I NEVER thought I'd recover | Medical Medium EFT - CFS/ME, IBS, hypothyroid, fibromyalgia

[@rachelAO]

Hi Everyone, We're going the whole nine yards today! If you want to know the advice I'd give to my ill self watch this video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnzMiKV4rceqi8U ❤️

[@Hjoy515]

Your amazing! Thank you for creating! ❤️❤️❤️

[@humblelovingsouls]

What you said about doubting your own sanity really hit close to home. Chronic illness is very misunderstood.

[@rachelAO]

Totally! Everyone treating it focuses on the physical symptoms but forget the immense emotional suffering and loss that comes with it. I think the lack of understanding makes that worse.

[@humblelovingsouls]

@@rachelAO you are so spot on. Chronic illness ect. Is really tricky because you don't know why things are happening and no one else including doctors do either. It can be very lonely. I started watching your EFT videos, I had been wanting to get into that but I had only found courses that were super expensive. I've been hearing a lot of good things about EFT. Thank you for sharing your journey it is very inspiring. I just got MMs new book Brain Saver, it is seriously next level. I think it's his best yet.

[@michelita2704]

You made me cry but more importantly you gave me hope. I was just denied disability and i dont know what to do. My story is very similar to yours. Bless u for sharing!

[@rachelAO]

Hi Michelita, I never like to make anyone cry! But I'm so glad that I gave you some hope. You need that. I'm so sorry to hear about the disability - I can't believe they denied you, I hope you can appeal. Sending you healing light xxxx

[@mandil.7255]

Thanks for sharing. My parents are doctors and very closed minded when it comes to anything remotely Spiritual or lacking scientific evidence. I am extremely fatigued and suffer anxiety, they dont believe me, aka thought to diagnose me with depression. In turn I closed myself off and do MM in secret. Its hard not being taken serious and judged, it makes me really angry sometimes. But I draw strength from knowing I am not the only one and that theres a way to heal.

[@rachelAO]

Hi! I'm sorry you're dealing with that. You are definitely not the only one. It is hard when family and friends don't understand. I know that they all try to help us as much as they can and it's difficult to understand how we feel or the choices we make for our own recoveries. In my experience healing fatigue and helping others to do the same it's important to work on both your emotions and lifestyle changes at the same time so that we're not having our emotional situation undermining what we're doing and blocking our path to recovery. I have a lot of EFT videos on this channel which can help you to start doing that. Like this one - kzbin.infoSvhie284M6k?si=Cf5HZ9E7AYUqp7zb. I wish you all the best in your recovery. x

[@mandil.7255]

@@rachelAO thank you

[@LunaBellaRosa]

Thank you so much for sharing your story and wisdom despite the pain. Sadly I could resonate with most of your journey. Going through chronic pains currently, and just feeling like no one (the doctors or even loved ones) can truly comprehend. I’ve just finished Medical Mediums book Brain Saver and truly felt for the first time that every word was meant for me (and others who were going through similar). In short, your message gives me hope during a time when it seemed somewhat difficult to hold onto hope. Thank you again. Wishing you continuous healing and peace. 💗

[@rachelAO]

Hi Luna, I'm so glad my video gives you hope. I know exactly what it feels like to lose hope and how helpful it is to start to feel it again. I'm sorry to hear you are experiencing chronic pain. Definitely worth looking at books from John Sarno. In my experience there is a big mind body connection with a lot of chronic pain, that complements other dietary and lifestyle changes. Wishing you all the best in your recovery ❤️

[@LunaBellaRosa]

@@rachelAO Hi again. Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. I’m an avid bookworm so I will definitely look into that author as well. Thank you again. I’ve just subscribed to your channel. Wishing you well.

[@bekbrown8846]

Thanks for sharing this, i cried watching this, because when people can't see whats going on, they are extremely judgemental, and to know that you are not broken but you can heal hit my heart so deeply.

[@rachelAO]

Hi Bek, i never like to hear that my videos make someone cry. But I'm glad that it resonated with you. Sometimes all we need is ourselves to tell us we're ok. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@camillawal]

You're so strong. Haven't dealt with what you have the same way, but I can relate to the grief of "time loss" from going through something...

[@rachelAO]

Thank you Camilla. I'm glad you can relate - I think it's one of the most painful parts of recovery, so when we can grieve and let it go it can be very powerful. ❤

[@urska5080]

Thank you so much for sharing this incredibly hard journey of healing! It gives me hope that anything is possible!

[@rachelAO]

I'm so glad Urska. Hope is one of the most important things we can hold onto during our recovery.

