It All Started When....
I had a grand mal seizure in April 2007. Having just graduated, I was ready to move mountains and excited about the adventures just waiting to be explored. Though nothing could have prepared me for this life altering occurance.
“I’m sorry to say so but, sadly, it’s true that
Bang-ups and Hang-ups can happen to you.”
The Struggle...
It was a typical Thursday evening, I had just come home from a get together with friends. Fell asleep, and that is the last thing I remember.... Upon hearing a thud, my family rused to find the source and found me unresponsive and convusing on the bathroom floor. I was rushed to the hospital, unresponsive and unconscious. No one knew what caused this turn of events, but my family refused to give up hope. Thankfully, after a few hours I regained consciousness. Naturally, multiple tests were run, with instructions to follow-up with my primary care doctor and I was finally able to return home.
“And when you’re in a Slump you’re not in for much fun.
Un-slumping yourself is not easily done.”
Time To Heal...
I experienced everything from triggering responses to bright lights, uncontrolled myoclonic spams, difficulty concentrating, body tremors etc. After appointments with multiple neurologists, general practitioners, neuro-ophthalmologists, allergists and more, the only option presented was medication and dependency.
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself any direction you choose.”
Life Cycle Change....
Realizing that all answers begin and end through the cycle of life, my family refused conventional western style medicine and life-threatening surgeries. With a thirst for knowledge and ever-reaching persistence, they chose to explore a holistic approach.
As we know, the body, similar to a plant evolves through a life cycle. It starts small, and slowly begins to manifest itself through the image of creation, with nurture, oxygen, love and time. Motivated and determined, I realized that I was not going to let this event change me; a change needed to be made and my interpersonal life cycle, was imbalanced. Though the path was rocky from time to time, and multiple tears were shed, I never gave up and stayed consistent in my quest for "normalcy".
Upon much research I found that a change in my diet was the first thing that I needed to focus on. I began by expelling sugar, exclusively utilizing the effects of herbal modalities, and ultimately adopting a plant based diet. I found that I needed to listen to my body and refused to ignore signs of distress. In doing so I was able regain balance and grounding naturally!
Though my journey was my own, I realized that there are so many struggling in a cloud of confusion. Therefore, I decided to create a platform to offer support, counsel and herbal remedies for the vast majority who are experiencing their own ailments. Alternative options are available, but many are unsure how to ask. I was once clouded in this haze, because I was unaware of the true benefits that medicinal herbs could impart to remedy the body. We are here to help answer those lingering questions, provide alternative options and truly listen to you when no one else will take the time.