My Healing Journey
I recently wrote a post on My Weight Loss Story, and my results were huge! If you didn’t get a chance to read that, I happily invite you to read it!
I want to do a follow-up post for month two of my healing journey. I plan on doing a monthly post on my journey because this is not just about weight loss, it’s about healing!
If you’ve had a hard time losing weight, or if you’ve ever suffered from a number of illnesses that no one knows how to heal (like thyroid or adrenal issues, rheumatoid arthritis, depression, anxiety, leaky gut syndrome, ADHD and much more), then you might want to invest some time in this series. Here is a list of my current posts on my healing journey.
- My Healing Journey Month 1 – My Weight Loss Story
- My Healing Journey Month 2 – How to Naturally Heal Anxiety
A Recap ~ Why I Need To Heal
After I put a focus on removing toxins from my life, reading this book, and visiting quality integrative medicine doctors, I’ve come to the conclusion that I am suffering from the following:
- I Have Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), a toxic overload of heavy metals, and I have the streptococcus virus that is wreaking havoc on my system.
- I am also suffering from adrenal fatigue, thyroid issues, and have a sluggish or fatty liver.
- I suffer from eczema, rosacea, and achy joints (especially in the knees) which I suspect is arthritis. I have had these ailments since I was a teenager. These are strong indicators that something is wrong with my internal health.
This might seem scary to many, it was scary for me too, but your body has the amazing ability to heal itself if given the right foods.
My Results After Just 1 Month!
It was time to start cleansing the toxins out of my body. I started this by doing a 28-day raw fruit and vegetable cleanse. The results were AMAZING!
Before and After
I removed the inflammatory foods from my diet and my body naturally started to reduce its swelling.
- I lost 15 pounds in the first month, which was most likely excess water weight.
- My eczema disappeared 100%
- My rosacea disappeared 100%.
- My joints no longer ached.
- Increased energy
- Great mental clarity
- No blood sugar issues
Your body is capable of doing amazing things, as you can see from the first month.
But lasting results take time, and it can take anywhere from 3 months to 18 months to heal the body, this is month 2 for me.
What I Ate for Month 2 of My Healing Journey
After going 28 days on only raw fruits and raw vegetables, you better believe I was looking forward to my first cooked meal!
I decided to add in 1 meal a day that has meat in it. I also added in one handful of nuts a day.
Here is what a typical day of meals looked like for me:
- Upon Waking – I drink 16 ounces of lemon water. Take 1/2 lemon and squeeze it into the water and then drop the lemon into the water. This helps detox the liver.
- Pre-breakfast: Celery juice about 14-16 oz (freshly juiced, I have this juicer).
- Breakfast: Smoothie consisting of 3 bananas, 1 1/2 cup wild organic blueberries, 3 dates, 1 tsp spirulina, 1 tap barley juice powder
- AM Snack: Apple, dates, celery sticks
- Lunch: Smoothie consisting of 1 orange, 1 large handful of spinach, shaved coconut, 1 large handful fresh cilantro, spirulina, 1 1/2 cups frozen mango. I also ate carrots and red pepper hummus with lunch. If I didn’t feel like another smoothie, then I did a huge mixed greens salad with guacamole, vegetables and fruits and a bit of olive oil and vinegar for the dressing.
- PM Snack: Fruit, dates, and handful of nuts
- Dinner: 5-6 ounces of meat (fish, shrimp, chicken, steak), cooked vegetables (including potatoes, sweet potatoes, asparagus, peppers and onions) and a small salad.
- Evening snack: banana, apple, or carrots and celery with hummus or guacamole
A few things I noticed when adding in 5-6 ounces of meat a day and a handful of nuts — my body took about 2 weeks to adjust to this change. It isn’t that I felt bad, it’s just that I didn’t digest these as easily as fruits and vegetables.
I found it best for me to only eat meat once a day for 5 days out of the week. I plan on reducing the nuts too in next month. I find if I am lazy, I grab the nuts instead of a piece of fruit and I am really wanting to focus on bringing more healing fruits into my diet.
Energy Changes That I made This Month
Energy Changes That I made This Month
This healing journey isn’t just about healing with foods, it’s about healing emotionally, spiritually, and mentally.
Last month I focused on taking time for myself every day to enjoy a massage. This month I focused on sitting out in the sun every day for a half hour. The sun is so healing in so many ways!
Both the massage and sun therapy allowed me to spend more time with myself. Reflection can be pretty powerful while you are on a healing journey. Both of these are forms of meditation.
My Results After 2 Months
Continuing on this journey is getting easier every day! It feels so good to feel good again.
My rosacea, eczema, and achy joints are still 100% gone. I had some digestive issues when I added the meat and nuts back into my diet, so I am taking that slowly until my body is ready.
I am not sure about my weight loss because I make it a habit not to weigh myself regularly. I did last month for the post, but this month I wanted to focus on how my clothes fit. My pants are looser and I’m super exciting about that!
