bad and had 3 weeks off school. After 14 days treatment Liz is now eating and sleeping well and grew 3cm in 2 weeks and her chest expanded from 2 1/2" to 3 1/2". She is very happy and willing to do exercises every day. She never even gets a cold. Nina also cured my son David 3 years ago - he is 15 now. He had bad asthma since he was 18 months old and was on Ventolin, Becotide and Nuelin and we'd be in and out of hospital with him. He'd have time off school and life was pretty rotten for all the family. After treatment David has now turned into a very healthy young lad who eats like a horse, never has asthma or even catches a cold. He plays competition tennis in Grade 1 and is also the school chess champion as well as having very good grades. As for me although I've never had chest problems, the last few years I've had bad blood circulation, headaches, a bad lower back and worst of all, allergic rhinitis. I've had my nose cauterised, used Aldecin, Rhinacrom, Rhinacort, Tobispray as well as all the usual mild sprays - nothing ever helped. I'd just have constant nosebleeds. All these problems have now gone since the treatment, and we are continuing with the exercises every day. Elizabeth, David and Genny * * * * * As a small baby I was diagnosed with Bronchitis which turned to asthma. I had attacks with every new tooth, admitted to hospital at 6 months. At the age of 4 I was on Ventolin, Nuelin, Bricanyl and Intal. Camperdown Hospital did tests and found that at the age of eight, I had the body of a small 6 year old and wanted to give hormone treatment but my mother refused. I was in hospital for asthma at 4 years, and have been going to the hospital for treatment of asthma regularly over the years. On the first day's treatment, my chest expanded from 2 to 4 inches. No medication taken on the 3rd day or any day following. Breathing easy. I'm a student studying Childcare at University and now find it easier to remember, study, etc., concentration and memory improving. Have stopped blinking a lot (I had a nervous condition which made me blink continuously)... Pauline * * * * * I am a 17 year old student, who suffered from chronic asthma for nearly 3 years. Over this period, my asthma grew progressively worse, and my medication was increased greatly. Starting off with Ventolin, I was put on Becotide, Becloforte and Nuelin which I was taking 3 times a day. I was always depressed and moody, and I gained a great deal of weight, due to the steroid-related drugs. I also had many painful side effects. After being on medication for a few months, I felt it was not working, and at the age of 16, I wondered what was left for me when none of the drugs were working. As I needed an alternative method, I decided to use Dr James' Method. After my first visit, I did not use any drugs as I did not need any of my drugs, I exercised, dieted, and followed the instructions that I had been set, and I found instant relief from my asthma just by breathing properly. After my 14 days' treatment, I have lost 6 kilos, and I am now sleeping and eating much better. I no longer wake up at night gasping for breath. I am now feeling energetic and am able to do many things that I could not do before. During the treatment, I had a bad cold, which would usually take weeks to be rid of, but by doing my exercises and following instructions, it was gone within days. This treatment has made me have a new outlook on life. This is the best present I could receive for Christmas and life "health and happiness". Marney * * * * * It has now been a year and a half since I carried out my treatment. Since that time the changes that have occurred in my life have been remarkable. I am now completely asthma-free and have not had to use any form of asthma medication since the treatment. I now exercise on a regular basis without any trouble and lead a normal and active life. My high school grades improved greatly, therefore allowing me to study at University. Marney * * * * * When he came to me with his daughter Pina, he was a complete invalid. Apart from other things listed by Pina, he had only 20% of oxygen to his brain. He was just a vegetable staring into space, not registering or recognising anything or anybody. His hands were continually shaking so much that he couldn’t hold a cup or drink, or do anything by himself – “total dependence”. His legs were so swollen with the fluid in his feet and legs, that his slippers had to be cut and tied with string to hold them on – very bad circulation, icy cold hands and feet. His chest had NO movement at all – like cement. His whole body was starving for oxygen. All the doctors told him “he has no more hope, and nothing more could be done for him”. They were just waiting for him to die – he needed constant attention and became a terrible burden to all the family. To me it was a wonderful challenge to prove what Dr. A. James’ method can do. Of course he was on a lot of medication and pain-killing tablets with a lot of morphine prescribed. I told Pina that I definitely couldn’t put him on his feet in 14 days; in fact I could only help him if I could succeed to “open” his chest and make it moveable. Pina pleaded with me not to give up on her father, saying that I am the LAST HOPE and she TRUSTS me to do my best. And I did my best – on the 6th day his chest moved, and by the time he saw Dr. Formby his feet were nearly normal, his shaking subsided, oxygen level increased and he was on the way to recovery thanks to Dr. A. James’ method and myself. Nina Marzi * * * * * Just a few lines to tell you that on behalf of my father Gennaro and myself, that we are in your debt for the wonderful work you have done on Gennaro. We came to Nina after hearing about the great work she was doing, from