[@ewakorczak527]

Thank you so much. I'm crying. I've just rediscovered Medical Medium again and I am so motivated to continue with it. I've had digestive and mental problems since I can remember. I really need some hope to hold onto. Recently I started breath integration sessions (Colin Sisson method) and it's amazing.

[@rachelAO]

Oh Ewa.

[@AG-gs7sp]

Medical medium advises against breath work as it makes people sicker

[@ewakorczak527]

@@AG-gs7sp Maybe some types can, I don't have this kind of knowledge.The sessions that I had were really gentle and deep at the same time.

[@kellyfiddler9423]

Yep many common themes here! Energy work and medical medium have saved me too!!!!

[@rachelAO]

Oh that's great Kelly that you've healed! Thanks for watching xxx

[@c.c.1900]

Hi Rachel, thank you so much for sharing your story! Dealing with heavy metal toxicity as well, fibromyalgia, severe IBS, blepharitis and much more. So many issues that I don’t know what MM protocol to choose. But being on celery juice and lots of fruits and veggies since 5 months. No no-foods. I thought I was getting better until lately i got so much worse again when eating a lot of potatoes (as recommended by MM). My bloating has become insane again and eye infections flaring up, high histamine release. It’s so disappointing to think you’re on the right track only to feel like you’re being sent back to square one. I’ve been eating a lot of leafy greens lately, and I think they trigger bloating as well, but MM says these are cleansing reactions. So actually something good. At least I hope so. Thing is: almost all healing foods seem to intensify my fibromyalgia pain. Maybe that’s heavy metals releasing. Oh and you are so right when it comes to grieving all those years we weren’t able to LIVE and thrive. All the LIFE time that seems so lost. But when we see life as being eternal in the sense of our soul - then this is only a chapter on our soul’s long journey throughout time. Many blessings! And have a happy and healthy new year 2024!

[@rachelAO]

Hi CC! Sorry to hear you're dealing with those symptoms. Thanks for sharing your journey. Grief was huge for me as you point out - so a big part of my healing journey was the acknowledging and processing my emotions, and shifting my mindset - alongside the MM videos I have a lot of videos using tools like EFT and covering emotions in recovery that you may find helpful. Wishing you all the best in your recovery and for a healthy 2024!

[@deborahrees5630]

Great video! So encouraging! Good to know it's possible to heal from a life time of chronic illness.

[@rachelAO]

Thank you Deborah! I'm glad it's helpful. All the best in your healing

[@Christinesobsevations]

I’m here re visiting mm info after being on a very high fat no carb or no sugar diet . I can feel my adrenals crashing . It’s time to do something different. Thank you ❤❤❤ I suspect I have EDS as well .

[@rachelAO]

Hi Christine, Sorry to hear you've been through that. I was on one of those types of diets - I felt hungry all the time, plus they're just plain miserable. All the best with bringing in the new and to your healing! ❤❤❤

[@DzeNetta77]

Woow Its like Im teling my life story, tanks for sharing 🙌

[@rachelAO]

Thank you

[@N-nannah]

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences!

[@rachelAO]

Thank you Nannah!

[@jahelcastro7120]

Thank you for sharing your history, it makes me feel hope :)

[@rachelAO]

Hi Jahel! You're welcome. I'm glad it's made you feel hopeful. All the best in your recovery ❤

[@jahelcastro7120]

@@rachelAO Can you talk about how to leave psiquiatrics medication for anxiety?

[@debbiedeutsch6925]

Great video thank u for sharing

[@rachelAO]

Thank you Debbie!

[@tjrfrm]

Thank you for sharing your story. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and CFS early last year. I’m on antidepressants, can I still do EFT and MM while on them? And does the celery need to be organic? Thanks!

[@rachelAO]

Hi Farah, I'm sorry to hear that. Yes you can still do EFT and MM on antidepressants - it's always worth checking with your doctor if you have any concerns. The only main contraindication for EFT is epilepsy. EFT was a great support for me and helped relieve depression and anxiety. I didn't use organic celery in my recovery, I used low-spray produce, but MM says that if you can't use organic use what you can get and wash it well. I wish you all the best in your recovery, healing is possible xxx

[@lady5138]

Beautiful

[@rachelAO]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@danajoy1166]

This was great thank you for posting this... I was in the kitchen when I heard you mention your burning feet and stopped dead in my tracks... So your foot pain is gone completely? How long did you have that symptom for? Really you are telling my story and probably many others as well. Goodness gracious. I do medical medium's stuff as well... How strict were you with his diet recommendations and supplementation? And do you still eat that way? Sorry for asking so many questions but I can't help it. I need to know 🤷🙏❤ Thanks again for this video❤ perfect timing ❤Dana

