For years, inflammatory arthritis controlled my life.

For years, chronic inflammatory arthritis controlled my life.

Every morning I woke up in pain. Some days I could barely walk. Every winter I wondered how much worse things were going to get. I was prescribed medication after medication, but I often felt sicker rather than healthier. Eventually, my illness became all I thought about.

It was not only the pain. I felt as though I had lost my life.

I refused to believe that was the end of the story. I spent countless hours researching and searching for anyone who had found another way. Eventually I discovered a woman who had recovered naturally through a vegan diet. I gave it a try, and I started to improve.

Later I discovered a low-fat raw vegan approach. That was when things really began to change. Over time, my pain continued to fall. My energy returned. I slowly got my life back.

Today I am off medication, pain-free most days and back in the gym building strength. I am not cured, and I do not pretend that my experience guarantees the same result for someone else. I also stopped medication before I was ready and caused permanent damage to my knee. I would never advise someone to make medication decisions without their healthcare team.

The greatest change is not only what I no longer feel. It is what I can do.

I can make plans. I can pursue my goals. I can enjoy life without thinking about arthritis every time I make a decision.

That is why I coach today. I want people who feel as frightened and hopeless as I once did to know that food and lifestyle are worth taking seriously. I cannot promise where that path will lead, but I can share what I learned and help you put the fundamentals into practice.