Something that breaks my heart and fires up my passion is when people are sick and suffering. When waking up each day isn’t a gift as much as it’s a burden that goes on and on. I fought for my own health for 10 years and had many days… well, years… where I would wake up tired, foggy, bloated and just plain out of it. It was a battle just to get out of bed which made me feel exhausted just looking ahead at the day ahead of me. And if it was a Monday morning, was overwhelmed at the week that was ahead of me. I worked very hard to get my health back. I changed my diet, I cleansed, I detox, I reduced toxic burdens in my body and things I could be exposed to in my environment. I rebuilt my gut, my thyroid, my nutrients. I worked hard! I went completely without grains for 22 months, not because it was the cool thing to do (I do think it is pretty cool though) or because I was so “perfect”. I knew that avoiding many many foods for such a long period of time, despite the frustration at times of others, was what my body needed. I was healing, not on a diet, not on some crazy kick, but trying to keep living and working towards thriving in my body. The money spent, the food bought and the supplements taken were all worth it!! I can’t even tell you the amount of money that has been spent on my health. I think I could probably buy a brand new car. I wouldn’t trade my health for a brand new car!! Restoring my health by natural means was never about the perfect body, the most sculpted abs (I’ve never had those), bragging rights on eating the best diet, trying to be oh-so-perfect. It was ALL about getting my life back! The hard decisions and years of healing were done with a big goal in mind: Healing!
There were a few years of living lost in my early-20’s. Times where I just wanted the months to pass because I couldn’t see the light at the end of the tunnel of chiropractic school. Times where I felt so overwhelmed by my daily tasks like getting myself ready and getting out the door to work that I was surprised I had anything to give once I left my house. I missed the joys of summertime walks because I was too tired to leave my house and go for the walk I really desired. I’m not saying these things to complain, my story and my pain has purpose. I am doing what I’m doing because of my health trials! I am sharing because a lot of you probably can relate to what I’m saying. It sounds like you! It’s like I’m typing your story and you are reading the words to your pains. I’ve been there, I’ve lived it.
There is HOPE!
I believe in a God of restoration. One of my life verses is Joel 2:25: I will restore to you the years that the locust has eaten…
Why? Because the locusts ate a few years of my life. I had some good times while sick, don’t misunderstand me. Not everything was a valley. But life was harder than it should have been. I am confident that God will make up for those locust years in my future. If you are reading this right now with a serious health challenge you are facing.
To get my life back I worked at it!
Was it easy? No!
Was it intense? Often times!
Did I want to quit? I had my days!
Was it worth it? Yes, Yes, YES!
If you need help in your health, I will be there for you.
#1: Use this blog as a resource! Learn why you should change your diet and find healthy recipes, reduce your stress, be encouraged, and more!
#2: I can be your Health Coach! I am convinced we all need a health coach. We can’t be our own “doctor” we get too emotional and too much in our own heads. Let me coach you back to health. Once again, it’s not an easy process, but if you are committed to getting your health back, please contact me.
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