The Miracle Enzyme
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The 2nd Gift
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By Robert Redfern
Should the need for one be indicated, please consult a health professional
and qualify them by asking “Do you believe that healthy recovery plans will
only ultimately succeed with the inclusion of enzymes and nutrition as part of
those plans?”
The ‘Miracle’ Enzyme™ is Serrapeptase, the 2nd Gift from Silkworms Giving
the answer to Pain, Inflammation and Clear Arteries
No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without the written
consent of the publisher.
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Foreword
M y book is about enzymes, one of the prime ingredients for the basic
biology of life and therefore health.
I am Robert Redfern, a Nutrition Researcher, and I have written this book to
publicise a substance that may help you to recover from serious diseases
and recover your good health. The stars of this book are called enzymes, also
known as active proteins. The Super Star Enzyme, which is discussed in detail
later, is an called Serrapeptase.
Enzymes are proteins that are the catalyst for life. Without them life (and
therefore health) would not exist as we know it. Even Oxygen needs enzymes
to be released into the atmosphere. Their importance to health cannot be
overestimated and you are going to learn that they are the prime tools in
regaining health from the majority of health problems. Without proper
and appropriate enzyme activity, there can be no return to health. This is
recognised by every medical doctor and is well known to those that use
them as the front line in health care.
Enzymes are used in every facet of industry: making beer, cheese, leather
processing, sauerkraut, fermented soy products like miso and tempeh,
food processing and in many chemical processes. Even in the medical
business, enzymes and enzyme activity are used in the analysis and
manufacturing process.
Fact: Only enzymes, nutrition and lifestyle provide Health Care
Fact: Drugs only ever provide Diseases Management
The problem comes when enzymes are put forward for therapy and to
replace patented drugs. Enzymes as a primary treatment are only ignored
because they negate the need for the majority of expensive patented drugs
and this is against the interests of the medical/pharmaceutical business
(more about this later). The medical/pharmaceutical business controls what
treatments doctors are allowed to prescribe, using powerful marketing and
sometimes, downright intimidation. This is not a book to ‘knock doctors’;
they are caught between the devil and the deep blue sea. I personally know
of many doctors who prescribe enzymes and nutrients for health recovery,
but they only do it quietly to avoid trouble from the medical/pharmaceutical
business. The rest may succumb to the expensive marketing and also
pressure from patients who are impressed by the press release promising the
next ‘Wonder Drug’.
In this book we are going to look at a range of plant derived enzymes
(although animal derived enzymes may have some lesser benefit). Plant
derived enzymes are the type that work best in humans, according to the last
100 years of studies. There are a number of enzymes found in living plants
and three basic types are:
• Protease (Proteolytic) – will digest differing types of proteins.
• Amylase (Amilolytic) – will digest starches.
• Lipase (Lipolytic) – will digest Fats
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About the Author
R obert’s interest in health started when he and his wife Anne decided to
take charge of their family’s health in the late 80’s. Up until 1986, Robert did
not take much notice of his health - in spite of Anne’s loving persuasion. It took
the premature death of his parents, Alfred and Marjorie, who died in their 60’s,
to shock Robert into evaluating his priorities.
They looked at the whole field of health, available treatments and the causes of
health problems. They found, from doctors researching the causes of disease,
that lifestyle and diet were the most important contributions to Health.
They researched the benefits of acupuncture and together developed the
HealthPoint, the world’s foremost electronic acupressure device. This was
based upon the electronic waveform research of Dr. Julian Kenyon MD. This has
become the Gold Standard Electro-Acupressure device and is now successfully
used by tens of thousands of users throughout the world and in many UK
hospitals by Physiotherapists.
Robert and Anne changed their lifestyle and diet and, together with the use of
HealthPoint, the improvement to their health became remarkable. As well as
good health, they feel and look younger and more energetic than all those years
ago - before they started their plan. Robert is now nearly 60 and, together with
Anne, is still planning to look younger with continuing care.
Enzymes have been a major part of their life for nearly ten years after reading a
book by Dr Edward Howell, ‘Enzyme Nutrition, The Food Enzyme Concept’
This filled in some of the gaps as to why just taking nutrition did not give the full
benefit for everyone.
Over the past 10 years, tens of thousands of people have followed the plans and
the majority that stayed with the program have reaped tremendous benefit.
This book shows you how to resolve most of the common diseases using
enzymes and other lifestyle changes. To the extent that you follow them, you
will be amazed how healthy you can become.
Robert S. Redfern
www.Serrapeptase.info
www.CurcuminHealth.info
www.Dovehealth.com
Personal Email To: robert@serrapeptase.info
Help Line phone UK: 0870-225-2530 USA: 1800-455-9155
Other books and publications:
Turning a Blind Eye to Your Natural eye Health
Mastering Acupuncture Simply a Safer Way
Newsletters: Serrapeptase - Curcumin - Eyesight Action
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Serrapeptase - The New Wonder Enzyme?
T his ‘rising star’ enzyme is relatively new on the scene (only 30 years of
studies and use by doctors in Europe and Asia) but Serrapeptase is set to
become the biggest star of all time, as you will soon find out.
