Huzzah! My hero!

I will be the first to admit that health problems can be really scary. Being patient and doctor is NOT always easy.   I have cried and wished for a savior on many occasions. I have nearly given in and gone to the doctor too many times to count. After I have allowed myself time to feel powerless and scared, I am able to move on to finding solutions.  I do not regret taking my health into my own hands. I realized, the other day while talking to a friend about health, that most of us want an expert opinion. We want to talk to a doctor when our body is not well, a mechanic when our car malfunctions, or a vet when our dear fluffy friends aren't well. We rush right in, thinking "Huzzah! My hero!" I guess somewhere along the way, I decided that I will be the expert on my body.  

I experienced acute respiratory distress once. I had to be on oxygen for three days, and had I not gone to the hospital I would not be here today. It was that bad.  I am willing to admit when I don't have access to what my body is requiring. It's important to keep that in mind when taking ones health care into our own hands. I was able to ask for life saving help when I really needed it.


I've experienced some fairly trying health issues. With that one exception, I have successfully diagnosed and treated myself. I was telling my friend about the food allergies I had over a decade ago. I did not get a doctor's diagnosis, or input on any of it. I diagnosed and treated myself, and have been able to eat the “offending” food for nearly a decade now.

I try to pay close attention to the signs that my body is sending regarding my well being.  Sometimes it has to bonk me over the head, like it did with the (self diagnosed) gallstone attack I had last month. (The remedy for mine was $3.50 a week from the Chinese herb store.) Most of the time it whispers in my ear, which I sometimes ignore. And that can cause trouble down the road. My body has far more wisdom than my brain about what is good for me.

Who am I? I'm just a nerd who loves to talk about health, and nutrition. I spent almost a decade working in a family run nutritional supplement store. I loved it, and learned a lot! It's a unique place, and I often find myself missing the selection available there. I have my Certificate in Bach Flower Remedies. I have a passion for not only human well-being, but animal well-being as well. I have been the holistic pet products buyer for two different stores . I even make my own dog food from scratch. I have two crazy doggies, and they are the reason I go to work every day. They are my children, and I want to give them the best food I can.

I am not afraid to self-diagnose, and have overcome food allergies, liver congestion, adrenal exhaustion and most recently gallstones. I AM NOT A DOCTOR! I am just a crazy and brave soul, who understands the risk of self diagnosing and treating. I believe in most cases the risks are greater at the doctor’s office, but maybe thats just me :)  


This blog is not intended to replace the care of a qualified professional of any kind. This blog is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The purpose of this blog is to tell my story. So, if you have a serious medical condition, don't mess around. Seek a qualified professional. In other words, just because I am crazy doesn't mean you need to be!