What Our Participants Are Saying

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“Dana’s Start a New YOU!® Program, held at Sunny Dawn Acres in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, is absolutely beautiful and peaceful. I needed that. I so desperately needed someone who could help me meet my goals, be able to walk with me at my pace, accept my fears of change, my fears of relapse, my pain, and my absolute utter depression. She was all that and more. Every step of the way she was supportive, by my side, and leading. Whenever I needed to physically or mentally stop and regroup, she stopped right along with me. She was quiet and unobtrusive, encouraging and honest, at just the right times. I truly appreciated the morning reflections, the juice cleanse, exercise, cooking classes, and the hikes and walks by the river. And I FEEL Great! My entire experience with Dana at Sunny Dawn Acres was one that has changed my life in a way that I have always dreamed. I am grateful for her and that she has cooperated with God to make her dreams come true.” 

– T. C.

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“The environment at Sunny Dawn Acres is peaceful and simplistic in its beauty, allowing one to really concentrate and enjoy the nutritional teachings of Ms. Dana West. The program assists in breaking food addictions, and awakens the pallet to true tastes. Digestive walks along the flowing creek and rolling mountains allows you to get back into nature while aiding digestion. It is a plan that addresses all aspects of care. Myself, a diabetic, went from blood sugar levels consistently in the 300s to normal in just a week. It was truly amazing!” 

– T. F. 

 

“I attended Dana’s Start a New YOU!® Health Retreat upon the recommendation of my doctor, Tamra Cox. In ten days, I was able to get off prednisone by taking supplements for my adrenal system, get my diabetes under control and off my medication through appropriate diet and exercise, cure a reoccurring UTI without antibiotics, get rid of brain fog, and improve my breathing (I am asthmatic). Tamra and Dana make an excellent team for lifestyle transition. They worked together to form an appropriate individualized treatment plan. Eating food from the health food store alone will not heal the body. Understanding the digestive system is the key. The atmosphere at Sunny Dawn Acres is very relaxing. The accommodations are excellent. The presentations go into detail as to why each step is necessary for the “NEW YOU” to emerge. Dana gives you activities to work through with each step of the plan. I especially appreciated the individual attention each person receives. The class is small, so there are plenty of opportunities to ask questions. I give Sunny Dawn Acres a 5-star review.” 

– W. F.

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“It was an absolute privilege to join Dana’s Start a New YOU! Program. I suffer from chronic inflammation, obesity, sedentariness, and a long list of diseases. I am not a cook, but I enjoyed the cooking classes which gave me confidence that I really can cook healthy plant-based meals. I learned the importance of exercise to successfully meet my goals. I learned how to reverse many of my health challenges, including diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. I also lost weight and have continued to do so as I have continued to work with Dana. I have really enjoyed Dana’s Programs and highly recommend it to anyone who wants to improve their health. Dana’s Programs are not a quick-fix, it takes time to make changes. At the time of this writing, I have worked with Dana for over a year, and have lost over 75 pounds, feel great and am off all medication!”

– J. D.

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“I suffered from chronic generalized anxiety, shortness of breath, severe eye inflammation, acid reflux, and was a sitting duck for heart attack. I knew I needed to change my lifestyle but felt overwhelmed about where to start. I had heard of Dana West and decided to work with her. 

The difference in my health and attitude is amazing. I have more energy, less brain fog, sleep better, and eat nutritious food that I actually like (I was a notoriously life-long picky eater). Starting a daily exercise program and particularly taking walks outdoors has helped reduce my anxiety and has been beneficial in strengthening my lungs.

My medical practitioners agree with me that Dana has significantly helped me – I am no longer a candidate for a cardiac event; my eye inflammation has dramatically been reduced; and I no longer need medication for acid reflux, and as a bonus, I lost 10 pounds.” 

–  J. M.

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“At the end of 2019 I had an x-ray for finger pain and was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. Medications helped the swelling some but did not completely control it or the fatigue and joint pain that plagued me to the point I was considering a career switch. 

In early 2022 Dr. Mills told me some patients achieved complete remission through diet and lifestyle changes. He referred me to Dana West. The eating plan was drastically different from how I had been eating and the first month was very hard. I drastically cut back on meat consumption and cut out dairy completely. I struggled with cravings for cheese, sugar, and junk food, but about 3 weeks into the plan, my swelling all but disappeared. It just went away. Cravings or no cravings, that was motivating. The hunger and cravings lessened during the second month and now are completely gone. At the end of the second month, I noticed my energy levels were higher than they have been in years. Since starting this plan, I’ve only walked and gardened, but about 50 pounds have fallen off. 

I never dreamed I’d have results like this in a matter of months. The difference is amazing. No swelling, no fatigue, and little to no pain. I have my life back. No pork roast, bowl of queso, or candy bar is worth giving that up. I am incredibly grateful to both Dana and Dr. Mills for all their help and support.” 

– S. H.

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“I was diagnosed with early diabetes and was more than a bit scared at the prospects of my future. With the help of Dana, I found that this did not have to have a horrible ending like I’d always heard. I was surprised diet and exercise could not only control my blood sugars but could even reverse my diagnosis. Within one month, I saw big improvements in my numbers and not just my blood sugars! Everything had drastically improved! My doctor was shocked at how quickly I had a turn around. Over the next year I lost 50 lbs., reversed diabetes, and feel so much better in every aspect of my life! Without the support and help from Dana, I don’t know if I would have gotten as far as I have!”

– M. F.

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“In Dana‘s Start a New YOU! Program, I am learning more about health. I knew quite a bit before starting this program, however, I suffer from autoimmune arthritis that prevented me from being able to move my fingers well and even had a trigger thumb and at times is crippling. And even with my healthy diet and lifestyle, the arthritis continued to get worse. 

Just three months into the program, I could make a fist and move all my joints without pain.  I am excited to see if I can completely reverse my autoimmune and inflammation problems, by making even more needed changes to my lifestyle, guided by Dana through her wonderful program. 

Right now, In Dana’s program, I am learning more about how to utilize the sun throughout the day to help with setting my master clock, regulating my metabolism, helping improve digestion, increase energy, and improve the quality of my sleep, among other things.  Daily digestive walks, also is giving my digestive system a boost. Learning to eat less, by deliberately choosing to use portion control, is making a notable and positive difference in my overall health.  I can still do better with portion control, but I have made progress, for which I am grateful. Dana instills in us, this is a journey, not an isolated event.

I have incorporated intermittent fasting to regenerate healthy stem cells, so I can handle a wider variety of food without my body attacking or turning on itself.

Even though I am an avid health nut, I am learning something new in every training. Dana is well-versed in what she presents, and especially so when it comes to autoimmune/inflammatory diseases and diabetes.  Dana is well researched, and she has a way of presenting her information that is simple to understand, riveting, attention grabbing, personable, encouraging, and very positive and upbeat.  Her presentations are a delight! 

I think anyone could and will benefit from the Start a New YOU!, even if they well-versed and know a lot about health. This is a great program for both spiritual and physical health. Dana gives a fantastic, all-around complete health package to anyone interested.  Her program is superb, and one of the best out there!  I highly recommend it!  Go for it!  You won’t be sorry!” 

– D.S.