My Serrapeptase Adventure

The film: We Become Silent, is essential viewing for anyone who believes in health freedom and the right to life. It is becoming more obvious, by the day, that the health system is, in fact, dominated by corporate greed and control. It is a system in which good health outcomes are much less of a priority than most people believe or would want them to be. The true goal is mass control. My own struggle to overcome the power of this system led me to call myself: The Health-Care Survivor and to be sure that life and health are far too precious to be abdicated  to an industry.

I am grateful to Good Health News TV and Naturally Healthy Publications for alerting me to this film.

(Updated 15/7/10)

I would like to thank Naturally Healthy Publications for issuing the following press release.

Mike Tawse: The Health-Care Survivor

EEC, Stop killing me… with your Undemocratic Directives

The one-way journey to Switzerland has been a constant feature in the press over recent years. Relatives of those who have upheld their ‘right to die’ have had media coverage and public sympathy has been on their side. But what about the right to live with vitality and to possess natural good health? The right of individual choice between a life that is led abundantly or precariously survived? True health is far more than freedom from disease, it is defined clearly by W.H.O. as being:

‘Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity’.

Part of that right is to be able to purchase life enhancing natural food supplements. Something a critical mass would expect to enjoy is being destroyed by EEC regulators in the pockets of, or at least under the influence, paid representatives of, drug and pharmaceutical companies. These agencies are hell bent on reducing the freedom of making our own informed choices. Consumers are being forced to plead for the fundamental right to life; people like Mike Tawse may die without key nutritional supplements. For if these draconian laws come into being that, is exactly how it will be. Mike’s story charts a journey from death’s door to a joyful and fulfilling existence. For years his body struggled to survive the onslaught of up to fourteen different pharmaceutical drugs. Born with cerebral palsy, he suffered attendant cardio/respiratory problems. The medical professionals gradually increased his medication in a last-ditch attempt to keep him alive and were failing. It appeared that he would have only a few years before his body gave way to the strain. The turning point came when Mike was persuaded by one of his friends to start taking an enzyme called serrapeptase, which was achieving a reputation for its power as an anti-inflammatory, pain reliever and for clearing inflamed tissue in the body. Mike’s response was incredibly swift. His lung function and heart rate returned to normal, even the condition of his skin seemed improved. As the months passed and he took increasing responsibility for his well being, Mike stopped taking his prescription medications. He learned that many of his symptoms were known, and even expected, side effects of all these medications, which he took before turning to serrapeptase. A visit to his doctor and checks of his heart function, blood pressure and lung function, confirmed them as normal. It was agreed that he was very unlikely to need prescription medication ever again and even less to want it. The young man who sat in a wheelchair, wondering when he was going to die and whether he actually cared, recently celebrated another birthday. He said:

‘The search for good health has so much more to offer than freedom from illness. It is as much about new insight as new eyesight and as much about new hope as new health…… It is impossible for a man to be truly free if he will not think for himself… Mike Tawse.’

The ban on nutritional supplements would cause thousands of people distress and close many health food stores. Most serious of all, it could undermine the most fundamental right of everyone: to live long and healthily. The right to life and health is a legal right according to The European Convention on Human Rights and yet the unelected bureaucrats arbitrarily seek to take away these rights without any investigation of the safety of the nutrients, many which have been safely used for over 50 years. Despite this, these bureaucrats, demand that an impossible amount of over £100,000 is spent by any supplier to prove their worth and safety, without considering the implications for sufferers such as Mike Tawse. Written with the help of writer, Jenny Pulling to whom I offer grateful thanks.

Contact Mike at: www.serrapeptaseadventure.ws/

Contact: Robert Redfern Robert@goodhealth.nu Tel: 0208 133 0915 www.MyRightToLife.com

© 2010 Naturally Healthy Publications

Updated 2/7/10)

The Health-Care Survivor is now on Facebook. I am pleased to announce that I have started a Fan Page on Facebook, and I look forward to welcoming you to join the discussion.

The page will include headlines, snippets from, and links to, all new posts on all my websites, so that you can keep up with the latest news in one place. I am looking forward to writing brand new content that will be published for Facebook Fans first.

