Inspiration
My journey towards health has been challenging but life-changing.
It all started when I was a teenager and I was regularly in pain. I went the traditional way, seeing doctors, osteopaths, acupuncturists, physio, chiropractors and other “experts” who temporarily relieved my symptoms but did not offer any long-term relief. I kept at it for years – thinking there were no other options (and not being offered any!), until I started working. I then got worse: being seated all day in front of a computer was not a good idea! The pain became entrenched in my body and despite seeing many therapists, never truly went away. It was there and there for good.
Seeking Solutions
I had to find real solutions.
Throughout the years, I explored many avenues – literally trying everything I could (and spending a fortune in the process!). I became my own expert on what was working or not working for my own body. I also became more attuned to what my body was telling me and explored solutions I could implement on my own.
My breakthrough
My first real breakthrough was when I discovered the power of exercise, the power of movement. Contrary to most advice at the time saying that resting would help me, I experienced real changes whilst being mobile. What was really killing me was in fact being too static: none of the “experts” I had seen ever suggested this simple solution!
I started implementing a daily routine of exercises, stretching, movements and breathing. I delved deeper into the transforming effect of yoga which, as well as helping me relax my mind and therefore equip me to better cope with the pain, also allowed me more flexibility. In parallel, I also paid attention to my nutrition to keep an optimal weight and not put added pressure on my body. I became fascinated by the mind-body-soul connection and read avidly on the subject. I realised I had to change the way I lived to see real changes. I quit my job (that was a really tough decision!) and decided to prioritise my health over my financial comfort.
This was three years ago what a journey since then!
Changing MY life
I decided to study Nutrition & Health Coaching at the renowned College of Naturopathic Nutrition in London. After 3 years, I became a qualified Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist & health Coach & founded BioVitalNutrition. Since then, I help others to find solutions to eliminate or reduce their symptoms in an holistic approach looking at the whole mind-body-soul connection.
Traditional medicine deals with symptoms and apply therapies or drugs to fix them. This has proven a real success for acute illnesses but in chronic conditions, symptoms are manifestations of deeper and multi-factorial causes that need to be explored and dealt with to free the trapped energies in our bodies. Life is energy so only by releasing our energies can we truly be alive.
By looking at the mind-body-soul connection, I have also accepted that my pain is part of me, that it will always be there. Pain is a message from our body that something is out of balance and that we need to take action: it forces us to attend to the problem. Our attitude & mental outlook can greatly influence the way we perceive pain. Thoughts such as fear, anguish, frustration, guilt, loneliness & helplessness can intensify pain. So pain not only warns us but also protects us. I have learned to keep it manageable with the lifestyle choices I make. I can take charge and this in itself is liberating. Although it can be difficult at times, I now view my pain as my friend: thanks to it, I have changed as a human being and have become a stronger and more focused person. In fact, I can thank my pain for pushing me to explore things I may not have considered and for making me grow.
Changing YOUR life – today!
If, like me, you have been battling with health issues and want to find long-term solutions, you can contact me on +44 (0)7788 444 199 or +33 (0)6 52 76 95 67. I offer 3 types of programmes over 8 to 12 weeks and with different levels of support – depending on your needs & the complexity of your symptoms. Feel free to book your free 15-minute Health Review call here.
Poor health is not ‘normal’ and cannot be sorted with quick-fix solutions. Long-term and ongoing changes are necessary.
We can all do it. We must. To live fully.