Juice Fasting and Master Cleanser Testimonials

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Testimonials - Letters to Jill Ayn Schneider

Thank you for the email. I had indeed heard of the Lemonade Diet but didn't know it was a detox diet as well as weight loss. My work got even slower so I was too broke to hire you for consultation and did the diet for 10 days by myself with great results. All my aches and pains are gone and I lost some weight and my thinking and memory is incredibly clearer, with results starting about the 3rd day, and therefore gave me incentive to continue on. This experience to me is a clear indication that the junk in our processed food is killing us! So I started eating organic since I stopped the fast (about 1 and a half week ago) and still feel great. I am thinking about doing the lemonade diet again for another 10 days to lose more weight soon. Kimberly Beck, San Diego County, CA 6/08

I want to express my appreciation for the opportunity to be a part of this awesome experience which I truly feel will prove to be life-changing for me. Each of you are truly special and I am humbled yet empowered by your stories. My co-workers and family have already noted a positive change and are showing interest. My hubby has also started juicing at least one meal per day! I anticipate our potential impact to be felt in widening circles around us as we touch more and more people.

I survived the BBQ! I only ate my fruit and some veggies out of a pasta salad! I still have a lot to learn and have not had a chance to shop for what I need yet, but am managing well. I do need recipes for the juices we had, especially the vegetable juices. The one I made for my dinner last night was terrible! Sandy Hanson, 5/08 Crawford, GA

As you know this past weekend brought me so much closer to who I am. I can’t even explain how I feel this morning, perhaps like I’ve been given a second chance and the power to go with it. As I count my blessings, you are certainly one of them. Thank you.
God Bless, Lori Glinski Crawford, GA 05/08

The fast ended. Whoa. The minute I returned to San Francisco, I went to the Rainbow Grocery Co-op and bought a Champion Juicer, some veggies and fruits and perused their raw food section for daytime snacks...spirulina bars with sprouted nuts and seeds, sprouted seed and nut crackers, nori crackers, some sprouted almond, raisin and chocolate mixed bags; and there were more to choose from. Of course, as I found out when I was growing up, natural food stores show off carob as a chocolate substitute...uh, tastes nothing like it. Gross ;-) Luckily, there are some who perpetuate the love of chocolate, organic, unprocessed cacao, combined with lovely organic combinations. Yum!

I will have to move to getting a dehydrator, at some point, but right now I am seriously BONDING with my Champion Juicer and taking little steps toward this major life change! Every morning after a morning hike up and around Bernal Hill, I make some lovely concoction and sometimes, at night, when I am feeling a little sluggish and feel a need to purify a bit, I make a greens concoction. I have even juiced red leaf lettuce and endive. Amy Currens, 5/08 Sycamore Retreat

Aloha my fasting buddies,
It's a new life today. I have continued eating raw since we broke the fast last Friday. I found two good raw restaurants:- Cilantro's in Carlsbad and The Greenery in Leucadia. I had friends meet me there for dinner and everyone enjoyed the tasty food and the new experience. We even had an "ice cream" sundae with chocolate sauce that was amazing. Jimbo's Market had prepared raw foods that were good too. I have found it relatively easy to continue however I'm realizing that the challenge will be back in Hawaii when there are fewer prepared options like here. I may move into 70/30 raw...we'll see. Thank you for a life altering experience. I haven't felt this good in a very, very long time. I'm so grateful. I'm at Katelyn's graduation now and will head home on Sunday, Mother's Day. It was wonderful to get to know everyone and make new friends. Hopefully we'll come together again. With Love, Holly 5/08

Hello Jill,
I enjoy your news letters.
I wanted to let you know that, in spite of doctors dire predictions 3 years ago,
I am alive and well.
I am starting a spring fast much like the one you guided me thru those 3 year long years ago when I first got my diagnosis of cervical cancer.
I will always remember your kindness in speaking with me by phone at a time when I felt terrified and alone.
Truly you saved my life, and with your heart as much as your encouraging words of wisdom. Thank you. Rose 4/10/08

Dear Jill.

Thank you for writing me back. I am sure that you have lots of e-mail a day and so very it's nice that you took the time to answer me. I remember talking to you on the phone about three years ago and from Toronto Canada. I always remember that. You didn't rush me into anything and are very caring. I am a 63 year old female and have been and still am working as a flight attendant. Many of my colleagues have died of cancer. I am trying to pass on my knowledge about how to eat right etc. as much as I can, but find that people are so very ignorant about food or just don't care. I have stopped to eat airline food, which is the worst. I also inform passengers about the effects of Aspartame when they drink diet soft drinks (have to be careful though, or they will fire me) and have always believed that a juice fast is so very important, but don't always have the time or place to do it. Getting rid of Candida in my case had to be done. I always looked bloated and was very gassy and that's when I decided that was it! My good brother-in-law informed me about Body Ecology and the cultured veggies. But at that time I didn't think that I could do it. But slowly read Donna's book and took time to get into it. And now I truly believe that this was the best thing for me that I've done. I will be able to control my weight in that way as well and will never gain the weight back! I am two sizes smaller and an 8, feeling great and energetic. I am no longer allergic to cats and didn't get the flu from my son and husband. My gut is healing and my immune system is getting stronger. I've been on the diet for two months now and will have no problem staying on it for another four months and will always drink the coconut kefir water and add the cultured vegetables to my food intake. I am never hungry and I sleep much better. When the yeast is starved I will then start with drinking vegetable and fruit juices again. In the meantime it's o.k. to drink vegetable juices though, but I haven't. It was just too cold and wintery around here to get into that.