Serrapeptase – a Protease Type Enzyme that stops inflammation and
dissolves non-vital tissue.
As an anti-inflammatory, nothing surpasses the ability of Serrapeptase to
safely stop inappropriate (sometimes it is needed) inflammation its tracks.
No matter the cause or the location (it even crosses the blood brain barrier),
Serrapeptase gets to work stopping the inflammation. If that is not enough,
it has the ability to dissolve any dead or non-living tissue that may be
gumming up the works, particularly mucus and inflammation associated
with pain.
Over the past 30 years studies and practitioners’ observations have shown
benefits in a huge range of conditions, including: Arthritis, Inflammatory
Migraines/Headaches, Chest Problems such as Bronchitis, Asthma,
Bronchiectasis, Sinus, Blocked Arteries, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Breast
engorgement and Cancers.
The book is in two sections:
a. The first part of this guide explains how enzymes, and particularly
Serrapeptase enzymes, work and gives you the information you need to
understand why it will work for your condition.
b. The second part shows you a clear action plan to clear disease from your
body, prevent its return and maintain Health & Fitness For Life.
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Contents:
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Serrapeptase, a. Pain and Inflammation Problems including:
Post Operative and Traumatic Swelling...............................................page 35/36
its uses and the Arthritis.................................................................................................................. page 37
conditions it Rheumatoid Arthritis........................................................................................ page 38
Ankylosing Spondylitis.................................................................................... page 40
can help Lupus...................................................................................................................... page 41
Osteoporosis........................................................................................................ page 42
Back Problems, Lower...................................................................................... page 44
Back Problems, Neck......................................................................................... page 45
Repetitive Strain (RSI) Carpal Tunnel etc................................................... page 46
Post operative Scars and Lesions................................................................. page 47
Post Operative Pain........................................................................................... page 47
Fibromyaligia....................................................................................................... page 48
Polymyalgia Rheumatica................................................................................. page 49
Prostate Problems.............................................................................................. page 51
Leg Ulcers............................................................................................................. page 53
Breast Engorgement......................................................................................... page 54
Fibrocystic Breast Disease............................................................................... page 55
Diabetes................................................................................................................ page 56
b. Chest and Lung Diseases including:
Bronchitis.............................................................................................................. page 58
Pulmonary Tuberculosis.................................................................................. page 59
Asthma................................................................................................................... page 61
Coughs................................................................................................................... page 63
Cystic Fibrosis...................................................................................................... page 64
Emphysema......................................................................................................... page 67
Asbestosis, Miners and Farmers Lung....................................................... page 68
Bronchietasis....................................................................................................... page 69
c. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s, Colitis, IBS.......................................................... page 71
d. Migraines and Headaches
Migraines and Headaches (inflammatory)............................................... page 72
e. Cancer Recovery Plan
Cancer Recovery Plan....................................................................................... page 73
f. Multiple Sclerosis and other Neurological problems.
MS............................................................................................................................ page 74
Damaged Nerves............................................................................................... page 77
g. Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Problems
Sinusitis.................................................................................................................. page 79
Hayfever................................................................................................................ page 80
Sore Throat, Swollen Glands, Laryngitis..................................................... page 81
Catarrhal Rhinopharyngitis, Rhinitis........................................................... page 82
h. Cardiovascular Diseases
Arterial Disease, DVT, Blood Clots................................................................ page 83
Angina.................................................................................................................... page 84
Varicose Veins, Thrombophlebitis................................................................ page 85
i. Enzymes uses in sport Injury prevention and recovery.......................... page 87
j. Anti-ageing................................................................................................................. page 89
k. Animal treatment with serrapeptase.............................................................. page 93
l. Questions from the Help-Line............................................................................ page 95
m. Serrapeptase - the science.................................................................................page 101
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1. Introduction:
a. Enzymes, what Enzymes are catalysts and are made out of amino acids by RNA (RiboNucleic Acid)
which is made by DNA (DeoxyriboNucleic Acid). Some people call them ‘active
are they? proteins’. This activity means they make things happen. (Imagine a factory with
lots of equipment and raw materials, nothing much happens without workers to
make it all happen. These are the same as enzymes, look after them and they will
do a great job. Enzymes need a specific temperature and PH (measure of acidity/
alkalinity) to perform their work. Enzymes from plants work best at the human
body’s temperature and PH. They are essential in every function of growth, repair
“Without Sufficient and therefore health of every living cell in your body.
Enzymes (and Co- Thousands of enzymes are working every second to build and regenerate our
body. They are constantly being converted or produced in our body and depend
Enzymes) There Can upon good living nutrition to keep ahead of daily damage and degeneration. They
Be No Life and Health” do need help in this job and this essential help comes from Co-Enzymes. These are
Robert Redfern critical vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin B12. Even a small deficiency in B12
results in disease. This becomes such a problem with elderly people on poor diets
that they at times need injections.