How I naturally healed my anxiety
One of the biggest improvements that I’ve noticed is my sense of calm. My anxiety has pretty much disappeared.
As I mentioned earlier, removing toxins from my life has helped me tremendously! Some simple small changes (like switching to natural solutions) really helped ease my anxiety.
Let me be clear here, I didn’t even realize that I had anxiety because for me this was my norm. It wasn’t until I started to heal with these healing foods that I realized a shift in my energy.
I have an incredible relaxing feeling, you know like you just stepped out of the spa kind of feeling. I have this feeling daily!
Using food as medicine to heal anxiety
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) and a heavy metal overload both can cause extreme anxiety. I have been working super hard to include foods that heal both those ailments. A few of these healing foods that can help heal anxiety include:
- Organic wild blueberries (I buy these from Costco)
- Celery (juiced daily)
- Spinach (in smoothies and salads)
- Asparagus (snacking)
- Cilantro (in smoothies and salads)
- Sweet potatoes (snacking and dinner side)
- Barley grass juice extract powder (in smoothies)
- Hawaiian Spirulina (in smoothies)
I get all of these foods into my day DAILY (with the exception of sweet potatoes, those I get in about 2-3 times a week).
If you are dealing with anxiety issues, or if you think you might suffer from EBV or a heavy metal overload, I invite you to read this book. It was such a life changing book for me!
Is this the answer to everyone’s anxiety issues? I don’t know, but it certainly has helped heal mine and this can be a great starting point for you to do some research.
The Incredible Herb That Tackled My Anxiety!
I started to take a supplement/herb that really help tackle my anxiety. Not only did it tackle my anxiety, it helped me get an incredible nights sleep!
What is this supplement? Lemon balm! It’s helped me so much that I even started growing in my garden!
Lemon balm has antiviral, antibacterial, and sedative properties. According to Anthony William of Medical Medium:
“Lemon Balm contains a compound called terpene which has the ability to help relieve anxiety, stress, hypertension, depression, high blood pressure, muscle spasms, heart palpitations, tension headaches, circulatory issues, and cognitive disorders such as Attention Deficit Disorder and Alzheimer’s Disease.”
My Take Away This Month
It took years for me to get sick, and it is going to take me months, maybe even a year or two, to fully recover. I am okay with this!
It feels good to finally be on the road to good health. I am embracing the changes, the challenges, and the victories!
Thanks for coming on this journey with me! How about you? Do you think you might have some healing to do?
One Final Note & A Free Book Offer…
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This is quite amazing, especially the weight loss when you were eating “healthy” and exercising. But I’m also impressed with the anxiety which I have and most people too who also don’t realize that moving 60 MPH every day is normal…..I would like to know how much of the lemon balm you take? thanks for sharing this wonderful story, I will keep myself posted of your progress.
Hey Serena,
I follow the directions on the label and take 1 dropper bulb 2-3 times a day (you can take up to 5 dropper bulbs per day)! Let me know how it works out for you!
This is great. I was googling experiences with the 28 day healing program and loved reading about yours. Very helpful. I’m in day 2 and like you, somehow feeling determined to complete the cleanse and help my body heal. Loved the book. I am excited for your weight loss and especially: your new sense of calm energy. Exactly what I am hoping for! Will follow you for a while, thank you! Geertje (Holland)
Hey Geertje! Welcome, happy you found me here! 🙂 I am doing a second round of the cleanse, in the first week (again) as well. I need to do another healing post on this cleanse and the benefits. I too love this book and all the amazing information that Anthony has to offer. Good luck and keep me posted!
Hi Halle, I made it to 22 days. It was incredible and what I loved most was this sense of calm I had! How was your second round? I’m incorporating the heavy metal detox smoothie now, and am not sure about the direct effects. Feeling dizzy and really fired up. Must be the Spirulina. Wondering if I could have any additional thyroid issues. Would love to hear about your experience.
Geertje, congratulations on 22 days! Quite an accomplishment for sure! I think the dizzy and fired up is still part of the detox. I felt great at some times and other times I slipped back into the detox. I continue on this journey (not the full 28-day detox, but a modified version), and still get my daily detox smoothie bowl in and have a cup of celery juice every morning…and yes…I need to write another post for sure, thanks for encouraging me!
Ah, I see – you slipped back and progressed as well. Good to hear you’ll continue on the journey and that daily detox smoothie (bowl) is nothing less than delicious! It’s interesting how this new way of life really proves its worth as you we go along. I have never felt this willing and confident about any other program. Would certainly encourage another post!
Hello Halle
I am finishing day 5 of my 28 day cleanse. I’m having a hard time getting all the food in. I have bad gas and I’m hoping this passes soon. I have a juicer but don’t have the time in the morning to juice celery and get 2 smoothies and a soup made. I don’t get home till after 9pm and I’m exhausted. I really want to drink the celery juice for my joint pain and rosacia. Do you think just sticking to the detox will still work as well?
Hi Geri! First, you are doing an awesome job. You don’t have to do it all at once. Certainly, you can work on the detox and then gradually add in the celery juice. Take it slowly so that you do not get to overwhelmed. Great job, and keep it going!