Yeas ago I was misdiagnosed as having a heart murmur or mitral valve prolapse and when going to the dentist they forced me to take antibiotics each time. When having had enough of that I went for a second opinion and was told that it either went away or I never had it. And that was for 20 years!!! No wonder I looked pregnant all the time. That bad yeast was just thriving in my body. All the juice fasts did was making me loose the weight and then gain it back again and of course I was feeding the yeast and not my body.

I am happy to hear that you consider using this information with your customers because I think that we came across a very important way of boosting the immune system. I can only recommend it. Madeleine Spence

Dr. Carolle Jean-Murat, MD, FACOG, author of the award-winning books "Menopause Made Easy", "Mind, Body, Soul & Money" and a contributing author of "Millennium 2000, A Positive Approach" by Louise L. Hay and Friends.

Dr. Carolle and Jill Ayn Schneider offer juice fasting detoxification women's retreats near San Diego. e-mail for further information about upcoming programs.

I spent one week last year and this year at a one-on-one juice fasting retreat under the expert guidance of Jill Schneider. Each juice, broth or tea was more interesting and delicious than the previous. I never ever felt deprived. Her transformative body, mind and spiritual program inspires an awareness of the true importance of caring about ourselves. She has changed my life!

Phone Consultation: Doing the master cleanser was an excellent experience, and I was so glad to have completed it successfully. I attempted to be a vegetarian for 5 weeks after the cleanse was complete, which was a great learning experience, but did not have the best outcome. I gained back almost all my weight, and I ate way too many carbs because "they weren't meat" which led to some poor choices.

Now that I've walked through that door, I know that I need to stick to healthy meats (from home where I am sure of the source). I am still grappling with the concept controlled under eating. I feel like I would be at the most peace if I could eat well each day instead of overeating and then having to "diet." I had a huge revelation about overeating really being gluttony, which hurts my heart a lot more. Ever since then, I have not overeaten much at all. That was a good paradigm shift. I am on a journey, and my success is coming day by day. I cannot thank you enough for you guidance & input! I am better off for it!

My first experience with Jill Schneider and Circle of Life has been immensely positive. I could not have had the success I had without the help & guidance I received on a daily basis. I was never in doubt about experiences or questions the arose during the fast. She was my motivator, teacher, coach, and inspiration during my cleanse. I will recommend her to anyone I speak to about the brilliance of using a fasting coach, particularly Jill, to help facilitate the process. Jennifer Smith, Dallas 2008

It has been a true joy to watch how your business has grown. I don't always have the time to read your newsletters, but when I do, it is always an inspiration. I am certain that your business will continue to thrive and that you will continue to change peoples lives though your programs and knowledge. I will enjoy continuing to receive you wonderful newsletters. I really like the latest featuring "Cancer is Not a Disease". Denise Reed (March, 2008) fasted with her daughter, Tobie in 2003

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My wife, Amy, and I decided to commit to raise the bar to a healthier lifestyle. We agreed to participate in a health retreat where education and nurturing would lead us to setting higher goals. We selected Circle of Life in Delray Beach, Florida. Director, Jill Schneider, provided a week-long environment to complete a cleansing fast. The week was an opportunity to enjoy fresh fruit and vegetable juices and flavorful fresh vegetable broths in the evening. We were never hungry and looked forward to learning more culinary skills and health instruction from Jill. She filled our days with hiking and biking activities in the natural outdoor attractions that abound in the area. We also took advantage of the beaches that were at our convenience to enjoy. Jill is extremely intuitive, knowing just when we needed downtime to relax. The massages she provided were incredible and second to none.

Jill was unquestionably the source of knowledge and inspiration that motivated us throughout the week. She embodies all that she professes. Her energy, professionalism, nurturing, wit, humor, and teaching skills were what we needed to make our week a complete success. We are truly thankful and appreciative of our now life-long friend. Paul and Amy, 11/07

Jill, I have been to spas all over the world, and the best and most loving is your juice fasting program. Susan R., Florida 10/07

Hi Jill,

Just wanted to thank you for the tremendous week I spent with you in Florida . You made getting healthy a fun (and educational) experience! I am trying to eat raw, not completely successful, but my diet is definitely a huge improvement from before. I just see food in a different light

I just went for a free cholesterol screening at my neighborhood CVS drug store and thought you would be interested in the findings. I previously had been screened at that time the results were as follows:

Kaiser - 8/17/2007- Cholesterol total 278 CVS test on 9/28/2007 - cholesterol total 201

Thanks for your TLC!!! Tish 09/07

E-mail fasting program: I am so amazed and happy with the results of your cleansing program. I had friends that have spent lots of money doing different commercial cleansing or going to special retreats; I did not have the time nor the money, but I felt that the last 15 lbs. I have gained in the last 6 months were not normal; I eat very healthy and exercise regularly but leave with a lot of stress and worries. I knew it was time to do something different and drastic and decided to clean my body, my mind and modify my lifestyle.

I started The lemon cleansing 12 days ago; I lost 9 lbs in 10 days; I could not believe that I was never hungry and I felt full of energy; my mind was more clear, my body lighter, the pounds came off where I needed the most, I slept well and my mood was up lift. Seeing one pound less every day, kept me going; it is not easy but very possible if you set your mind and a goal. My stomach felt great, my skin is now soft and glowing.

I am in the 3^rd day of preparation to get back to eat normally and even this process makes so much sense. It was incredible to see that we can survive so well with only in a liquid diet. Now, I watch more carefully the amount and the quality of my food. I am buying only “kosher”, organic, fresh and healthy food. I am enjoying the flavor of each fruit and vegetable that I prepare and value the vitamins and minerals that I am giving to my body.

