my journey to natural & holistic healing | my health story

Hey friends! In this video i'll be talking about my health struggles over the last few years, how I began my holistic and herbal medicine journey, and all the ways my life and perspective have changed since. Let me know if there's any specific lifestyle videos you'd like to see from me going forward. I'm excited for this new chapter in my content creating career(:
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[@jenniferm.2142]

This is fascinating. I’ve started really distrusting doctors. They seem to prescribe first and listen never. They have such a tendency of not explaining any potential side effects or even other options for healing. Curing through diet and exercise seems to be the furthest from their mind. I’ve gotten so much better relief from some of my issues just by doing research into various benefits of herbal and mineral supplements and experimenting with how those make me feel.

[@sarab8441]

I’m so sorry that you had to go through that, praying for you ❤

[@faithsreadingthings]

It taught me a lot and brought me to where I am today so at least some good came of it(: thank you🫶🏼

[@omecdazetlnjjjlt]

I really appreciate that you shared your journey!! You have a great perspective on medicine (western and eastern) and how a person can and should choose what works for them, even if it's a little from each school of thought. I think many people will benefit from what you have to share (me included!), and I'm looking forward to the new content 😁 My sister has GI issues and I have endometriosis, and I want to dive into alternative treatment options for us both. Thanks again for your vulnerability 😊 God bless.

[@thecarolinewill]

Faith, thank you for having the courage to share your story! Everything you said is truly so so good and I am excited to learn with you!

[@faithsreadingthings]

Thank you for listening. I’m excited too🫶🏼🫶🏼🫂

[@LordB298]

Praying that you get to feeling much better and wish you well on this new journey! I’m glad you’re finding ways to still post videos and not cause you extra stress! Your videos are so much fun to watch and listen to!

[@faithsreadingthings]

Thank you, I really appreciate that and appreciate you sticking around through the change🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@ShelbyTurner3215]

I'm sorry you went through that I'm praying for you.Thank you for sharing. I'm learning so much. Keep being strong❤

[@faithsreadingthings]

Thank you so much. We’re learning together!🫂

[@abreesue]

This video is so inspiring. Thank you for sharing!

[@faithsreadingthings]

That makes me so happy to hear, thank you for watching 🥰

[@caffeinatedreader_]

Long time viewer of your book content and I love the incorporation of these health videos! I know absolutely nothing about holistic medicine but I find it fascinating! And I just really like Faith’s content in general and I’m so glad she’s on this healing journey 💜

[@faithsreadingthings]

Thank you so much! I’m so happy to hear that and so thankful for your constant support🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@kelseykolisz]

So sorry to hear that you have been going through this and that so many healthcare professionals seemed to so readily dismiss what you were sharing with them. Sending good vibes and wishing you all the best as you continue on your healing journey 💗 I recently read Unconventional Medicine by Chris Kresser which was what really made me open my eyes to the way the healthcare system runs today (in America that is). It isn’t a very dense or in depth book, but presents some interesting concepts and statistics. It even has some cool charts/diagrams throughout that help with understanding if you’re a visual learner. It is definitely a great introductory book for anybody that wants to learn more about the topic but might not have much foundational knowledge. And even for someone that does already know a little, I think most could take a thing or two from it. I definitely recommend! Lots of love

[@average-rice1068]

I love that you emphasize the importance of both holistic and western medicine! They are both very important to staying healthy! I hope you continue to heal!💜💜

[@faithsreadingthings]

I just never want people to think I’m “anti” western medicine cause I’m definitely not! I just want to emphasize that there are so many other more amazing and natural ways to heal common health issues!😌 Thank you so much🫶🏼

[@michellegilliland6366]

I'm looking forward to you combining your channels! I loved both content! I do hope that you keep healing and staying strong. I know how hard it is to deal with medical issues.💕

[@faithsreadingthings]

Thank you so much🥹🫶🏼🫂

[@nahow_b]

I have such a similar story! Except it wasn’t gut health, I found out I have an autoimmune related to lupus!

[@jayj8524]

What a courageous girl 👍! Wish you all the best! God bless you!

[@faithsreadingthings]

Thank you!🥰

[@TheLittleReadingLady]

You’re amazing I’m so sorry for all the shiz you have had to go through😭💔

[@faithsreadingthings]

Ilysm🥹🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@17ehg]

That’s so strange, in Brazil one of the first things that any doctor would suggest is a endoscopy even before suggest any medication. They would not even give medication without proper exams. I thing that maybe this is a cultural difference. Hope you get better!

[@faithsreadingthings]

That is super interesting! I think it might also just be my specific area maybe? Idk.. By the time they even suggested those procedures, it was more of an “we can do this but idk if it will show anything” type of things so I just didn’t want to keep putting my body through those things if it wasn’t going to help you know:/ eventually I will get them done though because it is really important to rule out all possibilities no matter how unlikely!

[@17ehg]

@@faithsreadingthings yes, I totally understand! If the doctors do not give any kind of certainty that these exams would bring answers, it is normal to ponder if it is worth it to put the body under the “stress” of the procedure. Especially those that have a anesthesia.

[@shandarcey]

I was thinking the same thing. I live in NC in the US & I’ve had so many of these same symptoms & the first thing my primary care doctor recommended was an ultrasound of my liver, stomach & gallbladder. When those results weren’t helpful, I was scheduled for an endoscopy. I’m so sorry you’ve had such a hard time. This has been helpful for me as I also stumble along a painful GI journey

[@jenniferm.2142]

I wish that was the case in the US. I’ve had so many doctors just prescribe meds with maybe five minutes of face time with me and zero tests done. It really makes me distrust doctors.

[@Simplystarra]

So I have LYME disease and I am experiencing everything you’ve mentioned. I’m sorry you had to deal with all of this.. Thank you for sharing your story ❤ Hope I can get the help I need soon. Herbal medicine and certain herbal remedies have really helped

[@faithsreadingthings]

Ahh I’m so sorry you’re going through that:( I’ll be praying for healing!! It’s a hard journey but you got this🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@Simplystarra]

Awh thank you 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 too sweet!

[@ezzy.t]

Love this video!! I so relate as I’m also on my own holistic journey to heal from health issues. I think it’s such a testament to God’s provision that He’s given us an abundance of healing things from the earth, and it makes me sad that we often take those natural medicines for granted as a society (and also have no education around it lol). I think the effort that you’re putting into yourself is amazing, best wishes for the rest of your health journey! 🤎🌱

[@faithsreadingthings]

Yes!! I totally agree. Sorry to hear about your health but also sending you lots of love and strength in this time of healing. Know you’re not alone!🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@MrPioneerlight2011]

Praying for you.....

[@camillepage208]

If you haven’t already, read the book “The Body Keeps the Score.” I’m studying to be a clinical mental health therapist & we read that book for our intro to Trauma class. The connection between our mind and body is SO powerful & that book really highlights the research that has been done.

[@faithsreadingthings]

I’ve been wanting to read that for so long!! You’ve convinced me to finally do it lol. It’s such an interesting topic and one I feel like isn’t talked about enough!

[@faithsreadingthings]

I’m so excited for you, that’s an amazing profession and I know you’ll help so many people!🫶🏼

[@camillepage208]

@@faithsreadingthings thanks girl! That means so much🫶🏻😭

[@harmshoney]

🖤🖤

[@user-iy4nd8ge2r]

Dear Faith i am so happy you found a way to slowly unravel trauma,the physical symptoms on your own terms... I am sending you warm hugs and prayers your way💖🫂🌱🌿🍀🌷🕯✝♾

[@faithsreadingthings]

Thank you so much, that means a lot to me🥹🫶🏼