Eventually, I moved across the country to California, still searching for relief. For six months, I was stuck in a cycle of sluggishness, extreme fatigue, and debilitating bloating. The isolation and anxiety of not being taken seriously by doctors were overwhelming. I tried everything, including eliminating foods based on an Everlywell Food Sensitivity test, but nothing improved.
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In my senior year of college, I found myself constantly battling feelings of sickness, bloating, and exhaustion. Mornings were a struggle as bloating and constipation made it hard to get out of bed. When I sought medical help, I was diagnosed with anxiety, acid reflux, and generalized IBS. Despite taking Omeprazole and Linzess, my symptoms persisted. An endoscopy revealed nothing, and I felt lost, with no answers and worsening symptoms.
About me
In my senior year of college, I found myself constantly battling feelings of sickness, bloating, and exhaustion. Mornings were a struggle as bloating and constipation made it hard to get out of bed. When I sought medical help, I was diagnosed with anxiety, acid reflux, and generalized IBS. Despite taking Omeprazole and Linzess, my symptoms persisted. An endoscopy revealed nothing, and I felt lost, with no answers and worsening symptoms.
About me
Eventually, I moved across the country to California, still searching for relief. For six months, I was stuck in a cycle of sluggishness, extreme fatigue, and debilitating bloating. The isolation and anxiety of not being taken seriously by doctors were overwhelming. I tried everything, including eliminating foods based on an Everlywell Food Sensitivity test, but nothing improved.
Finally, I found a naturopathic doctor in Oakland, CA, who changed everything. After our first consultation, I felt hope for the first time in a long while. She ordered comprehensive tests, including an SIBO test, an H. Pylori test, a stool analysis, a food sensitivity test, and a complete metabolic panel. The results showed bacterial overgrowth and significant vitamin and mineral deficiencies in my gut. I began a supplement regimen, an antimicrobial protocol, and a gut healing plan. Within weeks, my energy returned, and I started feeling like myself again.
Over the past four years, I've continued to manage gut flares and related issues, working closely with health coaches and naturopathic doctors to maintain balance. My journey inspired me to help others who are struggling with similar challenges. I returned to school and earned a Master's in Global Health Nutrition from Emory University, focusing on holistic approaches to nutrition. I also became a certified Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.
Over the past four years, I've continued to manage gut flares and related issues, working closely with health coaches and naturopathic doctors to maintain balance. My journey inspired me to help others who are struggling with similar challenges. I returned to school and earned a Master's in Global Health Nutrition from Emory University, focusing on holistic approaches to nutrition. I also became a certified Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.
Finally, I found a naturopathic doctor in Oakland, CA, who changed everything. After our first consultation, I felt hope for the first time in a long while. She ordered comprehensive tests, including an SIBO test, an H. Pylori test, a stool analysis, a food sensitivity test, and a complete metabolic panel. The results showed bacterial overgrowth and significant vitamin and mineral deficiencies in my gut. I began a supplement regimen, an antimicrobial protocol, and a gut healing plan. Within weeks, my energy returned, and I started feeling like myself again.