Thanks for sharing this experience and for the great support you provided me. Many of my co-workers that have seen me day after day and are motivated to try it, too.

I will keep you posted of the progress and duration of the results. Nella, 08/07

Wow! I've just completed a seven-day supervised Juice Fast with Jill and it is no exaggeration to say that I feel "born again"! The results I've gotten after only 1 week are astounding! I've lost 13 pounds and my energy level is super high - I'm even sleeping better than I have in years. During my week with Jill, she was always there to offer encouragement, kindness, words of wisdom and, of course, wonderful fresh juices and broths.

I know now that the knowledge and information Jill gave to me were profound gifts that I'll use for the rest of my life! Jill is not only my nutritional and health guide, she has also become a dear friend. Thank You Jill, you've given me a second chance at life.

Darryl Jackson

Atlanta, Georgia 7/07

I just want to thank you for all your loving support and wisdom during the past week. Your daily preparation of all the juices and broths during my fast made it incredibly simple to stick with the program. At any weak points that I may have during the fast I was able to get through it because everything was there and waiting for me to get passed the moment. The most unexpected gift I have received from this whole experience is the calm and peaceful state of mind I have today. I feel like I'm in a constant state of meditation! The whole experience has been very empowering for me. Thank you for all your blessings. Love, Georgia 7/07

Jill, Thanks for your words of encouragement, it means a lot to me. I’m so happy that I had the opportunity to meet you in person, I have learned so much from you. I think you are an amazing woman Jill! I’ve been doing well on my juice fasting. I look forward to next week when I can start to eat some raw foods. I will definitely sign up for that meet up group and I will look into finding a colon hydrotherapist. I will for sure keep in contact with you…….thank you for being such an inspiration to me! Audra 05/07

How can I thank you for caring for me and making my fast so lovely. You are a true healer, teacher and amazing human being. You love yourself and therefore it is so easy for you to love others. You really care about people and you want us to be well. I have never met a more "real" person in my life. You know what is important - you get it. Thank you for sharing all your wisdom with me, things I shall never forget. Thanks to this experience I am going to become the healthy person I've always known I could be. I don't think there are any chance encounters in this world. You and I are old friends from another time and this was a reunion! Circle of Life is a gift! People who are lucky enough to experience it are lucky enough! I will be in touch with you and keep you posted on how I am doing. You are wonderful and I'll never be sick again (The Secret)! Love always, Lisa, 02/07

I participated in Jill's Master Cleanse in Amatlan De Cañas this past December, 06. What a remarkable thing to not only experience the benefits of the Master Cleanse, but to experience the people and village of Amatlan De Cañas. There is something very special for most Americans so be able to walk down the cobblestone streets of a village where life is lived the way most of us only dream . Life where the children smile and the villagers share their courtyard herb gardens so we could have fresh basil in our soup! Where the ranchers take the "day off' so we can "borrow" their horses for a day of horseback riding. Where a $50 tip is equal to a gift from God. Where the reminders are everywhere of the way we should all strive to live our lives. I'll never for get it.
I have participated in many fast programs but this one was not only a feast (not) for the body...but a real feast for the soul. Jill and her team are a Godsend!.

PS - I highly recommend a few days before the fast in Guadalajara, and if you want an amazing place to stay, try the 5 star Villa Ganz! They are tops! C Mandell Dec., 06

Hi Jill,

I had met you at the Morikami Festival many years ago. I was filing my cards away and found your card. You gave me a great massage also. Since I have seen you, I went into Personal Training full time, have taken a Reflexology Course, which has led me to Massage School. Currently I am in Massage School so I will be able to do Reflexology. This is the path I am supposed to be on, spiritually. I just want you know, you have been a inspiration to me. I only met you once, but what an impression you made.
Peace and Love, Sheree Thomas 2/07

I am doing really well, I feel a sense of normalcy and soundness of mind, my visit with you really meant a lot, more than you know, and I thank you. S.P. Miami 1/07

For months I searched the internet for the perfect retreat and God led me to Jill. I came to Jill with a lot of "baggage". Overweight, low self esteem, migraine headaches, depression, muscle aches and pains in the neck and shoulders. I desperately needed a retreat from my life. I had given all there was to give to my family and I was empty.
I arrived Sunday night and Jill met me with wonderful fruits and vegetables. I found out that this was going to be 6 days of "my program" We talked and got to know each other. She gave me a nice juice and a wonderful massage. That night I was at peace and I knew that I had made the right move to change my life around.

Monday was rough. My body began to detoxify and it was not a pretty sight. She cared for me as a mother would care for her child, with essential oils, reflexology and with kind loving encouragement. I could not have made it through that first day without her.

Because of my headaches, Jill asked if I would like to be referred to an Acupuncturist . I said I would and she introduced me to Dr. Aaron. What a gentle giant of a man. He made a diagnosis I trusted and will continue to take the herb he prescribed..

The next few days she gently prodded me to exercise. We walked on the beach where I was able to just let the world disappear. We did yoga every day which I loved. We swam and did water exercises. Relaxed in the hot tub. She showed me her kitchen and taught me to make healthy crackers. I met her dear sweet mom. Jill gave me many, many tools and life lessons, so that I could go back home and put them into practice. She was willing to do anything I wanted to do and she was totally attentive.

