Since I was a child I have dealt with many health issues that impacted what I did, and no doubt, influenced the adult I became. As an adult my mixed connective tissue disease improved however, I became incredibly used to my new ‘norm’ of regular headaches, migraines, lethargy, arthritic pains, tiredness, avoiding physical activity from fear of overdoing it (note: I openly hate exercise) and whatever virus was on the move at the time.
At 20, I decided that I didnt want to continue down the same painful path, take medication for the rest of my life or be in a wheelchair at 30 because my joints couldn’t hack it. I lost a little weight and unsuccessfully tried to be less stressed. 4 Years later, I was truely determined to make a change for my health and wellbeing. My physical and mental health were slowly destroying me.
I researched vitamins, supplements and all the regular go to’s I’m sure most people do. A parent from my class (& former colleague) noticed my ongoing health issues and introduced me to the magical goodies she had found. Sceptical as always, and using money as an excuse, I sat on the idea for awhile. By the end of term one, I was quite sick again and spent most of the Easter break moving between the couch and bed. Enough was enough.
The best thing I ever did was throw my skepticism in the trash and remain open minded on my new health journey (no matter the finance). This was not an overnight fix; which was exactly what I needed.