From the beginning, My Serrapeptase Adventure has been a combination of personal determination, with the willingness of people from around the world, to share their knowledge, experience and inspiration. In a spirit of continuing collaboration, I am looking forward to taking part in discussions.

The diverse content of my websites will provide a rich source of topics to get the conversation started, but I am also looking forward to discussing related articles, books, blogs, video, radio and other news stories and I am sure that new subjects will develop, over time.

Please become a fan. I will look forward to welcoming you to the discussion. You are also welcome to follow me on Twitter.

The search for good health has so much more to offer than freedom from illness. It is as much about new insight as new eyesight and as much about new hope as new health.

Mike Tawse My Serrapeptase Adventure

The differences between disability and handicap do not come from the choice of acceptable language; they depend upon the gifts of understanding, acceptance and responsibility. Whatever disability or difficulty I face, can never become a true handicap if I acknowledge two fundamental truths: First, I must understand the limitations imposed upon me by my disabling condition. Then, I must accept my responsibility to overcome them.

Mike Tawse The Disability Maze Books

If I have the energy to complain, then I have something for which to be grateful, but if I have no reason to complain, I should, surely, be grateful for that. If, on the most difficult of days, I can appreciate my freedom to complain, then I find fewer reasons to do so.

Mike Tawse Thought For The Day

It is a great gift to be able to learn from other people, but any lesson that is worth learning will be strengthened, not weakened, if you have the courage to question it. If you do not, you will form no opinions of your own and your choices will be controlled by whoever is allowed to fill your mind.

Mike Tawse Thought For The Day

It is impossible for a man to be truly free if he will not think for himself, or to fully confine one who will.

Mike Tawse Thought For The Day

Do not fear the past; you have already survived it, and its lessons may deepen your understanding. Do not fear the future; you have not reached it, but its potential may inspire your resolve. You may choose to change today, but choose with care; by tomorrow your choices will be the lessons of yesterday.

Mike Tawse Thought For The Day

(Updated 28/6/10)

In recent weeks, I have been learning about the awesome power of magnesium. My interest was sparked when I heard two interviews on The Power Hour. The first was with Dr Mark Sircus, author of: Transdermal Magnesium Therapy. The second featured the author of: The Magnesium Miracle, Dr Carolyn Dean.

Magnesium is known to be extremely important in more than 300 processes throughout the body, needed to maintain good health, but doctors are often unaware that their patients are deficient in magnesium having, largely, overlooked this vital mineral. It may seem shocking that laboratory blood tests are not the most effective way to measure magnesium, even when a specific test is ordered.

My understanding of Dr Sircus’ work suggests that, when the blood levels of magnesium are checked, it is likely that the results are less useful than one might expect them to be. The level of magnesium in the blood is so significant to good health that it will be leached from cells throughout the body, so that it can be deposited into the blood. This means that a test can report adequate levels in the bloodstream, even when cellular magnesium levels are significantly enough depleted to be contributing to decreased function, within the body, and, therefore, to poor health.

I have decided to begin magnesium supplementation, using Ancient Minerals Magnesium Gel Plus. Although magnesium is used in more than 300 processes, I am not expecting the results to be dramatic, but I hope that I will see an improvement in my general health. It is worth remembering, however, that I have been pleasantly surprised by better than expected results, throughout My Serrapeptase Adventure. With this in mind, I understand that Ancient Minerals Magnesium Gel Plus:

• Restores cellular magnesium levels
• Acts as a cellular protector
• Supports detoxification
• Relieves aches and pains
• Improves mood and relieves stress
• Encourages healthy skin tissue

I am hopeful that magnesium will help with all these issues but, as always, I look forward to learning what the full impact of Ancient Minerals Magnesium Gel Plus will be. I will keep you fully informed of my progress. (Updated 29/3/10)

Here comes another year… prescription free, vaccine free and feeling great! Today is February 18, 2010, the first day of my fifth year of freedom from the ‘toxic cocktail’ of prescription medication. It is not quite so long since my last vaccination, but with each passing day, and year, I am confident that I have made the right decision, for myself, to avoid both.

Before the start of My Serrapeptase Adventure, I believed that my health, and even my survival, was dependant upon a regimen of prescriptions. As I look forward to a fifth year of naturally sustained good health, one of the strongest lessons of my adventure is brought into focus, once again. It is so clear, and obvious that I should have known it from the start. Good health is the human body’s natural state. The best way to support this is as naturally as possible.