I had a few distractions from home, so the only thing I would do differently is to choose one of Jill’s locations, not so close to my home. I’m on the 10th day of fasting and when I am ready, she has promised to still be available to help me transition into eating solid food again. Thanks so much Jill, you’re the greatest! May God Bless you abundantly in your life’s work. Tanya April, 2006

Jill, You are some special gal...to open up your home so freely for me to enjoy and stay in. I'm still trying to digest all of the fun and information you provided and guided be towards. WOW! I feel on fire and committed and forever changed. I cannot thank you enough for your special brand of TLC. It was outstanding! You are also so much fun to be with. May God Bless you in this special kind of Healing Ministry you are so actively engaged in! I know our paths shall cross again! With love and appreciation. Connie MacKenzie, March, 2006. Canada

My Healer...I truly believe you came into my life for a reason. I found you not by chance but by design. It was intended to be. I am truly grateful for that. Thought I would check mail before bed and I got an email "out of the blue" from a friend on the West coast...It's a video that the "meat industry" does not want people to 'see'...but I saw it tonight and it made me quite ill. It graphically depicts what really happens to cows, baby cows, pigs & chickens. I really had no idea it was as brutal and cruel as it is. Ironically, again, another person in my life arrives with yet another message for me. {The Lady who sent me the email}. After seeing this, I don't know if I could really ever eat meat or chicken again unless I knew they was humanely treated and allowed to live as God intended. I will have to find a healthy appropriate balance that I can live with, that is becoming more clear to me daily. Divine Intervention I believe. Again. That seems to be happening to me every day lately and I hardly get out that much but the message keeps coming to me. I warn you, it is a horrible video, I will NOT sleep having seen this. I am in total shock tonight. Again, I had no idea it was like this, how could I have known.. or anyone else for that matter I am disgusted that the FDA allows this to happen. Bastards. How can they allow such cruelty. With great hesitation I am sending the video to you but I don't want to offend you at all however if you want to see it, the web site that was sent to me is....www.meat.org What the Meat Industry Does Not Want You To See" Kathleen, 2006

We both want to thank you very much for the week we spent in Florida. We learned several things that we will not forget. We will put them in practice. We now have a juicer that we use every day. we have juice all day, I take them to work with me and we have one reasonable meal in the evening. So far, we both feel great and we will try to keep the spirit up as long as possible. Be healthy! Josette and Yolene July, 2005

I am recently retired from the NYC fire department, where I had worked for twenty three years, the most intense of which was on 9/11. When I came to Jill in April, 2005, I was a major mess....from a chronic sinus infection, Lyme disease and even arsenic poisoning....I just felt lousy. After two weeks of juice fasting with Jill, I'm a new man. This is what she helped me to change.....no random body pains, less headaches, less yeast in my toes and on my tongue, less fatigue, less wobbly legs and arms, clearer eyes and eye sight, less stress and anxiety, less grumbling in my GI tract, steadier hand writing, feeling more fresh, more desire to get out and exercise, less morbid thoughts and obsessing, less swelling, less sweats, less smoking (and the end will come to that)....and no sugar, yeast or caffeine. NOT BAD! I also lost 22 lbs and still losing. Jim, 2005

Letter from my brother's neighbor, Clare Adams. I counseled her over the e-mail for a problem she was having with cervical cancer. Recent e-mail follows:
The truth is I have not felt this good in YEARS!! When you feel so good, you NEVER want to go back to the other side of food. :-) I don't know if I can go 100% raw yet, but it seems easier every day.

When I was told i had a definite cancerous lesion on the cervix through colposcopy, I was devastated. Here I am, 36 years old, and I thought I took care of myself. Well, I am so thankful for the news as it has turned out to be a life saver. I can't imagine how I would feel 10 more years going the way I was .

No one ever told me to quit dairy for my allergies. To think all these years I could have helped myself. I suffered miserably from the pollen, dust and cat and mold. I got chronic ear infections for the past three years while not being treated for my low thyroid and then under treated. I tried every homeopathic for my allergies and ears, and I still ended up on antibiotics at least once a month. Now, I wonder if I had eliminated dairy all those years ago if I could have avoided the whole thyroid issue at all.

Once the first week of no sugar, flour, meat, eggs or dairy is over, the body adjusts. I went from eating some cooked grains and vegetables with salad and fruit to juicing vegetables and mostly raw with an occasional cooked bean item like humus or salsa or a little miso soup. I wonder if I will make it completely raw? I did get the cookbook "vibrant Living" and now that I am feeling so vibrant from the initial three weeks, I am ready to try some new recipes in the dehydrator and vary our meals.

It's like some one handed me over the key to wellness and good health. I had prayed for help in healing as surgery was not a path I wanted. It put the fear in me-fear of losing parts of my body, fear of cancer returning. Now I feel free, happy, filled with joy and love. My senses seem more aware, I am so much more relaxed and gentle, easy going, attentive. No more edginess, quick temper, feeling overwhelmed and underappreciated. Maddie wants to spend time with me and walks and picks berries with me. Jake is crawling in my lap for stories. Steve is just so THRILLED to have a gentle and happy wife that he is hugging and touching me at every opportunity and spending time at night talking and reading with me instead of "one more game of solitare" on the computer.

It's a great life, and I wish they had taught me some of this in school or college.

