Man's Health Problems Inspire Holistic Business - Bakersfield News Story - KERO Bakersfield

Man's Health Problems Inspire Holistic Business - Bakersfield News Story - KERO Bakersfield: "Neal was treated with anti-fungal medicine that seemed to have done the trick. But the more serious cases of valley fever usually take a toll on its victims, leaving them fatigued and worn out for several years.
'It was pretty painful. I was weak all the time. I could not even walk across the room without resting. I didn't want to live like that, and I wanted to get well. So I started reading health food books,' said Neal.
Neal said his research taught him how to keep the bad fungus in check using nutritional supplements.
'Actually we need fungus for digestion. The problem with valley fever; the bad fungus starts controlling the body,' said Neal.
It was the nearly fatal brush with the disease that birthed the health food store Neal started in mid-life.
'Before I got valley fever, I was in my 40s and could care less about vitamins. Then I learned the only way I was going to get well was through the natural way,' said Neal."