My personal journey started with a persistent sense that something was amiss, despite numerous visits to the doctor’s office. From agonizing stomach pain, IBS, chronic sickness, to keratosis pilaris, allergies, and emotional, physical, and mental turmoil, my health challenges were relentless. By the age of 18, I found myself on a lengthy list of medications, piling on more to counteract the side effects of another medication, but deep down, I knew there had to be alternatives.

I was driven by the hope of understanding my body’s intricacies and regaining control over my well-being. However, stress took its toll, and my health continued to deteriorate, up until the last few years. Frustration and discouragement plagued me as I faced the absence of answers. It was then that I turned to alternative approaches, sensing that my seemingly unrelated issues were interconnected.

As the concept of “gut health” began to permeate society, I sought guidance from holistic practitioners, starting with a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner and then an herbalist. It was a pivotal moment. With herbal remedies and dietary adjustments, my life underwent a profound transformation. The excruciating stomach spasms subsided, along with other UC side effects, my skin cleared, my bloating vanished, and I experienced improved sleep and overall balance.

Throughout my twenties, my fascination with the holistic wellness world deepened. I continued to learn from seasoned holistic practitioners, forging relationships with holistic nutritionists, naturopaths, chiropractors, and earth and body healers. The enchantment of the holistic world remains a lifelong exploration.