We feel so good we will trade in our travel trailer for a fifth wheel (more room with slide outs) and head on the road come Oct for trips every month-time to explore, enjoy life and be together. I am so thankful Steve told our neighbor, your brother, Steve, to get in contact with you. I feel inspired, supported and positive about the whole path I am on. Thank you very much, Jill. You have no idea how you have saved me from the dreaded C word. :-) Clare

Jill, Thanks again for all that you and your wonderful associates did for us during the week we spent with you. My daughter and I came to you with the goal of using your juice fasting program to get closer together and having a relaxing week at the beach. My daughter has been applying her natural food program in her life for the past year and I thought I would join her to better understand her enthusiasm and what was going on in her life. It has been twenty years since we had any extended time together and what better time to do it than on a fasting pilgrimage together.

Our expectations for the week were far exceeded! We considered you and all of your associates to be knowledgeable, skilled and truly led us in directions that revealed God’s grace to us on a number of levers. By week’s end we felt great in both mind and body. Even though I am 67 years of age and feeling it in both body and spirit, you have renewed me in ways I never expected possible. My arthritis pains have nearly disappeared and during the week I felt very near to God and the world around me. You have great teaching skills. I no longer believe the saying that “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” Thanks for giving me a renewed faith in God and ways to do much better in taking care of my body as well as human and spiritual relationships.

My daughter, Wendi, and I agree that your personal attention to us throughout the week, your enthusiasm for a raw food diet, teaching ability, sense of humor and loving care has changed our lives for the better. We came hoping for a gift of God’s grace through fasting. We counted many answers to our prayers throughout the week and you were definitely one that we both agreed upon. George McFarland, Retired Methodist Minister June, 2005

I would highly recommend a retreat with Jill. I have been fortunate to have had more than one experience with juice fasting. Jill has been the superior teacher. She was there to guide me before the fast. With her expert guidance and experience I did not experience any discomfort. She makes it a very personal experience. She was a joy to be around and has a wealth of life changing knowledge which she only shares if you want her to. Jill has made an imprint on my life and I consider her a hero.
I wasn't trying to lose weight but I did lose 9 pounds by following her pre-fast and fast instructions. I love my new body and the over all sense of health and well-being. I now feel confident through Jill's instruction and personal attention that I could fast on my own quite easily. Thank you, Jill, from the bottom of my heart. Wendi Graves 6/05

For anyone who is facing health challenges and wants to take charge of their own well being, I strongly recommend working with Jill Schneider. Jill is the real deal. She is extremely knowledgeable about health matters. More importantly, she has walked the talk. Like many of us, Jill was intimidated and terrorized by the high priests (doctors) of medicine when she was a young women. Somehow she found great inner strength and resolve and embarked on a personal quest for healing and wellness. Her experience in overcoming a serious disease through alternative means is a wonderful and miraculous story. My wife and I had a great experience with Jill in beautiful Delray Beach, Florida for about a week in January, 2005. Jill takes care of everything. She brings groceries, inspirational books, cd's, newsletters and yes, a juicer. She is also highly trained in yoga and massage and is networked with some wonderful people. Jill is the best guru, yogi, counselor, confidante, nutritionist, etc. we have ever found. Jill, my wife and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts (and colons). You have enabled us to make profound changes in our lives. We love you! G. Dino Tolias DDS

Thank you Jill for a wonderful experience. I couldn't have gone through the ten days of Master Cleanse without your guidance. It was a very empowering time and I have a whole new outlook towards my health. After losing 13 pounds on the Master Cleanse, I feel 'cleansed' and ready to continue with my new eating habits.
Because of your gentle, caring personality, and the great example you set, you are the perfect lifestyle coach. I would recommend the Circle-of-Life program to anyone. It's the way to go for a huge jumpstart in the right direction towards a healthier lifestyle. Jolene Sikich 4/05

Before working with Jill I had engaged in many self-directed fasts with a fair amount of success. I had no idea how very helpful and easier it would be to have a guide and a companion in fasting until I experienced it with Jill. She coached and walked my sister and me through the steps of a 7 day fast and gave of herself 200%. Her approach was customized to our individual differences and needs. For starters, it was wonderful having her buy the food and bring it so we didn't have to go to the store. However the benefits reached far beyond that.
We were supported by wonderful juices, education, massages and compassionate guidance when my emotional challenges were stirred. I suspect I wouldn't have felt safe enough to look at the emotional challenges of "hunger" had I been attempting to manage a fast on my own. In the following weeks I have experienced amazing breakthroughs. I could not recommend Jill more highly. Hattie P. 2005

Dear Jill,
I know you think we forgot about you. We miss you too and we both think about you every day. I will write that testimonial for you but I just wanted to let you know how things are going. I FEEL GREAT! I've kept the weight off and even lost another pound. I am juicing almost every day. I make extra and bring to to work with me in a mason jar. I usually end up sharing it and drinking some throughout the day. Four people that we work with have bought juicers (so far). My skin hasn't looked this good in years, neither has my body for that matter. On most days, I am eating about 75% raw. Some days a little better, some days worse. My favorite raw food is the veggie and nut pate. It's never the same twice but we all love it. My energy levels have increased tremendously. My sons love the juice too and they also get into making some terrific juices.

Thank you for all your nurturing and sharing of your wealth of knowledge.

It was a great week and I came away with a new, much healthier relationship with food. I feel that I regained the confidence in my body to heal itself.

That's been missing for a long time and I very much needed to get that back. Our week together did it!

Lisa continues to juice and Darryl is into it too. Now, we compare our latest combinations with each other. Lisa looks terrific too. She has kept the weight off too and while she has always had beautiful skin, now it's radiant!. With love and thanks. Terry (Atlanta) 2005

Dear Jill,

I just really loved your program. It was so what I needed. You really made it painless to not eat and I never imagined that I would feel so wonderful after not eating for days! I really cannot remember ever feeling so clean, clear and truly high in my life! Lisa, 2005

Dear Jill
You came into my life when the doldrums were beckoning, and you lifted me up with your knowledge and wisdom.

