As I look back and remember what it took to heal my chronic disease I feel mixed emotions. The journey was not easy; it was long, full of self-doubt and failure. But I've learned a lot along the way. I've learned how to be patient, how to listen to my body, how to trust in the process of my body's healing and how to trust in the information from the Spirit of Compassion.

I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in 2013. I've struggled with this diagnosis because I was only 28 and things I've read about colitis so far were not very promising. My gastroenterologist at the time said this disease has nothing to do with the food I eat and everything to do with my body attacking itself. "Go have a burger after the colonoscopy" he said, "and make sure to never skip a dose of your (9 pills a day) prescription".

It didn't sit right with me. I knew deep down inside I was not meant to be sick. It's the knowing that kept me going. I've tried many different diets, supplements, I've read many different books on gut health. I even made my own homemade yogurt along the way . And, of course, the pharmaceuticals I was prescribed did nothing for me, except caused my skin to break out. 

I was constantly in flare ups and feeling miserable. My belly would hurt after eating just about everything. The non stop bleeding, diarrhea, urgency, pain, discomfort were mentally and physically draining. I was a young woman stuck in a sick body. I always had to know where the closest bathroom is and have a change of clothes with me just in case I won't make it to that bathroom in time. The fun of vacations, restaurant outings and concerts were always dimmed by my disease. 

I've gone like this for years until one beautiful day in 2016 I came across Anthony Willam's first book: Medical Medium, and my life changed forever. After reading the book, which included a key chapter about the shingles virus and about how that particular virus causes colitis, I knew it was the truth. I felt it with my whole body. I've cried happy tears because I couldn't believe I found the answer to healing my disease. 

I got right to work. I slowly started implementing Medical Medium's healing protocols; lemon water in the morning followed by celery juice, slowly eliminated "no foods" and bringing in more healing foods. I started adding Medical Medium recommended supplements. It wasn't easy at first. It took time for me to rethink food and start making different choices. As the years went by I read other books written by him: Life Changing Foods, Liver Rescue, Celery Juice and Cleanse To Heal. 

In the 5 years since finding out his information, I was always either pregnant or breast feeding which took a toll on my body. I often felt like I wasn't making any progress in my healing. I felt sick all the time but I kept going, one day at a time. By the time I got pregnant with my second child in the winter of 2019 I was fully committed to implementing Medical Medium Protocols and living this lifestyle every day. 

In 2020 I added Medical Medium 3:6:9 Cleanses to my toolbox, including 3:6:9 Advanced numerous times. By fall 2020 I was completely symptom free with ulcerative colitis. My body finally felt healed. 

Along the way, without even realizing at that time, I've healed tension headaches, jaw pain, TMJ, skin issues, restless legs syndrome, heart palpitations, cold sores and frequent UTIs, BVs and yeast infections. I am a different person than I was before healing. I know the power of my own body when given the right tools to heal. I've gained so much wisdom, energy and clarity of mind. I've gained knowledge I can pass on to my children and empowerment I am passing to my clients.