[@rachelAO]

Hi Dana, You're welcome. I had the foot pain for about 3 years I think - it was awhile ago now. I have hypermobile feet thanks to Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. My foot pain is now completely gone. It used to be so bad I couldn't stand up for longer than 5 minutes at a time at it's worst. I followed the protocol strictly, but built it up over time. I still eat MM way everyday and have added in occasional grains and lentils. If you have foot pain, see a podiatrist and you may need some orthotics to help you out in the short term. I don't need mine anymore. All the best in your healing

[@danajoy1166]

@@rachelAO Thank you for your reply ❤ It's hard to say what is going on with the feet considering I also have scoliosis and was a ballet dancer for many years... I am super flexible. I have been to foot doctors... They don't know what's wrong and orthotics made things worse... Sigh... I think it is toxicity... Still highly debatable... Thanks again though! I am always curious when people have the same symptoms and actually get rid of them❤

[@mariejones7136]

Ive been doing MM for a few months and I see just a little improvement. IBS ..

[@rachelAO]

Hi Marie, It can take some time. But seeing some improvement is great, it shows that you're making a difference with what you're doing. All the best in your healing journey.

[@ksciscokid9816]

I'm so proud of you 🤗 please if it interests you look into German new medicine .. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Much like yourself I grew up with health issues but never really stopped and noticed them as they were told to me that it's normal eventually I got older and wiser but also sicker I do suffer from digestive issues and constipation but I also realize I have emotional issues I've been looking into EFT detoxification and German new medicine to help with these situations and I also have a naturopathic doctor.

[@rachelAO]

Hi K, thank you! Yes they like to tell you there's nothing that can be done. It's good that you don't believe them. Lots of people do and it's really sad that that becomes the limit of our lives. Emotional work has been incredibly helpful for me in my recovery and I'm glad you're looking into it. Ultimately, it's about healing us mind, body and spirit. Thanks for sharing

[@romeotraettino2290]

So glad to hear this Rachel! Glad you put one to those jaw surgeons! What type of physio did you do for TMJ, like stretches for neck and jaw muscles? Also, what is "NLP"? Thank you and God bless you!

[@rachelAO]

Hi Romeo, Thank you! I ran out of patience as they say! I had jaw and neck manipulation and also regular stretches - coupled with the emotional work it did the trick. NLP is Neurolinguistic Programming - it's often used in coaching and is very helpful in identifying limiting beliefs. Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@romeotraettino2290]

@@rachelAO great thank you! And again so happy for your success! God’s speed!

[@doctorbob1234ify]

Hi Rachel, firstly thank you for your videos and information, it's extremely helpful! I'm trying to recover from Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and was wondering whether you went completely grain and fat free to be able to recover? Thanks

[@rachelAO]

Hi! You're welcome, so glad they're helpful. Yes I went grain and bean free because I had digestive issues. I also went fat free at times during my recovery. If you're going to go fat free you need to really get the greens in and dropping grains for me meant eating a larger volume of potatoes, bananas, squash etc. I hope that helps! All the best in your recovery xxx

[@MindfulSapient]

Hi Rachel! Are you still taking an antidepressant or have come off of it. I have been struggling with fibromyalgia, CFS and IBS for more than a decade now and i am also on a gluten free diet and mostly eat vegetables and fruits. I am also seeing a medical doctor who happens to practice homeopathy too. It has been 3 months and i have noticed some improvement as well. He recently prescribed me an antidepressant saying that i wont recover without it. I am not so sure about it as my experience with psychiatry hasnt been that pleasant. I was prescribed a benzo to help with my sleep but it only made things worse. It would be quite helpful if you could share your experience with antidepressants.

[@rachelAO]

Hi Asad, Thanks for asking. I'm glad you're seeing some improvement with your symptoms - that is really such good news! I haven't got much to say about anti-depressants. I was on them a long time ago (over 13 years ago). I was on Prozac and they helped get me out of a deep hole when I took them 13 years ago. But I haven't taken them since then. I did not take anti-depressants during my CFS. Obviously I am not a doctor, but I would say that if you have reservations or don't feel comfortable then it is best to get a second opinion. There is clearly a reason why they've suggested it to you and it is something to take seriously, but if you are unsure you can always get another opinion and then decide from there what to do. Wishing you all the best in your recovery 💙💙💙

[@MindfulSapient]

@@rachelAO thanks for the advice Rachel. I did take prozac for 18 days some 4 years back but it increased my brain fog and fatigue. The doc said i should try it out a little longer but it just made me feel more depressed instead of alleviating my symptoms. I like having enough energy to go out and sit in the parks etc. and those 18 days i couldnt even do that. That's why i am a bit confused now. I thought you were still taking them after you developed chronic fatigue. So when you took prozac, you didnt have any such symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, forgetfulness, concentration and focus issues?

