When I was diagnosed with lupus at 29, I thought I just had to live with it. The flare-ups were unbearable—crippling joint pain and stiffness, exhaustion, and constant inflammation. Some days, I could barely take care of my kids. I did what I thought was “healthy”—I was mostly vegetarian, so I figured that was good enough. But no matter what I did, the pain and stiffness  increased over the years.

Then, in 2019, everything changed. I was diagnosed with Stage 3 kidney disease—a complication from lupus and with a life expectancy of 10-15 years. I was terrified. I felt hopeless, defeated, and scared of what my future would look like. I knew I couldn’t just accept this. I wanted to be around for my kids and future grandkids. I had to figure this out.

So I started researching and realized that my “healthy” diet wasn’t so healthy after all. At first, I tried to change everything overnight, but that just left me overwhelmed and burned out. That’s when I learned a powerful truth—it wasn’t just about food. My whole lifestyle mattered. Instead of extreme changes, I focused on small, sustainable shifts.

And before I knew it, my kidney function improved. Even more shocking? I was declared lupus-free. My joint pain was gone. No more swelling and stiffness, no more brain fog, no more exhaustion. I had energy again. My restless leg syndrome and vertigo disappeared. No more itchy skin. And for the first time in decades, I felt great! 

Now, I’m passionate about helping other women do the same. I became a certified nutrition coach to learn more and see other women heal as I did.

You don’t have to stay stuck—there is hope!