Time for Change
Two months ago I was on top of the world. Mid twenties, a cardiac nurse, I was boxing and training for my next competitive race. I had just gone part time where I work, I was thriving in my full time nurse practitioner program and was getting ready for a summer trip to Maine, Ohio and Boston. Everything was peachy.
Then one day in June I woke up with pain to my right calf. Then for following month I experienced flu-like symptoms, heart palpitations, pain all over my body (even my cheeks!), weakness, and insomnia. I had no idea what was going on with body. And neither did any doctor.
The wisest choice I made was to change my diet and detox as soon as the pain started. I immediately cut out caffeine, sugar, wheat and gluten, and all the sugar free products and alcohols I was consuming and had been addicted to for years. A couple weeks after that I eliminated legumes and soy in my diet.
Bare with me...there is definitely a back story. I made some alarming choices and lived a stressful lifestyle for several years that I had no idea was impeding on my health. A silent killer.
I started working with a holistic doctor in the beginning of July and following a GAPs, paleo/dairy free, and DHwRF diet (at least best I could). Bone broth became my best friend. And so began the journey of healing. Mid August I feel like I have done a 180. I'm not 100% yet and it will take some time. But I am on the journey, accepting it and loving growing in this season.
This blog is been on my heart for years. I have a passion for holistic and integrative health, as well as nutrition and exercise. I sincerely love to see people not only achieve physical health, but emotional, mental and spiritual as well. Our body is a temple- it needs love and nurturing. I pray that as I share recipes, insight, suggestions, advice, and my story, that others may start their journey of healing and/or find the encouragement to continue on it.
It's not too late. There is always time for change.
Then one day in June I woke up with pain to my right calf. Then for following month I experienced flu-like symptoms, heart palpitations, pain all over my body (even my cheeks!), weakness, and insomnia. I had no idea what was going on with body. And neither did any doctor.
The wisest choice I made was to change my diet and detox as soon as the pain started. I immediately cut out caffeine, sugar, wheat and gluten, and all the sugar free products and alcohols I was consuming and had been addicted to for years. A couple weeks after that I eliminated legumes and soy in my diet.
Bare with me...there is definitely a back story. I made some alarming choices and lived a stressful lifestyle for several years that I had no idea was impeding on my health. A silent killer.
I started working with a holistic doctor in the beginning of July and following a GAPs, paleo/dairy free, and DHwRF diet (at least best I could). Bone broth became my best friend. And so began the journey of healing. Mid August I feel like I have done a 180. I'm not 100% yet and it will take some time. But I am on the journey, accepting it and loving growing in this season.
This blog is been on my heart for years. I have a passion for holistic and integrative health, as well as nutrition and exercise. I sincerely love to see people not only achieve physical health, but emotional, mental and spiritual as well. Our body is a temple- it needs love and nurturing. I pray that as I share recipes, insight, suggestions, advice, and my story, that others may start their journey of healing and/or find the encouragement to continue on it.
It's not too late. There is always time for change.
Your blog is very inspirstional Lindsay and thd fact that you are sharing from experience means you are sharing knowledge that you live by. Great job!
ReplyDeleteDitto that! I'm excited Lindsay that you're doing this! You have a lot to offer to others. I'm proud of you for doing this! Way to go!
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