Because you are such a good teacher, I've never forgotten the lessons you taught me about living my best life. You told me, "Oxygen is food". As I open my windows everyday and take in gulps of fresh morning air, as I sit on a bench at some park or walk by the beach in Durban, I remember the "food" I breathe in.

I will always be thankful to God for directing my faltering steps in your direction. For I was searching, groping in the dark for alternatives, for ways to attain the necessary balance in my health and in my life.

I was directed to the website. I read your testimony. I made that long distance call, thousands of kilometers away, across the Atlantic ocean, and the voice on the other side was warm, assuring and welcoming. I knew instantly that I had found in you a sister and friend.

You counseled me, you encouraged me through my first ever juice fast and my life has changed for the better. Our well-being is surely anchored in nature - a gift from our God.

This year it is my wish to attend one of your retreats. With good planning and God's blessings this will be possible.

In two short words Jill -THANK YOU.

Best wishes for 2005! May you continue to grow from strength to strength as you continue to touch so many of us with kindness, wisdom and love. Lynette from South Africa

I found Jill’s juice fasting program by looking for retreat vacations on the Internet. I had determined to have some kind of ‘rest cure’ vacation after a bad bout of asthmatic bronchitis following a respiratory infection. Before that, I had been struggling with quitting cigarette smoking for months. It seemed every time I reduced the smoking, something else flared out of control in my life. I needed support and didn’t want to gain a lot of weight in the process of nicotine withdrawal, since I have a tendency to have a problem with that issue as well.

I spent 6 days in Delray Beach with Jill, juice fasting and putting the focus on my health. Jill was very informative during the preparation stage, so before I even arrived for the fast, I had prepared by eliminating caffeine, alcohol, meat, and dairy products for the preceding weeks. I also read books and Internet articles about fasting and looked forward to it as a transformative experience. I was very surprised to go through the entire fast without feeling any extreme hunger, and the nicotine withdrawal was the easiest I had experienced, compared to many previous attempts. Jill was with me every day of the process, and I found her company to be caring and supportive. Away from all my usual ‘triggers’ for past behavior, I got beyond the acute initial period of transition while learning options for a healthier way of treating my body. I returned home and the return back to solid food was also a learning experience that took the emphasis off my previous habits and gave me a chance for a fresh start with my health. I have been home for over one month and have not returned to smoking or any other form of nicotine replacement. Even though I am back in the winter weather of the Upper Midwest , I am not troubled by any lingering respiratory symptoms. I still remember the feeling of warm Florida sunshine and the sound of waves on the shore. Thank You, Jill, for being the caring person you are through the time we spent together. Alleen – January 2005.

Dearest Jill,

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Again, always the giver. Such an unselfish person you are. I am thankful for having you in my life, even though I have never seen you.

Today, another cancer survivor got married. Carla is her name, she used all holistic methods and is doing very well. The theme of her wedding was cancer awareness. Everyone was asked to wear something pink, and at the reception she asked everyone to give up fluoride toothpaste as the first step to cleaning out their systems of toxins. It was very touching and also very elegantly done. She had financial donors and the television stations covered it. It was so very cool. She is trying to get the woman in the black community to realize that the don't have to be cut, radiated, and chemoed to death to fight or get rid of cancer. She had what at first i thought was a very strange idea, but it was so tastefully done. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Thank you for your wisdom and love! I taught her the things that you taught me, and look what happened. We are changing the world one woman at a time. I could not have done it without you. I thank you, and Carla thanks you.

May this new year bring you peace and much joy as you struggle through life's trials. Continue to be blessed and a blessing to all you touch.

I love and appreciate you Jill. In Faith and Healing Always, Anita B. Muhammad Baltimore, Maryland 2005

From Eric (37) September, 2004

I decided to go on some kind of health vacation to interrupt my addictions to overeating, caffeine and sugar. For over 10 years, I had been consuming 3-4 times more food, alcohol, caffeine et al. than anyone. It was destroying my physical, mental and emotional condition, rapidly now through my mid-thirties. The goals for the retreat were to beat caffeine (like 18 shots of espresso a day), and the every-late-night-eating before I lie down for hours of fearful, agitated thoughts, maybe 3 hours of disturbed sleep, to get up late, exhausted and scared. I was not at all hopeful that I could reduce the 6-8 thousand calories per day, or drop any of the extra 45 pounds for any amount of time.

I had heard fasting relieves the burden on digestion, which takes 40% of the body’s energy (or 95% for me). I would try a juice fast, though I was certain I’d own stock in Pizza Hut by day two.

I consulted Lord Google and found some offerings. I checked with several and Jill Schneider was easily the top choice. Her candid web site implied experience, understanding and confidence in success. She had healed her own cancer with juice fasting, her program is personal, she knows yoga and meditation and it’s on the beach in South Florida. When contacted, she was responsive, personable and collaborative, like a peer more than a teacher.

I juice fasted 5 days with Jill. It was the most profound experience of my life and accomplished what was unimaginable. I was never uncomfortable from hunger. Each day, mental clarity, body sensitivity and the feeling of well being increased dramatically. By day 3, I felt a new euphoric sensation, like after fantastic sex, or the best buzz ever, but utterly purified with extreme sensitivity to myself and everything. This feeling peaked about day 5, dominated while I continued fasting for 19 days total, and persists strongly now that I’m eating again, though it feels normal to me now.