a friend who knows Dorothy, who was a patient of Nina’s with the
same chronic, respiratory problem as Gennaro, and had a tumour in the
left lung and emphysema. After visiting Nina, she didn’t give much hope for dad’s condition but she would not give up. Gennaro’s chest expansion was nil when she started, but now three weeks later, he is breathing much better only using his oxygen at night, and his chest expansion is now “2 ½ inches”. The weather during treatment was not in our favour, as it has been very
humid. I must admit I didn’t think Nina could do anything for him; but
I am so grateful I could cry, his mental state is wonderful. Thank you
Nina. * * * * * To whom it may concern, We saw Mrs Marzi’s book while on holiday in Byron Bay, and immediately bought it and called her. Luckily she was also on holidays and agreed to see us for five sessions. John is coughing up a lot of mucous, and feels a lot better each time he brings mucous up. He is still using the medication as a precautionary measure, and after so many years it is difficult to imagine how good life would be without asthma attacks or medication. We have both learnt the breathing exercises and lifestyle changes, and will continue with the programme at home. We look forward to continued good results as we carry on with our exercises. Thank you Mrs Marzi for agreeing to spend some of your precious holiday time with us, and for teaching us your father’s method, and for giving us the opportunity for an improved family life. Thanks again * * * * * When she could no longer drive her car, walk up stairs or carry things, an Albion Park woman decided to seek alternative treatment for her debilitating asthma. Rhonda said her health began to decline after a trip to Tasmania in 1985 and there had been times in recent months when she felt she was "knocking on St Peter's door". "Until I went to Tasmania I did not have asthma, but while there I developed a cough, which I thought was just a cold but when I came home, I couldn't shake it off" she said. "I eventually went to my doctor and asthma was diagnosed but despite being on constant medication I was getting worse." I've had to use drugs every day for the last year and spent hours on my nebuliser. During all this I was still trying to do all the things at home to care for my family as well as going to work until finally I decided I couldn't take any more. There have been many times when I thought I was going to die before I could get my medication into the nebuliser and inhaled. Asthma is frightening and of course you panic if you can't breathe and that makes the attack much worse. Rhonda said she finally gave in to her mother's pleas to seek other help and in self-described "desperation" sought treatment from Nina Marzi, daughter of the late Dr James, whose controversial asthma treatment method is still disputed by the medical profession. "I've been having treatment since March, although not every day, and now I don't need or use the nebuliser at all, rarely use my asthma spray, have lost weight and feel marvellous". She said "I'm aware asthma, particularly in babies and young children, is on the increase and if I can help just one child avoid the horrors of asthma by telling my story, then I'll be happy." Rhonda * * * * * I’ve had asthma for approximately 26-27 years, and at present I am taking medication for both heart and lung conditions – this medication is also for the treatment of asthma. I’d heard of Dr. A. James Method and work with asthma and when the opportunity arose I thought I would give it a try. I have noticed since starting the exercises that I’m sleeping very well, breathing in and out of my nose without much effort and that mostly I feel more energetic. Rita (aged 72) * * * * * Byron started his treatment with Nina as his medication was being continuously increased, for the treatment of his asthma which he has suffered from since 18 months of age (He is now 16 years old). One day Byron said to us that he felt his asthma was even getting worse. He was seeing a specialist, was regularly suffering from bronchitis and was needing antibiotics on a regular basis. He was taking three different medications 3 to 4 times per day, and still not improving. My wife’s mother was a patient of Dr Alexander James and for many years we have talked about Byron completing his asthma treatment. We started the treatment on 4/12/02. His chest expanded from 2” to 4” on the first day. His breathing was much easier. By 6/12/02 he had stopped his lunchtime medication (Ventolin, Seretide and Atrovent) and the night time medication. We kept up morning medication until day 10 as he had a stressful event coming up (Nina’s suggestion). Byron shortly stopped all medication although we keep it handy at this early stage. Today 13/5/03 Byron has been continuing his exercises, morning and night, for 5 ½ months and has been asthma free. Byron is still seeing his specialist who is aware of Nina’s treatment. We are keeping his condition under review using the Alexander method. Thank you for your wonderful help and good luck for the future. For anyone with asthma I would recommend using this treatment. Garry and Byron
