Lyme disease isn't something to fool around with. It's a pretty scary disease, especially since it mimics many other diseases and can go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed for years - all the while penetrating the body's tissues deeper and deeper. It took 2 years to figure out why I was having all these weird - what seemed like unrelated - symptoms. I went from doctor to doctor, specialist to specialist who could not figure out what the heck was going on with me. The only thing the blood tests showed was that I had a lot of inflammation in my body and that I was anemic. I can't tell you how many hours I spent in doctors waiting rooms only to get the same response - 'I don't know, maybe you are depressed.' Well, I knew I wasn't depressed because I'd been there and done that and this wasn't what was going on. If the tests can't diagnose it, it must be in my head, right?! Grrr... I was frustrated, terrified, and felt terribly alone. I knew something wasn't right in my body, but no one else could see it or help me figure it out.
I eventually found two doctors (persistence prevails!) that recognized what was going on with me and said they would treat me. Finally! As part of the treatment protocol, I was encouraged to give up all sugar and flours (even gluten-free flours) and limit my intake of sweet fruit and whole grains.
Now, I had eaten pretty healthy before. I ate a predominantly whole foods diet, moved my body regularly, and had adopted self-awareness practices that had helped me to get over my long-term struggle with depression, yo-yo dieting addiction, and body image issues.
But, I had no idea how much sugar, flour (even the whole grain, gluten-free, healthy flours), and other 'healthy' foods were exacerbating my Lyme symptoms and hampering my immune system's ability to fight this disease. I also had no idea how much these foods contributed to my digestive dysfunction (painful gas, bloat, and constipation), joint pain, skin break outs, brain fog, and weight fluctuations - until I let it go....
Two words sum it up as far as what I experienced after eliminating sugar and flours:
'Relief' and 'Freedom'
When I gave up sugar my body began to heal.
I got my energy back and regained mental clarity. My joint pain decreased, my weight stabilized, my skin breakouts decreased in severity and frequency, and my Lyme symptoms went from near debilitating to minor annoyances.
I am sharing my story with you because I feel that everyone should know that they, too, can experience major relief and freedom from their debilitating symptoms regardless of the condition - whether it's chronic fatigue syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, obesity, infertility, or acne - simply by eliminating (or greatly reducing) sugar and processed foods AND figuring out the foods that are triggering an inflammatory response in the body.
By taking these foods out of the diet, the digestive system has a chance to heal and all the systems and organs of the body are provided the opportunity to reestablish balance and function efficiently - including the immune system.
On top that you look and feel amazing! For real. You don't know how good you feel until you experience it.
But, I also know that giving up sugar is really really hard - especially since it's eight times more addictive than cocaine! Whoa!
But, it is totally possible. All you need is a plan, support, and a little accountability.
My 21-day 'Ditch the Sugar' DETOX is designed to help guide you step-by step to eliminate sugar and processed foods while adopting a healing and nourishing whole foods diet. It is also based on the elimination diet so it provides you the opportunity to figure out the foods that fuel you and the foods that wreak havoc on your health. I provide daily guidance, a step-by-step plan, recipes and accountability over the course of 21 days so that you can let go of sugar and support the healing of your body. I call this program a detox, but it is really a sensible, whole foods, clean-eating program.
It is NOT a cleanse or a deprivation diet. This program is meant to help you get the sugar out, transition to a predominantly whole foods diet, and figure out the EXACT foods that nourish your body and the ones that don't.
If any of this resonates with you, please check out my 'Ditch the Sugar' Detox at: http://www.tealstamm.com/ditch-the-sugar-detox or email me at teal@tealstable.com.
If you register before October 10th, you get 25% off the program and get a bonus 30-minute 1:1 session where we tailor the detox to meet your unique health needs and goals.Here is a little taste of what you'll be getting if you sign up for the DETOX:
Blue Bliss Smoothie Recipe
(serves 2)
1 1/2 cups almond milk
1/2 cup coconut water
1/2 ripe avocado
1 cup blueberries
small handful of strawberries
1 ounce gogi berries (optional)
2 tablespoons of flax seeds (If you don't have a high speed blender - ground the flax seeds in a coffee grinder first)
1 tablespoon of coconut oil (optional)
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
dash of sea salt
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Love and Light!
XO,
Teal
