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For many years, during her long career Ann Fillmore PhD was an international consultant dealing with victims of violence. As a behavioural scientist, she served as expert witness, worked as a therapist and before retiring, invented the self-help technique: WREMS (www.wakingrem.com).  Now retired, she is busier than ever, teaching Tai Chi at a local college and writing. Her latest mystery novel: Way of Escape is the first about rescuing women in danger and the sequel is on its way. www.amazon.com/Way-Escape-Ann-Fillmore/dp/0917990986  

Ann was diagnosed with severe vestibular trauma back in 1987. She did not take the doctors' advice and start on medications, but rather learned Tai Chi. Recently, after a bout with flu, the symptoms worsened and she began the personal quest to keep going – change in diet, research into natural methods of help, which produced this article.

She lives on the central Oregon coast, is an ardent gardener, bird watcher and painter. Her two dogs and several cats allow her to share the old house and garden. She may be contacted via UUzul@aol.com