Some readers, and even some of my friends, have asked me if I am now against medical treatment, and the many good people who practice medicine, with a genuine desire to help people. The short answer is: NO. I have benefited from medical and surgical treatments in the past and I would not wish to deny them to anyone who needs them.

My Serrapeptase Adventure has convinced me that it is prescription medication, and the worldwide systems designed to reinforce our dependence upon it, that should be called ‘alternative medicine’. If good health is our natural, balanced state, then the goal of health-care should be to maintain that balance, or to return us to it, as naturally as possible. This approach still allows for medical and surgical treatments, when they are necessary, but they should be considered to be useful alternatives, and not assumed to be the only acceptable options.

I would like to thank the many people around the world who continue to enable and inspire My Serrapeptase Adventure. It may be the story of one person, but it is the gift of many. It is my privilege to have the opportunity to share it with you. (Updated 18/2/10)

Yesterday, it was announced that The National Pandemic Flu Service is to close, due to a drop in the number of swine flu cases and in the number of people using the service.

When I was invited to take part in The Power Hour, on August 6, 2009, I discussed my personal choice not to accept the swine flu vaccination that is offered in the UK. The following day I wrote that:

• My Serrapeptase Adventure has freed me from the ‘toxic cocktail’ of prescription medication, so it makes little sense to me to accept a vaccination that is not compulsory
• I am not convinced that the risk of swine flu is significant enough, to merit unnecessary medical intervention
• I am concerned about the potentially negative impact of some of the individual ingredients, listed in the vaccines offered in the UK
• I am most concerned that it will not be possible to determine the long-term effects of this vaccination until it has been in long-term use, but there are a growing number of reports of negative reactions among people who have been vaccinated
• Since I do not have any means to independently evaluate all the available scientific data, I have decided that I will not take a vaccine, the benefits of which are at least as uncertain as the risks

As always, I will continue to be happy to learn, if any conclusive evidence becomes available, but I am as certain as I can be that the choice I must make is to vaccinate or to stay healthy. It is an easy choice for me to make. I choose health every time.

My Serrapeptase Adventure August 7, 2009

I am very pleased that The National Pandemic Flu Service, for England, has now closed. My hope, however unlikely, is that there will be considerably less hype, when we face a similar situation in the future. (Updated 11/2/10)

Now that the focus of My Serrapeptase Adventure is moving towards detailed research and writing books, including The Disability Maze Books, I have decided to complete Anthony Robbins’ Get The Edge audio programme again. My intention is to give myself a renewed focus and determination to succeed.

The first time I completed Get The Edge was at the beginning of 2006, at about the same time as my adventure started. At that time, I needed to rebuild my confidence and strengthen my resolve, to take responsibility for my health and well being, after many years of illness. The result was My Serrapeptase Adventure, and the confidence to accept the opportunity and the challenge that I believe has saved my Life.

My goal, this time, thankfully, is less dramatic. In order to move towards sustained research and writing, I need to be more disciplined about the time I dedicate to writing and reading every day. My Serrapeptase Adventure has allowed me to write intermittently, until now. It continues to be a pleasure to share my adventure with you, by posting details of any new developments.

The research for my books and into the scientific basis of My Serrapeptase Adventure will require a level of sustained concentration that I have not needed, or attempted, for many years. It is a challenge to which I am very much looking forward. So, what does this have to do with Get The Edge? The programme helped me to set my focus and to learn to trust in my own innate determination, at one of the most challenging and exciting times in my life. My hope, now, is that re-familiarising myself with some of the simple, but extraordinarily powerful, tools devised and presented by Robbins, will provide me with a welcome confidence boost.

The sleeve notes ask:

What do you really need to maximize the quality of your life?

From the sleeve of Get The Edge (2000) – Anthony Robbins

I have found the tools contained within Get The Edge, to be challenging but logical – A great combination. This is not the newest of Anthony Robbins’ products, but I still believe it is the best I have heard, so far. I am looking forward to all that I may discover this time. (Updated 20/1/10)

When I wrote that:

I want to understand the processes by which a proteolytic enzyme, Serrapeptase, started and sustained, what I am certain is a life-saving cascade of changes, by which I have returned to and surpassed the good health I once enjoyed.

