Renee’s Story (in her own words…)
All my life, I have struggled with allergies and asthma.
Several years ago, it began to get worse and doctor after doctor after doctor could not figure out why. After my Aunt passed away 3 years ago, I found out that she had an immune disorder of unknown origin. She had experienced many of the same symptoms that I had over the years: migraines, repeated sinus infections, allergic rhinitis, stomach problems, ear problems and more. To make matters worse, I am a Nurse Practitioner and could not figure out the problem that was causing this!
When I started eating gluten free and avoiding many of the foods I was allergic to, I began feeling better. I found an “allergy” dietician and learned I was actually allergic to even MORE foods than I ever thought!
My food list now encompasses about 40 different items! Very, very limited at best. It was quite depressing.
I finally found a very compassionate colleague who sent me to a hematologist. We figured out it was indeed a very rare immune disorder. We tried various medications that just didn’t work. I finally began eating completely allergy free, processed food free and literally canning all my own foods. You see, I can’t even eat onions, garlic or olives! So, I can’t buy bottled ketchup, salad dressings or spaghetti sauces let alone wheat, rice, chicken, pork or even turkey!
I make all my own broths and sauces. I also eat flax seed oil and either organic Greek yogurt or cottage cheese every day!
My last visit to my hematologist was a few weeks ago and my labs were completely normal! My hematologist was stunned! He wanted to know what on earth I was doing. I simply told him of my “organic and allergy free diet” as well as the “flax seed and cottage cheese or Greek yogurt” every day. He is now telling his patients to do the same!
I have more strength and energy than I have had in 20 years! I feel so, so good! I now preach to my patients the value of eating completely processed food free, preservative and artificial dye free, sugar free and hormone free. Love it!
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What a great story, thank you for sharing Renee! I’m so glad you’re feeling so much better!!
I don’t think a lot of people really, REALLY, look at what they put in their mouth and body. A lot of the food out there has some really nasty things in it.
I am in the same situation as Renee. I don’t know where to start. Is there any way to get in touch with her.
We will let Renee know and give her your contact information.
Hi, i was wondering if you would be able to give renee my contact info, my daughter is going through a whole slew of health issues and is allergic to almost everything… and no one can seem to find a link and just plays it off like they are all seperate issues. Any info would be of help thanks.
We will pass it along!
If you could please give my contact info to Renee, I would appreciate it. I have very similar symptoms & would like to find out more information from her. Thanks.
We will give her your information!