MY Autoimmune (Psoriasis) Timeline

My Psoriasis at this point hadn't spread. I really wanted to try and clear my patches of Psoriasis with shifting my diet, so I dove deep and hard. I was already not eating meat, but I went vegan for some time and attempted eating mostly raw. I noticed some changes in the size of Psoriasis patches, but they never fully went away. I realized I really needed a doctors help who treats root cause!  What I was doing wasn't working or sustainable long term.

What helped me take the next step to working with a Naturopathic Doctor was knowing she had healed a friends ulcerative colitis. I made an appointment quickly after hearing his success story. I viewed the out of pocket expense as an investment in my health and future health. 

The Naturopathic Doctor's approach was through a blood test and a stool sample. This was just the ticket! I was blown away with the information shared after receiving the results from the lab.  

Now, it wasn't a quick fix. At first the information was VERY overwhelming because I had major dietary shifts to implement, but it was what NEEDED to happen for me and my body. After cutting all foods sensitivities most physical symptoms I was experiencing (for so many years) went away. No more nausea, fatigue, low energy, brain fog, bowel issues, hypoglycemia, headaches, and anxiety with the hypoglycemia. I couldn't have healed myself without the help of my doctor. I'm forever grateful for her work and wealth of knowledge!

I continued with the doctors treatment plan until patches were either gone or not flared. 

During my healing journey I learned the POWER OF FOOD. What foods serve me. What foods to avoid. How sensitive my autoimmune condition really is and what I choose to put on my plate either promotes healing or fuels inflammation.

I continue to avoid all foods that my body doesn't like. I choose clean sources of protein, now that I consume beef, chicken, and fish. I eat organic as much as possible. I try to consume mostly foods that come from the earth. 

I LISTEN daily to my body when she SPEAKS. I provide my body with the fuel that works for my body. I feel empowered and more connected to my body each day. I am grateful! I do my best each day. 

• Removed food sensitivities.
• Healed sugar addiction - I used to eat a candy bar after each meal.
• Replaced ALL products (skin care, personal hygiene, kitchen, laundry, etc.) that were toxic to EWG verified.
• Relationship with Food - Emotional, craving, Identified foods that TAKE energy vs. GIVING energy.
• Vegetarian to vegan to meat - This is a shift I struggled with, but this diet works for me, my autoimmune condition, and body. By NO means am I encouraging this diet. Your diet is your choice.
• Protein Source - Quality life, local, no hormones, & humane death.
• Whole foods focused diet.
• Adding teas and spices into my diet.  An easy ways to add more plants and variety for gut health. 
• Cycle synching 

After healing my physical body, it allowed for deeper healing.  I wasn't distracted with my physical ailments I was experiencing daily. I was able to DIVE DEEP in ways I didn't know existed.