Another Co-Enzyme, Zinc is needed by about 80 enzyme activities, not to mention
the famous Co-Enzyme Q10. Without enzymes and co-enzymes there would be
no living thing, as we know it. Grass, Trees, Insects, Germs, Animals and Humans
all depend on enzymes to sustain growth and health. In a nutshell:
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Enzymes are the workers in your body - they carry out every chemical reaction. To
have a healthy body you need both workers (enzymes) and building materials. The
building materials are proteins (amino acids), minerals, and vitamins. All of these
are necessary to build a healthy body. Trying to function without all the necessary
enzymes is the reason for most body malfunctions.
There are seven categories of food enzymes:
(1) Lipase to break down fat
(2) Protease to break down protein
(3) Cellulase to break down fibres
(4) Amylase to break down starch;
(5) Lactase to break down dairy foods;
(6) Sucrase to break down sugars; and
(7) Maltase to break down grains.
There are two ways to preserve and replenish our enzyme level:
• Eating living foods & food supplements
• Taking enzyme supplements.
c. Where do they On a daily basis they are ingested in unprocessed, raw or lightly cooked food
(called Exogenous or Food Enzymes) and they are also produced or converted by
come from? other enzymes inside the body (endogenous, meaning inside-created). Some have
a long life (weeks) and some have a short life (minutes). This explains the obvious
need for a daily intake of enzymes that are alive (meaning not microwaved,
cooked or processed until enzyme death, as in pasteurised milk) and foods such as
vegetables, fruits, raw or lightly cooked fish, meats and sprouted seeds and beans.
Studies show that a 70 year old has only 20% of the enzymes found in the body of
a 20 year old. This is a major part of the cause of age related diseases and is easy to
correct with better food and supplementation.
d. Have they Probably more that any other facet of life and health over the past 100 years. In
1930 only 80 enzymes were known. By 2000 3,000 enzymes had been researched
any scientific and discovered. There are literally thousands of studies on enzymes’ contribution
studies? to life and health. Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cancer, Lung diseases all have studies
showing enzyme therapy to be the most successful prime treatment. See the
appendix for lists of studies.
e. Are they safe? In studies equivalent to a human taking thousand of tablets, no side effects were
shown. Only Haemophilia patients would need to take them under supervision.
f. Why do doctors Many do. There are many doctors who have changed completely and now practise
health care (Lifestyle and Nutrition) as opposed to disease management (drugs
not prescribe and surgery). They are unfortunately a tiny minority and the majority of doctors
them? will only practise ‘healthcare’ when the system is taken out from the control of the
medical/pharmaceutical business that only can see profit in diseases management.
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2. Serrapeptase - a Powerful Proteolytic Enzyme
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me from Southport and reported that after using this for breast cysts, her doctors
had given her the all clear.
The first dramatic effect that I experienced was with a man in his 60’s who had been
a heavy smoker for many years. His wife wheeled him from a special van and into
my pharmacy. He was very breathless in his voice and was difficult to understand
because he has emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
These are considered to be irreversible damage to the linings of the lungs usually
caused by smoking or toxic environments. Whereas asthma may be considered
reversible, COPD is an irreversible disease. Normally with this, the only thing we
can do is to relieve or help, with say an oxygen tank or sprays to open the airways,
or steroid sprays that help to stop inflammation. This man said he had heard me
on the BBC Radio Program talking about the studies saying that it had helped to
maintain the airways of people with breathing problems by helping to breakdown
the damaged tissue that had built up over their lifetime, whether due to smoking or
things like working with chemicals. He told me he was on sprays, on oxygen and on
antibiotics every two weeks as he was always getting bad infections and breathlessly
“He started to feel so he told me he wanted to try Serrapeptase. To begin with, he took two 20,000IU
much better and he was tablets on an empty stomach, four times per day. Later he reduced to four per day of
no longer on antibiotics, the 40,000IU capsules and finally, as maintainance, he reduced to a couple per day.
no longer on oxygen Three weeks later the door opened and this man, who I had only met once sat
in a wheelchair (just one of daily faces in my practice), walked in and said in a
cylinders and he was no completely clear voice, with no breathlessness, ‘do you remember me, I was in three
longer using his spray” weeks ago with my wife’. I had to apologise that I see so many people and could he
Emphysema sufferer remind me. He then reminded me that he was the person with emphysema and
this 6’ tall person who had been in a wheelchair previously, had marched out of his
van, no wife with him, no wheelchair with him and spoke to me in a clear voice.
He told me that in the early days so much rubbish was coming up that he thought
his lungs might be disintegrating, but he soon realised that it was a big clearout
underway. He started to feel so much better and he was no longer on Antibiotics,
no longer on oxygen cylinders and he was no longer using his sprays. He was still
smoking and he had booked a holiday to go to Benidorm, in Spain in March 2002.
He is still a regular visitor to the shop to get supplies; he brings other people along,
he buttonholes other people in the shop and praises Serrapeptase if he hears them
ask about it. He is still so thrilled after 2 years of feeling good.
This story related on the radio has given many people encouragement, who have
gone onto the programme themselves and been given a much better quality of life
than they thought possible. Many of these who are smokers, and at that point have
only a chesty cough, do not realise how it can easily develop into COPD and by
taking the Serrapeptase are keeping it at bay.
