For the past 10 years I have been struggling with health issues. My first serious diagnose was Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) when I was about […]
My Healing Journey
Here you will find the story of how I have successfully managed several chronic metabolic conditions such as Prediabetes, PCOs, and Hypothyroidism (among other problems like migraines and gastritis) that I have been dealing with for more than a decade.
Since I am still in the process of going off of my last dose of medication, all the information found here is very current and will be constantly updated. So far my experience has been very positive overall but I will be honest in my posts if some things don’t work for me.
Please do not use this story as a substitute to visit your doctor or to stop your medication overnight, but more as a guide on the steps you can take to improve your health in the long term.
All illustrations are made by the lovely illustrator,; Paulina Barraza, who helps bring my story to life through her amazing illustrations.
Going off Diane
I was prescribed with Diane 35 for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) about 10 years ago. PCOS is a relatively common condition for women, however, the […]
My Diary
Writing a diary has been one of the most important aspects in my quest to remove medication from my day-to-day life. I wanted to document […]
Dark Moments
The path of healing my body from chronic illness has been everything but easy. I have gone through many different stages since I decided to […]