So, yes I know I am about two days behind. It has been a tough weekend mentally. I've spoken on this quite a bit because it is the truth. Depression and fighting negative thoughts is a daily battle. And this weekend it was war. My mood spiraled like a rollercoaster. Ups and downs. Happy and sad.
Based on the Photo A Day challenge: day 18 is "Good" and day 19 is "Money". I am going to merge the two and do "Good Money", which for me is "good money spent on my alternative healing methods".
I have to believe that my supplements and spending the extra money on hormonal free meat is doing my body "good" and better than the harsh chemical filled drugs I was taken. I will even spend an extra buck on a gluten-free cupcake and even an extra 2 bucks on a cupcake that is gluten AND dairy free. The above image shows the very first round of supplements I started when I first got diagnosed. In addition to those, I was on heavy steroids and Humira. I was also on a VERY restricted diet and I think without the diet and supplements, I would have been forced to have surgery sooner. It wouldn't have been elective. While things were keeping my UC at bay and not making it go extremely severe, it wasn't working enough to get me back to baseline, which is why I chose the surgery. And for me, that was the right decision. But back to spending money on natural supplements and alternative healing methods. It is so worth it. I pay a nutritionist/holistic med guy $150 an hour to analyze test results, suggest what to eat, what to avoid, and what supplements to take based on my lab work. He is also very good about explaining how things work in the body and why he is asking me to do the things he suggests.
The problem with alternative methods is it is EXPENSIVE and if I didn't cut out a lot of my daily costs, I wouldn't be able to afford it. I mean, seriously, $150 an hour! I have averaged between $200-$300 a month on supplements alone, not to mention my food bill has gone up because I am spending a lot more on good meat at Whole Foods. And Whole Food is like Walmart or Target where you go in intending to buy one or two items and come out with like 20 and a bill over $100! ha!
BUT with that all said, at the end of the day, it is worth it. It is worth giving up all the fast food and eating out bills to feel better. I do notice a difference when I treat my body right and put the right things in it. I notice a difference when I take my supplements. I am more energized. I am more alert. I do have to admit it is a hard commitment, but one worth looking into and investing in. Now if I can just stick to the gluten free "lifestyle" I might be back to 100% a lot quicker. I just LOOOOVVEE me some bread! :) One day at a time.
If you are in the Bay Area and are looking for a way to naturally heal, even minor things that might just seem "off",or want to get stronger, or just feel better overall, I know a guy.
Jonny Suarez
Comment and I will contact you with his contact info. :)
Much love world. Thank you for reading. Thank you for your support. And most of all, thank you for your positive energy.
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