Overcoming Digestive Issues

 Todays podcast episode that was released talks about Digestive Issues and how to overcome them.  When I was in my mid 40's I had terrible digestive issues.  They were actually very embarrassing issues because I had tons of gas and bloating.  I mean I was always trying to conceal it, but it's so hard to hold it in when you are in public.  It's such an uncomfortable feeling.

What happened with me though was I was thinking it was perfectly normal to feel that way. I got so used to it, that I didn't realize that it didn't have to be that way.  So I continued eating the way I was which I thought was very healthy, but it wasn't. 

Because I was ignoring all these symptoms, my body starting throwing out other symptoms at me.  I was developing debilitating migraine headaches.  They were horrible.  They would start with that migraine aura. Migraine aura occurs in about a third of people with migraine and involves sensory changes like visual disturbances, feeling dizzy and feeling numb. It was the scariest thing I ever encountered the first time it happened to me.  I had no idea what was going on.  It lasted about 30 minutes then disappeared as quickly as it came, and then a massive pounding unbearable headache began to occur.  I couldn't hear sounds, see lights, and I was nauseous, vomiting, and needed to be in complete darkness with absolutely no sound.  It was horrible and I was petrified to go anywhere for fear of me being somewhere where I can't get home quick and I am out in public which has happened more times then I care to remember.

About the same time that I was going through these migraine headache nightmares, I also began to have extreme body aches.  All my joints hurt, and I had frozen shoulder in both shoulders so I could not life my arms over me head, I could only lift them parallel to the floor, that was it.  I literally had pain from the top of my head, due to migraines, to the bottom of my feet.  My feet hurt to walk on.  At this point I was probably 51 years old.  

I was reading a book by Suzanne Summers entitled "The Sexy Years" and in that book she talks about a functional medicine doctor she went to see in NYC who gave her bioidentical hormones, and helped her tremendously when she was going through her breast cancer treatments.  

I decided to go see this doctor even though it was an out of pocket expense, meaning it wasn't covered by my insurance, but I could submit the bill to the out of network, but you never get reimbursed for that because the deductible is so high.  That's a topic for another day.  

This visit and every visit after that one was worth every penny I spent.  She knew, before she even had my blood drawn that I had food allergies.  She said she could tell just by looking at my face.

Sure enough, I have Celiac Disease and Hashimoto's Disease.  It was through diet, lifestyle and supplementation that I was able to heal from all of these terrible symptoms.  So as you can see, I did not put a band aid on  symptoms, I got to the root cause of my symptoms.  Once you have the root cause, you know what you are up against.  

This experience literally changed my life.  I was no longer afraid of getting migraine headaches while being in public.  I know longer had gut issues that were so embarrassing that there were times where I would cancel plans so that I can stay home and deal with my stomach issues. And little by little, my aches and pains went away.

This was done through diet and lifestyle changes, and that is my purpose for this blog, and my podcast.  I want to equip those who follow me with the tools they need to reclaim their health and vitality from when they were younger.  

If you have been wanting to make changes to improve your health to look and feel your best, you are not alone.  So many women reach an age where they are realizing that the years are beginning to make a difference in them.  They are not happy with the way they are feeling, and certainly not happy when they look in the mirror.

The 12 Week Goddess Program is unique and customized program for each client who decides to join me for this transformation. 

This program sets you up for success long after our 4 weeks has ended.  You will be armed with the tools and resources to accomplish your goals you set for yourself. 

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The 4-week Goddess Healing Program is a comprehensive program to work with me at an affordable rate to put you on the right path to achieve your health and wellness goals.

Based on your Health Assessment, and your goals, I will lay out a tailored made program specifically for your needs.  This program will run for 4 weeks

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Both programs will look something like this:

30 Minute Health Assessment to Discuss Goals & Desires

Meet 2 time a week for 1-hour session

Topics of Your Choice for Each Session

The Client Leads

Topics may include Weight Management, Food Cravings, Sleep, Energy, Stress Management Digestion & Gut Health, Food Allergies, & Hormonal Issues.

Primary Food Discussions which are Life Factors, Career, Relationships, Spirituality, Family, Home Environment, Finances, Creativity, Joy & Home Cooking

Suggested Meal Plans & Recipes Based on the Client’s Needs.

Clients will be able to Virtually Share their Food Pantry & Refrigerator for a Health Assessment and Alternative Healthier Recommendations     

Lifestyle, Styling and Image Consulting

If this sound like something you need, please reach out to me and schedule the Free 30 Minute Health Assessment to see if we are a good fit for each other.  My email address is susan@susanlopresti.com