A Little Bit of my Health Story -

All of this led me to a lifestyle of non-toxic living & I will never go back.

In October of 2022 I was at the end of my rope.

I had recently been diagnosed with Chiari Malformation.

This diagnosis really took a toll on me both emotionally and physically. I was told my only option was brain surgery… They suggested removing part of my brain, as well as part of my skull and top vertebrae… That’s a HARD PASS from me.

A man in a white coat sat in front of me explaining that basically my life, as I knew it, was over. I would never be able to carry a child or give birth to them without the risk of death. I was told I shouldn’t lift over 10 lbs, lean over, or ride my horses (my absolute joy in life), and the list of "don'ts" went on.

I’m sorry, WHAT? There is no way this was going to be my life!

That sort of diagnosis can really throw someone into a depression spiral and it did me.

UNTIL I found Divine Design Natural Health!

I met with Dr. Spradlin for the first time in November 2022. He listened to my symptoms, concerns and doubts. He spoke truth to me and came up with a game plan to get me back to living my life. He sat with me in my fears and even shook me a little to get me past those fears.  I needed it!

He shared with me the REAL reason someone develops Chiari Malformation and how we were going to kick it to the curb along with all its symptoms. We plan to do a follow up MRI to see the improvement of my herniation.

I am hopeful that it is gone all together! I will share that when it happens.

BUT for now, I wanted to share my healing progress and celebrate ONE YEAR with zero pain medicine!!!

Before coming to DDNH I was taking multiple Tylenol, Advil, and Aleve daily and weekly (not all together, don’t panic! lol) . My migraines were taking over my life! My weight continued to skyrocket, my depression was getting worse by the day. I didn’t feel like even getting out of bed. I barely remember parts of my wedding day because I had such a horrific migraine. I lost my vision (due to migraine aura) about 15 mins before walking down the aisle. Talk about awful. Lucky for me it cleared up before I had to read my vows…and I didn’t pass out or puke so that’s a plus.

Fast forward to good news...

I am here right now to share that there is HOPE! If you are struggling with a chronic issue and have lost all faith in the medical system, I beg you to seek out a natural doctor. A doctor that actually cares about you, wants you to be healthy, speaks truth to you and prays over you! God is our ultimate healer but He definitely uses Dr. Spradlin’s hands to get the job done!

Now, I am not going to sit here and say I am completely healed and symptom free… we still have some work to do. BUT here is a list of some of the symptoms I came into the office with on the first day that I NO longer deal with at all!

Symptoms I no longer deal with:

* numbness in my hands and feet

* shortness of breath

* craving sweets

* burning stomach

* bloating

* inward trembling

* heart palpitations

* fast pulse at rest

* weight gain

* memory loss

* dizziness

* seasonal allergies

* food allergies

* painful periods

* hormonal acne

* leaking bladder

* daily migraines

* nails wouldn’t grow

* dry skin

* gum sensitivity

* chronic shoulder pain

* face/lip numbness

* indigestion

* depression

* the need for daily pain medicine

Symptoms we are still working on healing:

* monthly headaches (WAY less than before, thank the Lord!)

* aching joints

* mood/irritability

* emotional healing

* neck/occipital pain

Below are images of my weight journey from my first day at DDNH to now. 175 -> 145  I am often asked what my "diet" is that I follow. I do not diet. Period. I have chosen and choose daily to eat real foods. I have learned so much about real food and the power that it has when it comes to healing and nourishing your body. My body was actually starving for nutrition!

The girl on the left = SAD, hopeless, in chronic pain.

The girl on the right = HAPPY, full of hope, and living her life again!

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