My Story
Hosted by an experienced grower and self‑CBD‑treated epilepsy patient.
The Short Version
I’m Gary Nevers. A few years ago I was injured, sliding into a life of seizures, AFib, blood‑pressure problems, and too many medications. I could barely walk or get sentences out cleanly. I started experimenting—with curiosity, engineering discipline, and a stubborn belief that I could push back. CBD helped. Then making my own CBD helped more. That turned into sharing what worked, building a community, and eventually designing my own ultrasound infusion machine concepts to make better tinctures, more safely, for more people.
Today, at 60, I walk ~5 miles a day, build things again, and help others learn to grow and brew their own infusions with confidence. GrowToBrew is my way of paying it forward.
The Day Everything Changed
I’ve spent most of my life as a hands‑on builder and problem‑solver—engineering, ultrasound systems, and even computer‑generated holography. Then came a chain of health hits: a significant injury, worsening neurological issues, cardiac rhythm problems, and the side‑effects loop of “add one more pill.” My speech faltered. My gait went awkward. Independence started shrinking.
The Cliff Notes Nobody Wants
Epilepsy & left mesial temporal sclerosis led to recurring seizures.
AFib and arrhythmias meant sleepless, anxious nights and early‑morning rhythm storms.
Blood pressure would swing; medications stacked up.
Cognition & mood took predictable hits from the meds and the stress.
I was told to lower expectations and make peace with a shorter horizon. That never sat right with me.
The Turning Point: A Leaf and a Lab Book
I didn’t “discover CBD” so much as I approached it like an engineer.
I began
testing CBD consistently,
logging dose, timing, and effects,
changing one variable at a time,
and pairing it with movement, sleep hygiene, hydration, and targeted nutrition.
Relief showed up in small, repeatable increments: calmer nights, fewer irregular heart readings, more words coming when I needed them. Small wins became momentum.
From Trying to Making
Buying retail CBD wasn’t sustainable for the level of daily dosing that helped me—so I learned to make my own tinctures. That unlocked everything.
I built a standardized, measurable approach:
Batch‑based recipes with precise cannabinoid grams per 16 oz.
Separate day, evening, bedtime, and 2 AM blends tuned for function (energy, focus, calm, seizure protection, sleep continuity).
Dual‑phase infusion process (ultrasound + regular heat infusion) to protect delicate compounds.
Practical dosing that fits real life—droppers, mL, and honest bioavailability assumptions.
With home‑made tinctures, I could afford the consistent, higher CBD intake that my body responded to—typically 400–600 mg of CBD across 24 hours, supported by smaller amounts of CBGa, CBC, CBN, THCa/THC, and carefully chosen herbs.
Data‑Driven Recovery
I tracked everything—BP, HRV, RHR, steps, sleep, AFib/irregular readings, and how I felt. Patterns emerged:
Morning rhythm instability gradually calmed.
Speech and processing improved.
Daytime energy and endurance climbed (11k steps/day became normal).
Less medication, more function.
I’m not claiming a “cure.” I’m saying measured, consistent inputs changed my outputs.
Building Community: From Kitchen Bench to Knowledge Bench
People started asking how I was doing it. I wrote everything down, then I made it public.
I launched a private Facebook community that grew past 600 members, focused on CBD & Herbal Infusions for Epilepsy, Health & Wellness.
We built a Files library of recipes, charts, and guides, and a Featured section for the most important posts.
I answered the same questions so often that documenting became a duty—and a joy.
GrowToBrew.com is the next, cleaner step: a public front door that helps more people learn to make the things that helped me.
From Kitchen to Lab: Ultrasound Infusion, Re‑Engineered
I didn’t stop at recipes. I started asking: How do we make infusions better, faster, and more repeatable?
That led me back to my engineering roots:
Experimenting with ultrasound‑assisted extraction and temperature control.
Developing a dual‑phase protocol—short, measured ultrasound exposure paired with gentle heat infusion.
Exploring multi‑transducer designs to improve energy distribution, avoid standing waves, and protect delicate oils.
I’ve shared these ideas openly while clearly stating they’re my original concepts and designs.
I’m not affiliated with Altafuse LLC; our independent owners’ group exists to help users get real results and avoid costly mistakes.
Where I Am Now
Age: 61
Daily rhythm: multiple purposeful tinctures + movement + sleep discipline
Activity: ~5 miles walking per day on average
Function: speaking, writing, designing, and building again
Mindset: pragmatic optimism backed by data
Do I still have epilepsy and a heart that needs respect? Yes. But I also have the tools—and the community—to keep improving.
What I Believe
Ownership beats outsourcing. When you can make your own medicine (legally and safely), you gain consistency and control.
Safety first. Herbs and cannabinoids are powerful. Start low, go slow, and check for interactions.
Measure or it didn’t happen. Track your inputs and your outcomes. Patterns tell the truth.
Share what works. The fastest way to help yourself is to help others.
A Clear Disclaimer
I’m not a doctor. Nothing on this site or in my groups is medical advice. It’s education and documentation: what I do, why I do it, and how you can safely do your own version—ideally with guidance from a clinician who respects data and your lived experience.
Join Me
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Reach out if you have a challenging infusion problem. I like hard problems.
Thanks for being here. I’m living proof that better is possible—one measured drop at a time.
— Gary Nevers
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