Do you know someone who has suffered from the same symptoms as you - severe swelling, pain that shows up unannounced, difficulty moving, fatigue, depression and stiffness - and has told you they've made simple changes to their diet and lifestyle that have helped them live better lives? Maybe they eliminated dairy.... Or, was it gluten? You wish someone would tell you what to do because you don't know where to start, how to change or if it will work.  

I want to help you get to the bottom of why you (or your child) are feeling tired, sick and symptomatic all the time. I'm going to share it on a COMPLIMENTARY webinar that's taking place in January. I will help you:

• Understand all pieces of the puzzle (the triggers) that put your immune system at risk
• Identify the piece that you've been neglecting and how it's causing the symptoms you're experiencing
• Understand why what you put in your body helps manage autoimmune disease
• Figure out the strategy that works for you and your body so you can get to optimal health

Once you understand what's causing your inflammation and implement the strategies I recommed:

• You will feel better and your immune system will be stronger and happier
• You will have less inflammation in your body which means less joint pain, fewer headaches, greater mobility and relief from other bothersome symptoms such as brain fogs and fatigue

I can't wait to share this information with you!

If you have a friend who also suffers from Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis or another autoimmune disease, kindly let them know about this webinar. I would love to help them, too. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to send me an e-mail to rana@live-healthfully.com.

How do you deal with a flare up if and when it happens? Here are a few tips to help you navigate those uncomfortable hours, may be days:

1. Be patient with yourself, the flare may go away by the afternoon or the next day. The more you fight the pain, the longer it persists. If you need to spend time in bed or take anti-inflammatories, go for it. It is what it is. But, If you constantly focus on the pain, you will forget the amazing, intelligent human being that resides in your body. You are not the body part that is aching. You are so much more than that
2. Be grateful for the small things, you'll feel better for it. Think that you get to spend your holiday surrounded by people who love you and who will be there for you if you needed them
3. It's ok to ask for help. Ask people to help you up and down the stairs, or to help you take your shoes off. On New Years' Eve 3 years ago, I had 2 friends pull on my rain boots for 5 minutes before the boots would come off. It's uncomfortable to ask for help, but people are always more than happy to lend a hand. You can show them gratitude or repay them later when you're feeling better
1. If you're travelling, ask for a wheel chair. I have done it many times, especially while recovering from surgery
4. Soak joints in hot water if they're stiff or place an ice pack on inflamed joints. In case of MS, stay as warm or as cool as you can (depending on weather) using clothes and heaters / air conditioners instead of soaking in hot water
5. Rest in a supported position. If you're going to spend your day in bed or on the couch, pad yourself up with cushions and blankets so your joints are supported

I understand that there are physical, psychological, relational and spiritual challenges that you have to deal with on a daily basis. That is why I have designed my health coaching programs to allow change to happen in a practical, enjoyable way that gradually enhances the quality of your everyday life without creating overwhelm. Together, we will flip the pain on its head using it, instead, as a "guiding light" to focus our attention on the positive changes you need to make.

Click here or send me an e-mail at rana@live-healthfully.com to schedule your HEALth Breakthrough session and take an important step towards positive change. I look forward to connecting with you!