I had lived a busy and happy life when my health issues made my life turn around 180 degrees soon after I moved to Switzerland.

I started experiencing constant hives, sneezing attacks, heart palpitations, food intolerances, bloating, diarrhea and constipation, acne, and whatnot…

I had felt there was a constant drain on my energy, and I couldn't focus no matter how hard I tried and felt dependent on things like coffee to get through each day.
I had anxiety over my appearance – from acne to bloating - wondering if the next day would bring another flare-up of these symptoms and how I would try to cover them up. It was all exhausting.

The regular doctor visits started, and I always got the answer that all of my test results looked normal or "you just have IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), which I knew was a bullsh** diagnosis. They even told me that all of these symptoms were in my head. (In retrospect, that was crazy that they even said that!)

Ultimately, I felt I had lost control over my body and life, and nobody understood.

But I knew that something was off in my body as it was signaling to me with symptoms.

After a while, I got diagnosed with SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) – hydrogen and methane dominant.

I thought I had found the final answer to all my symptoms, but later I realized I couldn't have been further from the truth.

Getting a diagnosis of SIBO was just the first step on my healing journey.

I got stuck in the "killing bacteria at all cost" cycle that led nowhere, just to relapse.

I felt frustrated as I tried every diet under the sun with no relief. I ended up on a "free from everything" restrictive diet that led to unintended weight loss.

I had struggled with food fear and anxiety when it came to eating out; I wasn't sure how my body would handle the food. I became very frustrated that I couldn't expand my diet without my symptoms worsening.

I also knew that conventional medicine couldn't give me the answers.

I finally reached my breaking point, and I decided to stop this madness and regain control of my body.

I started researching, which led me to functional & holistic medicine/nutrition, which became my passion.

At that point, I hired a Health Coach who could finally connect the dots for me. She gave me a direction for my gut health, which I hadn't even thought about, or the doctors didn't recommend… because
getting rid of SIBO is not all about "killing the bad gut bugs."

It shifted my focus towards the root cause approach to ensure long-term results without relapse.

I started tuning in my body and implementing the necessary lifestyle changes.

Diet changes seemed to help manage my symptoms, but I knew they would not resolve the root causes. Instead, I focused on nourishing my body, knowing it needed the nutrients to heal.

I added specific supplementation and started working on other factors like mindset, sleep quality, schedule, body movement, detoxification techniques, and energy healing.

I have relapsed several times until the point I took seriously to address STRESS. That was the time when I saw a significant shift in my healing.

 

How about now?

I beat the bloat!

I can eat things I couldn't tolerate before: apples, grains, cheese, and so much more.
I feel energetic to do my daily tasks without taking a nap; I enjoy roller-skating again.

I have nice skin, regular bowel movements, a balanced mood, and I feel at the fullest.

Since healing my gut, I feel as though I am confident once again and have regained control of my body.

I have gained the knowledge and experience throughout the years to put in place sustainable lifestyle changes that will continue to keep me healthy, and I've come to understand what my body needs to heal.

Healing from SIBO and other chronic issues has allowed me to feel so much FREEDOM.
It was a journey to get to where I'm now, and it took time, but it was 100% worth it.

After years of education and experience, I became a
Functional & Holistic Nutrition Coach specializing in SIBO / IBS and gut health.

My mission is to help other SIBO/IBS or Chronic Gut Warriors deal with their gut symptoms with a natural & holistic approach and individualized plan to identify the root causes, so they can live freely without antibiotics or fearing foods.

Many people feel utterly lost and overwhelmed due to the enormous (sometimes even contradicting) amount of information. There are also several reasons for SIBO or other gut issues to occur.

Success for one individual doesn't always mean it will be a success for another.

I can relate to your situation. I understand.