On June 17th 2009, Mr. Lewis had his first of many ER visits to the hospital. Eight months later on February 12, of 2010 Mr. Lewis was diagnosed with Polymyositis. On August 25, 2010 he was diagnosed with Lupus. Both are incurable autoimmune diseases. During this time Mr. Lewis wrote a daily journal, which he called, The Burly Man which tells the events that led to his diagnosis of Polymyositis.

After finding out how both diseases would affect him, he decided to develop a diet & fitness plan. Having already written The Principles & Philosophy of WEISHENDO to help him better understand himself and others, he took something negative and turned it into something positive. Mr. Lewis uses his techniques daily to help him fight against the illnesses that plague his mind, body, and spirit. He has taken his art form to a completely new level by adapting it for others. As quoted from this very book The will to fulfill, or advance in any task is lost, if you lack the effort to do so.