All smokers should realise that no matter how pleasurable addictive smoking is,
there are many chemicals and toxins in the smoke. Their quality of life, and possibly
their life, is in the balance (40% of all deaths are from lung diseases).
Support from your pharmacist with nicotine patches and Serrapeptase may
change those outcomes.
I mentioned before the world famous heart surgeon, Dr Hans Napier, from
Germany who died in 1998. He presented to a press conference in Germany the
results of his work treating people who had blocked arteries, using the enzyme
Serrapeptase. He reported that he was able to cancel the operations for double,
triple and even quadruple bypasses. He presented two former gymnasts who in
their 70’s were scheduled for by-pass operations, suffering from cardiovascular
disease, as they could ‘hardly walk across the room’. He reported that he was able
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to cancel, because their arteries were now clear. To make the point, the gymnasts
proceeded to do cartwheels across the floor in front of the journalist.
When I related this information on the radio, many people started to take it for
that. Three gentlemen, all scheduled for by-pass operations within a few months,
contacted me to tell me their stories; one 69 year old Morecambe man, one 74 year
old Chadderton man, and the other Rochdale man was also in his seventies. All
three have been reporting back to me over the past 2 years and all three have had
“Just taking 2-3 their by-pass operations cancelled by their specialists, who could find no symptom
that would warrant an operation. Just taking 2-3 doses per day of the Serrapeptase
doses per day of appeared to have cleared their arteries and reduced their Angina manifestations
the Serrapeptase and left them very delighted gentlemen.
appeared to have The Gentleman from Chadderton has now had his 2nd appointment with his
cleared their arteries Specialist and again been given the all clear. That makes it two years in total. He is
and reduced their delighted to be able to travel and told me recently he was on his regular trip 200
miles south to play flat green bowling, which is not available here in the north. He
Angina manifestations
is now delighted to be able to drive south with his wife and bowl for 10 hours.
and left them very
One of the many wonderful benefits is to people with phlegm, catarrh and mucus
delighted gentlemen” problems. I have been selling for about 40 years as a pharmacist a whole range of
Dennis Gore well-known products and sprays for relieving sinus and other congestion. They
do work, but when the person stops they can get what we call a rebound effect
that means it can come back again with a vengeance. With the Serrapeptase, it is
working in a different way and making the mucus material both in the sinuses and
the back of the throat, with the lungs and especially with asthma, much thinner,
which allows the body to dissolve it out quickly. It also stops the inflammation
that is often the cause of the mucus and so it stops it recurring, giving a wonderful
improvement to their lives and from such a natural product.
It really has been a wonderful experience for me as a pharmacist to be able to
offer a working alternative when the traditional pharmaceutical route is not giving
adequate relief and especially when that alternate is proven in studies and already
accepted by the medical establishment in many western countries.
I can only see the use of this expanding as new uses arise nearly every month or so”.
Dennis Gore Aug 2004
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Lungs
“It has helped smokers too. When they cough up a lot of stuff it is likely to persuade
them of the damage they are doing to their health if they continue to smoke.”
Nephritis
Dr Norton cites the case of another patient who was suffering from chronic
“It has greatly nephritis, necessitating high dose steroids. “She was told she would die if she didn’t
improved the quality of take them and had given up all hope of having children,” he said. “She came to
many of my patients’ me because she wanted to reduce the strength of the steroids, Serrapeptase is a
powerful anti-inflammatory without side effects. As a result of taking it, her steroid
lives. I’ve prescribed dosage is reduced from 30 m to 5 m and she is planning a family.”
Serrazyme for those Adhesions
with varicose veins
The saying ‘physician heal thyself’ couldn’t be truer in Dr Norton’s case. He has
on their legs which used the enzyme for himself and members of his family with excellent results.
looked like a bunch “My son had to undergo major surgery for leg lengthening that resulted in painful
of grapes. After a few adhesions. I used chiropractic techniques to work on his legs for eight years, but
the condition remained. Then we tried Serrapeptase. I was amazed when, after a
months they’ve returned
few months, these adhesions vanished.”
with scarcely any sign
Tennis Elbow
of disfigurement”
Chiropractice is a physically demanding profession; practitioners often develop
Dr Simon Norton
‘tennis elbow’. It is a very painful condition, as Dr. Norton knows but, again,
Serrapeptase came to the rescue. Rheumatoid arthritis also responds to this
therapy, keeping pain under control. Dr Norton is also surprised by the speed with
which the enzyme appears to work. “Chelation therapy time has been reduced
from three years to one, and I’ve had patients who were huffing and puffing,
playing bowls in a remarkably short time.”
The clinic’s approach is a holistic one. It aims to encourage people to build their
health by making life style changes and using appropriate supplements. The
silkworm’s secret has yielded a very useful one.
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it on honeymoon with me,” another client who suffered from candida announced. “I
can’t live without it now.”
