As I mentioned in my previous blog...I have done a lot of research and net-working with other Holistic Health Practitioners. I want to be a resource to you.
My team includes, but is not limited to: Bauman College - Faculty & Staff Designs for Health - Founders & Holistic Health Practitioners Dr. Amy Yasko...founder of Holistic Health International (http://www.dramyyasko.com/) Andrea Nakayama...founder of Replenish pdx (http://www.replenishpdx.com/) Mira Dessy..."The Ingredient Guru" and founder of Grains & More (http://grainsandmore.com/) Diane Sanfilippo...founder of Balanced Bites (balancedbites.com) Throughout my health journey, I have shadowed and visited other Holistic Health Practitioners including: Filiz Bakir, Acupuncture Pysician, Doctor of Oriental Medicine & founder of Thrive Wellness Center (located in Florida) This is my first blog and I sincerely hope that it helps you find peace and direction. Like many young girls, I turned to unhealthy eating and exercise habits in order to "numb" other "feelings." These feelings consisted of basic struggles that all individuals face in our world. Feelings of not being accepted, not being beautiful or smart, etc. Life is a difficult journey and even if you have a loving family and support, it is not easy.
I still remember the day that my healing journey began. I woke up at 4:44 am to go for my routine run. Shortly after I set out, it began to storm and I "had to" finish my route despite the pouring rain and thunder. I asked God to send me a signal...and then...one large lightning bolt struck in the distance and the storm stopped. Both God and my mom, who tried to come to my rescue, faithfully let me finish my run. As I returned home, I knew that something was going to happen at my doctor's appointment later on that day... That was the first night that I spent in the hospital for having a dangerously low heart-rate. Despite being told by the doctor that I could die, I was still worried and upset about missing my workout the next morning. However, I was also relieved to finally be able to rest and not be "allowed" to run the next morning. Long story short...I spent a month in the hospital with other females who were starving for love, nourishment, peace, and other unknown things. For me, it was an insight to the medical world and I felt like I was in a tiny fish bowl. I observed the unusual behaviors and thoughts of the other patients as well as the expressions on the staff's faces. I could not understand why candy bars were given to me as a snack when I was trying to become healthy. I could not understand why I was treated like an insane person. I could not understand why I was being punished for trying to be "healthly." I survived though...and now I know that this all happened for a reason. For a long time, I tried to forget about everything that happened and I felt ashamed and guilty. Now I want to use my experience to dive deeper and find the answers to things that many others struggle with. If you can relate to this post and are searching for answers....keep reading. I have done a lot of research and self-discovery throughout the past ten years and I want to be a resource to you and/or your loved one. One of my favorite resources is Your Eatopia and I encourage you to visit the website. I hope it helps you. Click HERE to visit Your Eatopia. |