So here it is - almost 4 years ago I was sick as a dog, I mean REALLY sick for about 4 months. Constantly feeling exhausted and nauseous most of the time, I had gained upwards of 40 extra pounds that I certainly didn't need. To sum it up, I felt like a walking zombie. I missed more days of work in those 4 months than I had, EVER. More often than not, I was in bed by 9pm and didn't (more like couldn't) get up before 11am. Walking up a flight of stairs left me winded, toothpaste and shampoo made me nauseous. I was miserable. Suggestions of chronic fatigue syndrome left me bewildered and a lack of solutions had me wondering how long I was going to feel this way...I mean, this wasn't forever right?! Then a friend suggested going to see a naturopath. I was skeptical but figured it couldn't hurt, I mean she couldn't possibly make me feel worse than I already did so what was the harm?!
That visit changed my life - I know that's a strong statement - but it did. Within a few visits, I discovered I had some food sensitivities - dairy, wheat/gluten and cane sugar. I remember getting home that night (Friday is our regular pizza and movie night) and bursting into tears wondering what on earth I was going to eat - surely I wasn't resigned to rabbit food for the rest of my life?
4 years later, 40 pounds lighter (with a few more to lose), asthma and allergies mostly a thing of the past, I am now a Registered Yoga Teacher and recently embarked on holistic nutrition studies through the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. I wasn't kidding when I said that visit changed my life. It's taken a ton of work and I've fallen off the proverbial wagon more than once. I would not trade the experience for anything.
I welcome you along for the ride - I have no idea where it will take me, so it'll be a surprise for all of us!
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