Brenda’s Story (in her own words):
Years ago, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and a host of other chronic health problems.
After years of taking medications, and becoming increasingly sick and crippled, I finally made a connection between the foods I was eating and my symptoms. After much journaling of what I was eating on a daily basis, I realized that I was poisoning my body with loads of unnecessary chemicals, colors, and artificial flavors.
I discovered that EARTH FARE was only an hours drive from my home, and began making a trip there every week to buy (and learn about) healthier alternatives to the foods I had been eating. The EARTH FARE staff was great at pointing me towards more nutritious, and even tastier options, for the foods I was used to. Much to my delight, my health QUICKLY improved dramatically, and eventually I healed completely!
I learned that genetically modified, chemical laden foods were actually causing an allergic response in my body. I also discovered that I had undiagnosed celiac disease, and needed to switch to a gluten free diet. By switching to EARTH FARE’S organic, wholesome ingredients, my body detoxed and I am now fit and healthy. Their variety of gluten free products made the transition easy and fun!
I STILL travel an hour each way, once or twice a week, just to shop at Earth Fare. Thank goodness they offer such great deals and coupons-more than makes up for the gas! THANK YOU, EARTH FARE!
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One of the best stories yet. Thanks, Brenda!! An awesome inspiration!
Brenda, kudos to you for pursuing your instincts and researching information to better your situation. Information is power. You go, girl!
I find this story both interesting an inspiring. I, too, have been plagued by chronic health issues for years, only no doctor could ever diagnose me. I was just given “Band Aides” in the form of heavy narcotics. I finally figured out that it was the foods I was eating that was making me sick. I have always known that I had an allergy to molds and penicillin, but I had no idea how very sensitive to it I actually was until going for an allergy test. Making the connection between my allergies and the molds/antibiotics in our foods was literally lifesaving for me. I am also lactose intolerant, so until Earthfare was built in our area, my diet was pretty limited. I am so happy that I can eat again!!! I have also been able to eliminate the drugs frm my life, and no symptoms have returned. It is frightening the things that are being put into our food supply, and the reactions that many of us have to them.
Wow. This story is particularly inspiring and enlightening for me. I also have RA & have been on the typical meds (Remicade, methotrexate, anti-inflammatories) for about 10 years. They keep it under control but I’ve never been one to take meds…even tylenol…unless pain is unbearable. I’ve wondered if changing my diet in some way would allow me to get off of the meds or get rid of the RA completely. I just discovered Earth Fare & found one in my area. I will be visiting it immediately & permenantly! I already eat lots of organic foods & have made other small improvements but it’ll be so nice to know that they only sale healthy foods & I don’t have to read labels as much! Thank you so much for your story! I hope to have my own soon!
With the recent news that Whole Foods Markets are carrying genetically-modified foods, I just want to be sure. Does EarthFare carry genetically-modified foods? We definitely do NOT want to include gmo foods in our diet!
@JoAnn, unfortunately, until GMO labeling is required, we can’t guarantee that our foods are all GMO-free. You can read more about our stance on GMOs here: https://www.facebook.com/EarthFare#!/note.php?note_id=413674732703