What Is Your Body Telling You?

Since I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism, goiter and autoimmune disease I have been asking myself why and what could have caused these problems. I am constantly seeking answers. As I look back into my childhood I see many red flags. My diagnosis was made recently but I have been suffering from symptoms for years but never realized it. My recent diagnosis is just the problem full grown, but there were always signs before. When I was a child I was extremely skinny. I couldn't put on weight no matter how much I ate. My step mother even attempted to feed me three large meals a day followed by Ensure nutritional drinks afterwards. I would end up throwing it all up. I was so thin you could see my rib cage and bones. Here is one of the only pictures I have from middle school. I'm not sure it really shows my frame though. I was much worse in elementary school. I didn't get over 100lbs until I graduated high school and I was 5'6.

 People would tell me that they could see my bone structure. I wish I had a better picture to show here, but I have little to none childhood photos. When I was in middle school I started experiencing stomach problems. My stomach would be so upset even at a young age that I would need to make up excuses to leave class to go to the bathroom. At twelve years old I was diagnosed with depression. My stomach disorder only became worse as I got older. By the age of twenty I had a colonoscopy and endoscopy where they found inflammation in my colon and labeled it Bacterial Colitis. I was advised to take Imodium daily to keep me out of the bathroom. I took Imodium every day until I became pregnant with my daughter.

The more I learn about hypothyroidism and autoimmune disorders, I realize that everything is connected. Inflammation in the body causes many problems in the body that affect the digestive system, nervous system and even the brain. Everything in the body is interconnected. Nothing can be isolated. The reason why I have had so many health problems over the years is because there is an underline cause. Autoimmune disease and hypothyroidism are not the cause. They are symptoms of a greater problem yet to be found. Most people who have physical health problems also have mental health problems as well because every system in the body affects each other. This can manifest in depression, anxiety, etc. The brain and thyroid are responsible for hormone balance. If there is constant inflammation in the body, you can bet your emotions and hormones are not going to balanced either.

So what's the underlying cause? Where's the root of the problem? It's something that I have always done. It's something that I have had since I was a child. When I was a child I did not eat healthy. My meals were highly processed. Cereal and fruit rolls every morning. Processed nitrate filled lunches. Almost every meal I had was comprised of gluten. Now that I have started my path to a gluten free life I have already noticed a number of symptoms disappearing. BUT I accidentally have gluten sometimes. Gluten is sometimes in foods that you would never guess, like imitation crab meat. I was eating sushi thinking I was eating gluten free! Then my symptoms would peak in the next 24 hours. Since I have gone gluten free, except for a few accidents, my stomach has completely calmed down. I still notice bloating but I do not need to run to the bathroom often, nor do I need Imodium anymore. I wonder to myself, why didn't any doctor suggest a gluten free diet? That's because doctors are not educated in nutrition, therefore they are not going to recommend nutritional changes over prescribing prescriptions. I appreciate doctors for their practice and lab tests, but I do not agree with their treatment methods, at least the ones given to me. What if I have been gluten intolerant my entire life and I am just finding out now? Better late than never I guess. I know others who didn't find out until after their 50's!

If you have constant health problems or infections often, something deeper is going on in your body. Your body is in inflammation. Your immune system is fighting. What is it fighting is the question. Are you putting something into your body that your body cannot handle? Are you overweight? Are you underweight? Do you have constant headaches and other ailments? Do you skin rashes or eczema? Look for red flags. Don't ignore the signs your body is trying to tell you and wait until you have full blown health conditions. Taking prescription medication does not cure. It acts as a band aid. I am ripping off my band aid and I am going to find the root cause of my illness. It may take me years, months, days...either way I will find it.

There was a time in my life where I didn't think I could live or function without my anti-anxiety medications and my Imodium. I no longer take those medications. The only medication I take now is Levothyroxin, which is a thyroid hormone. When I have been gluten free completely for at least 3 months I will reassess my state to see if I still need it. I functioned without it before, I believe if I give my body the tools to heal, it will. I haven't only gone gluten free though. Health is multifaceted. It needs to be approached from multiple angles. This means eating the right foods; foods high in antioxidants and unprocessed foods. Good supplements are also very important because they fill in the gaps where you are missing nutrition. I have also quit having sugar as often, but in reality I shouldn't be having any added sugars. Alcohol is used in moderation. All of these things affect optimal health levels. What we eat actually affects gene expression. That's why health conditions can be genetic. If we change the way we eat, we can change the health of future generations. I also incorporate herbs and essential oils into my diet for their healing properties.

I share my journey with you so that you can see how important your health is and that no doctor can fix you as well as you can. They are great tools, but the real power lies in your hands. Be empowered.

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