My Health Journey

A year ago, I started experiencing a series of health problems that I couldn’t quite diagnose. They varied from severe abdominal pains, migraines, brain fogginess, to stubborn acne. My doctor ran tests and determined I had a major hormonal imbalance, typically treated with a range of pills. The thought of depending medication to feel  "normal" made me pretty uncomfortable. Additionally, hormonal imbalances can lead to diabetes and infertility…yikes!

A few months later, my good friend Lauren, from Sprinkled with Love, suggested I try a gluten and dairy free diet.  It seemed impossible, considering my go-to foods were pasta and bread! With no other leads at the moment, I gave it a try and the results were tremendous. Within weeks, I lost almost 10 pounds and my weight has stabilized since (for the first time in years!). My skin cleared up dramatically and my energy is sky high (Went from 3 to 1 cup of coffee a day). As it turns out, my doctor confirmed that I am intolerant to both lactase and gluten! 

Excited about my results, I started doing more research and found The Hormone Cure, in which Dr.Sara Gottfried gives holistic solutions to female of hormone imbalances. This book is extremely thorough and suggested I practice yoga (in addition to my diet changes). I started taking Vinyasa classes, to supplement to my weekly cardio, and fell in love. My constant anxiety and mood swings subsided immediately.

For my final change, I increased my daily servings of fruits, veggies, and water.  Juicing made this really simple and tasty. I even use the pulp for cooking!

These major alterations made me feel in touch with my body for the first time in my life and eradicated most of my symptoms and cravings. The “Health” section on my blog will be dedicated to sharing my experiences, recipes, and advice for those going through similar experiences. Enjoy!

 

 All photos taken on my iPhone.