Over the summer, I had a frank conversation with a nutritionist friend about some of the digestive issues I was having. She offered insight, and more importantly, help. Up to this point, I attributed these issues as a side effect from all of the food/beer/wine tasting I was doing. But when I took a break from IntoxiKate to get married—and did not shed a pre-wedding pound on a very clean eating food plan—my digestive issues worsened.
After a few tests, answering lots of questions about my eating habits, and an official visit, we determined there was a problem (more on that coming soon). While I wait for more concrete conclusions from my blood work, I was put on an “elimination diet” paired with supplements and herbs to clean out and reboot my digestive system.
Shortly after taking my initial test and before my doctor’s visit, a good friend of mine asked me to attend the Take Back Your Health Conference in Washington, D.C. Founded by Certified Holistic Health Counselor Robin Shirley, the conference focuses on helping those with chronic diseases make more educated changes in their lifestyle to improve their health. At the time I received the invite, my intention was to go for great blog fodder—a way to help spread some of the messages I learned at the conference. I had no idea how much it would change my perspective on my own digestive issues and how I live my life.
