I was first diagnosed with Hypothyroidism in 2005, though I would not learn until 2015 what I was really suffering from is an auto immune reaction. In 2015 I was diagnosed with hashimoto's thyroiditis, psoriasis and mild arthritis. 

I had so many symptoms through the years but did not realize they were all connected. As I approached my 37th birthday I was feeling at a loss. I had constant pain in both hips, never ending allergies, severe fatigue, brain fog, rashes, weight gain, and more. I just kept thinking, I am only 36 years old, I should not feel this way. I had always been thin and active when I was younger. What had happened to me? Was I just going to keep getting bigger and more tired?

I tried every diet under the sun, everything worked at first but the results never lasted and the end result was more weight gain. I was not happy with the direction my life was headed. All I kept thinking about my future was diabetes, heart disease or cancers. I knew something was wrong but could not figure out what it was.

I had a wake up call one day that scared me enough to take action. I was about 1 mile from my house, sitting in my car, and I had no clue how to get home. Mind you I have lived in this town all my life and was a couple turns away from being home. The brain fog was so bad that I just could not put it together. 

That is when I started doing my own homework online. I found that all my symptoms are auto immune and can be completely controlled through food. I had my light at the end of the tunnel! I refused to go on immune suppressant drugs, I was ready to tackle this situation on my own.

I am actually very lucky that I realized what was happening in time.  Many people are not that lucky and end up with many more serious diseases before they are diagnosed. I knew I had time to reverse most of the symptoms I was experiencing. I ordered and read The Auto-Immune Solution By Amy Myers. This book would change my life forever. She does a fabulous job of explaining in detail the science behind controlling your auto-immune disease with food and what is really happening inside your body when you eat things that are not included in the AIP (Auto-Immune Protocol) diet. 

This website Feeding Yourself Well, is for anyone attempting to heal their body through food. I adore cooking and it has always been a passion of mine. I had to make some big changes in order to heal my body and I am thrilled to say that all of my symptoms are now in remission. I do still take Armor Thyroid and may have to for the rest of my life due to the permanent damage that has affected my thyroid. You can heal your body with food, you can feel better, you can take charge of your life. I refuse to believe our only options are procedures and prescriptions!