An advocate of a clean healthy colon, Linda believes many of our ills are due to
clogging our systems with sticky carbohydrates. Serrapeptase acts as a detoxing
agent and reduces pain. “Clients with IBS suddenly realize they haven’t grumbled
for weeks,” Linda confirms. “It’s uphill work convincing people”, says the bubbly
“Clients with IBS therapist. She regrets clients are developing health problems at a younger age,
suddenly realize they often due to diet. “People find talk about enzymes difficult to accept. They’re used
to the instant fix of antibiotics. I tell them they’ll need two tubs of SerraZyme
haven’t grumbled before they see results.” And Linda has great news for men who are concerned
for weeks” with developing prostate trouble. “I had one client who was distressed because
Nurse Linda Tranter it took him ages to pass the smallest amount of urine” she said. “I suggested he
took Serrapeptase and he agreed to give the enzyme a try. He called me recently,
delighted with the results. ‘I’ve only taken two tubs and... well…. its working!’”
Varicose veins, parasites; the one-time sceptic is enthusiastic about the healing
properties of the silkworm’s secret. “I am monitoring its effects and writing my
own paper,” she said. “Personally, I’ve taken Serrapeptase for five months and I
feel fantastic.”
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she says. “Rather like vitamin C therapy or aspirin, it is multi functional.” Her
treatment method usually begins with a cleansing and detox-programme. To this
“I put her onto she will add amino acids and liver support. She then prescribes supplements and
Serrapeptase and nutrients indicated for particular health problems.
other anti coagulants. “I use Serrapeptase for pain control as it is a powerful anti-inflammatory, thus
Her GP is happy for reducing or even eliminating the use of steroids. Currently I am monitoring its use
us to be doing this in controlling high levels of the ‘wrong’ kind of cholesterol. As a nutrient it seems
well accepted, none of my patients appears to have suffered any side effects even
as there is no other when on very high doses.”
drug he can use.”
Ms. Spence is enthusiastic about the role of Serrapeptase in treating venous
Janet Spence - conditions. The problem of blood clots after air travel has been in the news over
Naturopath past months. “I’m prescribing Serrapeptase to patients who are planning a long-
haul flight. They take it two months before departure and another two months
on their return. Some of my elderly patients like to stay on a low dose all the time,
rather like those who take a continual low aspirin dose.”
The anti coagulant drug Warfarin is not well supported by some people. That
presents a dilemma, as they may be suffering from high blood pressure and run
the risk of thrombosis. Ms. Spence is pleased with the progress of one such patient.
“Warfarin was killing her when she came to consult me. I put her onto Serrapeptase
and other anti coagulants. Her GP is happy for us to be doing this, as there is no
other drug he can use. I find this very encouraging and am now monitoring its use
in the treatment of varicose veins. “
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SERRAPEPTASE USERS’ CASE STUDIES
The Following users of Serrapeptase are very happy to share their success
with others. Interviewed by Jenny Pulling.
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back has completely disappeared, while the one on her breast is shrinking. She says
she feels wonderful!”
The Joneses have had their own positive experience with the silkworm’s secret.
About three years ago, Mr Jones had a bad fall. Conscious of his recent hip
replacement, he took the full impact on his left shoulder, which left him in
terrible pain.
Mrs Jones takes up the story: “We were going on a coach holiday to Slovenia
when this pain really flared up. The doctor prescribed an anti inflammatory, but
the side effects were disastrous and my husband stopped taking them.”
Returning to another doctor for a cortisone injection, Mr Jones was told that
“We were amazed the problem was not in his shoulder but his arm. At that point, the couple read
by its power in about Serrapeptase.
dispersing two cysts, “I said to my husband, I’m going to send off for those; I’d rather have £60 less
one on her back and holiday money if you can be pain free. He started taking them 3 weeks before
our holiday and the happy ending is that the pain went away and never came
one on her breast” back. Now he can swing his arms above his head!”
Mr and Mrs Jones
Having proved for themselves the efficacy of Serrapeptase, Mr and Mrs Jones
often suggest it to their clients. And Mrs Jones is an advocate of the low
carbohydrate diet prescribed by Robert Redfern.
“It’s brought my diabetic sugar levels back to normal,” she smiles. “It’s amazing!”
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Up until now I have had to attend hospital to have this build-up cut away
with a laser every 2-6 months. A year ago I had an operation and immediately
afterwards I found Serrapeptase. Although suffering from poor health at that
time the Serrapeptase seems to have reduced the scar tissue and avoided the
“...I got the results of need for another operation or tracheostomy.
an MRI scan that In the past while suffering even from a simple cold I was close to death from
showed the scar tissue choking from mucus plugs. By keeping the scar tissue down and reducing the
mucus I feel Serrapeptase has literally saved my life.
had not returned and I
On Monday the 19th of July I got the results of an MRI scan that showed the scar
am absolutely thrilled” tissue had not returned and I am absolutely thrilled.
S. Varah
Cardiovascular Disease, Prestwich, Manchester
I’m 70 and was scheduled for by-pass surgery. After using Serrapeptase my
surgery was cancelled and my doctor told me I had brand new baby arteries.
