Why I Entered The World Of Health And Nutrition

At 11, I vividly recall sitting on a window ledge in my school playground when suddenly half of my vision disappeared. Moments later, a dry mouth and a stale, unpleasant odour came over me, signalling the onset of my first migraine. Soon after, an intense headache and nausea emerged, marking the beginning of what would become a frequent experience for the next decade of my life.

Numerous GP visits resulted in a concoction of strong painkillers, none of which brought relief. At one point, I was advised to dissolve three aspirins in full-fat milk at the onset of a migraine - a remedy that was as ineffective as it was unpleasant, often leading to further discomfort and vomiting.

By 15, I was prescribed the contraceptive pill, which reduced my migraines to every 3 months. However, this was a temporary fix that didn't address the underlying cause. In hindsight, introducing hormones to a young body had long-term repercussions.

Then came the frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs), starting around the same age. They led to a cycle of antibiotics, which eventually became ineffective due to resistance. Little did I realise the extent of the damage this was causing to my gut health.

University life, with its typical mix of alcohol, poor sleep and nutrient-deficient food, further aggravated my gut issues. I developed IBS, characterised by infrequent bowel movements and severe bloating. Joint pain became a daily norm and fatigue put me in a constant brain fog.

For a long time, I accepted chronic illness as my fate, seeking ways to numb symptoms rather than address their root cause. But at 20, everything changed.

I embraced functional medicine, making lifestyle changes like eliminating gluten, stopping contraception, enriching my diet and supplementing with probiotics and specific nutrients. These changes have profoundly impacted my health. I've regained control over my body, significantly reducing the frequency and severity of my migraines and alleviating my IBS and UTI symptoms.

In January 2021, this personal journey took a professional turn. Despite a degree in economics and a career in property-tech, I felt drawn to a more impactful path. The lockdown period made these thoughts hard to ignore, leading me to leave my job and embark on a three-year Nutritional Therapy course.

I am now grateful to be in a position where I can guide others.

If you would like support, please reach out to realise that you have more control over your health than you might think.

Health truly is the greatest wealth, a realisation that often strikes hardest when it’s jeopardised, either personally or through a loved one.