LESSONS LEARNED FROM AN AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE
Cassandra Hill
Master Life Coach| Keynote Speaker| Author Facilitating the emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being of Black women entrepreneurs while empowering them to achieve their business goals
November 2014 I was diagnosed with systemic lupus. My life changed completely! Shortly thereafter I was diagnosed with antiphospholipid syndrome as well. For several months I took a steroid and an immunosuppressant. Unfortunately, the side effects became cumbersome taking these medications on a daily basis.
The exact cause of developing autoimmune conditions is unclear however one thing for certain your body is attacking itself. How can I stop my body from attacking itself? The research began on this daunting question.
Key Lessons Learned:
· Food plays a major role in health
· Holistic doctors offer treatments focused on the root cause of health ailments
· Personal responsibility for your health is paramount to optimal health
Food provides our body fuel to carry out the necessary functions. Eating healthy will allow our organs to perform efficiently. A diet consumed of vegetables with limited meats (fish, turkey, lean beef) is a good place to start. Eliminating soda and drinking water reduces the amount of sugar ingested into your body. Additionally, vitamins and supplements became my best friends. My personal favorite is Doterra OnGuard soft gel.
Initially when I was diagnosed with autoimmune diseases the doctor stated cure wasn’t possible. Traditional medicine stated that there would be periods of remission however the medication was still needed during those periods. Holistic doctors focus on modalities to prevent or eliminate the root cause of your concern. Unfortunately, these practitioners are a rare commodity and many states don’t license naturopathic doctors. Another option is finding a good health coach. Using the tools of holistic medicine obliterated almost all of the symptoms of my conditions.
Take accountability for your health! It’s your life to live and no one will take better care of you than yourself.
Developing autoimmune conditions has dramatically changed my life. The lessons learned have been invaluable. Currently I am living in remission using holistic tools to manage my health.
Cassandra Hill, Credentialed Professional Gerontologist, Health & Wellness Consultant