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Author’s Testimonials - Robert Redfern
Practically everyone in my family and extended family is taking Serrapeptase
including me. On two occasions I have had a sore throat first thing in the morning.
I have chewed a Serrapeptase tablet and within 30 minutes the sore throat has
completely cleared.
Anne Redfern – My wife was at her wits end with very painful varicose veins. She
even considered surgery much against her own better judgement. Serrapeptase
has left her pain free and the veins have shrunk to a point where she is no longer
bothered with them. She does however have to keep taking a couple to prevent
“My sister-in-law has any return.
suffered untold misery Lucy Redfern – My daughter Lucy sufferers IBS occasionally; now with
with Polycystic Ovaries Serrapeptase she can stop the attack within 24 hours. She suffered mastitis (breast
engorgement) twice while breast feeding her daughter. Within one hour of
(PCOs) and aching taking two tablets she was completely clear and able to carry on feeding. She was
joints for many years... completely clear within two hours on two separate occasions.
The cysts, as well as Sara McLauglin – My sister-in-law has suffered untold misery with Polycystic
the pains, are kept Ovaries (PCOs) and aching joints for many years. She had just about tried
away as long as she everything and felt as bad as a woman can with this problem. The cysts, as well as
the pains, are kept away as long as she takes Serrapeptase.
takes Serrapeptase”
Jasmine McLaughlin – Niece and budding athlete uses the Serrapeptase after
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events or training whenever she gets any muscle pulls or aches. Her brother Zak
suffers from mucus and sore throats that are both immediately dealt with by a
Serrapeptase tablet.
Nora McLaughlin – My mother-in-law, 79 years of age and looking after her
wheelchair bound husband has more that her fair share of backaches and other
pains. As long as she is taking Serrapeptase she is very comfortable but if she runs
out she is on the phone like a shot for more supplies. Still smoking (she says to
relieve the stress) she also has more than her fair share of chest problems in the
winter, that is until Serrapeptase came along to keep her mostly clear. Her life is
unlikely to change but Serrapeptase makes it much more comfortable.
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From Wheelchair To Wings
‘Ripples on water, the texture and detail of the natural world, the myriad
shapes of leaves and plants: because of my poor eyesight I never expected
to see these beauties. They were hidden to me, or limited to my imagination
based on friends’ descriptions. Now everything has changed and I am seeing
the world with fresh eyes.’
This poetic description of Mike Tawse’s regained sight marked a significant chapter
and perhaps the most astonishing in his Serrapeptase Adventure. He describes a
visit to the Lake District as a day ‘full of visual surprises’
‘The idea of texture being visible, as well as tactile, has never made much sense
to me before. Not only was I seeing the beauty of England but everyday objects,
which I used to know only by touch, in completely new ways. It was the first time I
have been able to use my fresh new eyesight for pure pleasure.’
Mike’s Serrapeptase Adventure has now entered its fourth year, relating his
incredible journey, one that has taken him from a purgatory of illness to the joy of
health. “I feel like two different people,” he says. “I can now talk about that person
who was ill from the point of view of the person who is positively not ill.”
This is an inspiring story of one man’s determination to beat the odds and of those
who helped him achieve what once seemed impossible goals. Mike Tawse’s victory
over his life-limiting health condition even persuaded Robert Redfern to rename
his book The ‘Miracle Enzyme is Serrapeptase’.
Robert at Naturally Healthy Publications is responsible for the Serrapeptase
formulations marketed by Good Health Naturally. In the 2006
summer edition of Serrapeptase News he wrote:
“...everything has “I have renamed my book ‘The Miracle Enzyme is Serrapeptase.”
changed and I am I did not do this lightly, as I think the word ‘miracle’ is
generally misused and too easily thrown around,
seeing the world
especially in the nutritional field.
with fresh eyes”
‘If you have read my book and followed my newsletters,
Mike Tawse you may realise why I am so enthusiastic about this
enzyme. I was finally convinced not only to change the
name of the book, but also to create a web site, www.
themiracleenzyme.com to go with it, when the story
of the then 36-year-old Mike Tawse first surfaced.
‘Mike, a cerebral palsy sufferer since birth,
revealed that life was so bad at the end of
2005 he felt he could not endure another
year on a multitude of prescription drugs
that hardly made a difference. I thought
I had heard it all, but his story impressed
me so much I knew that Serrapeptase was
deserving of the name, ‘The Miracle Enzyme.’’
Mike’s adventure story begins in December 2005. The scene is a small ground
floor flat near Manchester University. The 36 year old sits in his wheelchair - as he
has for the previous ten years - and wonders if he will have (or wants) another year
of life. He has had several transient ischaemic attacks (mini strokes), asthma, sinus
tachycardia and various digestive problems so severe that surgery had even been
considered, despite the potential risks.
He is now hardly able to speak, the fluid from his lungs nearly choking him, his
heart and lungs failing. His concerned friends are so anxious they have discussed
what arrangements he wants for his funeral.
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Even at this low peak, Mike refuses to go along with this. He is not one to settle for
bad news. “Friends used to shout at me because I wouldn’t make a will? Did I know
something they didn’t? I’m not sure. Perhaps I was just bloody minded or scared.”