Dr. James’ combination of breathing techniques and slow, controlled exercise gave me the ability to have more awareness and control over my breathing. I could feel the exercises strengthening all the muscles in my body, and I felt very relaxed during and after each session in the treatment. The information provided during the treatment was most useful in understanding the technique and why it was important to continue with the exercises at home. Since the treatment I have felt that I have had better control over my breathing and have only needed to use my reliever medication a small number of times since the treatment. Andrew (aged 26, nurse) * * * * * Being a trumpet player and a professional for over fifty years, I "know all about breathing". Pulmicorte, Atrovent, Ventolin were my "three amigo’s" – the Ventolin well, I’d lost track of how many puffs a day I was taking, what was worse it was often to no avail. In the past three to five years I have slept with the Ventolin under my pillow. A fortnight has elapsed and I am down to one puff of Pulmicorte a day, (previously 4) and Ventolin only two, maybe three puffs per day (previously inestimable). Daily journaling has raised my awareness of what I eat, what I inhale and how I am travelling. It’s quite a change to awaken quietly and without the previously ever present wheeze pumping Ventolin and Atrovent is no longer an automatic response. The exercises are so deceptively simple one wonders at how such amazingly marked improvement could occur. Everyone looks for a quick fix – well the James Method has demanded I be disciplined and self-responsible. William (aged 70, musician) * * * * * I am a 58-year-old severe asthmatic. I was diagnosed as having asthma about 4 or 5 years ago. Initially after a bad cold I was given an inhaler (Ventolin), after about a year I was prescribed Flixitide the asthma was getting worse, I was then given Seratide 2 puffs morning and night plus Ventolin as needed. Over the last two years I have gradually got worse, the medication did not seem to help and I was quite depressed. I have not used Ventolin since starting treatment; I dropped my dosage of Seratide to 1 puff at night. I visited a doctor on the 19. 9. 2002 to change back to Flixitide and was told my chest was clear. I am in my third week of treatment and down to on puff of Flixitide nightly. My overall condition has improved greatly and feel much better, I am able to do more and can actually pick things up off the floor. I have lost about 2 ½ kg in weight. My arthritis has improved; my skin and hair look healthy. The exercises are simple and not time consuming. Nancy * * * * * I was diagnosed with fibrosis of the lungs in 2000, and because of this I was getting short of breath, I had to retire from work. I also had had bouts of coughing and combined with constant sinus, (which sometimes I went through 5 or 6 handkerchiefs a day) left me nearly exhausted and frustrated. Even specialists said there was nothing they could do to ease the near constant coughing, saying it was an effect from my condition. After only 2-4 days of starting the Dr. James Method, the coughing and sinus problem I had, virtually stopped, giving me great relief and a more normal life. Robert (aged 65, carpenter) * * * * * I have to say that for 4 years I had shortening of breath and wheezing, and I had seen doctors and specialists for a cure, but to my regret I was given 3 different medications: Ventolin, Atrovent Forte and Flixotide. They did not help me; they gave me painful side effects. After being on medication for a few years I decided not to use them anymore. Since I started Dr. James treatment I understand how the Method works. Now I can control my breathing with exercises and not having to run for a puffer when my chest felt tight. I’m sure that I will get better in time. This treatment has made me have a new outlook on life. This is the best present I could receive for Christmas. Daphne (aged 73, retired nurse) * * * * * I am 79 years old, and I have had asthma for most of this year. I started to cough (coincidently 3 days after an anti flue injection) and after doctors diagnosis that I just had a bronchial infection, various x-rays, scans etc, plus antibiotics, penicillin and such, my cough persisted and I was then diagnosed as being an asthma victim. For several months, I then took 2 puffs of Serevent, 3 puffs of Flixotide twice daily. I have not yet completed the course, but already feel so much better in health and now only take 2 puffs of Flixotide, nothing else. Hilda * * * * * Alastair, 5 ½ years old, is highly allergic to certain foods and also has asthma. The vibrator and exercises have helped Alastair to breathe through his nose, and following the breathing exercises morning and night. He has reduced his medication over a short period of time. He became a little wheezy during humid weather, and the breathing exercises definitely helped ease the wheezes. Janelle (Mother, also treated by Dr. James in the 70’s)
