Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique (NAET) – Does it work?

First, what is NAET? Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique (NAET) emerged as a beacon of hope in my health journey, with its primary focus on identifying and treating allergies and sensitivities. At its core, NAET operates under the belief that addressing and eliminating these sensitivities can unlock improved health and well-being. Allow me to guide you …

My Lipedema Story – Part 1 – The Weight Won’t Budge

Have you ever put in a lot of work at the gym, but your body doesn’t reflect it? Can you gain 5-10 pounds overnight? Have you felt like you’ve tried everything, and the weight isn’t budging? Or maybe you lost some weight, but hit a plateau that won’t budge? Maybe all your efforts brought your weight down from an XL top to medium, but your still in XL pants. If you answered YES to any of these questions, you could have Lipedema.

My Lipedema Story- Part 2 – Earlier Signs of Lipedema

June is Lipedema Awareness Month – I’m sharing my story to help raise awareness. Most women begin experiencing signs of Lipedema during puberty or pregnancy. Some may exhibit symptoms even in childhood. While I don’t have clear photos of my legs from my childhood, I don’t believe the condition was obvious back then. However, there …

My Lipedema Story – Part 3 – Continuing Frustration

June is Lipedema Awareness Month – I’m sharing my story to help raise awareness. In my previous posts, I shared the struggles of living with undiagnosed EDS and the early signs of Lipedema. I discussed the challenges I faced with weight gain in my hips and thighs from childhood through my mid-20s, as well as …

My Lipedema Story – Part 4 – Rapid Progression

June is Lipedema Awareness Month – I’m sharing my story to help raise awareness. In my previous post, I shared how a lifestyle change helped with my undiagnosed Lipedema. However, as I transitioned to an organic whole food plant-based diet, and I gained weight despite rigorous exercise. I also underwent a major surgery to remove …

My Lipedema Story – Part 6 – Surviving Pregnancy

June is Lipedema Awareness Month – I’m sharing my story to help raise awareness. In my previous post, I shared my diagnosis of Lipedema Stage 1, Type 3 & 4, along with other conditions such as FLM, and she suspects EDS, and Veinous Insufficiency. After receiving the diagnosis, my husband and I decided to continue …

My Lipedema Story – Part 8 – The Healing Diet

June is Lipedema Awareness Month – I’m sharing my story to help raise awareness. PART 8 – My Lipedema Story – The Healing Diet In my previous article, I discussed how certain health foods can cause inflammation and lead to a host of health problems, including the progression of Lipedema. Today, I want to share …

Should NIGHTSHADE Veggies Be Consumed in Pregnancy?

During pregnancy, it’s important to be aware of the foods you eat and their potential effects on both you and your baby. That’s why it’s essential to know about nightshades and their cautions during pregnancy. Nightshades include a variety of vegetables such as tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, bell peppers, tomatillos, pimentos and goji berries. Pregnant women should carefully consider whether or not to consume these types of vegetables since they contain a toxic chemical called solanine that can cause health complications in some cases.