My name is Bill Henshall and this is my story.
Late in 2010, after hearing about the Dutch maestro Andre Rieu’s vertigo
condition, I sent him a letter together with a number of exercises that I felt
may assist his return to full health. Andre put the exercises to good use
and proceeded to make remarkable recovery. For more information,
click on the following links: andre rieu: perth now:
and proceeded to make remarkable recovery. For more information,
click on the following links: andre rieu: perth now:
Some five years ago, I suffered a debilitating bout of vertigo. My doctor, who
diagnosed my condition as a viral infection of the inner ear, resulting in vertigo,
immediately referred me to a vestibular therapist.This condition caused
considerable balance and equilibrium problems. I could walk in a straight line,
but any rotational movement of the head, peripheral movement or sudden
activity, would almost certainly cause me to lose balance and at times make me
feel nauseous if not outright ill. Riding my bike or driving the car was completely
out of the question. Not to over state the case, I was a bit of a mess.
The therapist told me there was no ready made treatment that would guarantee
my being cured of the condition but suggested I try a number of exercises
as a possible solution. I asked myself;
“DID I WANT TO LIVE WITH THIS CONDITION
FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE?
AND
WHAT WAS I GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?”
Obviously I wanted to regain my health so I decided to give the exercises a go.
Approximately 6 to 8 weeks after commencing these and a number of
home grown exercises, I was completely free of all
symptoms, with my health fully restored...
no medication whatsoever!
For me, these exercises changed my life and prompted me to share my
experience with others. Also, the overwhelming positive response to the
publicity surrounding the return of Andre Rieu to the concert circuit is
now even greater reason for me to share these exercises with as many
people as possible.
Should you wish to use these exercises, I strongly
recommend that firstly you seek advice from your
own doctor or therapist before commencing the
program! I am not associated with the medical
industry in any way whatsoever and therefore have
no vested interest in suggesting you adopt this
course of action should you wish to do so.
Further, I make no claim that these exercises will
help you with your condition or will in fact, cure
your condition. I report only from personal
experience and the results I achieved by
doing the exercises.
I was offered no guarantee, as I make none to you. All I can say is that if the
exercises work for you as they did for me, a new person will emerge, mostly
if not completely free, of this debilitating condition.
Preparation for the exercises
I would do the exercises three times a day, morning-noon-evening.
To begin with, become comfortable with exercises 1 to 6 (set 1),
particularly numbers 5 & 6, the figure of eight, before tackling the
exercises in set 2. Also, some people may not be able to carry
out the exercises in set 3 for physical or for safety reasons.
I FOUND, THAT IT WAS VERY IMPORTANT TO DO EACH EXERCISE
IN A MEASURED AND CONTROLLEDWAY AND PROGRESS
STEADILY THROUGH EACH SET, RATHER THAN
RUSH THROUGH THEM AND NOT ACHIEVE
THE DESIRED RESULT.
In spite of at times, the uncomfortable feeling of dizziness and nausea that might rise,
particularly with exercises 1 to 4, I found it important to keep persisting, until the
self induced symptoms gradually receded. The steadier I became, just made me
more determined to continue exercising and get on top of this physical and
confidence sapping condition.
Progressing further through the exercises, it became increasingly clear to me the
importance of the first six exercises. It was these exercises that laid the
foundation for the remainder of the program. Prior to commencing, I would like
to bring to your attention what I believe to be three very important elements that
should stay with you as you work your way through the program. Whilst these
elements hold true for all of the exercises, I placed particular importance on them
for the entire first set i.e. exercises 1 to 6.
1. PERSIST: - In spite of possible initial discomfort of dizziness and
nausea that may arise from doing the exercises, particularly in set 1,
I persisted with them until the sensations receded and finally
disappeared altogether. The drag I experienced also receded the more
I did exercises 1 to 4.
2. CONCENTRATE: - I made sure to fully concentrate on each
exercise that I was doing at the time. No outside distractions such
as the radio, T.V. excetera.
3. FOCUS: - At all times I attempted to keep my eyes focused with
a clear overall vision, particularly when doing exercises 1 to 4,
deliberately focusing on the object sheets at the end of each movement.
Focusing appears to be the most important element of all.
I found it was the very act of focusing that interrupted and
eventually stopped the vertigo or dizzy sensation completely.
I followed this program and have never looked back since. In the six years or
so since my attack I have not had the slightest indication that the vertigo was
about to return.Having been a past sufferer I am very keen to learn of your
progress, success stories etc., in fact, anything that may contribute to your
helping others that may be in search of an alternative treatment or cure for this
debilitating condition.
so since my attack I have not had the slightest indication that the vertigo was
about to return.Having been a past sufferer I am very keen to learn of your
progress, success stories etc., in fact, anything that may contribute to your
helping others that may be in search of an alternative treatment or cure for this
debilitating condition.
I wish you every success
Bill Henshall
DISCLAIMER
I NEED TO MAKE ONE THING VERY CLEAR: I AM
NOT A DOCTOR, NOR A THERAPIST BY ANY NAME,
NOR DO I HAVE ANY SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE
REGARDING THE CONDITION KNOWN AS VERTIGO
OR DISEQUILIBRIUM, OTHER THAN HOW IT
AFFECTED ME AND HOW I OVERCAME IT.
AS I AM UNAWARE OF YOUR MEDICAL HISTORY,
I RECOMMEND THAT YOU CONSULT YOUR
DOCTOR OR THERAPIST AND GET PROFESSIONAL
ADVICE BEFORE YOU START THE EXERCISE REGIME.
