Finding Healing in Natural Ways

Lets see. I was diagnosed with Crohns in 1999 when I had an emergency resection because my stomach swelled shut. I had reconstructive surgery on my stomach and a resection at that time and all over again in 2001. My colon is healthy. My Crohns is rare in that it only affects my stomach and small intestine. Went to Mayo Clinic in 2010 where they told me I should be in a wheelchair and my only option was Humira. I resisted until I was in the hospital again in 2012 when I was given a choice to remove my stomach or take Humira. I took Humira. I dreaded it with every ounce of my being for several years until 2012 when I was in so much pain that I begged for it. It helped me a lot...A LOT right off the bat. Right at one year, all the immune-suppression hit me and i started picking up viruses and getting WEIRD things going on with my body. I had cysts, bleeding gums, major joint pain, rash, terrible injection site reactions, etc. On top of that, all my stomach pains still rear their ugly head at times.

I, like most people here, have been thru so much pain that I would never wish on anyone and only want to help those that are in as much pain or prevent any future pain. For me, the first huge change was to eliminate sugar from my diet. By doing that, and only eating lean protein and veggies, I was VIOLENTLY ill for 5 days. This confirmed my suspicions that I, indeed battled Candida on top of my Crohns. By day 6 almost all my symptoms were GONE and the violent "detox" fell silent. Joint pain, gone. Skin issues, gone. Stomach pain of every kind, gone. I was strict for 45 days and eventually started eating sugar again. (b.c i love it!) And slowly, but surely my pains started creeping back, which left me with an unnecessary hysterectomy (in hind site). Every time I get strict with my diet, my uncontrollable pain (no amount of pain meds worked...unless it was an IV) disappears. For me, sugar is my vice. For some it is dairy, corn, or wheat. I can now control my stomach pain by getting strict with my diet. A HUGE praise for me.

As an aside, my rheumotologist, who is sought after in my area, responded to my sadness in taking pain killers daily for my joints that he was sorry, but these are just the cards I have been dealt. It was the next day i started the candida diet and within 6 days those joint pains were completely gone. They never returned until I was on Humira.

Recently, I have found that in addition to my diet, I am finding major help in reducing my inflammation with Essential Oils. A sinus infection that I couldn't kick for 4 months and 3 rounds of antibiotics was gone in 4 days when I started taking an essential oil. My gums are no longer bleeding to the total shock of my dentist because I used essential oils. A cyst disappeared in 3 days after applying an essential oil and now my doctor wants to know what the heck I did. I love it!

I have just reached a point in my life that my body is so tired of meds that don't work for me or cause too many side effects. I fully believe that where I am today is because I took long term, low dose antibiotics prescribed by my dermatologist when I was in high school as a "preventative" for my skin. We never EVER thought it would cause long term issues like i have endured. There is DEFINITELY a place for medication and antibiotics are a miracle when really needed. For my family, we are finding healing in diet and using essential oils as a first line of defense. My family is so happy to have me back. I am not totally well. I am a process. Every time I have a flare...I can directly relate it to eating sugar.

I know that this may not work for every person. But it works for me and I am so grateful after 15 years of struggling to have found some relief for this terrible disease. I am more than happy to answer any questions!

Hi Usher. After 16 years of severe illness and multiple life-threatening surgeries, I really don't think I am amateur and it makes me so sad that you would say that. I mentioned that my 45 days was actually years ago and I do understand that it is every bit of sugar...not just table sugar. I mentioned lean proteins and veggies only. I don't even eat things that TURN to sugar either including carrots, fruits, etc. I agree that it is a big concept and takes a lot of explanation to share with people what they CAN'T have. I find its easier to share what you CAN have. It is wonderful that you already know that, but I have learned from my doctors and others that many people don't know that. In fact my doctor at Mayo Clinic that is supposed to know it all said "Diet change is hogwash! Thats' not going to help you." I think we are all struggling to survive here and I just wanted to offer some suggestions for those who needed it.

I joined this board to offer suggestions and help and to be supported, but apparently that is not necessarily what it is for. Your response was my first experience with this board. I really hope you don't reflect the attitude of the entire group. I just want to help someone who might need it.

Apology accepted Usher. We are all on the same team. I do eat essentially Paleo myself. It is a "live-it" instead of a "diet"....but on those days I sneak a piece of bread or accidentally ingest sugar, I pay the price. Have a great day!

So it's pretty clear the OP is using her blog to sell these essential oils she's hyping.

I reported her posts to the mods.

OP, if you have real interest in being a member here, change your username and remove the link to your commercial/blog. Otherwise I see you as nothing but spam.

Wish a mod would remove the links to her blog if nothing else.