Four years ago I begun experiencing some food sensitivities and stomach issues for the first time in my life. I had daily symptoms of severe stomach pain, bloating, brain fog, nauseousness and the list goes on. I eventually found out I had Leaky Gut (intestinal permeability). The first 12 months after being diagnosed was probably one of the most difficult and challenging times in life. Before I go
t better, I got worse and my health went downhill. I lost a lot of weight dropping to 41.8 kilos and was only able to eat a small selection of foods without having a negative reaction. I was literally a walking zombie with nothing left to give and only enough energy to get through the work day. I was constantly judged for choosing a holistic approach to healing my gut. I know the judgment was coming from love and concern but I was left feeling incredibly isolated, alone and sad. Fast forward to today and I look back with nothing but gratitude. From these dark times came a complete lifestyle change and for the first time I begun to have a passion for food and health. After years of abusing my body (excessive alcohol, over exercising, lack of sleep, negative relationships etc) I have found a new way to live, and saw first hand how our bodies can heal providing we give it the right fuel. I no longer head to the pharmacy for prescription medications and use food as my medicine. I am now incredibly passionate about health and wellness and I hope I can help and support others through their journey. It’s all about finding what works best for you, your body and your lifestyle. Look inwards and trust yourself.
