06/05/2024
Going back some 8 or so years ago, I figured out that gluten was keeping me sick. Those who know me, knew how bad it was. I had been under the wonderful care of Guys & St.Thomas’ Lupus clinic for 20 years. Up until that point and in my whole life I had never felt truly well. One day the Doctors decided immunotherapy was the way to go. I declined and I asked them if looking at my diet would make a difference and they said “it’s possible”. I’ve not knowingly touched gluten or dairy since and have not looked back. If I eat it by accident, I get a flare up and I’m a broken human for weeks! I have to think about my health everyday. What I eat, how and when I exercise, the amount of water I drink, the supplements I consume, the quality of sleep I get, the rest I factor in to my life, and the stress and emotions I have to deal with. I, like anyone still gets sick from time to time but on the whole - I’m ok. The consultant at the Lupus clinic told me the last time we spoke “I wish everyone could take charge of their health in the same way - Keep doing what you’re doing”. So my advice is, if you want to stay sick - keep doing what you’re doing. And if you don’t want to be sick anymore, then let’s change it. It’s hard and constant work…but it will work - I promise 🙏