In 2023, I finally found a doctor who put names (albeit scary) to my health problems and started my healing journey. Let me stop here and say, I 100% believe western medicine is essential in many cases today, and mine is no exception. Without the western medicine (some of which is still a daily part of my life), I would never have been able to get my autoimmune diseases controlled enough for me to begin my true healing. But I also 100% believe that eastern medicine is equally necessary, as it focuses on not simply controlling the symptoms, but healing the deeper issues. These two combined have brought me to where I am today. Do I still have Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis? Yes…there is no “cure”…and every daily decision I make often determines how I’ll be feeling later that day or the next. I will live with those diseases forever. But, do I have a better, dare I say, more normal, quality of life than I did 4 years ago? A resounding YES!!
💊 Why I Chose Mesalamine Over Biologics
Western medicine was my starting point—and my anchor.
- Daily prescription: I take mesalamine every day. It’s not a cure, but it’s a stabilizer.
- Why not biologics or chemo-type drugs?
- I wanted a gentler approach.
- I needed something sustainable.
- I chose partnership over suppression.
“Mesalamine gave me control. But I needed more than control—I needed healing.”
🧘♀️ Why Eastern Practices Were Essential
Western medicine helped me manage symptoms so that I could begin targeting problems one-by-one with natural choices. Eastern medicine helped me reconnect with my body, find underlying causes of my gut inflammation, and heal it naturally from the inside-out.
- Diet Overhaul: Reduces inflammation and helps me feel grounded.
- Herbal Supplements: Supports my immune system naturally.
- Breathwork & Exercise: Gives me tools to listen to my body’s signals.
Together, these practices helped me feel whole—not just treated.
⚖️ Control vs. Healing: Finding the Balance
Healing isn’t just about prescriptions or protocols. It’s about balance.
| Western Medicine 🏥 | Eastern Medicine 🌸 |
|---|---|
| Diagnosis & structure | Intuition & flow |
| Symptom control | Holistic healing |
| Daily treatment | Lifestyle transformation |
I didn’t choose one over the other—I chose both. And that’s where the magic began.
🌟 Final Thoughts
This journey hasn’t been linear. It’s been a dance between discipline and surrender, science and soul. But for the first time, I feel like I’m not just surviving—I’m healing.
“Healing is not a destination. It’s a relationship—with your body, your choices, and your truth.”
🔜 What’s Next on My Healing Journey
In my next post, I’ll be pulling back the curtain on my practical side of healing:
🥗 Diet Changes
What I removed, what I added, and how I learned to listen to my body’s nutritional needs.
💊 Go-To Supplements
Where I source them, what I trust, and how I built a routine that supports my gut and immune system.
🧩 My Healing Combo
The unique mix of treatments, habits, and mindset shifts that have made the biggest difference.
Healing is personal—but sharing it makes it powerful.
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