Of course I was going to my doctors,
but the only help they could give me was prednisone for the itch,
neurontin for the nerve pain (used for epileptics), unhelpful diet
advice, and a diagnosis of obesity.
My prognosis was that I was
completely unable to lose weight, that I would continue to swell up
and become more hideous each year so that I would need to get a good
psychiatrist, as well as wearing compression garments 24/7 for life.
But I could not and would not accept
that diagnosis. My instincts told me that my outward symptoms were a
manifestation of an internal disruption.Where were the answers?
Knowing that I could heal, and knowing that there was an answer, I
desperately looked for clues, terrified that I would put on another
80 lbs and not recognize my pain-filled self anymore.
As a natural researcher, much of my
past 20 years has been spent searching for real solutions instead of
the whack-a-mole symptom knockout remedies that never addressed the
cause of the dis-ease. Copious notes, careful records, copies of the
most relevant research and countless books multiplied on my shelves
as I took on the task of curing myself. This led to my recognition
of the answers when they came.
Two months ago, in September of 2016, I
met a doctor who practices FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE. He is also a
naturopath, a chiropractor, a homeopath and is versed in the uses of
essential oils. FINALLY here was someone I could lean on for putting
the pieces of the puzzle together for me.
At
the heart of my issues were severe
heavy metal/chemical toxicity, leaky gut and chronic yeast
infections. All the antibiotics, birth contols pills, NSAID pain
killers and prescriptions I had taken over the years had totally
worked against me, causing severe adrenal fatigue, heart valve
issues, liver and kidney toxicity and incredibly clogged lymph nodes.
They wiped out my adrenal glands, affecting other hormonal glands.
I am HAPPY to report, however, that
only two months later, with the homeopathic/natural remedies and
careful prioritizing of applications and dosages, I have lost 20 lbs,
my arms, legs and stomach have reduced noticably in size, I have dropped down one pants size, my
inflammation and swelling have dramatically lessened and my
heart/liver/kidneys and lymphatics are healing rapidly. I have full
confidence that these natural remedies will restore my health. The
journey to renewal has begun.--Erica Cabacungan
