My Journey with an Autoimmune Condition
My name is Jennifer Hodgson and I am a Holistic RN and Alternative Practitioner. My passion is teaching all that I have learned and researched, regarding healing, wellness, and preventative medicine. I believe I am here to help others, but I never dreamed I would be one of my own clients!
It all began in 2018 when my right foot and ankle were very swollen. I had not injured myself and could not figure out what was going on and neither could any doctor that I visited. As weeks passed, my foot was not getting any better. I also began having other symptoms. My left elbow became swollen and my right knee was very painful. I also began having pain in my right elbow and some of my finger joints. I couldn’t sleep well because every time I tried to turn over, my back would spasm. In the mornings, it would take me a while to get going. I was always exhausted. To top it all off, I was losing weight no matter what I ate. To me, this was scary too, because before I had always had trouble dropping even just a few pounds.
The only thing the doctors could come up with was fibromyalgia or some autoimmune type disease. For me, this was not going to fly. Pain relievers and steroids were not going to be the answer because I knew that would only mask my symptoms.
So why am I telling you all of this? I am here to share that I healed myself from this debilitating condition, which means it’s possible for you too! Was it easy? No, it was not easy, but it was so worth it! I am pain free and my joints and foot are no longer swollen. I don’t have anymore muscle spasms or exhaustion either. I took a synergistic approach to health and wellness. I updated my belief system and rid myself of some old, outdated beliefs. I ate healthier and added more fruit and veggies to my diet. I meditate and practice yoga almost everyday. I also incorporate some healing herbs and supplementation. This does not mean that you have to do all that I did or do now, but small consistent changes and additions are key. If you would like to learn more about this journey managing autoimmune disease, my PDF is available in the website store. Here, I cover a step-by-step approach on managing autoimmune diseases and all the areas of your life you can change to better manage chronic symptoms.