My Journey
Hello! I'm so grateful that I can share my story with you in this space.
I had a good childhood in the sense that my mum always gave me everything she could in her ability, and I am forever grateful for that. We were living on very little money at the time. My mum was working day and night so that she could put food on the table. On top of all that, I was a very poorly child to look after. Before the age of 3, I was always in and out of hospitals with different illnesses. The image of my mum rushing to the hospital with me on her back in the middle of the night is still vivid in my head. Thankfully, I felt pretty good for years to come as I was healthy and active.
As I was entering my 20s, I started to feel this constant discomfort in my digestive system. I was extremely frustrated because I always suffered after I ate certain foods. So I started to take it very seriously and learn more about gut health. Eventually, it appeared clear to me that all the medication and antibiotic injections I had during my visit to the hospitals had lowered my digestive function and immune system. Back then, we didn't know about the side effects of using pharmaceutical drugs, nor did we know that probiotics could have helped to restore a healthy gastrointestinal (GI) tract. My poor digestive system had then led to my anxiety. Can you see, how all the dots are connected?
It has been a long journey of discovering the key to wellness. Now I eat clean and have eliminated certain foods like milk and bread, and I use essential oils and take supplements daily to care for my overall wellbeing. I've realized that I have to be healthy and happy before I can look after my family and others. I'm proud to say that I'm very comfortable with my wellbeing, and I am happy!
One more note for all the parents out there - as a mother, it feels so amazing to regain control on looking after my daughter's wellbeing, from a little runny nose to tummy discomforts, to her emotional needs. I love watching her applying essential oils whenever she needs support, self-care has become a daily habbit to her.
Thanks to the magic of the plants, I've been able to help many people overcome their health challenges. I have also met some beautiful souls along the way, which I'm grateful for. I've created Holsome Life to connect with more people whom I can continue to help and serve.
Love, Ivy x