I have struggled with stomach issues since I was 13. I have always had food allergies but never really knew to what extent. I have had every test, every exam that you can possibly imagine and I am always told that they can't find anything and that the issues are probably stress related. My physical problems have affected me to the point that they completely interfere with my life and keep me from doing things like normal 29 year-olds. (or normal people for that matter)
A friend gave me a referral to a holistic doctor recently, because I have not been able to find any answers. I have been through so much with doctors that I honestly thought I did not have any other options other then to live this way. So off I went to see this holistic doctor with more doubt then faith in anything she could do.
I have to admit this doctor was a little strange... but I didn't really care. I will do anything to get better so I didn't care how strange or bizarre her methods were. During my visit I was informed that she thinks she knows what is wrong with me. I must admit I laughed, because let's be real... it's been 16 years and no one has ever figured it out. But I let her proceed. She told me she thinks that my body has grown and multiplied too much yeast in my intestines over the years and that is what is making me sick. A combination of that and food allergies is what she believes is making the issues unbearable. She informed me that I am allergic to chocolate, whey, dairy (milk, cheese), peppers, peanuts, sweeteners, and eggs. (HOLY COW RIGHT?) I thought "gosh, that's way more then I thought, now I'm screwed". But then she proceeded to tell me that she helps clear allergies through acupressure and retraining the brain. (HUH?!) Yes! So she cleared me for eggs that day and guess what?! I can eat them without getting sick now...weird, right?
I am also starting my yeast-free diet and homeopathic regiment today to see if this all cures my stomach aliments. For the first time in my life I HAVE HOPE that maybe, just maybe, I can be slightly normal.
I am excited for this journey in holistic medicine and I am going to be sharing here with all of you.... talk soon :)
