Holistic Helped Me
In May of 2007 I was finally diagnosed with IC, Vulvodynia, and pelvic floor dysfunction. I suffered with endometriosis for many years and that was diagnosed in August 2006. After being diagnosed with IC I gave the drugs prescribed by Dr. Echenburg 2 months. After frustrating bad days I went a different way.
I first detoxified my body with the help of a colon hydrotherapist (colonics). This brought out all of the toxins and after going for 2 months straight, I am down to every other week. I also founs out thw Lupron Depot depleted the electrolytes in your body and the calcium depletes the magnesium. I started building my immune system back up and the pain and frequency went away!
Once a month I go for a massage and acupuncture. I have so much energy now, and I hike a good 5-6 miles a day in the parks and woods. I also started seeing a holistic nurse practitioner and sje ran loads of bloodwork including the food allergy panels. I cut out gluten, wheat, and processed foods. I can have some wheat and I make sure it is organic. Many products I use are organic and my meat comes from a local meat market. Changing my ways helped me to go from 140 pounds to 126 pounds. I was a size 0 and would like to fit into my old jeans before Xmas.
This past year with my health has prompted me to go back to school for a career in the holistic field and help others like me. I need the flexibility as a 9-5 job is in the past and part time is the future. Thank goodness for Dr. Echenburg and his staff. They are wonderful and care. I liked the fact that they are open to holistic and feel that both can work together.