Mike was born with Cerebral Palsy (CP) and although he had battled to live a normal
life, went to school, went to college; the problems that accompany this condition
had overtaken his will. The medical professionals had gradually increased his
medication in a last-ditch attempt to keep him alive and all were failing. It appeared
that he would have only a few years before his body gave way under the strain.
“Friends used to
The turning point came on January 3, 2006, when Mike was persuaded by one of his
shout at me because friends to start taking two Serrapeptase tablets twice a day. This friend met a local
I wouldn’t make a pharmacist, Dennis Gore (‘Dennis the Chemist’), who described the dramatic results
will. Did I know his clients were getting with an amazing product called Serrapeptase from Good
Health Naturally (GHN). He told how an enzyme called serrapeptase was achieving
something they didn’t?
a reputation for its power as an anti-inflammatory, pain reliever and for clearing
I’m not sure. Perhaps inflamed tissue in the body. What really impressed Mike’s friend was the passionate
I was just bloody- way ‘Dennis the Chemist’ spoke of Serrapeptase, pointing out there were no side
minded or scared” effects.
Mike Tawse Moved by the pain Mike was suffering, his friend suggested he give it a try. They
had no proof, but after much research decided there was nothing to lose. What
happened next shook Mike. In just a few days the pain diminished, his breathing
became easier and his lung capacity measurably improved by 300%.
He started a blog, which was to become an ongoing message of inspiration. As he
says: “The reason for putting my story out there was not so much for myself, but it
was worth it if just one person read it and was persuaded to try this route.”
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‘The only major new development I have noticed is not dramatic, or quick, but it is very
exciting, at least to me. Since having surgery in 1984, I have had red keloid - raised,
irregular - scarring, which simply refused to reduce. Now, nearly twenty-two years
later, these scars appeared to be fading in colour and to smooth out a little. I have no
way of knowing how effective Serrapeptase will eventually be, but I am amazed to see
any improvement at all, after such a long time.’
Life was opening up to Mike in ways he had never dreamed. On April 12, 2006
his blog describes how he appeared on an American talk show called, ‘The Power
Hour’. Says Mike: “Joyce Riley, the show’s host, has a strong spiritual faith. One of
the questions she asked me was ‘Do you believe in miracles? I replied: ‘if I didn’t in
the past, I do now.”
In an earlier show a caller had enquired about helping someone with cerebral
palsy. Joyce interviewed Robert Redfern, who described Mike’s experience with
Serrapeptase. She subsequently invited them both onto the show in June 2006.
After Mike’s contribution was completed, Robert Redfern spoke of introducing
Mike to HealthPoint He said: “If I can add just a little bit more to his adventure
then I’m privileged.”
April 22, 2006 Mike happily reports that his condition is stable.
‘Those of you who have asthma will be used to measuring your peak flow regularly.
I have continued to do this, three times a day, despite being free of symptoms for
“I am enjoying being several months now and free of medication for almost as long. I have found it helpful
able to assume that and encouraging to remind myself that the impact of Serrapeptase on my improving
I will feel well and health is actually measurable.
healthy rather than If you listened to my Power Hour interview on April 12th, you will have heard me say
that my peak flow that day was at 580. The remarkable thing, for me, is that it has
having to hope that I
remained stable ever since. Now, it is still 580 never having gone below 560 in the
will be able to make intervening 10 days!’
it through the day”
May 25, 2006. This is a celebratory blog as Mike describes his ‘first twenty steps’.
Mike Tawse
“For several weeks, I have been experimenting with standing, with crutches, but not
had the confidence to walk. After recovering from a stomach bug I got back on my feet
on 24th May thinking I would stand for a few minutes, and that would be that. After
about five minutes, my phone rang so, without conscious thought, I found I had taken
the 20 steps to answer it.
‘This might not seem much, but for me it might as well have been miles. It was yet another
sign I was regaining control over my condition instead of it having control over me.
‘Surgery in my teens had made it hard to walk, especially as I grew heavier. For many
years, I’d been unable to walk at all. Physiotherapists and a multitude of medics had
told me it was too dangerous for my heart and lungs to continue with any form of
mobilisation beyond a wheelchair, even the sort of exercise that many wheelchair
users are capable of.
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Monday July 24th, the following day.
‘My local pharmacy finally collected all my old, unused medication. So now I suppose
it is official: a small step, but a great psychological boost.’
In October 2006, Robert and David visited Mike and recommended MaxiFocus™
for his failing eyesight, Curcumin98™ for his whole system, D-Ribose™ and a new
nutrient, Glyco8+™, to help regenerate his body. They spent most of the time
talking about the amazing impact that Serrapeptase continued to have on Mike.
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‘This is one bit of the whole story nobody understands. Robert Redfern
described Serrapeptase as ‘the miracle enzyme’. It is a description I believe is
well deserved.’
