My Autoimmune Re~Balance Story

One morning in 2000, I opened my eyes and saw my curled-up hand on the pillow beside my face. I couldn’t open my fingers, then developed debilitating pain in my hands and feet that spread and worsened over the next few months until I could barely stand up from a chair, walk up and down stairs, or raise my arms above my head. Scared and in constant pain, I went from doctor to doctor without answers. 

Eighteen months later, I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). I started the traditional medicine route and felt better for a while, but my right knee kept me awake at night, and I could only take stairs one step at a time. I had constant flare-ups and endless pain.

My intuition told me I would continue to worsen if I didn’t do something different. I didn’t know what I was going to do, but I did know I had been on heavy-duty medication for five years already, and I wasn't getting any better. 

In fact, I was getting worse. Plus, I didn't want to depend on medication to get through the day or keep listening to people tell me there was nothing I could do to improve the RA – besides take more medication.

When I began my health journey, I discovered many beneficial alternatives, such as mind/body awareness, energy methods, food choices, and essential oils. When I eliminated dairy, the dreadful flare-ups stopped. In one month of doing a simple daily energy routine, I could easily walk up and down stairs again. 

My life could have been different today if I hadn’t listened to my intuition. I now go on frequent walks and do simple daily low-impact exercises. Plus, I have the energy to run this Bloom Autoimmune Mentoring online business to help other women feel better in their bodies, too. 

I’m glad I didn’t listen to people who said I couldn’t do anything to improve the RA ~ Because I did improve the RA. I now live a fuller life with less pain and more energy.