Hi Hallie
Thanks so much for sharing your journey. I’m considering doing the 28 day cleanse and wondering about your experience longer term?
Thanks so much!
Hi Jenny!
I’m going to write up a post this week on this very topic, so stay tuned. I’ll be sure to come back and link to the article for you.
is this ok to take while breastfeeding?.
I have struggled with acne pretty much ever since I was a teenager im now 24 almost 25 could that be a sign of chemical overload?.
Hi Caitlin,
Are you talking about drinking celery juice or taking lemon balm?
I am also wondering if I can do this 28 day detox while breastfeeding? My lil one is 9mo.
Hi. I am just about to embark on this cleanse starting next month. Curious about how life was while consuming no protein? This part of the cleanse really scares me. Were you able to still exercise while doing this cleanse? Thankyou! And way to go.
Hey Brook! I understand how you’re feeling because I too was nervous about not getting enough “animal” protein. What I failed to understand was that vegetables have a ton of protein, so you WILL be getting enough protein. As for the exercising, the first few weeks I was unable to fit that in, I was in quite a detox phase at that time. After my second week though, I was able to resume back to light exercise. You have to remember that your body is going through a lot, so sometimes it’s best to allow yourself to rest. You’re healing, and that takes a lot of energy…so be okay if you have to sit out of a few workouts. Good luck and let us know how it goes for you!
Hello Halle I’ve just read your story and am going to do the detox as I haven’t been able to lose weight as I am on insulin being a type 2 diabetic .I want to get off the insulin and other medications associated with it and get healthy. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Congratulations Joyce on taking the steps forward to bettering your health. I bet you’re happy to introduce more healing fruits into your diet. Keep me posted on your results.
I noticed my anxiety has greatly improved on the Medical Medium protocol as well. I knew I’ve always carried around a lot of anxiety, but I didn’t really realize how much anxiety I had until one day I realized it was gone. In every day life my nervous stomach flutters were gone, I didn’t get a tight chest in certain situations any longer, and I also realized things that bothered me before, like messy/cluttery areas, didn’t give me “stress” needing to deal with it. No more anxiety is one of the side benefits I was never expecting!
Hally.
I really like your story and would like to do get rid of my terrible anxiety and all that comes with it.
Now I am 70 years old and my adult sons don’t want to even talk to me because without realizing, apparently I am very negative. I would love to change that arround. This is a long time and I am depressed now from loneliness. If I go to the doctor the only answer from him is the pill which keeps me asleep more then awake.
I do not like that at all. Lately I was told I have a Candida overgrowth. I did follow the candida diet and lost lot of weight and would not like to loose any more. Is there a way to follow your steps and keep my present weight?
Thank you. Helena
Hello, I just recently been reading on the medical medium, I also have a lot of symptoms that just keep worsening.. i can’t even fuction now I’m 21 years old and I have
been juicing celery for weeks now and doing some of the recipes that he recommends but I haven’t been doing the supplements only because I have been kind of confused on what all to take and also I was taking an anti-Viral for EBV from my doctor and she didn’t want anything to interfere. Is lemon balm the only supplement you take? And also do you know how to get an appointment with the medical medium?
Loved hearing your story, I am gonna start the cleanse! Thank you.
Hi Shelby! Congratulations on taking the steps forward to better your health! Medical Medium no longer does consultations, his list got too long that he knew he had to do more to get his information out to the masses, so he is writing a collection of books to help as many as he can. As for consultations, I’m a Holistic Wellness Coach who specializes in the Medical Medium Protocol. If you’d like to book an appointment with me, you can do so here: https://healingwithhalle.com/one-on-one-coaching
Congratulations on the weightloss ! Wow you look absolutely amazing, slim and healthy and beautiful !
You are such an inspiration. I would love to follow this protocol, however I am reactive to almost everything i eat and this includes supplements. I did raw veggie juicing for a while back, but it left me sick and incapacitated. I can barely eat fruit. What would be your recommendations to me based on my current challenge ?
Hi I’d like to try this to heal Anxiety after hysterectomy. I’m on blood pressure medication would this interfere with the medication I’m taking ?
You are inspiring! It really motivates me to start!
I’m always used to think that some processes are already irreversible and I need to be able to live with the consequences. But here you prove that this is not so.
The anxiety attacks affect me more and more often and probably it is not normal. So I think now is the right time to make a difference.
Thank you, Halle! I thoroughly enjoyed your article. I was diagnosed with EBV roughly six years ago. The main two symptoms I struggle with are anxiety and brain fog. I met with a ND and she put me on a whole plant-based diet which dramatically improved my health, but I haven’t had much success on the neurological side. I was wondering your thoughts on the effects that alcohol has on EBV? Even though I don’t drink near as much as I did, this is one thing that I really haven’t stopped. (Probably 8-10 beers/week on average) It seems like I read an article not long ago which described EBV being aggregated by alcohol. Thanks for your time.