[@rachelAO]

@@MindfulSapient I was prescribed them after a breakdown because of depression and anxiety - I lost a lot of weight on them and they made me very jittery. I can't remember having brain fog or any other symptoms like that, but it was so long ago I really can't remember, I was super young. I got prescribed them again for IBS some years later and refused to take them as I didn't like the side effects - it was a different variety and I couldn't sleep. I never took them during CFS. I got depressed, but I used the techniques I coach to get through it, alongside spending time in nature. I understand why you'd be confused, because it sounds like they have the opposite effect to what you'd think. Do you know why they prescribed it? What are they hoping to achieve for you with the anti-depressants?

[@MindfulSapient]

@@rachelAO Yeah that's exactly the reason why i am feeling confused. Antidepressants just never worked the way for me that they are supposed to work. And i dont think i have depression. The major symptoms of depression include losing interest in life and all the activities one used to enjoy and lack of motivation. I still feel pretty motivated and like pretty much everything i liked when i was healthy. The problem is i am not able to do any of those things because of chronic pain and fatigue. I do feel depressed because of my illness though. But things like spending time with friends and family and out in the nature pretty much got rid of the depression completely. And i think that majority of doctors confuse CFS and fibro with depression cause there arent really any particular tests to diagnose them. That's i think is going on here with my current doctor too. I think he doesnt understand much about CFS and wants to experiment. Anyway thanks for sharing your experience Rachel. It was helpful for me to reach a decision. I dont like the side effects of psych meds either. Also dont like the way they make me feel. I learned to do EFT a while back but didnt really commit to doing it regularly. I think i am gonna make a plan and start practicing EFT on a daily basis and see how it goes.

[@rachelAO]

@@MindfulSapient That sounds like a good plan Asad. Yes I have heard that before around CFS and Fibro and antidepressants. You know what you need ultimately and it's good to ask questions and do what's right for you.

[@janinaeggers6059]

Hi Rachel, did you get rid of your Lichen as well? I just startetd to watch your videos...thank you for your videos!

[@rachelAO]

Hi Janina! Oh that's great. Thank you for watching! To answer your question I haven't quite lost the lichen or psoriasis. But they have calmed down a lot. I find hormonal changes or periods of high stress still flare them. I know if I just keep going with MM and keep working on my emotions they will go. I used to not be able to live without itching, but now it is mostly at night if I get too hot. So it's improved a lot, but not gone yet. They say the body prioritises healing and so skin issues tend to be the last thing to resolve because they aren't as crucial as energy for example. All the best in your healing journey!

[@janinaeggers6059]

@@rachelAO thank you Form your answer. And all the best health Form your too.

[@Juicing369]

@@rachelAO Thanks for the realness. How long have you been on MM? My rosacea and acne were the first to go, a few months on a few protocols. The dry skin is taking longer. I've seen people lose weight quick and others have weight on 4 years later. I wonder of the fad dieting some of us did contributed?

[@drnivedithavarmudynv4771]

Hi Rachel,thank you so much for sharing your story. It gives us hope.I could relate myself a lot to your story. I have recently started celery juice with lots of fruits, greens in my meals.I already have histamine intolerance issues.After I began MM protocol I feel my histamine intolerance has increased. I am constantly itchy and I get mild skin rashes.Not sure what do I need to do,continue with the protocol or stop it until I feel better.My sleep is completely compromised after I started celery juice.Please share your opinion.Thank you.

[@rachelAO]

Hi! Thank you! Have you thought about scaling back for a bit? Either reducing the amount of celery juice to only a small amount. Or skipping it. The same goes for the histamine foods. It may be that you're going in too hard. I had to ease myself in due to blood sugar issues. Sometimes a big change in eating style can be too much for the body. If you scale back and then slowly increase the amounts of things you're eating you will then know what is too much and what's enough. The amount you can eat of the healing foods you can increase over time. I apply this approach to everything I do now as I used to go in too hard to start with and was quite sensitive and if you're histamine sensitive then you are highly sensitive to changes too. Wishing you the best in your recovery. xxx

[@drnivedithavarmudynv4771]