* * * * * 24.4.2003My name is Anthony and I started the James Method on 10th March, 2003. Before starting the James Method every morning I felt like I was waking up with a hangover, without touching a drop of alcohol the night before. The slightest cough almost always led to choking and spewing, and with asthma the cough was not far away. It would take about an hour and a half, every morning for my nose to stop running, and the same amount of time for me to wake up properly, and I was using my asthma medication once or twice every two days. After living with this problem for about 12 months an ear, nose and throat specialist placed me in hospital for a tonsillectomy, because of extremely large tonsils. I was told after the tonsillectomy; once my throat healed that would be the end of my throat problem, although it wasn’t. Seven months after the operation I still had the same problem, and I was as bad as ever. During the James Method the problem was progressively getting better, each morning going from about an hour and a half for my nose to stop running and to wake up properly to about 20-30 minutes, as well as only using my asthma medication once a fortnight. My chest expansion almost doubled in size, as well as my appetite also. No more mood swings of a morning, or choking and spewing, easier breathing as well as toning up my muscles and more energy than before. Anthony C. * * * * * My 14-year-old daughter was diagnosed with sports induce
asthma in the early part of 2003. She had no history of asthma, and therefore,
had not previously used any asthma drugs. Our GP ordered a spirometry
test, which showed a very poor result. We filled her prescriptions for
flixotide and ventolin, but I was not happy about proceeding down this
course of action, and it frustrated me that traditional medicine methods
were not interested in finding out WHY she had such a sudden onset of
asthma, with no history. My daughter had been very active all her life,
being in her 11th year of classical ballet, and participating in all school
sports and swimming over the years. Rosemary I. (mother) I was sick to death of using an inhaler, everywhere I went I had to carry it, and was using it at the first sign of a wheeze. Every night my nose was blocked, my eyes were itchy and the first breath when I woke was a raspy, wheezy irritating one. I was so sick of it. Now.... I don't rub my eyes, my nose is so clear, I don't itch at night, I can even run at a high intensity and not need to use the inhaler, in fact I am in my second week of not using it at all. The treatment is easy, makes sense and it works in more ways than you can imagine. All I have to do now is adhere to 10 minutes of breathing exercises a day. This program makes a difference in a short time. I'm rapt. Sean (33 years old) * * * * * It’s funny, I’ve been on medications for 7 years to control my asthma and nothing has helped, but all it took was for my mother to find the “James Method “ on the internet and “proof”, 14 days later with Nina’s program and I’m a new person. My life suffered socially, physically and mentally as I’ve tried to cope with my asthma, but now I feel I’m strong enough to claim back my life. I will take the information with me through life. All in all, I don’t think it’s unfair to say, “The James Method has save me”. Jodi Q. * * * * * My first lesson was exhausting but amazing at the same time. I came religiously for 14 days and notice much improvement in my symptoms, i.e. tiredness, fatigue, insomnia, poor circulation, headaches, cramps, especially in the right leg. When I sleep at night, I no longer make “wheezing noises”. I wake up feeling refreshed and have loads of energy. I have a very hectic life and often find it difficult to relax. I have been taught valuable relaxation techniques. People are commenting on my “bright eyes”, hair, skin colour and I, myself have notice my fingernails are very “pink, due to proper circulation. All my headaches have ceased. Overall, I am feeling very invigorated, with younger-looking skin (because of better circulation) and have lots of energy. In the past 14 days, I have lost 5 kilograms. I am ever so grateful that I made the phone call. Alana N. * * * * *
Although the James Method has not been assessed in a formal trial, it has received widespread praise from both lay people and professionals, and has attracted the attention of the media, especially in the Wollongong area, with numerous reports of asthma 'miracles'. Back in 1970, delighted patients of Dr. James formed the Asthma Action Society to promote the method and fight for its public acceptance. The Illawarra Mercury, 6-4-70, stated, "Evidence of scores of patients must indicate, even to the conservative medical minds, that Dr.James has had spectacular results in the treatment of asthma victims." Dr . Frank Formby of the Cancer Care Centre in Wollongong said by telephone on 9th September, 1999, "Two patients with end-stage cancer showed remarkable improvement in their asthma after following the Dr. James Method, supervised by Nina Marzi". Extract taken from 'The Man Who Lived Three Centuries' Page 227, written by Roger French (Natural Health Society of Australia). ISBN 064 639 7982. This book outlines both the 'James Method' and the 'Buteyko Method', pages 221- 229, " A Puzzle that Won't Go Away."
* * * * * We welcome any letters from any past or recent patients of the James Method. Please include contact details i.e. your telephone number and address, the date you received the treatment, and briefly outline how this Method worked for you. Telephone numbers and addresses will not be published on this website.
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