I received more e-mails and questions than I have for a very long time. Most people were asking why, if I am happy to describe Serrapeptase as The ‘Miracle’ Enzyme, I am so determined to understand how it works, what its impact has been and, more interestingly, what its potential may be.

I am in no doubt that Serrapeptase is deserving of its title, given to it by Robert Redfern, The Serrapeptase Guy, who renamed his book: The ‘Miracle’ Enzyme is Serrapeptase, after hearing of My Serrapeptase Adventure in 2006 and included my remarkable return to good health in the 2009 edition.

The assumption that many people seem to be making is that in order to accept something as a miracle, one must suspend the powers of reason and critical thinking. I do not agree.

Consider the awe-inspiring beauty of a sunset. I understand how the visible colours are produced by light, refracted by atmospheric conditions and the angle of the sun, compared with my position on the surface of the earth. Despite this rudimentary understanding of physics, I am inspired by every sunset I see. In the years before my return to health, I was able to enjoy the beauty of sunsets, even when my eyesight was at its weakest. Now that my eyesight is so much better and I can see small details, beauty on such a massive scale still inspires me. The miracle, for me, is not how the colours are created, but that they have such an effect upon me.

I am convinced that the better I understand Serrapeptase, the more I will see that it is The ‘Miracle’ Enzyme. The first time I took Serrapeptase, my only hope was that it would be an effective painkiller. Within a matter of days, I was learning by joyful personal experience, that it had started a cascade of improvements in my health that I believe saved my life. My Serrapeptase Adventure has freed me from the ‘toxic cocktail’ of prescription medication. I continue to be free of chronic pain, my lung and heart conditions have disappeared and my eyesight and visual perception have improved beyond anything I could have imagined. Neither I, nor anyone who knew me at that time expected or understood that a single enzyme could have such a life-changing impact. I cannot think of a better description of a miracle.

Serrapeptase was discovered in the early 1970’s and it is now in wide clinical use throughout Europe and Asia as a viable alternative to salicylates, ibuprofen (sold as an OTC in the USA.) and the more potent NSAIDs. Serrapeptase is an anti-inflammatory, proteolytic enzyme isolated from the micro-organism, Serratia E15 and has no inhibitory effects on prostaglandins, is devoid of gastrointestinal side effects and offers a sensible alternative.

This immunologically active enzyme is completely bound to the alpha 2 macroglobulin in biological fluids. Histological studies reveal powerful anti-inflammatory effects of this naturally occurring enzyme. The silkworm has a special relationship with the Serratia E15 micro-organisms in its intestines. The enzymes secreted by the bacteria in silkworm intestines have the ability to dissolve avital tissue, but have no detrimental effect on the host’s living cells. Thus by dissolving the silkworm’s protective cocoon (avital tissue), the winged creature is able to emerge and fly away.

The mechanisms of action of Serrapeptase, at the sites of various inflammatory processes consist fundamentally of a reduction of the exudative phenomena and an inhibition of the release of the inflammatory mediators. This peptidase induces fragmentation of fibrinous aggregates and reduces the viscosity of exudates, thus facilitating drainage of these products of the inflammatory response and thereby promoting the tissue repair process. Studies suggest that Serrapeptase has a modulatory effect on specific acute phase proteins that are involved in the inflammatory process.

Although my recovery is an amazing gift, my improved eyesight and still improving visual perception is different. My eyesight was impaired from birth, as a direct result of the congenital impact of cerebral palsy. This means that improvements in my sight, and particularly in my visual perception, represent the development of new abilities that are even more remarkable than the recovery of old ones.

Does this mean that the remarkable enzyme, Serrapeptase, can overcome the impact of congenital brain damage? There is now some research, based upon studies of newborns, suggesting that inflammation may be amongst the underlying causes of cerebral palsy. One indicator for this was the elevated level of inflammatory cytokines. I am not yet sure that it is possible to extrapolate from this that reducing the level of inflammation in adulthood, could help to mediate the effect of congenital damage, but am sure that it is a question worth asking, and that the answer will be a fascinating one to find.

