Who WE HELP:

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Before Baby:

As a native Californian, I’ve lived a border less life in Oregon, Europe, Nevada, Mexico and Africa.  I had the blessing of being a part of the entertainment world as a University of Oregon Cheerleader, high school coach and choreographer.  In my “glory days,” I was a dance runner-up for Michael Jackson’s Pepsi commercial, performed at Disneyland and was featured in various movies and music videos such as "Last Name" by Carrie Underwood as Priscilla Presley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f27zNlmRMW

Best & Worst:

When I became prego, my adventurous life came to a halt.  I knew my first and only baby was a girl and that we were going to name her Camila.  My OB-GYN couldn't detect a heartbeat at our first appointment so we immediately rushed to a radiologist who also had a challenging time detecting Camila's heartbeat because he discovered a chorionic bump.  My radiologist recommended me to be on bed rest for a month in hopes that the chorionic bump would dissipate. Camila had kicked the chorionic bump to the curb and then we faced our next challenge of having a cyst on her umbilical cord which could cause genetic complications.  The cyst wasn't providing her the necessary nutrients to help her growth but we knew our lil fighter would overcome and prevail once again.  Camila graced us with her larger than life presence at 7 months and weighed in at 3 lbs. 6 oz.  

Baby Mama:

As a new mama and sole caregiver, my complete focus was caring for Camila's every need and forgetting about mine. Isn't this what all mama's do?  Yes!  However, I had no idea that my health was slowly slipping away. Day by day, month by month and year by year I became more exhausted, frustrated, forgetful, irritable, sensitive to cold and dealt with weight gain which was never a concern.  I knew something wasn't right and requested that my doctor check my hormones.  She said, "let's put you on a depression medication.  I am sure your suffering from postpartum depression."  I said, "I am not depressed, I am frustrated and angry."  At that point, I knew I was on my own in having to discover the 3 roots of my autoimmune diseases. I definitely knew that it didn't include using synthetic drugs as a temporary "band-aid." 

Bring On The Stress:

It was the fall of 2017 when I knew that my health had taken a turn for the worse.  I ignored the bulging bump on my thyroid until Spring of 2018 when it literally smacked me right in the bum. After falling down the stairs for the 4th time, I could no longer ignore the intolerable vertigo symptoms and went to the ER.  The ER doc was perplexed by my thyroid nodule, breast lump, ovarian pain, vertigo symptoms and ordered several tests including a back x-ray and a CT scan. My ER doc requested me to follow up with my general doctor who referred me to my endocrinologist. 

Breakdown:

After meeting my endocrinologist, he immediately scheduled a fine needle biopsy for the following day and gave me my results within 24 hours.  The results weren't good and the tumor was fast growing and aggressive.  I scheduled an appointment with another endocrinologist for a second opinion and he confirmed that my tumor was rapidly increasing in size and recommend I have a Thyroidectomy and be placed on a permanent synthetic thyroid drug.  Oh boy! Following my second diagnosis, I scheduled an appointment with my ENT cancer specialist and set the date for a Lobectomy with the possibility of a Thyroidectomy.  

Breakthrough:

After a few months of questioning myself and my decision about my surgery, I decided to cancel my Lobectomy.  I chose to not live in fear.  I chose to not be bullied into going the conventional route and fight for my health.  I chose to be the strong person that I was created to be.  Once that decision was made, I immediately informed my cancer specialist that I will pursue my own detox program and he was wonderfully supportive.  I used my resourceful nature by implementing detox modalities, juicing, green smoothies, research and trusting in God.  I discovered what it meant to truly trust the unknown and heal my body with God made food for a God made body.  On December 18, 2018 I received the best news which confirmed that healing does come from the inside, starting with your gut. Hence, the name Gut Gal!

Clients, family and friends often ask me "what did you do for your cancer detox protocol?" That is a loaded question and a loaded answer.  Cancer (autoimmune disease) isn't a unilateral symptom.  Rather it is multifactorial.  If we know that is it multifactorial, then we know that one answer will not suffice. Chemo, radiation are one answer suggestions. Do they work? I think you already know the answer. 

Cancer is dormant in all of us.  However, our lifestyle choices determine if we keep our cancer dormant or provoke our cancer cells to grow and multiply.  This is why I had to take a step back and look at my lifestyle choices from a different perspective. Once I did that, I was able to clearly see what needed to happen in order for my healing to take place.  I am forever grateful to my Dad and Step Mom Vicki and friends to host my daughter and I during my cancer detox.  Let's just say laughter is the best medicine. 

This book rocks.  I love reading "Jesus Calling" daily devotional bible.  I implement my daily devotional as part of my daily SPEMPSEF routine.  This book was such an integral part of my healing journey which brought comfort, support and strength even through the uncertainty. Click here to order your daily devotional:

https://www.jesuscalling.com/

These songs got me through my healing journey and I continue to rely on the power of music as part of my daily detox routine. What songs resonate with you?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoezWBPGRAc

This song reminds me that my trials and tribulations will be used for good to help others.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfVd5x9W1Xc

This song reminds me that I am well taken care and have a purpose here on earth.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4rRCjrAyCs

This song confirms that I am loved and not alone in my healing journey.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZvKJl1kK8g

This song gives me strength when I am attacked for my natural lifestyle and calms my stress.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQWFzMvCfLE

This song brings peace and joy to my soul because of it's strength.

Coffee enemas were one of my healing modalities that I implemented to help tackle my Thyroid Cancer.  Coffee enemas are dated back to WWI when nurses used coffee enemas for post-op soldiers who didn't have access to morphine or painkillers.  Note: please schedule your 15-minute complimentary consultation today for detailed instructions and supervision. 

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