@@rachelAO yes you are absolutely right, this made my thoughts about scaling back more assured.I need to take things slowly.Thank you for suggesting different medical medium fb groups.I have joined them.I hope the groups will give me many insights as well.Love your videos..Keep up the work,take care🙂🙂

[@empowerment.artist]

Hi! Well done! Amaaazing. Thank u for sharing ❤️How strict did you live, and are you still as strict after recovery? ? Did you do the cleanses regularly, or did you cleanse all the time? Which cleanses did you do? Thank u so much. I am on my third «round» of medical medium. A few years back, I was not convinced after living the mm lifestyle for eight months, I found it exhausting. Maybe food prepping can aid that, and I am back again with the 369 now. I am trying to win myself over to live on the mm lifestyle for a longer period of time, its been six years of pretty bad fatigue, though I was sick before that too, for many years. I just discovered EFT btw! And I have done tons and tons of traumawork and other diets, and I am vegan for three years now.

[@rachelAO]

Hi! You're welcome! I love your avatar. I was strict MM when I was unwell, but now I see MM and everything else I do for my health as a lifestyle because it helps with the symptoms of Ehlers Danlos and I just feel better supported by it than other ways of eating. At Christmas or birthdays I will have a slice of cake or a chocolate if I want it, and I do eat out from time to time and don't worry about things because the foundation is there. I never did cleanses while I was healing, my body was quite sensitive, so I took the slow and steady approach. Any time I tried to cleanse I found it really hard and my symptoms got a lot worse. Any time I tried to eat all raw I got worse. So I just stuck with the basics. The biggest thing for me was my emotional health - learning how to calm my body and come to a place of peace and out of the struggle I was in during my recovery - that took some time, but had an immense impact. Now I've done a few 369's and they get easier. I think if you've been sick a long time the gentler you can be the better. I hope you can find a way to do it without wearing yourself out. Having space for yourself when you're healing is important. And I find with MM people can get so into getting the diet perfect that it leaves little space for any type of life outside the food and supplements. That was me too. I had to find a balance. I wish you well in your recovery and thanks for sharing

[@empowerment.artist]

@@rachelAO thank you so much, thats very helpful🥲🙏🏻✨❤️🥰you are right, the social aspect and not being too hard on myself is very important.I thrived living low fat vegan before christmas, and now mm re-reminds me that I should stay off vinegars and nutritional yeast etc, but if it is healing me its worth a shot. Thank you, my avatar is a painting I did many years ago🙏🏻✨I love that you offer support after your healing journey, much blessings to you!!

[@moneymanusa7]

Wow. Much Respect. Did the psoriasis go away too?

[@rachelAO]

Hi! It's a lot lot better, but I've still got a little more to do for this. I understand that the body prioritises it's work and skin conditions are last in line. I'm fully confident in time this will go completely too.

[@Juicing369]

@@rachelAO Skin conditions and weight loss apparently. 3 years and mine hasn't budged! Ha

[@neiljamieson3298]

Have u tried faster eft

[@rachelAO]

Yes I did. I found it no different from normal EFT. Both are great.

[@ChefVegan]

Bloody dentists. They say they are working for us but what they really want is to rule the world. Hehe. You certainly have a lot of experience with recovery and pain. I’m sad about when you lost your uncle though. You certainly are an inspiration. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@rachelAO]

Hey matey! Thank you! Some dentists are good (without the ones that helped me I don't know where I'd be) and some not so good (we're the ones that pay with the limits of their abilities). I think that medical malpractice is quite a damaging thing for people and can have huge implications for people's recovery, and I ended up in a situation where there was no legal recourse I could take. I am happier with medics who tell people they can't help. I think it's smarter.

[@glynrowson]

any tips on peeing loads at night on the medical medium diet thanks

[@rachelAO]

I stopped drinking about 5-6pm. So most of my liquid done earlier in the day. Depends why you're peeing at night though.

[@glynrowson]

@@rachelAO my diet is 70% friut flipping love friut oh only just tastes date aweek ago omg soooooooo yummy. anyway yer I when from a keto carnivore egg diet 6 months ago was on that diet for a year so I'm probably full of rotting fat and bugs to clear out. oh my main symptoms are ibs symptoms bloating gas cow pat stool which as got alot better this last month after 6 months of medical medium. but the peeing is messing my sleep up abit

[@ShikhaMehta]

Its a bit difficult to find celery in India. Can you suggest alternate pls?

[@rachelAO]

Medical Medium says to use cucumber instead if you can't find celery. I did cucumber juice during our lockdown this year because I just couldn't find decent celery at a good price.

[@ShikhaMehta]

Thanks for the reply

[@DzeNetta77]

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