I believe that miracles are given to us as gifts. They are not to be passively accepted, but they provide unexpected opportunities to gain new understanding. It is for this reason that I am sure that Serrapeptase is The ‘Miracle’ Enzyme and that I can look forward to understanding the miracle. (Updated 15/1/10)

Today is January 3, 2010. Welcome to the fifth year of My Serrapeptase Adventure. I look forward to sharing all the milestones and new developments of the year ahead, but I hope that this year will take a new and exciting direction.

It is now time for me to build upon the firm foundations of the past four years of naturally sustained good health, and to put them to good use. Throughout my adventure, I have continued to be fascinated to learn all that I can. During this year I will be embarking upon formal and detailed research. I will publish a full description of the project in the next week or two. My intention is to explore the scientific background to the two distinct elements of my adventure, so far.

I want to understand the processes by which a proteolytic enzyme, Serrapeptase, started and sustained, what I am certain is a life-saving cascade of changes, by which I have returned to and surpassed the good health I once enjoyed.

Although my recovery is an amazing gift, my improved eyesight and still improving visual perception is different. My eyesight was impaired from birth, as a direct result of the congenital impact of cerebral palsy. This means that improvements in my sight, and particularly in my visual perception, represent the development of new abilities that are even more remarkable than the recovery of old ones.

I am also determined to complete the writing of most, if not all, of The Disability Maze Books, this year.

I am sure that these are ambitious goals, but I am thrilled to be able to start a new year and a new decade, with the confidence to set them, and to build upon the foundations of good health.

Do not fear the past; you have already survived it, and its lessons may deepen your understanding. Do not fear the future; you have not reached it, but its potential may inspire your resolve. You may choose to change today, but choose with care; by tomorrow your choices will be the lessons of yesterday.

Mike Tawse

Quotation from Thought For The Day: New Year’s Day, 2010.

(Updated 3/1/10)

Key Events Of 2009

This year has been one in which my condition has remained stable, with some improvements, but it has been one in which my confidence has grown considerably.

January 3rd marked the first full day of the fourth year of My Serrapeptase Adventure.

February 18th was another milestone. It was the first full day of my fourth year, free from the ‘toxic cocktail’, popularly known as prescription medication.

I continue to be inspired by the fact that Serrapeptase began to free me from my symptoms within hours, and then, within weeks, from the medications, which I now believe may have been known and expected to cause, or worsen them.

April: On April 17th, as part of my research, I visited my optometrist. My intention was to discuss the technicalities of the test procedures, used by optometrists in the UK.

As I have said before, it is often difficult to convert the scores given by visual acuity tests, into useful information for daily life. When one tries to apply this information to daily life, it becomes very difficult to find agreement, even amongst professionals, about the best way to do this.

After some detailed, and very useful, discussion our conversation turned to my own condition and I was offered an unexpected eye test. My improving eyesight is one of the most remarkable hallmarks of My Serrapeptase Adventure.

The tests showed that my eyesight has remained stable, with the possibility of a very slight improvement in my near acuity, used for reading. The optometrist suggested that although the mechanics of my sight were stable, it was clear that I was finding the reading test much easier, and that this might indicate an improvement in my visual perception.

For the first time, I am delighted that the optometrist suggested that the improvement in my visual perception is worthy of further research.

May: On May 6th, I received a reply, from The Institute Of Optometry, to some of my questions. The Institute is not able to offer specific advice about my condition, or to comment upon the details of my adventure, thankfully, the information I have received includes a detailed explanation of two widely used measures of distance visual acuity: The Snellen Chart and notation, most used in the UK and The LogMar Chart and notation, most used in North America.

The advantage of The LogMar rather than the traditional Snellen notation is that LogMar allows analysis of visual acuity scores more effectively and comparisons of results more precisely.

I am still hopeful that I will find an equally logical scale, which can be used to interpret near acuity results. I am still looking for an opportunity to learn more about the processes and impact of visual perception upon the way I can now see and understand the world around me.

June: The day that sparks flew was June 15th. I was narrowly missed by a lightning strike. Once I recovered from the shock of such an enormously loud sound, and bright flash, I realised that even this drama was another opportunity to learn more about my improving health.

