From the inside out

At the age of 42 years I was very blessed to have found my vocation late in life as a holistic health practitioner with my own practice Roots Therapy, consulting for Essential Health Wellness Centre. Little did I know that I would be the one needing help in my own healing!

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My healing story began when I contracted Salmonella on the 27th October 2018. Being in the health industry I knew how incredibly important it was to focus on healing the gut, however by the time I managed to start this process (after 2 weeks of serious illness and being in and out of hospital) a lot of damage was done and I was left dealing with severe colitis. I understood how to repair my gut but I never realised the extent to which my body had been affected. In March 2019 I developed hand eczema. My diet had already become so limited due to the colitis but now I faced a new dilemma in that ANY salicylates or nickel containing food created very bad reactions (this took about 3 months to tie the two together) so by June 2019 I was in severe agony. With a compromised immune system and heightened histamine levels I had the misfortune of coming into contact with caterpillars in July 2019 which caused a massive allergic reaction  landing me in hospital on a cortisone drip - which was the start of many I am sad to say, as the eczema had spread to my lower limbs, arms and torso. Each cortisone tablet I took felt like a betrayal of my body and everything I knew! I was overcome with severe depression - I felt my body was failing me and I was helpless. I lost 8 kgs in 2 weeks due to my inability to eat anything without setting off my colitis and histamine... I had to dig so deep just to get out of bed and there had been a few moments when I didn't think I could carry on but my determination and courage came from seeing what some of my clients endure coupled with the enormous support from my hubby - holding me when the tears and emotions became too much. I endeavored to heal myself!

 

I scoured the internet, delving into anything related to colitis, salmonella and the skin. I finally started to find people who had been through similar and a burst of hope ignited, but most importantly understanding! (I have put some of these beneficial articles, podcasts on our resources page - please check it out!) I felt elated and hopeful for the first time in a long time but my enthusiasm quickly diminished as I discovered an internal staph infection had been sparked inside my colon by the Salmonella and had begun to spread into my uterus - this infection in turn created another major imbalance within my liver and detoxification pathways. This not only further exacerbated my skin issues, but also threw my estrogen levels out of whack. Over the months that followed my periods became heavier, my irritability and depression were growing, and my fatigue was astronomical - Further testing on the Bio-Resonance machines showed that I had developed a fibroid and my iron levels were dropping quickly! I was scheduled for a hysteroscopic myomectomy to remove the fibroid in a non-invasive procedure (which had massed a size of 4cm x 4.6cm and was thankfully benign) and slowly my iron levels, fatigue and moods started to improve.

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I am still healing - the road to my recovery won't be linear but I will travel it with determination.

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If you are suffering from similar skin issues whether it be eczema, psoriasis, rosacea etc… I want you to know that there is a way through it! I have delved right into the heart of this beast and can see a light on the other side. I am so passionate about sharing what I have discovered with you - I know it will change your life!

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Diet is key. 

I initially followed “The Eczema Detox” by Karen Fischer, and slowly incorporated the Blood Type Diet, which is what I advocate with my patients in my practice. In order for true healing to occur you must avoid the following:-

dairy, eggs, gluten, all grains, processed sugars, canola oil, soy, corn, MSG and pork.

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Supplements are important.

I incorporated what I had managed to determine, using our bio-resonance scans at my practice, what my body was sorely lacking and which are pivotal for the skin to heal for example - magnesium, zinc, taurine, omega 3, black cumin oil, a natural antibiotic, and various vitamins. Please check out the Supplements page, or contact me to find out how you can determine what it is you need! 

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Emotions play a role.

Incorporating such modalities as Reiki therapy, Osteopathy and Craniosacral Massage have been integral in my healing! Not only do these uplift our soul, they play a pivotal role in relaxing and balancing the nervous system, so important for inner healing!

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Healing the skin (and why you are here!)

Topically my budget has literally bled finding the correct ones and it was in sheer frustration one night I rubbed pure cannabis oil onto my skin. Within a few minutes the relief was instant and the inflammation had calmed. This was the deciding factor that caused me and my husband to formulate our own cream. With the knowledge I had gathered over the last few months, plus invaluable advice from colleagues, namely Lee Marais at Essential Health Wellness Centre and Michelle Webber from Micante Beauty, White Night Repair Clay was born!

 

Unlike a lot of other CBD creams on the market, our clay contains 50% of pure cannabis oil extracted into hemp seed oil! All of the other ingredients have been scientifically selected due to their healing, restorative properties for sensitive, compromised skin! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do, and I hope my above story can inspire you to not give up. Looking back I know this journey was meant to happen as I am traveling a road that is truly teaching me so much.

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To all you silent warriors out there - battling illnesses no one can see... I see you! Don't give up!

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Yours in holistic care
Leanne