I cannot convey the profound effects of the mental and emotional clarity, and extreme body sensitivity attained in the fast and persistent with a mostly light, raw diet. This state is centered, self-aware, focused and calm. It feels amazing, every experience presents new subtleties, most are way better than before (TV got worse, much worse). I’m not rushed or nervous any more. I’m highly focused and effective at work. I don’t get rattled or triggered easily now during unpleasant situations, which are far fewer because I am sensitive to my own and others’ focus and emotional states.

Better mention the good part. Anything that disturbs this feeling is very obvious, very easy to locate and thus to adjust or react to. I mean everything in my consciousness; food or drinks, air, noise, temperature, interactions with others, internal emotions etc... Feeling strongly any disturbance and its source makes it easy to adjust in order to remain centered, or if I am uncentered, to clearly realize it, and understand that will be reflected in my thoughts and actions. If I eat something unhealthy or too much, I get agitated and feel nauseas. Given that, I’ll be skipping the caffeine and alcohol. I would have to endure a lot of discomfort desensitizing myself in order to eat, drink or be the external-stimulation junkie I used to be. Before I thought change was not possible, now I can’t imagine being like I was.

I lost 20 lbs in 19 days, but next to the other changes, that means very little. I would still be very happy with the outcome if I had gained 20 lbs.

About Jill, she is a very interesting person and a gifted, experienced healer. She was non-judgmental, sensitive to what I needed and capable of providing it. I expect she can handle a wide variety of needs that might arise for anyone doing a health retreat.

There’s much more and I would love to talk about it. Please email me if you want to discuss anything. cuberider@yahoo.com

Thank you for all your great guidance and mentorship! It has been great having you around..:) It's has also been a lot more than just a week fasting. I feel, it has given me a different perspective and approach to the way I will eat and live moving forward; yet the weight is still one of the drivers, it is definitely not the main one. I hope I get to my 50's looking and feeling the same way you do! Lorena - November, 2004

After suffering the devastating loss of a beloved family member, I decided that among other things, I needed to get a handle on my well-being from the inside out. Years of misinformation and neglect had put me in a confused and unhealthy state. I found the Circle of Life Holistic Program while searching the internet. There were many and I bypassed the CLHP but returned because there was a sense of realism about this site. I am elated that I did! Jill Schneider is a treasure! She is knowledgeable, compassionate, encouraging, energetic and basically a wonderful person. Her real life-changing experiences are a testimony to how this type of program can benefit us all. I came to the program heartsick, overweight, dull-skinned, but I had an open mind and a willingness to learn and overturn all of what I had been taught all through my life. In just 6 short days, I came away with the obvious, weight loss (including inches), radiant skin and a spring in my step. But most importantly, I learned how to nourish my body and soul, how to juice fast, how to select organic foods, how to research printed materials and most of all how to relax. TN, New Jersey - August, 2004

Taking some time out of my daily life to spend with Jill Schneider was more than a personal retreat - it was an introduction to a whole new way of life. I learned so much about health, the human body, and its potential to heal itself if we only treat it right. I learned about toxins and how the body processes them, and how we have to keep the body clean if it is to be healthy. I learned how to eat, how not to eat, and how that makes a difference in my health. And I learned not by reading books but by observing my own body. I've been back more than 10 days and people continue to ask me what I did to make myself so "pretty". I strongly recommend the program - your eyes will shine and your skin will glow. You'll be glad you did.I signed up for a two day juice fast without really knowing what to expect. I just knew I needed a change. I needed to lose some weight. I needed to break my addiction to caffeine and to foods that were harming my health more than fueling it. Most of all, I needed to face some big decisions in my life that I’d been unable to resolve. Mary Zacherro Smith, July 2004

What was my experience? First, I was tremendously impressed with Jill Schneider. The depth of her knowledge about health and nutrition was phenomenal and two days was not enough time to even brush the surface of all she had to share. Second, the juice fast itself was great! I had anticipated feeling weak, cranky, and generally miserable. Instead, I felt physically (and mentally) better than I had in a long time. I had so much energy, it amazed me. Third, and perhaps more influential than any other aspect of the program, was the influence of Jill, as a role model. This is perhaps what I most strongly take away with me as I jump back into a hectic and often stressful lifestyle. I think of Jill, how she eats, how she takes care of her physical body, and how these things in turn impact her mental and emotional well-being. It is a powerful lesson that I will not forgot and that I will strive to integrate into my life from this point forward. Lisa M. 2004

My daughter and I did a nine day juice fast last March. One week of that was supervised by Jill. My experience of Jill was that she is knowledgeable, motivating, caring, fun. She told us what to expect and how to break the fast once we were at home. She taught us many things relating to juicing, health and quality of life. After the fast our skin was glowing, we had more energy, lost weight and finished the fast feeling like new people. Go for it!! Yours truly, Denise Reed 2003

I cannot say enough good things about Jill. I had a painful hip for years, and the doctors wanted to give me a hip replacement. I took one therapeutic session from Jill and the pain disappeared, and now I try to see her as often as I can. Besides she is a very kind, humane lady with great insight. Lari Stanton - May 2003

