The best part about working on our documentary film, Healing ALS has been the people we have met. Every single person we have interviewed who has reversed ALS/MND, whether partially or completely, is truly remarkable and Steven Shackel is no exception. Interviewing him was an honor and the time went by in a flash. 
Steve lives in Australia so we did the interview via Skype.
Why is Steven Shackel so special?
In 1994, at the age of 42, a muscular athlete and avid cyclist, Steve was diagnosed by one of the top neurologists in the world with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), also known as MND (motor neuron disease) or Lou Gehrig’s disease. He was given 2 years to live, 5 if he was lucky. He was told that there is no known cause or cure for ALS, no way to prevent ALS, that his muscles would waste away and he would soon need a wheelchair. and then a feeding tube and a ventilator, followed by death.
Steve is a bit of a rebel. In his mind, just because no one else has found a solution to the disease does not mean it is not possible to cure it. From the beginning he made the decision to do everything he could to get well. He voraciously read everything he could about ALS/MND. He studied the sciences. He contacted doctors and scientists from around the world to ask questions and to share what he knew. He experimented on himself in a very regimented fashion. From his research, he knew early on that liver function was extremely important and the most important part of keeping the liver healthy was to drink lots of water daily. He also started taking supplements to support his liver. He researched and experimented with diet and found that for him a low glycemic index diet gave the best results. He eliminated sugar completely from his diet, ate low glycemic vegetables and other foods and restricted meat. To say he tried a variety of supplements and protocols would be an understatement. Another area Steve worked on was mind-body and the psychological-emotional aspects of disease. He experimented with meditation and visualization and other mind-body techniques.
On of Steve’s biggest contributions is that he created a website (rare in the mid-1990’s) so he could share everything he learned about ALS/MND and allow others to share their experiences for the benefit of all dealing with this disease.
Month after month, Steve wrote a log of his symptoms, his research, his experimentation with various supplements and protocols and shared that log with the world on his website, http://home.goulburn.net.au/~shackel/mystory.htm. Today, this site remains a valuable resource for many diagnosed with ALS.
Although his supplements and protocols were helping, Steve’s symptoms continued to worsen. His muscles continued waste away, he had to use a cane, and eventually needed a wheelchair.
Still, Steve did not give up. He continued to work on every physical aspect of the disease and he continued to work on mind-body mediation and visualization, keeping a positive attitude and dealing with any psychological issues that came up. He realized that we create everything in our lives and he came to the conclusion that he created his disease, that his disease was no accident. Well, if he created it, he also knew that he could un-create it, in other words, he could heal.
After months of ups and downs, and lots of discouragement, one day, he gave up control. Instead of fighting the disease he accepted completely that he has ALS and was okay with 
it. This does not mean that he did not continue to do everything he could to get well—it simply meant that he was okay with the disease and with whatever happened. This was a turning point. From that day Steve began to get better. Slowly, over the next months, he began to slowly be able to put weight on his legs and very slowly began to learn to walk again.
Today, almost 20 years from diagnosis, Steve Shackle walks, runs, plays the guitar, cooks dinner for his wife, plays with his animals. Now in his 60’s, Steve looks forward to a normal life expectancy. According to neurologists he no longer has ALS, although given his original test results they stick by their original diagnosis. Truly miraculous results.
Steve Shackle says without a doubt had he not done the physical things he did with diet, detoxification and supplements he would be dead. He also says that had he not done the meditation, visualization and psychological work that he did he would be dead.
You can learn more details of how Steve cured his ALS in our upcoming documentary film and book, Healing ALS. Producing a film on this scale is expensive and involves considerable costs including travel, shooting, transcripts, editing, graphics and post-production. Any donations to complete the film are gratefully accepted at HeallingALS.org.
Steven’s website seems to be down for a while. Is there a way to contact Steven directly to get more information on his healing journey? Your help is highly appreciated.
Hi Bonnie,
I believe that is the only way to contact him. I will confirm that though. I know he is working on trying to get it fixed.
Thank you
Glenn – Helping ALS Team
Thank you Glenn. We cannot wait to get more details on his dealing journey. Looking forward to your response.
Happy New Year!
Bonnie
Hi Bonnie,
I did confirm that Steven prefers to only be contacted through his website. Hopefully he has it back up soon.
Thank you
Glenn – Healing ALS Team
I was attempting to discover who sold me the domain name Shackel.org because my website fell off the internet. Still haven’t found who sold me the domain name but I read the lovely article about myself and wanted to tell you that my website should be available again at shackel.org soon. It hasn’t been at the address in the article for a couple of decades. I’m always amazed at the number of ways my name is spelt. “Shackel” comes from Nth Germany and it landed on me in London, where I was born.
As an update, I’m now 70, which means I have to stop strangers and say “I’m 70 you know”. It’s my Neurosurgeon who is world famous, Prof Noel G Dan.
Thank you for the embarrassing article… Aw gee shucks.
Everybody, please support the “Healing ALS” project however you can. We need to hear the ALS success stories in the book and the documentary of the same name.
PS I’ve lost weight and grown a beard. I’ll send a new photo…
Hi Steven,
Thank you so much for letting us know the website will be back up soon. We are always happy to hear that your doing well. 70 suites you well!
Thank you
Glenn – Healing ALS Team
How do I get your healing program
Hi John,
Please look at Stevens website for answers
http://home.goulburn.net.au/%7Eshackel/mystory.htm
Thank you
Glenn – Healing ALS Team
Hola, hay algun sitio web actualizado en 2021?
Hi Levi,
The healingals.com website is continually being updated. is this what you are referring to?
Thank you
Glenn – Healing ALS Team
Steven Shackel is amazing although I am not diagnosed I had alot of symtoms I read alot about him and am trying to follow his steps whenever I need inspiration I read his words amazing man
Is there a way to connect with Steve.
At the moment Steven Shackel is not available to contact directly. He has spent decades of his life helping PALS one-on-one, and at this point needs some much-deserved time off. Since Steve has put much effort into his website shackel.org, we suggest you thoroughly read through his site, as well as all of the information at healingals.com, alswinners.com and ericiswinning.com.
Dear Steven Shackal, dear people of the Healing Als Team,
thank you so much for all the information you have given (website, this letter). I’ve been diagnoses with ALS at the end of last year and I decided I want to get better. Whenever I loose confidence and faith I read your website mr Shackal and it helps me to continue with improving my life. Thank you, thank you. I’m so happy for you that you are cured. I hope thatt one day I can say the same.
Best wishes to all of you
Dear Annie,
Could you improve your symptons?
Wish you the best!
Kristina
I too, understand the profound affect ALS has on ones life. Though I was well on my way to defeating this monster that came into my life in November, 2011, before I heard of Steven, I admire Steven and the fortitude and resilience he has displayed. Though my protocol varies in some ways from that of Steven’s, I too know that ALS can be defeated, using nutrition, natural supplements, and the power of positive thinking. I too, am doing it.
Hello
I would like to know what you did to come off breathing machine Thank you
We have sent you Kim’s contact information
I found Steven’s website about 15 years ago and it was a huge factor in my doing so well after being dx with ALS in1997. I am truly indebted to his perseverance and efforts and so glad to hear that he has beaten this disease?
Steve is an inspiration and he demonstrates the most important aspect of healing, take responsibility for your own health and healing. I am looking forward to learning more about how he accepted the ALS and then noticed improvement. Dawn