San Diego Naturopathic

Before I began working with San Diego Naturopathic, I had seen the last ten years of my life -- from age 16 to age 26 -- limited and dampened by a constantly growing list of health issues, from mental & mood issues, chronic fatigue, frequent intense sickness, and widespread pain to hormonal disregulation, blood sugar problems, intense acne, and multiple surgeries. I could barely think straight because my brain fog was so intense, and I struggled to get even the smallest things done. I relied on caffeine to get through the day — usually three cups of coffee daily. Most recently, I’d had an emergency gallbladder removal surgery at 25 and was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome not long after. I felt mediocre at best, awful at worst, and it had major impacts on my life, preventing me from working, traveling, dating, living independently, or having any sense of a normal life for a woman in her mid-twenties.

Now, after six months of working with SDN, I am seeing enormous progress in every area of my health. I have more energy than I’ve had in years, without daily naps or any caffeine. I am losing weight and seeing my whole body become less puffy, bloated, and inflamed. (I can see my jawline again!) My hormones are re-regulating, my acne has cleared by 80%, and my irregular menstrual cycles and intense PMS have improved drastically (I no longer have to cancel plans and spend the whole day on a heating pad because of cramps). While I previously had to eat every three hours or less to manage my blood sugar drops (as well as the headaches, lightheadedness, and brain fog that came with them), I can now go four to six hours comfortably between meals without snacking. I have the best focus and mental clarity I’ve ever had and can work effectively again. Overall, I’m finally feeling like myself again!

It took a lot of dedication and hard work to make this progress; it did not happen overnight. I committed to an anti-inflammatory diet for the long haul, got serious about moving my body, learned to meal prep healthy food to have on hand, and focused on taking all the supplements Doc Wanni regimented. But after a while, these things didn’t feel so challenging anymore and have become a normal, sustainable, and even enjoyable part of my healthier life. It has all been worth it! I look forward to seeing what continued progress I’ll make in reclaiming my health with SDN in the coming months!