Jill's retreat was just what I needed, a beautiful place to come & relax & a support consultant (Jill) to give me all the tools & info I needed to detox & cleanse my mind & body!! It has been over a month & I still feel amazing. I am trying to incorporate the raw diet ideas I learned from Jill & the books she left me to read. I can't wait to go back again next summer!
I found Jill's website on the internet, no referrals, just a leap of faith!! I went with my instincts & as always they were right! It was so wonderful to have the time all to myself to relax, renew & detox my body!
Jill did all the hard work, the amazing massages, the juicing & cleaning the juicer, she made us feel right at home & again, I look forward to my return next summer. I went with my mom & she is going back this November she enjoyed it so much! It is the perfect location, I could walk to the Health Food Store, & a great small town area with quaint shops. And the best part, the beach was literally across the street! It was perfect!
Every morning I got in the ocean & then laid by the pool! Pure Relaxation! Thanks Jill, I look forward to doing it again!!!! Blair 2003

Three years ago I was diagnosed with Cervical Cancer. The doctors boldly insisted upon a hysterectomy. I knew within my heart that invasive surgery was not for me. So, instead I searched for an alternative method - one that was natural. I knew that this would require me to take total responsibility for my own health. At the same time, I was being pushed in many directions by doctors and by my family. I needed to take action fast, but at times all of the input was very confusing. That’s when I was led to Jill Schneider. After speaking with her, and reading her story of triumph over cancer, I was able to find the courage within myself to begin my own journey of healing from within. Knowing that she had recovered naturally gave me strength to do the same. I am now a survivor of cancer for 3 years and going strong. I have great appreciation for Jill and for the stand she takes in life, each day guiding others towards a natural way of living and healing. She truly is an inspiration for me and for many others to follow. Jodi V. 2002

Jill has an incredible soul and great healing abilities. She came into my life at the very hard time when I need her. Her loving heart gave me peace and courage to go on, to love myself , to believe in myself and build a new life. I will never forget that experience to find a loving friend who helped my soul to soar. With love and gratitude. Susanna B. 2002

I met Jill on November 23, 2002. It is now December 13 and I have lost 20 pounds and a lifetime of sorrow. God I feel great! God is great - this is the first thing I have to say. When God new I was ready and I asked, He led me to Jill who has helped me find a sense of peace inside my body. I juice fasted for 12 days. I didn't start out thinking I was going to fast for that long, I was only going to fast for 5 days. But as the days went on, I felt more and more energetic, happy and peaceful. The first three days were difficult as I felt extremely exhausted (I was withdrawing from caffeine). It also took me three days to learn to enjoy the taste of vegetable juices. By the fifth day I had a deep sense of contentment in the area right below my navel. I felt light, centered, energetic and happy and everyday just got better!
Along with the juice fasting I performed enemas twice a day which helped eliminate toxins and contributed to my feelings of lightness. I had my first colon irrigation with Ingrid Nelson the other night and it was a great experience. I let go of so much junk that was in my colon. Even Ingrid couldn't believe how much I eliminated! We sent those bad boys who had been living inside of my intestines for decades, packing!!! I have to admit, I did have feelings of loss the next day. I think that sounds very strange - how can someone feel sad over getting well? My sickness - emotional, mental and physical - has been the lens through which I have seen myself. I was always afraid of what would be on the other side of my "sickness". But here I am, on the other side and everything is okay! It's better than okay - it's FANTASTIC! ..... Mary Jane Rehman 2002

You may not remember me, but I spoke to you a few months ago (April, 03) since I had been diagnosed with pre-cancerous cells in the cervix for two years and they were getting worse. So, it was time to make some changes or go for the surgery! Anyway, after just speaking with you and listening to all of your wonderful helpful advice, I changed my diet, started juicing, went for colonics (which I hadn't even heard of before), did yoga, meditation...lots of change to "help" my body reverse the cellular process and create some healthy, normal cells.
Well, six months later...I am writing to you to say a huge thank you. Thank you seems very lame, but I really mean a deep, sincere, grateful thank you. My pre-cancerous lesion is shrinking and my results actually came back normal! The doctor thinks within a year I should be okay if I continue this way! Thank you, thank you thank you, you are such an angel. Melanie, New York City 2003

The results I experienced from Jill’s work was miraculous to say the least. When I came to Jill, my physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being was always in and out of balance. I had worked with counselors and spiritual healers that all contributed to my improvement, and established a sense of balance for me, but it wasn’t until my physical needs were addressed that all the other work was able to become more permanent. It was the diet that shifted the physical dis-ease in my body to allow it to be released and make room for healthy thoughts and patterns. I spent 2 weeks on a regimented program she designed, that showed remarkable results.
The core of the holistic retreat was the pure raw vegetable juice fast. After three days of pure juicing, I started to notice the physical improvements. My skin looked better, my heart felt better, my stomach was starting to feel less agitated. The greatest improvement, however, came from the daily massage and meditation. What this provided was a release of the mental blockages of past childhood issues that had altered my thoughts, and left me in a state of denial that I was thankful to have had someone to support me through. It made me a true believer in holistic health and how our emotions, if not dealt with, alter our physical, mental, and spiritual balance. My work with counselors only helped me understand what was happening. I wasn’t physically able to change on a permanent level until my health was in balance. An iridology scan from before and after showed a remarkable shift in my physical state. The organs that the scan showed to be chronic or serious problems, were no longer threatening. Through a variety of holistic treatments (colonics, gall bladder flushes that passed at least 100 stones, enemas), my body rid itself of toxins that I had been carrying around for decades. Jill’s support and treatment provided the means and environment that made it safe for me to detoxify my physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual self.

I am grateful to Jill for all her work, her commitment to her beliefs, and her unselfish desire to share her gift with those like me who desperately wanted to get better and stay better. She is a bright light to those who have reached a point of seeing only darkness, and for me a ray of hope that I may be able to model that ray of light to others.

Debbie Paniagua 2002