From "Fight Or Flight" To "Rest & Digest"

Have you ever felt something was off with your health, but you explained away the symptoms? I did, blaming menopause for feeling less than my best for almost a year.

My "menopausal symptoms" (bad sleep, headaches, low energy, increased HR, etc.) were actually caused by a stubborn parasite.

Thinking back, I was probably infected last summer as my weight dropped. Parasites in the Western world come from bug bites, lake or pool water, certain foods, and more.

According to my naturopath, many people infected with parasites don't even know it!

Parasite Revelation- After reading The Mineral Fix, I tested my levels. My magnesium, zinc, selenium, and iron results were surprisingly low. Nutrient-dense foods I regularly enjoy are high in these, plus I take extra magnesium (for sleep) and zinc (for immunity).?Since these results made no sense, I was encouraged to explore why.

Given my dietary and lifestyle choices, my naturopath ruled out food sensitivities and intolerances. We first tested for low stomach acid, then for infections like SIBO, and H.Pylori, before a stool test revealed the parasite.

Within days of treatment, symptoms disappeared. My Oura Ring shows a drop in my resting heart rate (around 10 bpm!) and improved HRV.

Without those pesky little bugs, I'm shifting from “fight or flight” back to “rest & digest”.? And sleeping through the night again is THE BEST!!

I share this not to freak you out about parasites but to inspire you.

If you have symptoms that “don’t add up”, it's so worth partnering with your naturopath, functional medicine doctor, or health practitioner to find the root cause.? The outcome may be life-changing.

Paige Purvis guides women over 40 to make small shifts without deprivation which over time, helps them to create and maintain their healthy, energized bodies. https://healthcoachpaige.ca/

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