On February 18 2008 Mike celebrated the anniversary of when he stopped his
“I have recently prescription medication and began ‘a life free of toxins… a life to be lived and
discovered that many not just survived’
of the symptoms were ‘This anniversary reminds me that the search for good health has much more to
known, and even offer than freedom from illness. It is as much about new insight as new hope.
expected, side effects ‘Every day Joyce and Dave of ‘The Power Hour’ remind me that Knowledge is
of all the prescription Power. I believe that knowledge, freely and honestly shared, is a gift and it can
medications, which I be an inspiration. Imagine what we could ALL achieve if each one of us accepted
the gift and opportunity to inspire just one other person. My Serrapeptase
took before serrapeptase
Adventure and the kindness of those who enable and inspire it, continue to
rescued me” provide proof of what can be achieved when knowledge is shared as a gift.’
Mike Tawse Mike’s story is a blend of personal determination and the support of others.
It is one that begins in despair and illness and progresses to hope and health
through the fortuitous discovery of Serrapeptase and collaboration with
Naturally Healthy Publications’ Robert Redfern. The journey which began in
2005 has now reached the point where the unexpected becomes the accepted.
Throughout the past year Mike has continued his blog, recording his thoughts
on disability and charting further positive developments.
“My own experiences have taught me that living with a disability, whilst not
being dominated by it, requires a delicate blend of personal determination and
the support of others,” he says.
January 3rd 2008, marked the second anniversary of the day when Mike first
took Serrapeptase, ‘the first day of my third year of adventure. This was a day
which, just a few short years ago, I could not reasonably have expected to see.
On February 18th, another anniversary: the first full day of his third year without
prescription medication! ‘For me, this second anniversary of freedom from
prescription medication is, in some ways, even more significant’.
He adds: ‘I have recently discovered that many of the symptoms were known,
and even expected, side effects of all the prescription medications, which I took
before Serrapeptase rescued me.’
This was quite a momentous day for Mike because he also discovered he
could harness the power of HealthPoint, alone. ‘I am able to do this by means
of the ear clips which come with the machine, allowing me to overcome the
limitations of normal dexterity which are signatures of cerebral palsy.
Mike notes the ‘amazing level of relaxation’ comparable with that experienced
earlier in the expert hands of the Good Health Naturally team. ‘If it continues to
work as well, despite my lack of expertise, then I will be thrilled.’
On March 5th, Mike is musing on what has led to the remarkable improvement
in his eyesight, developed since November 2006. ‘I will be fascinated if a
definitive medical opinion ever emerges. I believe that the improvements in
my eyesight and visual perception are perhaps among the most remarkable
elements of My Serrapeptase Adventure.
Mike did a photo shoot in April, something which can present difficulties
for many people with spastic forms of cerebral palsy, he tells us. Because of
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sufferers’ tendency to flinch and blink in response to the camera flash, it is hard
to obtain good quality photographs. Mike thanks photographer, Matt, for his
persistence and ingenuity. The results speak for themselves.
It was ‘Keep Fit’ time in June 2008 when Mike renewed his gym membership. A
month later there is a happy blog when, on 24th July he is allowed to use the
abdominal toning machine without supervision. This proves his core muscle
strength had improved immensely.
When In August 2008 the Great Britain Olympic team emerged with flying
colours, Mike blogged of his own triumph. As he watches the BBC’s coverage
of the sporting events he notices something very exciting. For the first time
he can recognise individual athletes and follow them as they move. Mike had
been commenting on his improved eyesight since November 2006, noting how
it had moved to ‘within normal range’ since 2007. But even he was surprised
by this alteration. As he says: ‘It is a real pleasure to be able to understand
what everyone around me is talking about when they try to convince me how
exciting their chosen sport can be.’
In late autumn, Mike was looking forward to the exciting challenges he felt certain
2009 would hold. Then in November, Joyce Riley of the Power Hour recorded
her personal view of his Serrapeptase Adventure, spanning the early days to the
present day. As Mike writes: ‘it reminded me of how My Serrapeptase Adventure
started. It was Joyce’s interview with Robert Redfern that gave me the information
I needed and the confidence to try Serrapeptase for the first time. This was long
before my eyesight became good enough to read the information for myself.’
They say life begins at forty. However, when you have been born with a
condition that has involved a multitude of drugs in an attempt to treat its
symptoms, attaining that age seems tenuous. When Mike woke up to his
birthday in 2009 he realised he had made it. He was reminded once again that
“I would like to thank the truest measure of good and improving health is not expressed in moments
Robert Redfern for of personal drama. Perhaps
it is the ability to enjoy those
his inspiring work pleasures of life, which many
with Serrapeptase people take for granted.
and I am sure that This is the beginning of another
he will continue to bright new decade in his life and
bring hope to people marks yet another milestone in
around the world!” his inspiring journey. The next
stage is when he ‘takes wing’ and
Mike Tawse flies back to his country of birth,
the USA, and to Canada where he
was lovingly fostered. It is a trip he
never thought would be possible
in the poorly condition he suffered
until 2006.
‘I would like to thank Robert
Redfern for his inspiring work with
Serrapeptase and I am sure that
he will continue to bring hope to
people around the world!’
Jenny Pulling
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