It is difficult to imagine that there is anyone who would not have been shocked by such an experience. Cerebral palsy still makes me prone to jump (spasm) in response to unexpected sounds, or suddenly changing light levels, so, of course, I jumped at least twice… and it hurt for a few seconds. My surprise came, when I realised what my body was not doing.

Since the earliest days of My Serrapeptase Adventure, I have been thrilled that I do not jump as much as I used to, and that when I do, it does not usually hurt any more. On this rare occasion when I did have spasms, which hurt, I expected my body to respond similarly to the way it would have, when painful spasms were a daily event. Thankfully, I was wrong. The spasms only lasted for a few seconds, rather than the several hours, with which I was so familiar. Even more surprisingly, they did not spread throughout my body, or lock my spine.

July: In July, I made it to my 40th birthday! At the time, I wrote:

Now, more than halfway through the fourth year of My Serrapeptase Adventure, as I look ahead to my fourth decade of life and beyond, it still amazes me to know that I have a future.

My joy does not come from reaching a certain age. It is drawn from countless gifts of time, kindness and opportunities to learn, which My Serrapeptase Adventure continues to represent. …I have been given another opportunity to reflect on the awesome power of the determination of people who are willing to share their knowledge and experience to make each day better and each person stronger.

July was also the time for me to renew my gym membership, which was another boost to my confidence.

August: On August 6th, I had the pleasure of being invited, to join The Power Hour, to update the show’s regular listeners with my progress. I also discussed my decision not to accept the swine flu vaccination.

On August 14th, my gym session was very successful and it offered me the best evidence, so far, of my progress.

The weight, or resistance, used in every exercise has been significantly increased, making the exercises more difficult and therefore, I hope, more effective. The largest single increase has been to the resistance setting for the abdominal toning machine, which has been doubled.

For the first time ever, I was able to get out of my wheelchair to use one of the machines (known as a hand bike) which until now has had to be adjusted so that I can use it while staying in my wheelchair, for safety reasons. Although the exercise itself has not changed, the fact that I am able to use another one of the machines (in a seated position) in exactly the same way as any other gym member would do, marks another milestone for me.

September: On September 4th I received information, from a qualified source, which suggests that I may, at least, have good enough reason to be relieved to be free of some, if not all, of the medications.

It is not at all surprising that the information I have been given is full of qualifications and caveats, but set against the background of my own experience, I believe that the message is as clear as I can expect it to be, in the circumstances. At the time, I wrote:

My intention here is not to imply cause and effect between specific medications and the symptoms from which My Serrapeptase Adventure has rescued me, as this information is far too limited to form the basis of any firm conclusions. However, I do believe that it offers a fascinating glimpse of why my health improved so dramatically, once I was able, safely to stop taking prescription medication.

October: On October 14th I was honoured to receive a video from Robert Redfern, author of The ‘Miracle’ Enzyme is Serrapeptase – The 2nd Gift from Silkworms. In the video, Robert discusses my adventure so far, and, modestly, gives a glimpse of his part in it.

On October 28th, I was thrilled to receive the 2009 edition of Robert’s book, which introduces my adventure with the title, From Wheelchair To Wings.

It is an amazing compliment to have my story shared in this way.

December: By December 1st I found the confidence to answer some recurring questions that people have asked, in different ways, since the start of my adventure.

I am often asked if I will want, or need, to take Serrapeptase and my other natural supplements for the rest of my life. My answer is:

… The four years of My Serrapeptase Adventure, so far, have been filled with:

• Life-changing, and measurable, improvements in my health
• The opportunity to move away from medically controlled symptoms towards naturally sustained good health
• The gift of learning from remarkable people around the world
• The pleasure of seeing the awe-inspiring beauty of the world with fresh eyes in stunning detail, which I never thought would be possible
• The welcome challenge of looking forward to a future filled with opportunities, which I would not have dared to dream about before the start of My Serrapeptase Adventure

I am sure that most people would agree with me that these are reasons to celebrate, but I am confident that there are more to come…

I am left in no doubt that I will need, and be happy, to take Serrapeptase forever.

2009 was a year of stability and growing confidence. It has also convinced me that I am now ready to put my gift of naturally good health to good use. Next year, I am looking forward to concentrating upon research. I am also determined to complete the writing of a number of books.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has continued to enable and inspire My Serrapeptase Adventure. (Updated 31/12/09)

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