There’s a quote I haven’t been able to shake lately:
“A healthy person has a thousand wishes. An unhealthy person has one.”
That’s been me for the past few years—chronic fatigue, constant pain, and symptoms so severe I was surviving on fewer than a dozen foods and spending most of my time in bed. Three years ago, my health hit a breaking point. But today, I’m feeling 80–90% better, most days hitting a 7, 8, or even 9 out of 10.
And so many of you have asked how I got here.
Let me start by saying: I’m not a doctor. I’m not a health coach. I’m a business consultant. This is just what’s worked for me, what I tracked, and what I’m continuing to test. Always do your own research and consult professionals—but I’m sharing this in case it helps someone else feel a little less overwhelmed.
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Otherwise, here’s the breakdown of everything that’s helped me heal.
A Quick Backstory
Over the years, I was diagnosed with over 30 health conditions: Hashimoto’s, Lyme, mold toxicity, heavy metal exposure, ADHD, scoliosis (with a full spinal fusion), chronic fatigue, and fibromyalgia—just to name a few.
But the real clarity came in 2024 with genetic testing:
Classical-like Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (clEDS)
Likely Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
These explained the seemingly unrelated symptoms: joint and nerve pain, brain fog, dizziness, severe histamine intolerance, and more. I spent tens of thousands of dollars on doctors and diets. Things helped, but I hovered around 5 out of 10, functionally surviving.
Then long COVID hit.
I dropped to a 1 or 2 on the scale. It was a dark year. But since then—and especially in the past two months—something has shifted.
Here’s what’s made the biggest difference.
The Four-Part Protocol That Changed Everything
1. High-Protein, High-Calorie, Low-Histamine Diet (≈20% of the improvement)
After years of elimination diets and being chronically underweight, I finally tracked my intake and realized I was severely undereating—often less than 1,300 calories a day when I needed 2,000–2,500. I began prioritizing protein (150g/day) and nutrient-dense calories to rebuild my strength and support my EDS.
✅ Tips:
Plan meals around protein first
Use smoothies and protein powders like Naked Whey and Naked Pea
Stay consistent to keep symptoms from returning
2. Targeted Medications (≈20%)
I’m currently on a combo of meds that address inflammation, histamine, and hormone imbalances:
Zyrtec (Costco knockoff), now reduced from 4 to 2 per day
Daily macrobid for UTIs (EDS-related bladder issues)
Low-dose prednisone for systemic inflammation
Estradiol + progesterone for peri-menopause (huge impact on mood + histamine)
Hormone balance was a game-changer. Once my estrogen stabilized, even my eczema cleared up.
3. Targeted Supplementation (≈15%)
These support gut health, reduce histamine reactions, and build immune resilience:
GI Revive for gut repair
HistaEase + HistaHarmony (upper and lower GI histamine support)
Probiotics and DAO enzyme support
L-glutamine, creatine, D3/K2, Terzyme enzymes
New additions: HoloImmune and Tributerin-X
I didn’t start all these at once. I added one at a time based on testing and symptoms. Consistency here matters, but they’re not miracle pills. They’re support.
4. Nervous System Regulation (Polyvagal Work = 50% of the results)
This is where the magic happened. Polyvagal work helped my body shift out of chronic stress response and into rest + healing. Without it, I couldn’t stay consistent with everything else.
My daily routine includes:
Morning & night polyvagal exercises (neck massage, humming, tapping)
Alternate nostril breathing + meditation
Slow movement, music, joyful play, mantras, and EFT tapping
Limiting media, people, and stress that inflame symptoms
My rule of thumb: I keep going until I get a few big yawns—that’s how I know my body is shifting into parasympathetic mode.
So Why Am I Only at 80%?
Three reasons:
Consistency – If I fall off even for a couple days, symptoms return.
Time – Deeper healing takes time.
Muscle building – My next big focus is building strength to support my joints (especially for EDS).
Final Advice for Anyone on a Similar Journey
Don’t try to do everything at once. Stack habits slowly.
Start with the nervous system work—it makes everything else easier.
Accept that consistency won’t be perfect.
Be ruthlessly selfish about your healing. You are the domino that makes everything else in your life possible.
Your Turn
I’m still figuring this out and I’d love to hear what’s working for you. Drop a comment on the youtube video or share this post with someone who needs it.
👊 Fist bump for working on yourself.
